Happy Diwali for Sunday 27 October
Australians of Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths celebrate Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. This is a very popular festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Italian Week
Students from years 3 to 6 participated in three days of making and eating pizza and cannoli.
What an amazing three days all the students had! The participation from the students was fantastic!
The support and involvement of the community was greatly appreciated by myself and the students. Without their contribution and support such an event would not have been possible.
A very big thank you to Mrs and Mr Marshall and family for making 420 cannoli and providing the custard. The cannoli were a hit among the students.
Smokey Jack allowed us to use the pizza oven for the whole three days.
Such an event allows the students to be immersed in the Italian culture with pizza being traditional and the cannoli made by an Italian family.
Some comments from parents:
“I loved hearing the children thanking us in Italian, they were so excited and appreciative".
“They were so excited to make their own pizza and it was their first time trying the cannoli”.
CIAO!!
Defence News
SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 5, FREE DRESS DAY – Camo 4 a Cause
Hello Parents and welcome back to Term 4!
This term as a lead up to Remembrance Day we will be hosting a fundraising event to support Legacy and the wonderful work they do in the local and veteran community.
Legacy started during WW1 with a promise to a dying mate to look after his family on return to Australia. Since then they have grown to support families who have lost loved ones and veterans who have returned with physical and mental health concerns. To see more about Legacy and their wonderful work please visit www.legacy.com.au
Activities:
- Students in Kindy – Year 6 can participate in a colouring in competition.
- Students in Year 4 - 6 may enter a drawing competition. Their drawings are to depict what Remembrance Day means to them. All entries will be collected by Monday 4 November so Legacy can help judge the winners on November 5. The colouring in competition is to get the students involved and asking questions.
- On Tuesday 5 November students are encouraged to wear free dress with a theme of Camo for a Cause. Students can wear clothing with camouflage print, or the colours that represent the Defence force i.e. Green/brown for Army, Blue/grey for Navy, Blue/red/white for Air Force.
- Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation and all proceeds raised will be collected and presented by the Defence students to Legacy.
- Interact at lunchtime with the RAAF Legacy bear Ace. Students are welcome to ask questions and interact with Ace and the Legacy staff.
My hope is that these activities will be a fun interactive way for them to learn and be more aware of Remembrance Day. Have a great week.
Kind regards
Janelle Wallace
Defence School Mentor
Janelle.wallace@education.wa.edu.au
The EMRC Schools Battery Collection Program has begun for 2019.
Please bring in any old batteries and place them in the containers which are situated in every
classroom.
I know we can collect even more than last year.
Lets make 2019 the Year of the Battery!
Mrs Barnes
Room 14
Banksia Block
Aboriginal All Stars
Congratulations to Sophie and Isabelle Hayes on their selection in the Aboriginal All Stars Netball team.
They are pictured below with Stacey Marinkovich, coach of the West Coast Fever, at a training session which was part of a Leadership Camp.
They went to the Diamonds training on Friday and were fortunate to meet the team after the session.
What a wonderful experience and every netballer’s dream!!
Athletics Faction Carnival
Our school Athletics Carnival was held on 29 and 31 August 2019. Well done to everyone who competed. The students all competed in great spirit and a huge amount of fun was had by all. The overall results were
Gnangara 1280
Henley 1011
Whiteman 924
Caversham 889
Well done to the following students who won our overall athletics championship medals
Pre Primary
Boys Champion Mu Girls Champion Manaia
Boys Runner-up Champion Jake Girls Runner-up Champion Taylor
Junior
Boys Champion Arthur Girls Champion Alyrah
Boys Runner-up Champion Liam Girls Runner-up Champion Ella
Intermediate
Boys Champion Dylan Girls Champion Keira
Boys Runner-up Champion Htoo Girls Runner-up Champion Emily
Senior
Boys Champion Aye De Girls Champion Sophie
Boys Runner-up Champion Jacob Girls Runner-up Champion Adora
A big thanks to all the parents who volunteered at the Jumps Day to assist with the running of the events and the parents who came early to help set up and pack away. I couldn’t run these events without your help.
Interschool Athletics Carnival
This year the Interschool Athletics Carnival took place on 18 and 20 September. Arbor Grove PS took a squad of more than 100 athletes from Pre Primary to Year 6 to participate in the carnival. Our Athletics Team won the EISA Competition this year. Well done to all members of this team who worked hard at training to improve and refine your skills. You all displayed our ARBOR Values with pride and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship over the two days.
Congratulations to our following overall place winners
PP
Girls Champion - Manaia
Boys Runner-up Champion - Mu Girls Runner-up Champion - Taylor
Year 1
Boys Champion – Arthur and Apet
Boys Runner-up Champion – Morgan Girls Runner-up Champion – Andrea
Year 2
Boys Runner-up Champion – Liam Girls Runner-up Champion - Alyrah
Year 3
Boys Runner-up Champion – Luke
Year 4
Boys Champion – Dylan
Boys Runner-up Champion – Htoo Girls Runner-up Champion – Keira
Year 5
Boys Champion - Giahni
Boys Runner-up Champion – Jakob
3rd Place Champion Girl – Mia-Rose
Year 6
Boys Champion – Aye De
Girls Runner-up Champion – Sophie
3rd Place Champion Girl – Adora
Sports Captains
The Sport Captains play an important part in helping with the running and organising of all school sporting events. Last term was a busy term for these eight captains with the Faction Carnival, Interschool Sports Carnivals, lunchtime activities and assisting to ensure that all sporting events and training run smoothly and equipment is always available for the whole school to use. Every member has done a fantastic job assisting myself and other teachers within the school. Well done and thank you to you all.
Jump Jam Squad
Perth Competition
The JUMP JAM Squad has been training hard this year preparing themselves for the many performances and competitions. The squad has grown in ability and confidence throughout the season.
On Saturday 19 October the squad performed at the Perth JUMP JAM Competition. Arbor Grove PS had five teams competing in four categories of competition. Our All Boys Squad placed 3rd in their category. Our Witch Doctor Challenge team placed fifth in a tough level of competition.
Well done to all members who performed. You did yourselves and the school very proud.