Well what a wet July we had and my fingers are crossed that we will slowly see improving weather as we head towards our faction carnival later this year. The students and staff are busy practicing the events and perfecting their skills in preparation.

I would like to thank Mrs Butcher for her marvellous organisation of our NAIDOC celebrations last week. It is always a pleasure having Gina Williams amazing singing talents for our students to enjoy and the sand mural was stunning.

Congratulations to all the students that represented Arbor Grove PS at the recent Interschool Cross Country. The students showed great resilience and perseverance in very trying wet conditions. I would also like to thank Mr Williams and the teachers that supported the students on the day. Whilst we didn’t win I understand we were good sports and modelled the Arbor Values.

Teachers have begun preparing for our annual Open Night on Wednesday 25 August. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their parents / caregivers some of their amazing work.

I would like to remind all parents and students that the Nature Play and the Megatoy are out of bounds before school. Students arriving before 8.30am are to sit outside the library or with their parents outside their classroom.

We are, however, happy for any parents to stay until 3.30pm to supervise their children playing on the Megatoy. The Nature Play is out of bounds after school.

Unfortunately, the spectre of COVID remains and the school is reviewing its plans for any interruption that may occur to face to face schooling.

I can assure all families that Arbor Grove Primary School remains committed to the provision of ongoing teaching and learning programs, whilst acknowledging the social and emotional impact on children in the event of a COVID lockdown.

Our Guiding Principles for Remote Learning include;

• providing continuity of learning for students;
• identifying the best available resources to ensure the ongoing quality of learning;
• keeping students connected to their school, teachers connected to their students and the school connected to their communities;
• ensuring learning is available for all students (be it online or print versions);
• rationalising workload and supporting teachers to deliver in a new environment;
• ensuring conditions are in place for student engagement and wellbeing.

Once the school has finalised its plans and had these endorsed by the School Board we will make this information available to all parents.

Glen Purdy

Room 19

Fractured Fairy Tales

During literacy Room 19 learnt how to write a fractured fairy tale. A fractured fairy tale is a fairy tale with a twist. It uses the original fairy tale and changes it. After reading, examining and enjoying a range of fractured fairy tales we created our own.

Kindy Transition – “Little Groves”

Parents/carers of children starting kindergarten at Arbor Grove Primary School in 2022 are invited to attend Kindy Transition, a free social skills program as part of our Kindergarten Transition Program.

The program will run for nine weeks each Thursday at the Arbor Grove Child & Parent Centre. We encourage that only one parent attends and no siblings, if possible.

To ensure every child and family is able to participate in the Kindy Transition we will be offering two sessions. 

Session 1:   9:00 – 10:00am
Session 2: 10:15 – 11:15am

For more information, or to register, please contact Arbor Grove Primary School’s Administration Office 6497 4800.

EISA Cross Country Carnival

On Friday 30 July, 40 students ranging from years 3-6 were given the opportunity to represent the school at the 2021 EISA Cross Country Carnival. On a gloomy day, the students did a fantastic job to stay positive by showing good sportsmanship and continuously demonstrating high enthusiasm throughout the day!

Arbor Grove came 3rd overall with many of our students achieving fantastic results individually.

Well done to all of the staff and students who attended on the day and for representing the school with pride!

Lewis Williams

NAIDOC Week 2021

On Wednesday 28 July Arbor Grove Primary School students attended this year’s NAIDOC assembly.

The ceremony was opened by Justin Martin who gave the Welcome to Country.

After the Welcome to Country the Year 5 students from Room 20 did an amazing job of the Emu in the Sky dreamtime story. Well done Mrs Brosnan and Room 20!

Alton Walley then addressed the students and discussed the theme of NAIDOC “HEAL COUNTRY”. He also taught the students a song in Noongar language about looking at country from the Darling Range to Kings Park.

The ceremony ended with a traditional smoking ceremony and the Aboriginal students standing around the beautiful sand art mural designed by Acacia Collard.

The students from Kindy to Year 3 then attended a cultural workshop with Alton Walley where they learnt about traditional Aboriginal tools.

On Friday 30 July the whole school attended a performance by Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse. The students really impressed Gina and Guy with how well they sang Wanjoo our school song. The younger students made Gina teary when they sang Djinda Djinda (twinkle twinkle) in Noongar. All students sang along with Gina and Guy and I was impressed with the great questions they asked them.

During the week students watched the Perth Festival Noongar Storytelling for primary schools. I was impressed with the questions the students have asked me during the week after watching these stories.

Thank you to all students and parents for the respect that has been shown to the Sand Mural, it still looks great.

Laurie Butcher Aboriginal Islander Education Officer and Noongar Language Teacher

Canteen

SUBWAY LUNCH DAY IS NOW

FRIDAY 20 AUGUST

Please note order form is for NEW ORDERS ONLY

All existing manual and flexischool orders from the end of term 2 have been processed and are waiting for the new date.

Canteen is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.15am until 2pm.

Cash lunch orders are accepted over the counter or placed in the classroom canteen baskets while card payments are to be placed via Flexischools.

Last orders accepted 9.15am.

If your child goes home sick or you need to change their order on the day, please call through to the canteen as soon as you can on 6497 4800. We are here to help.

Our school uses the Flexischools online ordering system for our Canteen as well as P&C events and fundraising.

Flexischools allows you to place all these orders online in a matter of seconds, at any time of the day.

Download the Flexischools App or visit www.flexischools.com.au/

Login/Register - Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately. If you have any questions, please see Jenni in the canteen or you can contact the Flexischools Customer Service Team via their website.

*Handy hint: When placing Flexischools orders, please ensure you press the confirm button otherwise the order will not process, and it will not be received. If you are ever unsure if your order has been processed. Please feel free to contact us and we can look it up our end.

School Banking

Conducted at the canteen each Tuesday morning between 8.30am and 9am by Michelle our School Banking coordinator.

 

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 5 of Scholastic Book Club is out now!

Orders are due by 3pm Monday 9 August 2021

Didn’t receive yours? Extra copies can be found in the front office and library.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE CANNOT BE GIVEN

Ordering and Payment Methods

1. LOOP - Online (the easiest and our preferred method of payment) visit www.mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au to sign up. 

Complete the order form at the back of each catalogue, then for the below options, place into the P&C BOX located on the back side of the front office by the DUE DATE (Unfortunately late orders cannot be processed.)

**Please make sure to include your child’s name & room number on the order** 

2. Cash - place the correct amount of money with the order.
3. Cheque - make payable to “Scholastic Australia”, include with the order.
4. Vouchers - Book Club supply credit vouchers and bonus vouchers from time to time, you can use these as payment for ordering.

Rhiannon our Book Club coordinator will then deliver your books back to the classroom approximately 2-3 weeks (pending Aus. Post deliveries) from the close off date.

Fundraising

Father’s Day Stall and Raffle

Check school bags for order forms coming home this week. If you miss out on yours, extra copies can be found at the canteen or in the school admin.

Flexischools ordering is encouraged and the preferred option for payment.

Please ensure you have your order in by 3pm Friday 27 August 2021.

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP?

We would greatly appreciate some new volunteers to help with our Father’s Day stall on Wednesday 1 September from 8.40am.

If you can spare half an hour, a few hours or stay the whole morning we’d appreciate as many hands as possible.

If this is something that you can offer? Please make a note on your order form, see Michelle at the canteen Tuesday mornings or email agpsp-cfundraising@outlook.com.au

Hair Accessories

Sports Carnival and School Photo Day is in week 7 and 8

Get your orders in early so you don’t miss out

We are excited to be affiliated with @PonytailsAndFairytales and School Ponytails.

Shop for our school uniform hair accessories through their website at https://www.ponytailsandfairytales.com.au/.../arbor-grove...

From every purchase our school community earns 20%.

Shop for bows and sports products online, where there's PayPal, After Pay, Cards, and Bank Deposit payments available.

When you put our fundraising code (ARBOR GROVE PS) in the checkout, our school community benefits!

Entertainment Memberships

Visit: https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/87028a

Promotions run from 3pm 4 August – 11.59pm 1 September 2021 AEST

All Member offers are subject to terms and conditions. Check individual offers on the Entertainment Membership App or www.entertainment.com.au for more information. For all dining offers, it is optional for participating businesses to accept your Entertainment Memberships on all official Australian and New Zealand public holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day.
© 2021 Entertainment Group.

P&C Contact Details

Hayley Hennessy – President – agpsp-cpresident@outlook.com.au

Sarah McCallion – Secretary – agpsp-csecretary@outlook.com.au

Not appointed – Fundraising Coordinator – agpsp-cfundraising@outlook.com.au

Jenni – Canteen Supervisor – arborgrovep-c@hotmail.com

Canteen – (08) 6497 4800

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