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Well term 4 is flying along!
Planning for 2022 continues to gain pace and I would urge any parents with kindergarten aged students in 2022 to enrol now as spots are filling fast. We will commence a “waiting list” as soon as we reach 80 enrolments.
It is great to see more signs of “normal” with the students in years Kindergarten – Year 2 enjoying their annual Messy Play days. Whilst the Year 3 students have been off on an excursion to WA Museum Boola Bardip.
You may also have noticed the addition of a new grandstand adjacent to the basketball court. This was funded via a grant which was part of the election commitment to the school from local member Jessica Shaw. This will provide shade, seating at lunch as well as during Physical Education lessons.
The school is also exploring some further seating options across the school for those students who would rather sit and read or chat than go and play.
The school is also looking to replace the soft fall at the Megatoy over the Christmas holidays. It is important that we continue to invest in the school infrastructure and play areas to ensure that our students are engaged at play times and have good quality and well maintained equipment.
Parent Survey 2021
Earlier in the year we completed our biennial parent, staff and student surveys.
One of the key takeaways from the survey results was that our parents wanted more opportunities to hear what is happening at the school and opportunities to express their thoughts on various aspects of the school.
We have taken this information on board and will be investigating a range of initiatives for 2022 and I look forward to advising the school community as we roll them out. One of the initiatives we will commence this term is a Parent Information Session. We will have these regularly through the year in 2022 and these will cover various topics including new programs at the school. These sessions will also allow parents to ask questions or raise any concerns that they may have.
We hope to have information about the first session available soon, however it is most likely going to be in Week 6 with a topic being Remote Learning. This has been a very hot topic given the COVID pandemic.
NAPLAN 2021
The school performance for NAPLAN 2021 was pleasing with the year 3 cohort exceeding Like Schools in all areas.
It is the first time we have exceeded like school’s in our Year 3 data in
- Numeracy since 2015
- Reading since 2017
- Spelling since 2018
- Grammar since 2017 and
- Writing since 2013
We were also pleased that the Year 5 cohort improved from their Year 3 performance in Numeracy, Writing, Spelling and Grammar.
This is a great effort by all students and staff given the disruption caused during 2020 by the COVID outbreak.
What is more pleasing is that we do not see the impact of our new synthetic phonics program (PLD), our new writing program (Talk 4 Writing) or the review of our teaching of Mathematics that commenced this year. The future looks bright for our students as these highly successful programs start to be embedded across the school.
2022
It is very important that families that are leaving us this year let the school know at the earliest opportunity. This information will be essential to ensure the accuracy of our planning and preparations for 2022.
Class Placement Requests
I would ask that any parents with specific requests for 2022 submit these to the Principal marked “Private & Confidential” by the close of business Friday October 29. Only written requests with an educational focus will be considered and whilst we endeavour to satisfy parent requests it is important to note that the school cannot guarantee this.
Squid Game
The most streamed Netflix series in Australia is Squid Game. Many children and young people have watched or are aware of the South Korean survival drama.
This series is classified as Matured Accompanied (MA15+) and children under 15 should not watch MA15+ material unless they are in the company of a parent or adult. Children who watch MA15+ content may be exposed to graphic content.
Unfortunately, we have witnessed an increase in the number of students talking about the show and starting to play their own versions of these games.
After School Play
Whilst we do not discourage parents from spending some time after school with their children playing on the school playgrounds we would like to remind parents that they must supervise their children during this time. Please note that the external access gates are locked at 3.30pm most days.
Glen Purdy
Pre Primary |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
| Daniel | Ophelia | Ali | Shiloh | Arbaaz | Laila | Dylan |
| Darbi | Shayden | Lucas | Ayah | Tawhaki | Deagan | |
| Aleena | Hussein | Darwin | Lucas | Kade | Lilly | |
| Mia | Elisha | Nathaniel | Noah | Wayde | Kaylee | |
| Aaliyah | Isaiah | Aaryan | Layton | Tamarah | Aliyah | |
| Malia | Hussain | May | Angel | Ava | Savannah | |
| Scarlett | Jennifer | Mu | Teya | Hone | Yousif | |
| Jasnaaz | Brock | Kobe | Caleb | |||
| Hannah | Madison | Hannah | ||||
| Kaine | Sanocha |
Aussie of the Month |
Mathlete Award |
Literacy Award |
| Nathan | Harlee | Ella |
| Taj | Jack | Savannah |
The students of Room 21 in full Talk for Writing mode with a twist...
Room 21 has been working to perform an old Louis Armstrong song at their upcoming assembly. They will be showing how oral and movement aspects can be used in combination to help students engage and memorise what they are learning in class. This term we are looking at poetry and “What a Wonderful World” has a rhyme characteristic which compliments the learning of poetry. Room 21 is extremely excited to present their item at 9:00 am on Wednesday 3 November at the Assembly.
Within the Talk 4 Writing process is an ‘Innovate Stage’. This stage of the process allows the students to input their ideas into the written piece. It is a co-creation stage in which the teacher mentions an idea and the students innovate to improve and come up with what they feel as a group would be a more suitable word or action.
This was the case with "What a Wonderful World". As a class we discussed ideas and worked through a basic action compared to a word or phrase and then performed the action followed by more class discussion to innovate to a more appropriate action.
Year 3 Excursion to WA Museum Boola Bardip
On Monday 18 October and Tuesday 19 October, the Year 3 classes went on an excursion to visit the new WA Museum Boola Bardip. The children had a great time exploring the 5 levels of the museum, especially enjoying the elevators and escalators! There were so many displays and exhibits to explore and interact with.
We would like to thank our teachers, Mrs Maloney, Mrs McCarthy, Mrs Prentice, Ms Bulthuis and Miss Bartlett for organising the excursion. A big thanks to Ms Menzies, Mr Williams, Mrs Butcher and Mrs Wilson who came along to help us out.
2022 Student Requirement Lists
Lists have been sent home, please check your child’s bag. They are also available on the school website under Parent Information / Personal Items Lists.
Please read the lists thoroughly and decide which ordering method you are going to undertake, take careful notice of cut-off dates. The cut-off date for online ordering for home delivery is Friday 26 November. Home delivery orders placed after 26 November will incur a late delivery fee of up to $17.50. Home delivery orders will be dispatched the week ending 17 December.
We are requesting you also pay the school contributions at this time – they are listed at the end of your child’s requirement list.
Items can be purchased from any supplier, you are not obligated to utilise the service offered by Campion.
If you have any questions, please contact Campion directly via the following options: www.campion.com.au or wasales@campion.com.au or 6240 2778 or visit their store at 751 Marshall Road Malaga.
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Arbor Grove Primary School P&C Association Inc.
Arbor Grove Primary School P&C Ass. Inc. - Canteen
Arbor Grove Primary School - Secondhand Uniform Sales
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Order Forms
Order forms are coming home this week. If you do not receive one for each child, extra copies can be found at the canteen or in the school admin.
Flexischool and cash orders will be accepted no later than 3pm Monday 15 November 2021.
Parent Helpers
LOTS of volunteers are required from setup at 2pm, for each of the year group discos. Help with clean up will also be needed at the BBQ area.
A little incentive to all, for those who volunteer their time, their child will receive something FREE from the canteen on the night.
Donations
We will once again be cooking up a storm at the BBQ and something NEW this year…. SNACKS will be available for the kids to purchase via the canteen during the disco.
This is where we need donations. We are asking our wonderful families for any brand of multi flavour snack chips, biscuits, popcorn etc and pre-packaged soft lollies.
If you would like to offer a donation. Please contact our Facebook page or please drop to them to the canteen on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays with your name attached.
All donations are greatly appreciated and helps the P&C raise more funds for our school.
If you have any questions, please contact Hayley on 0411 219 391
(some examples)
Canteen
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 4831.
Become a canteen volunteer
Volunteers are a fundamental part of running our school canteen and we are always looking for a few extra sets of hands throughout the week.
The new menu is proving to be extremely popular meaning Jenni needs more help than ever.
Can you spare an hour or two or the whole school day?
We are currently looking for regular volunteers to lend a hand each week.
Tuesday mornings – someone to bake cookies and muffins.
Thursdays - up to 3 people
Fridays - up to 3 people
Times where help is mostly needed - 9am until 11.30am and 12.30pm until 1.15pm.
What's involved you ask? Mostly preparing sandwiches/toasties/burgers and salads in the morning and packing the lunches into baskets.
If you are willing to assist with over the counter sales in the morning, recess and lunch this would be a big help too.
We appreciate all the support from our current volunteers, however without the extra help on these busy days we are unable to bring your children the range of choices currently available to order.
The P&C uses the Flexischools online ordering system for our Canteen as well as P&C Events.
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 speak to 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.
Book Club
Issue 7 is the last issue of Book Club for 2021.
Please have all orders placed by 3pm Thursday 28 October.
For cash orders please ensure the correct money is paid as change cannot be given.
If you are looking for a few extra special gifts for birthdays, Christmas or other celebrations and do not wish for your children to see the books, be sure to select the GIFT option and place your order by the due date.
Your GIFT order will not go to your child’s class but left at the front office for you to collect. Eliminating spoiling that surprise.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhiannon at agpsbookclub@outlook.com.au
Entertainment Memberships
Hair Accessories
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!
School Banking
Conducted at the canteen each Tuesday morning between 8.35am and 9am by Michelle our School Banking Coordinator.
*Students should go to class first to advise their teacher, then go across to the canteen for banking.
Acknowledgments
Arbor Grove Primary School P&C would like to acknowledge SecondBite for their generous donation towards our recent school sports carnival. SecondBite donated some lovely boxes of oranges. We were thrilled to have their support and we are extremely grateful.
SecondBite is committed to making a positive difference to people by identifying sources of nutritious surplus fresh food and produce that would otherwise go to waste and facilitating its safe and timely distribution to agencies and people in need. SecondBite is a national organisation that has a focus on nutrition and the majority of the food we redistribute is fresh fruit and vegetables. SecondBite is the only food rescue organisation with an established research team, and through innovation, education and advocacy, SecondBite is contributing to the alleviation of food insecurity in Australia.
SecondBite is always looking for Food, Funds and Time. You can go to their website at www.secondbite.org or call the national toll free number 1800 263 283.
P&C Contact Details
President
Hayley Hennessy agpsp-cpresident@outlook.com.au
Secretary
Sarah McCallion agpsp-csecretary@outlook.com.au
Fundraising Coordinator
Not appointed agpsp-cfundraising@outlook.com.au
Canteen Supervisor
Jenni Pourau arborgrovep-c@hotmail.com
Canteen – (08) 6497 4831
VacSwim Swimming Lessons
Enrolments are open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays.
VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations during the long break. It’s a great school holiday activity that teaches valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.
Your children can start as young as five years old.
Don’t wait! Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim