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Well another year is nearly over! I can’t believe we are at the end of week 9. It certainly has flown by!
This week our year 5 and 6 students have been enjoying swimming lessons at Mullaloo Beach, which given the very hot weather has been a hit and very much enjoyed by the students and staff.
Staff are busy preparing the many final events of the year- starting this week with the Kindergarten assembly followed next week by Graduation, ARBOR Day and the Presentation assembly.
I hope all students continue to make good behaviour choices so that they can participate in every event.
Student Semester 2 reports will be sent out soon. I am sure parents will be eager to see how their children have performed over the year.
I would like to thank the P&C for another fantastic year supporting the school with fundraising, book club, school banking and a range of events such as Mother’s day stall, Father’s day stall and the recent disco. The school is fortunate to have such a dedicated group of parents.
As this is the last newsletter of the year I would like to wish all of you a Merry and safe Christmas and New Year. Enjoy your holidays and I look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
Kindergarten 2022
I would urge any parents with Kindergarten aged students in 2022 to enrol now as there are a few spots remaining. We will commence a “waiting list” as soon as we reach 80 enrolments.
2022 Class Placement
Students will receive information early next week outlining their classroom for 2022. We provide this information so that children have one less thing to worry about over the Christmas break.
Staff Movements
At this time of the year we farewell some staff who will not be returning in 2022.
Congratulations to Mr Hunt who has secured a permanent position at Aveley North Primary School. We also farewell and congratulate Mrs Walker (Pearsall Primary), Ms Bulthuis and Miss Cranfield (Anne Hamersley PS) and Miss Alver (Morley PS) who have secured roles for 2022 and we look forward to their return in 2023.
We also farewell and thank Mrs Blanchard who has decided to retire after over 30 years of dedication to the education of children in Western Australia. Mrs Blanchard has been a loyal and respected member of the Arbor Grove community for over 10 years and we wish her every happiness in retirement.
Finally, I would like to thank and farewell Miss Stein, Miss Nguyen, Mrs Jones, Mr Brown, Mrs Stewart and Mrs Tabakovic. Thank you for your hard work and we wish each of you well for your careers.
In 2022 we will be welcoming several new staff, Mr Kieren Sparks, Ms Karyn Quinn, Mrs Danielle Horvath and Mrs Joanne Diaz. We also welcome back Ms Lamason.
Glen Purdy
Pre Primary |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
Jutaun | Caiden | Ayom | Mikah | Aaron | Lennox | Skye |
Davidson | Harleen | Charlotte | Kayden | Khushi | Manleen | Darcy |
Gus | Lailah | Amity | Charlii | Eva | Ben | Taylor |
Bella | Austin | Jeremiah | Kayden | Liam | Blake | Luca |
MJ | Sam | Marli | Archie | Moses | ||
Phoebe | Doha | Siya | Micah | Tiahna | ||
Rayn | Amelia | Bailey | ||||
Yousif |
Aussie of the Month |
Mathlete Award |
Literacy Award |
Muamal | Jack | Goliath |
Kindy EC1 and EC2
Maths Week
During Maths Week, Kindy participated in a whole school maths challenge – Which is bigger, your hand or your foot? It was up to each student to determine what was meant by ‘bigger’ and how to measure it. Here we are investigating length, width, perimeter and area using uniform units to measure with.
We also had lots of fun participating in our Maths rotation groups. We looked at addition with our Lego cities, explored the features of 2D shapes using matchsticks and playdough, measured the length of our friends using lots of different materials and had a go at making a simple graph.
Talk for Writing
In Kindy we use the Talk for Writing program. This term our focus was fairy tales and we talked about parts of the story, characters and how the characters feel. After the school holidays we received a special letter from Percy the Pig asking us to help him build a house for him and his brothers. We used a story map to retell the story, using props and gestures. As a group we built a house for Percy the Pig and then tested how strong it was. We also made the three little pigs houses using craft and construction. We made paper plate pigs and role played the story.
Messy Play
This term we were lucky enough to get messy! We all participated in a messy play day where we explored different sensory mediums such as coloured spaghetti, shaving foam and mud pies. We also investigated painting with ice and were lucky enough to dip our feet in glitter water.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club is a school run breakfast program that is open to all students to attend. It is run by staff that volunteer their time two mornings a week. The aim of Breakfast Club is to provide students with a healthy breakfast so they are better prepared for learning. Breakfast Club is supported through the generous sponsorship of Lions Club, Coles in Ellenbrook, Foodbank, Manna, Arbor Grove P & C, Sisters Project (Swan Alliance Communities for Children) and SecondBite.
Last Thursday, we ran our last Breakfast Club for the year, it was a very busy morning with over 170 students in attendance. Every student who attended received a raffle ticket for our Gingerbread House raffle. Congratulations to the following winners.
1st Kynan
2nd Daniel
3rd Taj
Enjoy your holidays and we look forward to seeing you back at Breakfast Club in 2022.
Breakfast Club Coordinators
Keep up to date with regular Connect notices and
Arbor Grove Primary School P&C Association Inc.
Arbor Grove Primary School P&C Ass. Inc. - Canteen
Arbor Grove Primary School - Secondhand Uniform Sales
The P&C is part of our school, it is made up of parents and citizens who volunteer and support the many projects around Arbor Grove Primary School.
We provide a voice for our school community and conduct many social events for families to enjoy their experience while at Arbor Grove Primary School.
Joining the P&C is a great way to have a say and help shape our school and community. Attending P&C meetings provides a wonderful opportunity to meet school staff and other parents, and to hear firsthand about anything that might be happening around the school.
As well as enjoying the rewards from being a part of our children’s world, The P&C is a great way to gain new friendships.
Canteen
Friday 10 December | End of Year Mexican Fiesta order day - no other lunches available |
Tuesday 10 December | Open at LUNCHTIME ONLY selling Drinks, FroYo, Paddle Pops and Icy Poles |
Thursday 16 December | CLOSED |
Hair Accessories
Get ready early for 2022
Order online via the link below by Sunday 9 January 2022 to ensure you are ready intime for the new school year!
Shop for our school uniform hair accessories through https://www.ponytailsandfairytales.com.au/.../arbor-grove...
From every purchase our school community earns 20%.
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
Looking for a last-minute gift?
20% from all Entertainment Memberships sold benefits our school.
Book Club
Our school has made it to the TOP 40 BOOK CLUB SCHOOLS for 2021.
Thank you to everyone who participates in scholastic book club it certainly has been a fantastic year for reading.
What the P&C have given back to our school in 2021
The P&C had the pleasure of committing over $20,000 towards projects for our school this year.
- External speakers were installed to the outside of the undercover area. This allows for all to hear announcements where seating is extended beyond the undercover area.
- Blender Bike, Dishwasher and Fridge for Breakfast Club. Children have thoroughly enjoyed cycling their way to making healthy breakfast smoothies.
- Air-conditioning to the Library.
P&C Members for 2022
As with every new year our P&C will dissolve at the AGM and a new P&C committee will be elected.
Our current President Hayley will be stepping down therefore, we are on the hunt early for that vital person to take over the role. Hayley will be on hand to offer guidance which will allow the transition into the Presidential role to be a smooth one.
If we fail in obtaining a new President, we unfortunately cannot.
1 – Have a P&C. We cannot raise funds for the school or bring you the fabulous events such as Mother’s Day & Father’s Day stalls or the Disco.
2 – Open the Canteen. The canteen is run by the P&C.
Roles and Responsibilities
President
- Vital link between parents and the school administration
- Observes legal formalities
- Chairperson for the P&C Association’s meetings
- Ensures all office bearers fulfil their duties
- The public face of the P&C handling media enquiries and all external enquiries
- Signatory to accounts
- Ex officio member of all sub-committees
- Effectively manage any P&C paid employees
Other Vital Roles required for a P&C to exist
Vice President
- Acts as a ‘understudy’ to the President or mentors new President.
- Use the role as an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and P&C knowledge.
- Chairs P&C meetings in the President’s absence.
- Can be signatory on accounts.
- Can be a representative on sub-committees.
- WACSSO Liaison, acting as a link between the P&C and WACSSO
Treasurer
- Is responsible for all monies received and expended on behalf of the Association, including any committees.
- It involves clerical work, financial management and accounting (We currently use Xero).
- Receives and banks money.
- Pays accounts.
- Keeps Records of Receipts and Payments.
- Presents a written report at each meeting.
- Takes Financial Records to Auditor.
Secretary
- Posting notice of meetings in writing.
- Assisting the chairperson to draw up the agenda.
- Recording minutes of the meeting.
- Dealing with correspondence.
- Maintaining membership records.
- Being a signatory to accounts.
- Observing legal formalities.
Fundraising Coordinator
- Coordinates all fundraising activities.
- Delegates tasks to volunteers.
- Liaises & oversees what volunteers are doing.
- Ensures delegated tasks are completed.
- Presents written reports to the P&C outlining activities and results.
- Chairs Fundraising Committee.
Thank you to each and every one of you who have volunteered your time to help the P&C this year. Whether it be at our events, in the canteen or simply just handing out notes, it is all greatly appreciated.
Many Hands Make Light Work!
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
Arbor Grove Dental Therapy Centre
The Arbor Grove Dental Therapy Centre will be closed
17 DEC 2021 – 28 JAN 2022
Emergency clinics available on the following dates and locations:
20 – 21 DEC 2021
Aveley DTC (8am – 4pm)
8 Bolero Way, AVELEY - 6296 5237
22 DEC 2021
Anne Hamersley DTC (8am – 4pm)
16 Dunnett Drive, ELLENBROOK - 9297 7021
23 DEC 2021 – 26 JAN 2022
(Excludes public holidays/weekends)
Mt Henry Dental Clinic (8.15am – 4.30pm)
43 Mt Henry Road, SALTER POINT - 9313 0555
27 – 28 JAN 2022
Anne Hamersley DTC (8am – 4pm)
16 Dunnett Drive, ELLENBROOK - 9297 7021
For emergencies outside these hours, or on weekends/public holidays, please contact 1800 098 818 or your own private dentist.
For Parents/Guardians of graduating Year 6 students: The WA School Dental Service continues to provide free general and preventative dental care to all students throughout high school until the end of Year 11 having not attained 17 years of age. Appointments will be posted home as your child reaches their recall date.
Please contact the Arbor Grove Dental Therapy Centre, 9296 7388 for change of address or contact details to ensure your child does not miss their appointment.
If you choose to take you child to a private dentist and no longer wish to attend the school dental clinic please advise our staff.
The staff at Arbor Grove Dental Therapy Centre would like to wish all children an enjoyable break from school, but REMEMBER, YOU MIGHT BE ON HOLIDAYS, BUT YOUR TOOTHBRUSH NEVER IS!
Friday 10 December | Swimming Year 5/6 - Last Day |
Monday 13 December | Year 6 Graduation |
Tuesday 14 December | ARBOR Day |
Wednesday 15 December | Book Award Assembly |
Wednesday 15 December | Year 6 Reward Day |
Thursday 16 December | Students Last Day 2021 |
Monday 24 January | Office Opens |
Monday 31 January | Students First Day 2022 |
NOTICEBOARD