Newsletter 17 -22 October 2020
- FROM THE PRINCIPALS
- Words of the Week
- ESC Snippets
- Canteen News
- Indonesian
- BCC Science Workshop
- InTerm Swimming Schedule
- Book Week Parade 2020
- Karijini End of Term Faction Reward
- ECU Pre-service Teachers at South Ballajura Primary School
- Term 4 Community Access
- ESC Chaplain’s Corner
- YEAR 6 Early Years Photo
- Term 4 Planner 2020
Currently the Year 6's across the campus are busy planning for their end of year events including camp and graduation along with the production of the year book for 2020. This a very exciting time for our Year 6's as they enter the final term of their primary school careers!
Primary School Staff Development Day
On Monday 12 October, staff from the Primary School were busy at work on our School Development Day. During the day the staff undertook a review of our year, focusing on what is working well, and how we can improve in certain areas. We also looked at how we are meeting the needs of our students at SBPS. In addition, we undertook forward planning for the teaching and assessment which will take place this term. It was a very busy day.
TA29 Assembly
This week our year six students in TA29 performed their final primary school assembly item! We were all entertained with a humourous play about student life in TA29 at South Ballajura that got many laughs from the audience. A group of students also performed an Indonesian fan dance that was led by Ibu Francis. Thanks to Mrs Underwood, Ibu Francis and the students in TA29 for their entertaining show!
Parent Opinion Survey Raffle
At our Open Night we asked parents to complete the National Opinion survey and for participating they went into the draw to win a voucher. We are very pleased to announce the following winners; Hope Webster (Riley TA1) , Mr Sungsaw (Mnai Pai TA7) , Sharni Crawford Tyler TA16), Deborah Rozario (Elijah TA5) , and Michelle Doyle (Kaleigh EI1). Thanks to all our parents who participated in this survey, your feedback was appreciated and helps the school guide further planning.Primary School and ESC Kindy Enrolments
When returning the application ,you will be asked to present:
- Your child’s Birth Certificate (original or certified copy) or birth extract or equivalent identity documents;
- A copy of your child’s Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement printed in the last two months(no Older than two months)
- Proof of your child’s usual place of residence: for example, utilities account, lease agreement, ownership of the property, driver’s licence, statutory declaration;
- Copies of any Family Court or other court orders (If applicable);
- and Visa details (If applicable).
We are looking forward to meet all new students in 2021!
Families Who Are Leaving in 2021
Planning is well underway for the 2021 school year. If you are leaving the Primary or ESC school (NOT Year 6 students), please complete the slip below or phone the Primary School office on 9207 0100 or the ESC on 9207 0150and let us know. This will assist us in organising staff and classes for 2021. Please note that the Department of Education requires a nominated date in term one of return for students returning after 1 February 2021 in order for the school to be able to access funding.
A Water Safety First!
Students from ESC attended a Water Safety Program from Royal Life Saving WA. We are the first ESC School to run the program. The students learnt about water environments, including the beach, rivers, pools and ponds. The new interactive program was engaging all students. A huge thank you to Mrs Green for adding this to our successful Aquatic program. Looking forward to seeing them applying this knowledge at Interm Swimming Lessons.
Swimming Weeks 3 and 4 - TA14, TA7, TA16 and TA17 can ONLY order sandwiches for these two weeks.
All other classes nothing changes.
Thanks and regards
Bron and Kathy
A person who is able to speak the language of the country they are visiting have more opportunities to enjoy the local culture. - Dept. of Education
Indonesian lessons are in full swing. Lots of revision is done at the start of each lesson through song, games and interactive activities.
Year 3 students are learning to name different food and drinks and understanding ‘healthy eating’.
Year 4's are adding weather words to their vocabulary and will be able to describe the weather of the day.
Year 5's have learnt to name some activities which can be done during leisure time and will continue to learn more. They will be to explain what they like doing during their free time.
Year 6 students are learning to name their body parts through song and by working on activities in their student portfolio.
Selamat belajar! Happy learning!
Salam Ibu Francis
On Thursday, 24 September, the Year 6's from TA 16, 28 and 29 were lucky to host the Year 9 students from BCC in the annual Science incursion. The activities were designed to improve scientific inquiry and literacy in young students and allow them to explore various scientific fields. The students and their teachers from BCC came and provided our students with some fantastic hands on experiments ranging from investigations using ‘dry ice’ creating never ending bubbles to making Ooblek. It was so inspiring for our next generation of scientists while great time was had by all involved.
Dear Parents/Carer’s,
We begin our swimming lessons on Monday the 26 October 2020. Please ensure that you have returned your forms and that your child/children’s swim wear is labelled and ready to go. If your child/children are in the first lesson kindly ensure that they arrive at school early to avoid being left behind. Please refer to the timetable attached.
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Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2 |
Lesson 3 |
Lesson 4 |
Lesson 5 |
Lesson 6 |
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Departure Time |
8.50am |
9.35am |
10.20am |
11.35am |
12.05pm |
1.00PM |
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Lesson Time |
9.15am – 10.00am |
10.00am -10.45am |
10.45am -11.30am |
11.55pm – 12.40pm |
12.40pm – 1.25pm |
1.25pm- 2.15pm |
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Depart. Pool |
10.10am |
10.50am |
11.45am |
12.50pm |
1.35pm |
2.20pm |
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School Return |
10.30am |
11.15am |
12.05pm |
1.15pm |
1.55pm |
2.40pm |
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TA’s |
PP1, TA 8,TA15 |
TA 12,TA18,TA9 |
TA5 11, & TA 10,28,
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TA14,TA7& TA16,17 |
TA 1,13,19 |
PP2,TA2,29 |
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Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2 |
Lesson 3 |
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Departure Time |
8.50am |
9.35am |
10.20am |
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Lesson Time |
9.15am – 10.00am |
10.00am -10.45am |
10.45am -11.30am |
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Depart. Pool |
10.10am |
10.50am |
11.45am |
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School Return |
10.30am |
11.15am |
12.05pm |
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TA’s |
PP1, TA 8,TA15 |
TA 12,TA18,TA9 |
TA5 11, & TA 10,28,
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Lesson 4 |
Lesson 5 |
Lesson 6 |
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Departure Time |
11.35am |
12.05pm |
1.00PM |
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Lesson Time |
11.55pm – 12.40pm |
12.40pm – 1.25pm |
1.25pm- 2.15pm |
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Depart. Pool |
12.50pm |
1.35pm |
2.20pm |
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School Return |
1.15pm |
1.55pm |
2.40pm |
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TA’s |
TA14,TA7& TA16,17 |
TA 1,13,19 |
PP2,TA2,29 |
This year the students creative flare in costume design was on display. Our theme was "Curious Creatures, Wild Minds". We congratulate all those students and who dressed up and hope that this fantastic display continues into 2021. The staff also displayed a fantastic array of costumes.
Book Week Parade Winners
- Kindy - Aaliyah and James
- Pre-primary - Savanah, Jake, Dane, Cooper
- Year 1 - Lettiani, Ali, Luan
- Year 2 - Elijah, Beau, Kayden
- Year 3 - Trey, Mishka, Lexi
- Year 4 - Ella, Stanley, Quinn
- Year 5 - Ruby, Kenny, Verity, Kayden
- Year 6 - Adam, Musa
Students in Karijini enjoyed their end of term faction reward with a show from the famous magician 'Al Kazam'.
There were lots of laughs and surprises as he baffled everyone with his tricks and illusions. A magical way to end the school term!
This term we are very pleased to be hosting teachers in training across most of our year levels. Some of the teachers will be with us for half of this term. Our students are enjoying the extra attention within their classes. We wish them all success in their practicum.
Term 4 will start where Term 3 ended with a continuation of our Aquatic Program, leading into the Interm Swimming lessons during Weeks 3 and 4.
On Friday 20 November, the Centre Safety Education Program will culminate in an incursion from the Constable Care Children’s Safety Education Program. On the same day, we have registered to participate in a Covid-19 first ever online Circus Quirkins.
Our end of year Parents and Carers Picnic in the Park takes place on 27 November at Pia’s Place playground Whiteman Park. Stay tuned for the invitation later in the term.
If your child is in Year 6 and was not at South Ballajura Primary in kindy we need a portrait style photo of your child from either kindy or pre-primary. It can be a photo you have taken at this time. Please send the photos in via email to the classroom teacher or send the hard copy and we will scan and return to you. These photos are required for the Year 6 Yearbook and Graduation ceremony presentation. Please send your photo in by MONDAY 26 OCTOBER at latest.