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7 February 20207 February 2020

From the Principal’s DeskWelcome to our first edition of our onlinenewsletter for 2020. We hope you use thiscommunication as it is a great way to bekept aware of up and coming events for ourschool.

I would again like to warmly welcomeeveryone back to the 2020 school year. Wehave had a good start to the year with the

majority of children returning to South Thornlie Primary School.

I would particularly like to welcome all the new children andfamilies to our school community.

Please ensure you are familiar with the uniform policy andpurchase items as required. This includes school hats, as wehave a No Hat – No Play policy.

We look forward to a great and productive year.

Coronavirus

Please see the information attached from the Department ofHealth regarding the Coronavirus.

School Start and Finish Times:

Please remember that school commences at 8:30am daily.Children should be at school approximately ten minutes earlier.If your child arrives late at school, please arrival register at theSchool Office.

School closes at 2:30pm daily. Please be prompt in deliveringand picking up children.

School Bell:

School commences – 8:30amRecess time – 10.30am – 10.50amLunch time – 1.00pm – 1.30pmSchool concludes – 2:30pm

Student Services:

Our school will be starting on 25 February to have PracUniversity social work students from Curtin University. Theyare available for one on one work or small group work withstudents. They will also be working across the schoolsupporting students with their progress.

If you would like to know further information, please contactoffice.

Our school continues to have accessibility to a schoolpsychologist, social worker and a nurse. Please ring the office ifyou require these services.

Early Arrival at School:

Parents are reminded that adequate supervision cannot beguaranteed for children arriving at school prior to 8.20am, asstaff may not be in attendance. All children and parents arrivingprior to 8.20am are to wait in the undercover area.

No sport equipment or the like will be issued prior to thecommencement of school, to prevent unnecessary accidents.

Please do not bring own equipment for use before or afterschool. Please ensure your children do not play in theplaygrounds before or after school.

School Dress Code:

Congratulations to all the children for their endeavour inmaintaining an excellent dress code.

It is great to see the majority of students wearing the correctuniform.

Please continue the effort and remember footwear is essentialas are hats and sensible summer clothing.

Chokers and excessive jewellery are not part of the schooluniform. Children should leave these items at home. Jeans arenot a part of the school dress code.

Please remember the hat rule now applies to all terms - NOHAT, NO PLAY.

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Staff

I would like to welcome all of our new staff. The following staffhave joined South Thornlie Primary School for this year; MrsElizabeth Moran, Mrs Jeanette Petersen and Miss Kylie Lund.

The list of staff for 2020 is below;

Principal Mrs M Barnett

DeputyPrincipals

Mrs Serena Gosnay

Ms Kim Pedrick

Room A1 Year 1 Mrs Jacky Smith

Room A2 Year 1 Mrs Nancy Barbe

Room A3 Year ½ Mrs Jiapei Hoe

Room A4 Year 2 Mrs Marieka Rendall / MrGraeme Edwards

Room A5 Year 2 Miss Chantelle Murray

Room B1 Year 3 Mrs Marion Downs

Room B2 Year 3 Mrs Leanne Tapper

Room B3 Year 3 Mr Chris Mattock

Room B4 Year 4 Mrs Jeanette Petersen /Mrs Tess Panomarenko

Room B5 Lote Room Mrs Mary Wills

Room C1 Year 4 Mel Smithin

Room C2 Year 5 Mrs Fiona Jensen

Room C3 Year 5 Ms Deb Chow / Mrs KaraForder

Room C4 Year 5/6 Mrs Jenny Liedermoy

Room C5 Year 6 Mr David Bonser/Ms KimPedrick

Kindy Unit 1 Mrs Denise Tjhung/MrsShirley Mitting

Kindy Unit 1 Mrs Denise Tjhung/MrsShirley Mitting

Kindy Unit 2 Mrs Mary Wills

Pre Primary

(ECC 1)

Miss Tiana Garlick / MrsShirley Mitting

Pre-Primary

(ECC 2)

Mrs Jane Claridge / MrsShirley Mitting

LearningSupportCo-ordinator

Mrs Jane Brown

LOTE(Italian)

Mrs Mary Wills (Italian yr3-6)

Science Mrs Larissa Waghorn

Music Mrs Kara Forder

Phys Ed. Mr Graeme Edwards

Art Mrs Jane Brown

ManagerCorporate

Services

Mrs Angelia Hale

SchoolOfficer

Mrs Lisa Harbron / Mrs LisaHaboldt

LibraryOfficer

Mrs Margaret Knott

EducationAssistants

Mrs Ann Freeman/Mrs DebDynan/Mrs Helen Connor

Mrs Mel Parfitt/ Mrs WendyFisher/Mrs Jo Kingma

Mrs Shirley Pender/ MrsLisa McCartie/ Mrs DonnaSwan

Mrs Liz Horsley/Mrs KimLeguay /Ms Suzi Sheridan

Mrs Emma Keeley

SchoolPsychologist

Mrs Elizabeth Moran

SchoolChaplain

Mrs Diane Thoomes

DentalTherapist

Nola Brand/Libby Porter

DentalNurse

Lovenia Barrie/KhadjijahOliver

Dentist Monika Gorgynska

Gardener Mr John Turner

HeadCleaner

Mrs Sandra Drayton

CleaningStaff

Ms Maria Godoy/MrsCecilia Altea/Mrs KarenGueco

Mrs Jacky Astley/Mrs ChoySeet

Improving the School Environment

During the school holidays the Science building refurbishment,after the recent fire, has commenced. We have been advisedthat it will be completed by the end of Week 2, 14 February.Please avoid the area as it is a construction site.

The Early Childhood Centre has a new path from the gate onthe netball court to ECC3. This was completed with the fundsraised by the ECC units at their Bunnings Sausage Sizzle.

SMS System

This is a Departmental SMS form of communication, whichallows parents to connect directly with the school via a mobilenumber.

As parents you can now send messages to advise the schoolthat your child is arriving late or if they are absent or unwell.

Our school will communicate with parents individually, classgroups or send whole school messages. These may includestudent absences or concerns, event reminders, awardrecipients, community concerns, special events or date/timeschanges.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 11 February Lego Club 2:30 - 3:30pm

Wednesday 12 February

(every Wednesday)

Uniform Shop 8-8.45am

Friday 15th February Assembly C5Yr 6

8.30am

• The number you need to use is 0438 579 518

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SchoolCaptains,StudentLeaders ,StudentAmbassadorsand FactionCaptainsAnnounced

Tuesday 25 February Lego Club

School CouncilMeeting

2:30-3:30pm

2:45-4:00pm

Wednesday 26 February Uniform shopopen

Parentinformationsession“Packed withgoodness”

Presented byCrunch N Sip

8:00-8:45am

8:35am

Thursday 27 February PrincipalsMorning Tea

9:40am

Friday 28 February Assembly B4yr 4

8.30am

Megan BarnettPrincipal

ScienceWelcome back everyone! Hope that you alldid lots of exploring over the holidays.

This term we will be looking at Biology inScience. Biology is the study of living things,so it includes animals, insects, plants,dinosaurs and lots more. Dinosaurs areincluded because they were once living. Inorder for something to be classed as a living

thing it has to be able to perform seven different processes:

One of the best ways you can help your child this term is to getthem looking at things and deciding if they are living, once livingor non-living. A good time to get out in the garden or go for awalk to find the Biology in the world around us!

I am looking forward to a great year exploring the world with ourstudents!

Scholastic Book Club- issue 1 out now!

Don’t forget to look for the Book Club Issue catalogue that willbe coming home in your child’s schoolbag.

Book Club provides a fun and convenient way of bringing thebest in children's literature into your home. It’s packed fullof exciting books from best-selling authors, popular titles andseries that kids love, as well as products and books that makeperfect gifts for younger siblings who may not be at school yet.Ordering from Book Club is easy—simply go online and placeyour order or fill in the order form and place it and the moneyinto an envelope and post it in the box outside the Scienceroom door and then Scholastic’s ‘book elves’ take care of therest. Before you know it, your child will have a lovely surprise totake home once their order gets delivered to their classroom.

When ordering from Book Club, you are not only helping yourchildren, but you are also helping your school—20% of yourspend goes back to your school in valuable ScholasticRewards, which are used to buy classroom resources.

For more information about Scholastic and Book Club, visit thelink below:

http://www.scholastic.com.au/

Larissa WaghornScience Specialist Teacher

Congratulations to our 2019 Robotics Team

For those that didn't hear our news - our two robotics teamscompeted in the First Lego League competition at ArmadaleSenior High School late 2019. All of the students worked reallywell together to do an amazing job and their results surprisedus all. There are 3 main components to the competition andthe STPS Robot Warriors managed to come 2nd in the Robotcomp. In the top 6 teams they were the only primary schoolteam! This also means that this team has been invited toprogress through to the State Finals which took place onSaturday 14th December.

I want to say a very big thank you to Jenny Liedermoy forhelping me with the coaching each week and also to our parentcoaches, Carina Brown and Michelle Manolas and to TanyaBuckland who helped out on the day. I couldn't have done itwithout them. We had lots of parent support on the day too!

There is a post on the Examiner's FaceBook page about theFLL Robotics competition on Sunday. There are some greatphotos of some of our students and ex-students.

• Movement - by itself, either whole body or part oftheir body, for example plants will move theirbranches towards the sun

• Respiration - breathe or exchange gases with theenvironment

• Sensitivity - respond to the environment, for exampleheat or light

• Growth - grow and change

• Reproduction - make 'copies' of itself, or haveoffspring or babies

• Excretion - get rid of waste products, for examplegoing to the toilet or breathing out

• Nutrition - need nutrients to survive, like food orwater

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https://www.facebook.com/ExaminerNewspapersWA/photos/a.144023855683689/2554516371301080?type=3&sfns=mo

SportsWelcome back everyone to another excitingyear of sport and physical education.

Parents please be aware of when your childhas PE and dress them appropriately. Hatsare essential.

Our first major event is the InterschoolSummer carnival where our year 5 and 6

children will compete in Softball and cricket.

Any parents interested in helping our teams please let me knowby contacting the school on 9459 4655, or in person. Thankyou.

Graeme EdwardsSports Specialist Teacher

Healthy HabitsThis term we hope that all students will haveCrunch and sip at least 3 times a week.

It has been wonderful seeing so many students in their widebrim hats and if parents could apply sun cream before schoolwe would appreciate it.

Marieka RendallHealth Coordinator

Tech Talk

Daily Screen Time

Welcome back everyone!

Now that everyone is getting back into aroutine it is important to think about howmuch screen time kids are getting afterschool hours. Watching TV and playingcomputer games are common activities for

kids. The Department of Health has recommended that childrenonly get 2 hours of screen time a day. This includes the use ofiPads, Tablets, Computers, Laptops, Phones and Tv’s.

It is important that Children enjoy lots of healthy, fun activities,both with and without screens, including physical activity,reading, creative play and social time with family and friends.

Strategies to manage screen time could include:

1. Be aware and

2. Work with your child to set boundaries for screen

3. Be clear about the consequences of not switching off

4. Set device-free zones and times at

5. Ask your child to explain their screen use

6. Use tech tools to help manage access

7. Lead by example

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https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/EC-ESP-screen-time-tips-flyer_0.pdf

Chantelle MurrayClass Teacher

Chinese PartnershipIn 2019, South Thornlie Primary School participated in a letterexchange with Ding Hui Experimental Primary School affiliatedto Zhejian Normal University and Jinhua Primary School thatis part of our Chinese Partnership program. Thank you to allthe classes involved in writing letters and we look forward tocontinuing our letter exchange program in 2020.

Please see some photo’s below that we have received from ourpartnership schools.

Jiapei HoeEAL/D Teacher and Partnership Coordinator

Nurses Notes

A note from the Community Health Nurse

Welcome to the new school year. My name is Clare Pargeterand I am the Community Health Nurse who visits your school.

Community Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthydevelopment and wellbeing so students may reach their fullpotential. A major part of my work is focused on earlyintervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program.

Community Health Nurses serve as a health contact point forchildren and their families, providing information, assessment,health counselling and referral. The services provided are freeand confidential.

If you have a concern about your child’s health or development,please contact me on 6330 3123.

Vision and Eyes

Good vision is important for learning and quality of life. Watchfor any of the following in your child:

Please note: Medicare covers the cost of an eye examination.

If you have a concern about your child’s vision please contacta doctor, optometrist or your local Community Health Nurse on6330 3123.

Clare Pargeter-School HealthCommunity Health Nurse.

Chaplains ChatWelcome back for another busy schoolyear. I sincerely hope you were able todown tools and nurture your soul over thesummer break.

For those that are new to the school, myname is Diane Thoomes and I am theschool Chaplain. I am coming into my thirdyear here at South Thornlie Primary. My role

is to care for; support; come alongside and journey with theschool community-students; staff; parents/caregivers. Each ofus can be affected by various issues/situations and havingsomeone to chat and off load to can make such a difference. Iam here to listen; offer advice and/or direct you to theappropriate help you need. All conversation is free of judgementand confidential. If you have any concerns for your childwhether it’s friendship, personal, school, home or grief and lossissues please let me, the class teacher or front office know and Ican work out a time to pick them up for a chat. My days areThursday-Friday and I am situated in B5.

Being a mum and now a grandparent, I know the challenges weface on a day to day basis, especially at the beginning of a newschool year. It is so important that in the middle of the flurry youremember to look after you, whether that’s a leisurely cuppa,catching up with a friend or taking the time to read a goodbook. A well looked after you, helps you look after everyoneelse.

Have a great week

BlessingsChaplain Diane

Parents & Citizens NewsWelcome to a new year we are looking for new members tojoin our committee. The South Thornlie Parents &Citizens arean amazing group of volunteering Mums and Dads, who asindividuals give up a small amount of their time, to keep thevolunteer run services of our school running smoothly. Our firstgeneral meeting will be held on Friday 14 February 2020 at1pm in the Community Room. These services are:

School Banking Tuesday Mornings 8.15am – 8.45 am isrun by Mrs Lisa Clarke

Uniform Shop Wednesday mornings 8.15am-8.45amis co-ordinated by Mrs NancyPapaphotis

• covering/closing one eye when reading

• holding books very close

• complaining of eyestrain or headache

• complaining of double vision or blurred vision withreading or board viewing

• complaining of words moving on a page

• losing place when reading, or skipping words andlines

• inattention or short attention span when reading, or

• rubbing the eyes.

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Lego Club Every 2nd Tuesday starting week 2,after school until 3.30pm is run by MrsTracey Nelson and Mrs AlainePoulsen

Canteen order each Wednesday and Friday, runby Fiona Johnson

Positions Vacant

Treasurer

Manages P&C funds whilst collaborating with school financeofficer.

The position will be open for nominations on Friday 14 Februaryat the P&C meeting.

South Thornlie Parents and Community

(STPS P&C) is made up of supportive school parents andinvolved citizens for the purpose of providing support to ourschool community. Not only does our P&C contribute to thefunding of facility upgrades, student resources and excitingventures, we also have an equally important role in addingto the social fabric of our school community. The key to allour initiatives is team work. Whether it is a fundraising event,providing feedback to the Principal or organising an event thatbrings parents, students and teachers together.

It is important to state you do not need to take on a formal rolewith the P&C to be actively involved. There are many ways tosupport the P&C and its ventures, so come along to a meetingto see just what we have planned, meet some new friends,contribute to the school community and have a lot of fun.

If you do wish to take on a role, it can be personally rewardingand a helpful education on committee procedures andoperations. (Very handy if studying Education)

Our next meeting is Week 2, Friday 14 February 2019 1pmin the Community Room

Support A Reader

The Support A Reader programme is up and running againthis term and we need new reading tutors. This programme iscoordinated and run by volunteer reading tutors, who spend15-20 minutes listening to selected students read andcomprehend their chosen text.

If you love to read, and have 1-2 hours spare any weekdaymorning, we would love to hear from you. Please contactNatalie Johnson via email regarding the programme.natbaugh@hotmail.com

Uniform Shop- WEDNESDAYS 8.15am - 8.45am(Cash or Cheque only, NO EFTPOS)

Size 4 shirts are expected to be in stock by the end of February2020 – apologies for the delay.

If you need new school uniforms for your students pleaseremember that if you cannot get to the uniform shop on aWednesday morning, we have order forms in our front officeor feel free to contact our Uniform Shop Coordinator, NancyPapaphotis on 0412 814 136.

Second Hand Uniforms Needed - If your student hasgrown out of their uniform or graduated/left the school,please recycle the uniforms back through the school.Please donate any second-hand uniforms to the uniformshop or front office. All Second-hand uniforms are sold for$2 each.

Clearance Sale- All old stock of pants, shorts, skirts are $10each

Lego Club

Our next Lego Club meeting will be held after school onTuesday 11 February in our Community Room.

In order to keep Lego Club running smoothly, we need a fewmore Volunteer parents/carers who wish to help supervise ourLego Club members. Please feel free to approach our friendlyLego Club leaders if you can help.

All parents and students are required to sign a Lego ClubContract of Attendance per student. This contract is to ensurethat all Lego club participants receive the equal right to play in ahappy and safe environment. The contract simply outlines eachparticipant’s responsibilities as a member. The Lego contractscan be located in the front office.

School Banking- Tuesdays 8am – 8 .30am, (12th FebStart)

Mrs Lisa Clarke volunteers in this position of School BankingOfficer.

The Commonwealth Bank will continue to run competitions,promotions and savings incentives each term in 2020. Anyamount can be deposited. It could be pocket money, birthdaymoney etc. Students are encouraged to deposit the moneythemselves and learn the value of saving and tracking theirmoney.

Anyone wanting to join school banking in the new year, pleasecome and see Mrs Lisa Clarke in our Community Room, T1 onTuesday mornings 8am-8.30am.

Canteen

Students can order from the school canteen every Wednesdayand Friday. Menu’s have been sent home with your children.Please write your child’s name, class and lunch order onto theorder bag, or an envelope if you don’t have a bag. Place theorder into their classroom order bag at the commencement ofschool with the correct money.

For more information please contact the P&C onstps.pac@hotmail.com

Future Projects and Parent & CitizensContribution

There are several projects in which the P&C contribute tothroughout the year with the money raised from our fundraisingevents. As our school admin work hard to upgrade our schooland make it a safer and happier environment for our children,we are looking for ways in which we can contribute further inthe very near future. If you know of anyone or have any ideason raising funds for future projects, we would love to hear fromyou.

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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions aboutour P&C activities or wish to contribute or participate. Thankyou.

Fiona JohnsonP&C Presidentstps.pac@hotmail.com

OSH Club News and Vacation Care

City of GosnellsPlease see attached information on Parenting Expo

Free Parenting Programs and Workshops for2020

Communicare have released their Term 1 calendar forupcoming programs and workshops for parents and carers.Please see flyers attached for details about each program formore information. Bookings are essential to secure a place, andall workshops are free of charge.

NICK CORRIGANS SOCCER SCHOOL

RANFORD SOCCER CLUB

Our first day of registration is Saturday the 22nd ofFebruary

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