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Dear Parents/Carers and Community Members
Welcome to the new school year at Marangaroo. I’m pleased to announce that we’ve had a smooth and positive start to the school year. I thank all parents and family members for helping get your children ready to start school with the necessary uniforms and stationery.
I especially welcome new students and families to the Marangaroo Primary School community. This school is a lovely place to be, and I am sure you will enjoy your time here as much as I do.
Students are expected to arrive at school at 8.30am, when classroom doors open. Students need to be in the classroom from 8.30am, getting ready for the day, as instruction commences at 8.45am.
School Motto
Our Care Learn Thrive motto really encapsulates what we are all about here at Marangaroo Primary.
Care- We care for ourselves, others and the environment
Learn- We are an inclusive learning community, working collaboratively to develop empowered, resilient, motivated and successful lifelong learners
Thrive- We have a growth mindset and will aim to thrive in everything we do
Get to Know Me
For those who don’t know, I have been at Marangaroo Primary School for 1 ½ years now. I have a passion for ensuring our school continues to improve and our students achieve the best outcomes possible. I place a significant emphasis on getting to know all students, getting into classrooms, promoting positive relationships, collaborative teamwork and shared leadership. I follow the West Coast Eagles and enjoy playing and watching any sport. My wellbeing aim this year, is to use the golf course across the oval more than once!
Parent-Teacher Meetings with P&C Welcome BBQ
Tomorrow evening, we will be holding important parent-teacher meetings in the student’s classrooms. Please see the timetable below. The purpose is for our staff to get to meet parents and explain how your child’s classroom will operate; meet other class parents and answer any questions you may have. While you are attending, your school aged children will be supervised on the playground, undercover area and oval. We have organised special children’s entertainment from 5.00pm.
Thanks to our hard working P&C, they are providing a sausage sizzle, drinks and ice-creams for sale. We would really like you all to come to the meetings, stay for the BBQ, meet old friends or make new ones! Bring a picnic rug and relax. Please return the catering RSVP sent home last week, so that the P&C can purchase the right amount of food, drinks and ice-creams..
Swimming
Lessons
Years PP - 4 only
Mon 30 March to
Thu 9 April
(Weeks 9&10 of
Term 1)
Forms to be sent
home in due
course.
Siren Times
8.45am School starts
10.35 am Recess starts
10.55 am Recess ends
12.55 pm Lunch starts
1.35pm Lunch ends
2.55pm School ends
Issue No. 1
Tuesday 11 Feb 2020
NEWSLETTER Marangaroo Primary School Giralt Road Marangaroo WA 6064
Telephone: (08) 9462 9999 Email: [email protected] Canteen: 0475 522 379
Kindergarten to Year 2 Class Meeting 5.00pm to 5.30pm
Year 3 to 6 Class Meeting 5.30pm to 6.00pm
Sausage Sizzle available 5.30pm to 6.30pm
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Edu Dance in Term 1
Thank you to the P&C for partially funding this program again this year. As we saw last year, Edu Dance is an exciting and fun program for all students. All classes use the undercover area to participate during their scheduled session each Monday. Whilst it is not compulsory, students who do not participate will be following their regular class program. Consent forms have gone home last week and payment is due ASAP.
Change to Excursion Procedures
Please be aware that this year, we will no longer accept consent forms or payment for excursions on the day of the excursion. It must be finalised before the date, and where possible completed by the due date on every consent form. In the past, it has caused a lot of issues with students not paying for an excursion, but still attending or not having the correct permission forms completed. If it’s the payment that is of concern, we are more than happy to help with payment plans, but this must be discussed with the front office before the excursion date.
School Board Parent Nomination
I encourage any parent to nominate themselves for the School Board. There are 4 positions available. Two positions are for a term of two years and the other two positions are for a term of three years. The Marangaroo Primary School Board is the peak advisory and decision making body of the school. Formed with parents in the majority, the Board is comprised of parents, staff and community representatives who ensure good school governance. A nomination form is included with this newsletter, or available from the front office. If you have any queries, please email [email protected]. Nominations close at 3pm on Tuesday 25 March.
Parking
If you are driving to school, please park along Addington Way or utilise the golf course carpark. The staff carpark is for staff and visitors to the school. I have noticed an increase in the number of parents using the staff carpark, leaving our staff without somewhere to park.
Crosswalk
If you are walking or riding to school, please remember to use the crosswalk. Not only because it is safer, but also because we are being monitored for usage. If students don’t use it, we could lose our crosswalk attendant.
Excess School Furniture
Before we offer it to other organisations to re-use, I welcome parents and any community members to have a look at the excess furniture we have and if you would like any of the items, please talk to the front office to arrange collection. Furniture is located in two places. The undercover area and the old basketball court in front of the Science block. Items include- desks, chairs, stools, pin up boards, tables, bookcases etc. A gold coin donation is all that is required to secure your selection.
Contact Details
Please ensure you advise the front office if your phone number or email address has changed. Phone numbers are vital in the case of an emergency or illness with your child. We will also be utilising communication via email more frequently this year.
I wish you all a great start to the school year and I look forward to meeting everyone throughout the year.
Taylor Webb
Principal
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Welcome to the 2020 school year!
The P&C is up and running for a new year and after our first meeting we would like to farewell Eric Jones as President. Thankyou for 2 years serving as our President, your contribution to the school community has been immensely appreciated.
We would also like to thank Carolyn McDowell and Natasha Hassan for their years assisting on the committee.
There is a new committee in place but we are still seeking a Secretary and a School Banking officer to round out our team.
The P&C for 2020
President: Danica Charlton
Vice President: Kayla Howlett
Treasurer: Chantelle Rouge
Secretary: Position to be filled
Executive committee: Rebecca Rance, Abbey Dodd and Robert John Riksman
Uniform Coordinator: Kayla Howlett
Fundraising: Danica Charlton
School Banking: Position to be filled
We do very much need to fill the vacant positions ASAP so if you are able and willing to volunteer your time the P&C would love to meet you. Contact us at [email protected] or call Danica on 0452 581 605.
The P&C welcome BBQ is tomorrow night. From 5:30pm we will be serving sausage sizzles for $2.50 and drinks for $1.50. Ice-creams from the canteen will also be available. There will be entertainment for the kids and it will be a lovely evening to start the year. We hope to see everyone there.
From the Canteen
On Friday 14 February the canteen will be selling Valentines themed baked goods at recess, they will be delicious! Celebrate love and don’t miss out on some delicious treats.
Danica Charlton
P&C Presdient
From the Uniform Coordinator
We had a very successful uniform open day on the Thursday 30 January. We love seeing the new logo being worn with pride! As a reminder the uniform shop is open on Wednesday on the even weeks of term. Those dates for Term 1 are as follows;
12 February 26 February 11 March 25 March 8 April We are currently sold out of size 4 and 16 polos with the new logo. I will advise when they are back in stock. There is still a clearance sale on old logo stock, come in for a bargain!
Kayla Howlett
Uniform Coordinator
P&C News
Marangaroo Primary School Giralt Road Marangaroo WA 6064 ABN: 90 062 503 107
Telephone: (08) 9462 9999 Email: [email protected] Canteen: (08) 9247 1188
2020 VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTIONS
CAN BE MADE AT THE FRONT
OFFICE WITH CASH OR
EFTPOS.
$60 PER STUDENT, WITH A
MAXIMUM OF $120 PER
FAMILY.
P&C VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTION OF $20 CAN
ALSO BE PAID.
SCHOOL DIARY AT A GLANCE
Accompanying this newsletter is the Term 1 planner. This is what’s happening in the next few weeks.
Wednesday 12 February 8.15 - 8.45am
5.00 - 6.30pm
Uniform shop open
Parent welcome night, BBQ and teacher meetings
Monday 17 February EDU Dance
Friday 21 February Caring C Reward
Monday 24 February EDU Dance
Tuesday 25 February Harmony Day
Monday 2 March Labour Day Public Holiday
We are an inclusive learning community, working collaboratively, to develop empowered, resilient, motivated and successful
lifelong learners.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Hello MPS Community. It is great to start the school year. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Parent Welcome Night and Community BBQ tomorrow night.
Chaplain room has moved! Now in C2, next to Echidnas. Come and pop in and see the new space.
Thursday Lunch times
I will continue the Thursday lunch time program during Term One. The plan is a focus on “Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn.” A Children’s book based on a book by John C Maxwell. There will be games, activities and plenty of time for friendship and fun.
Student and Family Support
As the School Chaplain I am always available to support individual students and families as required with social and emotional, family, school or home transition concerns. The best way to access me currently is by speaking with your child’s classroom Teacher or through Student Services Team in Admin.
Food Bank (emergency food) and GiveWrite (stationery requirements)
These two agencies support those who might be having a tough start to the year with practical needs. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.
All the best for a great term.
Tammy Bija Chaplain Thursday and Friday
Thank you to the parents who attended the Parent Orientation on Friday 31 January. We had 18 parents attend which was wonderful.
If you were unable to attend and would like a copy of the items discussed, please email me:
Day one saw lots of excited students catching up with old friends and learning about new class members. Our focus is on ‘Caring for ourselves’, ‘Caring for others’ and ‘Caring for the Environment’.
On Wednesday March 11 there is a free one-day workshop on autism for teachers & parents/carers, provided by Positive Partnerships. We are able to send a team, comprising one teacher, 2 parents/carers and myself. If you are interested in being a parent representative I would love to hear from you.
Mrs Sue Campbell
Coordinator Specialist Learning program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
SLP NEWS
