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BALCATTA PRIMARY SCHOOL Telephone: 9253 4900

Number: 12 NEWSLETTER 13 August 2020

Number: 12 13 August 2015

On Tuesday, years 3-6 students enjoyed being introduced

to the sport of Squash, organised by our Phys. Ed. teacher

Mrs Dowling.

PRINCIPAL’S PATTER

Hello Everyone,

I would like to remind everyone about ‘Stranger Danger’ in our community

and for us all, to talk through and reinforce the following safety messages

with students. Whenever possible, walk with a friend or in a group. Never

take short-cuts through isolated areas. Always be aware of one’s

surroundings. If possible, walk facing the on-coming traffic. Never get too

close to cars that stop nearby. Always report any stranger danger concerns.

Our staff continues to reinforce the above messages to the students in the

class room and parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the

importance of these messages. By using common-sense we can all work

together to keep our children safe.

With restrictions regarding COVID19 still in place, we will be delaying our

next school assembly until further notice.

Hopefully phase four restrictions will be lifted in the near future.

Just a reminder that our staff car parks (Main Street) are not to be

used for “dropping off” or “picking up” students. Please use the

parents’ drive-through at the southern end of the school (behind

the Pre-Primary Centre) or you may park in Sylvia Street and

cross Main Street using the pedestrian crossing attended by our

crosswalk wardens.

Thank you for your support, which can only enhance the safety of our

students.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Principal

Peter Gates

A reminder to all our parents and community members

that should you see or hear anything suspicious around

the school, after school hours, on weekends or during the

school holidays, please phone ‘School Watch’ Security:

1800 177 777 or the Police on 13 14 44. Your help in this

matter is much appreciated.

Monday, August 17, is Jeans for Genes

Day.

For a gold coin, you can wear your jeans to school. All money

raised goes to children’s medical research.

JEANS FOR GENES DAY

STARRY WORK

WELL DONE

WELL DONE

Miss Stewart

explaining

Wrapper Free

Wednesdays to

the students.

WRAPPER FREE WEDNESDAYS REMINDER: The next Wrapper Free Day will be on August 26 and continue every second Wednesday thereon. As our school is a part of the Waste Wise

Schools Program this is one of our

sustainability education initiatives. By

participating, the students have a better

understanding of how we can reduce our

waste. Thanks for helping us reduce waste.

Chantel Stewart Year 3 teacher

(Sustainability coordinator)

BATTERY RETRIEVAL PROJECT

Please help OUR environment by bringing in

your old batteries & placing them in our RED

battery collection bin located in the office foyer.

Please bring any old Dry cell batteries include AA, AAA (single use or rechargeable), C, D, button batteries, 9V, 6 & cordless power tools.

DID YOU KNOW…. BALCATTA PRIMARY SCHOOL did very well in our school collection zone with a total of 5kg of batteries collected to be recycled. A great effort!!

“BEFORE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB”

SCIENCE The theme of National Science Week 2020 is (15-21 August)

is Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans and

features the establishment of the Blue Economy CRC.

With this in mind, the theme embraces the innovative

technologies, capabilities and skills needed to achieve

economic, environmental and social sustainability of our

oceans.

Throughout the week, students will be engaged in activities

to demonstrate an inquiry into workable solutions that

generate healthy oceans, healthy economies and healthy

communities.

From Kindergarten to Year 2, students will be using the Quiver Education

app, to decorate and bring to life a turtle’s home in the deep blue sea. The

Year 3 to Year 6 students will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the

ocean, looking at Aquaculture and Fish Farming, as well as designing a boat

that moves by the wind with a mast and sail.

We look forward to diving into the deep blue!

Miss Raso (Science)

LIBRARY

On Wednesdays, Year 6 students are able

to read to Year 3’s in our Before School

Book Club. Our theme this week was

“DOGS”.

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH (August) GENEROSITY

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER We are almost half way through term 3 already, which seems

hard to believe.

Just a reminder that my hours are Tuesdays 8.00am – 3.30pm &

Thursdays 8.30am – 4.00pm. On Tuesday mornings I can be

found in the canteen running the Breakfast Club & on Thursday mornings

helping & having fun at the School Community Playgroup.

At other times I can be found in the Student Activity Centre or in classes

around the school. Please contact me through the school office if you

need to see or speak to me.

Don’t forget Jeans for Genes day on Monday – a fun & worthwhile cause

that we can all have a generous attitude (our virtue of the month) to, “with

or without” wearing jeans! Until next time,

Larissa McCarthy

Chaplain

What is generosity? Generosity is giving and sharing. It is giving freely because you want to, not with the idea of receiving a reward or a gift in return. Generosity is being aware that there is plenty for everyone. It is seeing a chance to give what you have and then giving just for the joy of giving. It is one of the best ways to show love and friendship.

Why Practise It? Without generosity, people act uncaringly, refusing to share their belongings, their time and their friendship. People who need help feel helpless because no-one will give them what they need. When we give freely, especially if a sacrifice is involved, our spirit grows strong. When one person is generous, other people want to be generous too.

Signs of Success Congratulations! You are practising Generosity when you: • are thoughtful about the needs of others • notice when someone needs help • give freely without expectation of reward • give fully without holding back • are willing to make sacrifices for others • use wisdom about sharing treasured belongings

PLAYGROUP Come along and join with us playing,

singing, listening to stories, colouring, using play dough,

making friends and lots more.

Thursday mornings from 9.00 – 10.20 am.

** Playgroup WA has discounted fees for the remainder of this year.

DATES TO REMEMBER AUGUST

Monday 17 August • Jeans for Genes Day

• National Science Week

Thursday 27 August • Newsletter 13

SEPTEMBER Tuesday 1 September • Faction Jumps & Throws (TBC)

Friday 4 September • Faction Athletics Day (TBC)

Thursday 10 September • Newsletter 14

Tuesday 15 September • I/School Jumps & throws (TBC)

Friday 18 September • Interschool Athletics Carnival (O Park P.S.) (TBC)

Thursday 24 September • Newsletter 15

Friday 25 September • FREE DRESS • LAST DAY OF TERM

Term 4 begins Tuesday 13 October 2020 (for students)