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MOUNT LOCKYER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Humphreys Street, Albany WA 6330. Phone: 9841 1166 Fax: 9841 7262
Care, Compassion, Excellence;
Mount Lockyer Primary School a place to learn and grow
Newsletter No: 11 www.facebook.com/MountLockyerPS 29th July 2014
Dates to Remember
2014


30th July
Early Close 2.30pm
Faction Athletics
training begins

31st July
Assembly 8.50am
Host Class: Room
22


Value
Weeks 1 and 2
Self-Discipline
Means self control of
thoughts, feelings
and actions.

4th August
Mini Assembly -
Caring: Is treating
people and things
gently and
respectfully.



P&C Uniform Shop
Open Days:
Tuesday
8:30am 9:30am
Thursday
8:30am 9:30am


Mount Lockyer
Community
Playgroup
Every Wednesday at
Our Place
1
st
session: 9.00am to
11.00am
2
nd
session: 1.00pm to
3.00pm
ALL WELCOME!!
Attendance:





Welcome back to Term 3, I hope you managed to have a relaxing and happy holiday. Additionally to
the new families who have joined our school community, welcome.

Year 6 Camp: This will take place 20 24 October, Term 4. Full payment, $200, will be required
before your child goes on camp. It is advisable to begin putting money aside now; simply send in
money on a regular basis and your childs class teacher will collect and send to the office for
receipting.

Playgroup: If you attend the Mount Lockyer Primary School Playgroup on Wednesdays or drive
along Humphreys Street you would have noticed two, large beautifully made picnic tables. I would
like to thank Doug and Shane from Bunnings for organising this very generous gift to our Playgroup.
It is greatly appreciated and will be used by many children and community members over the years
to come.

ANZAC Commemoration: As you are all aware this year marks a very significant date for Albany,
the commemoration of 100 years since the departure of the first convoy from Albany to WW1. To
fully acknowledge this most significant historical event the Minister for Education, Hon Peter Colller
MLC, has agreed to close Albany schools on Friday 31 October 2014. Many exciting activities are
already planned for the Albany community with more being discussed. During the Centenary period,
our students will be learning more about the history behind ANZAC and the important role played by
Albany and the convoy. We hope you and your family will take advantage of this fantastic opportunity
to commemorate the occasion and take part in the many activities available.

For further information, including a detailed program covering local events, please visit the web site
www.anzacalbany.com.au .

Car Restraints: It has been brought to my attention by a concerned community member that they
have observed, on a number of occasions, parents dropping or collecting children from the school
with younger children in their car who are not restrained in the car. Transport related injuries to
children are one of the leading causes of hospital admissions with approximately 200 children
presenting annually at Princess Margaret Hospital as a result of a road traffic injury.

We ask that all parents check that your restraints are correctly installed and adjusted for your
children. Ensure that every child is buckled up on every trip in a restraint suitable for their age and
size.

Top five things to be aware of are:
Child restraints need to be Australian Standards tested and less than 10 years old.
Children, birth to 6 months, should be rearward facing with an inbuilt 5 or 6 point harness.
From 6 months to 4 years they can be forward facing with an inbuilt 6 point harness.
From age 4 to 7 children can sit in a booster seat with an approved inbuilt harness or with an adult
seat belt.
Fines for having unrestrained children in your car start at $500.

If you would like more information regarding the suitability of your child care restraint, contact Kid
Safe Great Southern on 98411 382 or tracy@kidsafewa.com.au .

Dogs on Grounds: It is a Department of Education regulation that dogs are not permitted on school
grounds. To support our compliance with this regulation please refrain from bringing your dog onto
school grounds.

The first assembly for Term 3 will be hosted by the children in Room 22. I look forward to being
entertained by our Year Threes from Ms Maddisons class, hope to see you there.

Maxine Augustson
Principal
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Library News

Childrens Book Week Childrens Book Week
Childrens Book Week will be held between AU-
GUST 18th and 22nd this year. Many classes
will be celebrating this week with various activi-
ties related around this years theme,
CONNECT TO READING.
On Friday, 22nd August, we will be conducting a whole school ac-
tivity where children get to dress up as their favourite book charac-
ter. A parade of the childrens creations will be conducted in the
quadrangle at 9am.

Welcome
A reminder that we try to open the library
each morning at 8.30 during the term. If you
would like to read a story to your children or
take advantage of the warmth, you are most
welcome to visit.

Book Displays
Mrs Chandler sets up a display of all books
that are new to the library each week. These can be viewed at any
time by children and parents.

Computer Desks For Sale
The Library has computer desks for sale.
Perfect for homework! The cost is $30.00.
For further information please contact the
office.

Mr Simojoki ~ Library Teacher
Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received honour
certificates at the last school assembly: Lani Wilson,
Claire Francis, Charlotte Boreham, Christine Hill,
Iysha Rowe, Ziggy Robbins, Rhys Grixti, Ella
Dalliston, Shannon Derrick, Grace Robinson, James
Anderson, Makayla Stutley and Chelsea Geddes.
WEEK 10 Term 2 WINNERS
Most Locky Legends
Cinema Tickets: Jessica Hart
Newsletter Quiz: Michala Brooks
Most Locky Legends in the Class-
Room 23: Lily Wilkinson
Room 3: Shayse Porteous
Room 4: Caitlyn Lambert
Room 5: Liam Howarth
Room 9: Charli Lovett
Evie Brenton-Reed
Room 12: Kiana Shier
Zary Tidswell
Room 13: Kiarah Miniter
Room 14: Jessica Hart
Room 15: Cooper Weston
Room 16: Makayla Stutley
Room 17: Tamzyn Pitts
Room 21: Jessica Herbert
Room 22: Kasey Harrington
Important Notice
Athletics 2014
Athletics training for all factions will begin this week.
The faction Athletics Carnivals for Juniors and Seniors
will be in week 9.
The Jumps and Throws events will be held on Monday 15th
September for Years 4 - 7. the main carnival for all children (Pre-
Primary - Year 7) will be held on Thursday 18th September.
We are holding the Athletics Carnivals in Term 3 this year because
the first 4 weeks of Term 4 will be taken up with Interm Swimming.
The Interschool Athletics Squad (Years 4 - 7) will train for the
Interschool Carnival in the weeks leading up to the main Carnival in
week 7 Term 4.
Books+Love=Success!
Pre-Primary and Year 1 Parents
Order LLAMA LLAMA RED PYJAMA
by Ann Dewdney Number 131 on
Wombat Book Club for just $4 and get
parent notes with discussion points and
activities.
This is a fun book with lots of rhythm,
rhyming and drama. Guaranteed to be
a read aloud winner with your child!
MEM FOXs 10 READING
COMMANDMENTS
Number 10: Read aloud every day,
mums and dads,
because you just love
being with your child,
not because its the
right thing to do.
Pre-Primary Enrolment Applications 2015
If you have a child that is due to start Pre-Primary for the 2015
school year please collect an enrolment pack from the school office
as soon as possible in order to guarantee a place.
School Fees - Term 3
Paying your Voluntary Contributions of
$40.00 per child, supports the school in
running programs that cannot continue
without this funding.
We are pleased to announce that you can
now pay your Voluntary Contributions with
Lockyer Dollars (earned from taking part in
the Passport Points Program).
Alternatively, you can pay in cash via the
School Office or a direct deposit into the
school account.
BSB: 306 001 BankWest
Acc No: 515 4800 Cheque Account
Mt Lockyer School Fund
Please make sure you put a description in
the payment section.
If you are having difficulty making this
payment please contact the Registrar,
Christine Davidson to make suitable
arrangements. Tel: 9841 1166.
Free Parenting Seminars for EVERY PARENT of a
TEEN (and Years 6, 7, 8)
Albany Senior High School Staffroom
Parents/carers are invited to attend free parenting semi-
nars to learn practical, positive and effective ways to:
Encourage responsible teens who are respectful, consid-
erate and involved in family activities
Help teens become more competent through self-
discipline and problem solving.
Encourage teens to establish routines, follow school
rules and have supportive friends
Help teens get connected by encouraging them to be
confident, socially skilled and take care of others.
Parents may choose to attend one, two or all three of the
following seminars
Tuesday 13
th
August, Seminar One: Raising Responsi-
ble Teenagers
Tuesday 27
th
August, Seminar Two: Raising Competent
Teenagers
Tuesday 10
th
September, Seminar Three: Getting Teen-
agers Connected

Time: Coffee, tea, registration 6.30pm for a
prompt 7pm start, finishing at 8.30pm.
Bookings are essential. For more information Contact:
Brenda McCann: Brenda.McCann@education.wa.edu.au
Maree Dawes: Maree.Dawes@education.wa.edu.au
Parents of 4 year olds - Immunisations
Children who have turned 4 years of age are scheduled to
received 2 injections, MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
and DTP IPV (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough,
and Polio) vaccines. These are booster doses to ensure
good levels of coverage against these life threatening
diseases. These immunisations can now be given as early
as 3.5 years of age.
From 1 July 2012, families will need to have their children
fully immunized or have an approved exemption to receive
the Family Tax Benefit Part A end-of-year supplement.
The supplement, worth $726 per child, will now only be
paid once a child is fully immunised at one, two and five
years of age, or has an approved exemption.
This means that over the three immunisation check points,
families will have an incentive of more than $2,100.
If your child still requires his/her immunisations please see
your usual immunisation provider or alternatively you are
welcome to make an appointment for our Tuesday /
Thursday Population Health Immunisation Clinic, in Albany.
This is a free service, and appointments can be made by
phoning 98427500.
If you have any questions relating to immunisation please
do not hesitate to contact me on the phone number below
or by email.
98427511 or anne.taylor@health.wa.gov.au
Is your child going to high school
in 2015?
Headspace Albany is presenting
an information session for parents
and carers of students in Year 6 and 7 who will be
attending high school in 2015.
Where: Yakamia Primary School Hall
September 18th 6.30-8pm RSVP by September 11th
To book: 9842 9871 or info@headspacealbany.com.au
Triple P Discussion Group:
Dealing With Disobedience
Do you need some more ideas about how to teach
your children to do as they are told and what to do
if they dont? If so, this 2 hour group may be for
you.
Helps parents discuss why children dont do as they
are told, how to set limits and how to deal with
disobedience when it happens. For Parents of
Children from Birth to 12 years. Crche available
upon request.
Venue: Albany Local Area Office, Serpentine Road
Thursday 7th August 2014. 9.30 - 11.30AM
To register: Jennifer Allen 0427 083 653
Jennifer.allen@education.wa.edu.au
Jump Rope For Heart
What a fantastic end to Term 2! Congratulations to all
the Lockyer Leapers who put on a great skipping
demonstration to begin the Jump Off afternoon.
Following the performance it was great to see
everyone outside enjoying their skipping in very
pleasant conditions. Thank you to all the parents who
came along to support and help with the Jump Off and
special mention to Ms Sluiter and Mrs Westcott for
joining in the double unders competition. Not only was
it a great afternoon of activity, but a very useful fund
raiser for the Heart Foundation. Thanks to the efforts
of some very busy sponsor seekers and a very
generous community over $2 250.00 was raised for
the Heart Foundation. Special mention needs to go to
Logan Robertson who raised $367.65 and to Kate
Trayvilla, who is now in High School, but also got
sponsorship of $310.00. A
very big thank you again to
the children and families who
helped raise such a large
sum of money.
Ken Beatty
P&C News
P&C Meeting
The next P+C meeting is on Monday 4th August 7pm in the
school staffroom. Everyone welcome.

Scholastic Book Club
Please return orders to the office by TUESDAY 5TH
AUGUST

Billy G Cookie Dough
One of the tastiest fundraisers you can
participate in. There are some great new
options in this years range.
Please read the note attached to the
catalogue carefully as the dough has to be collected by you
on the day it arrives as we have nowhere to keep it cold.

Uniform Shop
There are more jackets, jumpers and shirts in
stock. Reversible bucket hats have been
ordered and should hopefully be in mid term.
MOBILE PHONE POLICY
Students who bring mobile phones onto school premises must adhere to these guidelines.
Responsibility
Mount Lockyer Primary School acknowledges that mobile phones may be used as a safety measure out of school hours. Parents are
reminded that in cases of emergency, the school office remains the most appropriate point of contact during the school day.
The school accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones.
Guidelines
Students mobile phones are to be switched off during school time and handed to the class teacher or office upon arrival in the morning.
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones for any purpose on school grounds.
Mobile phones are not permitted to be taken to school camps, excursions or other functions unless permission is granted by the school
Principal.
Students seen using mobile phones on school grounds-
First breach- The phone will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day.
Further breaches- The phone will be confiscated and parents/carers will need to collect it from the office.
Dear Parents
The value from 22nd July to 4th August is Self-Discipline. If your child has demonstrated Self-Discipline notify your
classroom teacher and they will be in the draw for a prize at this weeks assembly.
Value: Self-Discipline
Memory Jogger - I will control my emotions. My emotions will not control me.
Student Name:- ___________________________________________________Value:- Self-Discipline



Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 1
Week 2

NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: What value commences in week 3? A: ______________________________________________________

Name _________________________________________________________ Room ______________________________________________
MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

The key to this approach is that the child is given a choice at each step to
follow directions or face increased consequences.
Students making GOOD CHOICES are acknowledged for their efforts.
For students making POOR CHOICES the following consequences
apply ~
STEP 1
Student refuses to follow directions.
Verbal warning.
STEP 2
Student still refuses to follow directions-
In-class consequence e.g. Time Out
STEP 3
Student still refuses to follow directions-
Out-of-class consequence e.g. Buddy
Class.
STEP 4
Student still refuses to follow directions-
RED CARD is sent to the office.
Parents will be requested to attend
school.
SUSPENSION
Students will be immediately
suspended for verbal abuse of
staff and/or violence towards
staff or students.
RE-ENTRY FOLLOWING
SUSPENSION
Students returning from
suspension must be
accompanied by an adult and
will attend the Intervention
Centre (Room 20) where an
Individual Behaviour
Management Plan will be
developed and implemented.
WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying is when a student or group
keep picking on another student. They
try to hurt them physically or
emotionally. The behaviour is
deliberate and repeated.

A fight or disagreement between
equal students is not bullying.

HOW TO STOP BULLYING

Tell an adult, it is not dobbing to
ask for help. Both victim and
those bullying will be counselled
and supported.
Do not be a by-stander; if you
witness bullying try to stop it or
report it.

IF YOU ARE BULLYING

Step 1: Warning
Step 2: In school isolation and
counselling at recess and lunch,
parents will be notified
Step 3: For continued breaches
students will be suspended.