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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: 13
Dates to Remember
2015
Wednesday 26th August

Early Close 2.30pm

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25th August 2015

Attendance for 3rd August to 14th August 2015

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92.57%

93.16%

94.94%

89.29%

90.69%

86.28%

91.58%

Thursday 27th August

25 August 2015
Assembly 9.00am
Choir
Hello everyone, if feels like a life time ago that I wrote the last newsletter having been on long
Childrens Book Week service leave for the past five weeks. I have had a wonderful break, however it is really nice to be
Mon 24th August to back.
Friday 28th August.
I would like to most sincerely thank Barb Jeremic for performing a sensational job as Principal whilst
Favourite Book
I was on leave. I cannot overstate how reassuring it has been having someone of Barbs experience
Character Dress
Up parade Friday and expertise at the helm in my absence; undoubtedly this enabled me to fully enjoy my time off.
28th August 9am
Over the past 2.5 terms Mr Roggio has been the Deputy Principal. This week Jim returned to the
School Photo Days
classroom. On behalf of all at Mount Lockyer I would like to thank Jim for the wonderful job he has
performed over the last seven months. During his time as Deputy he implemented a number of
Tuesday 1st and
processes that have contributed to improved efficiencies across the school, many thanks Jim for
Wednesday 2nd
your high level of professionalism and care.
September
Our Place
Fathers Day Stall
Friday 4th
September 2015
Nothing priced over
$5.00. Please check
the posters around
the school for details.
Weeks 5 and 6 Value
Forgiveness is
giving someone
another chance after
theyve done
something wrong.
P&C Meeting
Monday 7th
September 6.30pm
in the staffroom
P&C Uniform Shop
Open Days:
Tuesday
8:30am 9:30am
Thursday
8:30am 9:30am

Last Wednesday the Education Assistants attended a workshop on Autism. This has proved to be
extremely valuable professional learning which is aimed at ensuring all staff across the school have
the skills and knowledge to work effectively with all children.
As many of you would have been aware our school was selected by the Director General for an
Expert Review Study. This is one of the ways the department recognises exemplary school practice.
The Study was conducted Week 9 Term 2 over five days. A report has been written and submitted
to the Director General, Ms Sharyn ONeill, and the Minister for Education, Hon. Mr Peter Collier,
outlining the Expert Review Groups findings. On the 2 September, 9.30 in the school hall, the
Director General will visit Mount Lockyer Primary School to present a certificate, recognising Mount
Lockyer Primary Schools performance being of a consistently high standard. All are welcome to
attend. The final report will be available to the public on Schools online.
As I walked around the school, on my first day back, I was thrilled to see the excellent work students
have been producing. For example the wonderful Post Office the year 1 students have set up on the
veranda outside their classrooms. The standard of your childrens work is very high and I would urge
all families to take the time to walk around the verandas and visit classes, you too will be amazed
and very proud.
Ex-students from Mount Lockyer, Jaxon McLean, Mitchell Meade, Uluka Luscombe Jessica Stals,
Carla Rey and James Westle have had a fantastic start to high school. Their achievements in
Semester One places them in the top ten students at NASHS in their year group. Congratulations to
all of them on a mighty achievement that has shown maturity and extreme dedication to their
learning.
This Thursday the School choir will provide the entertainment at the assembly, look forward to
seeing many of you there.
Maxine Augustson
Principal

WEEK 4 Term 3 2015 WINNERS

Newsletter Quiz: Amelia Hort
Most Locky Legends Cinema Tickets: Ava Osborne
Most Locky Legends in the Class:
Bus Lining Up: Oliver Chetwin
Room 1:
Room 2:
Room 4:
Room 5:
Room 6:
Room 7:
Room 8:
Room 9:
Room 11:
Room 12:
Room 14:
Room 15:
Room 16:
Room 17:
Room 22:
Room 24:

Ava Osborne
Harrison Sedgwick and Tessa Steer
Alyssa Smith
Brianna Patterson
Charli Lovett
Jessica Noble
Emily Pearce
Emma Boyce
Lucas Meade
Sharmaine Boyd
Sarah Westle
Sorren Humphries
Chad Barrett
Sasha Mills
Ben Thomas and Marlee Ashton
Jaxon Dlugi

Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received
merit certificates at the last school assembly:
Room 1:
Room 2:
Room 4:
Room 5:
Room 6:
Room 7:
Room 8:
Room 11:
Room 13:
Room 14:
Room 15:
Room 16:
Room 17:
Room 22:
Room 23:
Room 24:

Tia Stuttley and Jayvian Eades

Tahlia Cartledge
Danielle Elphick
Zamirah Lembo
Charli Lovett
Jessica Noble
Lewis Day
Neva Dicks
Jack Gooch
Stephanie Francis
Lachlan Tiller and Renzo Tindal
Lani Wilson and Keiran Sargent
Tabitha Freeman
Sienna Hepworth and Caleb Klose
Alexis Pocock and Kaiden Simpson
Lily Scorza and Michael Zaru

2016 Pre Primary Application for enrolments

School Voluntary Contribution
We have sent out reminders in this weeks mail for families
that may have overlooked paying their contributions. These
contributions help support many programs in the school.
Once again we are offering an incentive to those who pay in
third term. They will go into a draw to win a $50 Voucher.
If paying by direct deposit for camp, contributions,
excursions etc. please make payment to the following
account. Please include student name and description.
BSB 016510
Mount Lockyer Primary School
Acc Number 290370834
EFTPOS facilities are now available at the office.
2016 Lockyer Community Kindergarten Application for
Enrolments
Are now taking applications for enrolments for 4 year old
children for 2016. Parents and carers are invited to call at
the Kindergarten in Drummond Street to collect the
application pack. For further information please phone
9841 3144 (LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED)
Lockyer Community Kindergarten Open Day
The kindergarten will be holding an evening on Wednesday
the 9th September 2015 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm to give
parents and families the opportunity to view their wonderful
work. We look forward to seeing you there.
Belinda Torr and Ros Sloman.
The Great Aussie Crunch is coming!
On Thursday 17th September at 10.40am in the
Undercover area, our school will be taking part in the Great
Aussie Crunch where we will join schools across Western
Australia to simultaneously crunch on fresh vegetables.
On Friday 18th September, we will be having a Waste
Free Lunch competition. Parents welcome.
For more information: www.crunchandsip.com.au
Mrs Goldsmith Room 8

We have commenced taking applications for enrolment for

the following programs.
Pre-primary 2016 children born 01/07/2010 to
30/06/2011
Application forms are available from the school office. Birth
certificates, immunisation history statement and 2
documents as proof of residential address (i.e. rates notice
or up-to-date utilities account) are required for photocopying
with the application form.
Please note; students already attending Lockyer Community
Kindergarten this year are required to apply for 2016 Preprimary and submit 2 documents of proof of residential
address, along with the updated immunisation statement
history from medicare (with 4yr old MMR).
Children currently enrolled in Pre-primary to Year 6 do not
need to submit an application for enrolment for the
remainder of their primary years. Please note that an
application can only be made at ONE GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL.
Library News
This week is CHILDRENS BOOK WEEK and to mark the
occasion we will be holding a BOOK CHARACTER DRESS
-UP DAY this Friday.
Children and staff are encouraged to dress up as their
favourite book character. A parade will be held in the school
quadrangle at 9am. Selected children will receive
certificates for their efforts and three classes will be
awarded ice cream vouchers for their participation.
In the library Mrs Chandler has created a display of the
2015 Australian award winning childrens books. Everyone
is most welcome to visit the library to look at this wonderful
selection.
Mr SimojokiLibrary Teacher
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY IS COMING!
Once again, KAPTURE photography are coming to school.
TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER AND WEDNESDAY 2ND
SEPTEMBER. Order forms sent home today.

Woolworths Earn and Learn Program 2015

P & C News

We are excited to be taking part in the Woolworths Earn &

Learn program. You can help our school by collecting
Woolworths Earn & Learn Points. Just collect Woolworths
Earn & Learn Points when you shop at Woolworths
between Monday 15 July and Tuesday 8 September 2015.
We will redeem these for awesome educational resources
for our school.

RAFFLE TICKETS
Please return raffle ticket books to the office by no later than
Thursday 27th August or to Karen outside Rm3 3-3.15pm.
The raffle will be drawn Monday 31st August at mini
assembly.

Simply pop them onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Points

Sheet and once it's completed, just bring it back to school
or drop it into the Collection Box at your local Woolies. The
more we collect, the more we can redeem. There are
thousands of products available through the Woolworths
Earn & Learn program, and we'd like to get lots of new
gear! Products in the range include resources for
Mathematics, English, Science, Art & Crafts, through to
sports gear, library supplies and more.
We are grateful for your support and look forward to a
successful program.

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
Due to supply issues there were some items not delivered
with this order. Any books noted as on Back Order will be
given to students as soon as they arrive. If an item is marked
as Unavailable you will have received a similar item plus a
voucher for the original price. The voucher can be used on
any order within 12 months (as part or full payment).
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
The P+C will be conducting a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on
Saturday 21st November. Thankyou to those who have
offered their help. You will be contacted next term regarding
times. Anyone else who can give an hour or two on that day
can message Karen 0488 014 534.
COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL BANKING UPDATE

Child and Parent Centre News

Term Three programs are in full swing.
MONDAY: Rhyme Time 9.30am to 10.30am
TUESDAY: Jumping Joeys 9.30am to 10.30am
WED: Three Year old Kindy 9.15am to 10.45am
THURSDAY: Lift off to Learn with Wanslea 9.30am to
11.30am (Fun and learning for Aboriginal children aged 0
to 5 years and their families.)
FREE Parenting workshop through the Child and
Parent Centre.
Wednesday 26 August 2015:- Raising Resilient Children
9.30am to 11.30am
Albany Local Education Office, 85 Serpentine Road,
Albany
Creche and morning tea included.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Any general enquiries can be directed to the Wanslea
general office in Albany on ph: 9843 0077
Email: cpc@wanslea.asn.au

Concerns have been raised regarding the Cosmic Light

Beam Torch reward item due to the inclusion of four button
batteries that can be accessed by unscrewing the back of the
torch.
Whilst this reward has been independently tested and
deemed to meet relevant product standards the
Commonwealth Bank have made the decision to proactively
withdraw this item from the School Banking Rewards
Program.
Parents/Guardians are requested to dispose of any Cosmic
Light Beam Torches their child may have already received as
part of the Rewards Program. Students who have previously
received a Cosmic Light Beam Torch are welcome to redeem
an alternative reward item.
MLPS DREAMTIME COMMITTEE THANKYOU
The Dreamtime committee would like to thank everyone for
their participation in a successful Naidoc Week for 2015. The
committee raised $1820 through the sausage sizzle and disco
combined which is an outstanding effort by everyone involved.
In addition, our footballers won the jumper back for the Eagles
Cup held on Naidoc week in an outstanding performance
against Spencer Park. The netball players played very well but
unfortunately didn't win. Great effort by everyone.

PARENTING WA Tuning in to Kids

Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
A six session parenting program for parents of children aged 3
to 8 years old.
Where: Albany Family House, 219 North Road Albany
When: Thursday starting 6th August for 6 weeks.
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
For further information please
contact Margot Morgan on
9847 4542 or 0417 987 001

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 groundsFirst 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 the 17th August to the 28th August is Forgiveness. If your child has demonstrated forgiveness,
notify your classroom teacher and they will be in the draw for a prize at this weeks assembly.
Value: Forgiveness
Memory Jogger - I am forgiving of others and myself. I have the power to keep changing for the better
Student Name:- ___________________________________________________Value: Forgiveness
Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 5
Week 6

NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: What day is the Director General of Education visiting the school? A: _______________________
Name _________________________________________________________ Room ____________________________________

MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

WHAT IS BULLYING?

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 ~

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.

STEP 1
Student refuses to follow directions.
Verbal warning.
STEP 2
Student still refuses to follow directionsIn-class consequence e.g. Time Out
STEP 3
Student still refuses to follow directionsOut-of-class consequence e.g. Buddy
Class.
STEP 4
Student still refuses to follow directionsRED 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.

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.