HEATHRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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We have some busy times ahead and the year is flying by.

We share lots of photos and updates via Facebook and want all parents to be able to access this.

Please note that this group is for parents/caregivers only and not for extended family members or friends.

REMEMBRANCE DAY This year, we will be having a short assembly to participate in a minutes silence on Friday 9 November at 11.00am.

We are still trying hard to get the students to eat beans, but alas, they seem to always prefer spaghetti, Our next breakfast will be held on Wednesday 28

The stalls were amazing and the students behaviour outstanding. We raised $1,091.00 which will go towards subsidising the Big Day In at the end of the year.

printers. I will take lots of photos and share these.

donation to support our Year 6 graduating students.

1 HEATHRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1 November 2018 Proudly An Independent Public School Newsletter Dear Families, It has been a very busy couple of weeks and I have loved visiting classes to see the great work that is happening. The students are all on task and focussed which is great to see. We have some busy times ahead and the year is flying by. FACEBOOK Please add yourself to our official Heathridge Primary School Facebook Group if you have not already done so. We share lots of photos and updates via Facebook and want all parents to be able to access this. Once you request to join we will verify your identity and add you. Please note that this group is for parents/caregivers only and not for extended family members or friends. PP ASSEMBLY I am very excited about next week s assembly. Our gorgeous PP class will be presenting the assembly. I hope to see you all there. REMEMBRANCE DAY This year, we will be having a short assembly to participate in a minutes silence on Friday 9 November at 11.00am. KIDSMATTER BREAKFAST We had a fabulous turnout to this week s KidsMatter Breakfast. We are still trying hard to get the students to eat beans, but alas, they seem to always prefer spaghetti, Our next breakfast will be held on Wednesday 28 November. I hope to see lots of families there. RIPPER RECESS This was my first Ripper Recess and I was so impressed! The stalls were amazing and the students behaviour outstanding. We raised $1, which will go towards subsidising the Big Day In at the end of the year. WESTERN POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS I am so excited to be joining Room 15 at Scitech tomorrow night when they showcase the work they have been doing with the 3D printers. I will take lots of photos and share these. COLOURFUL SHIRT, SOCKS AND HAT DAY Don t forget to get out your craziest and loudest shirts, socks and hat tomorrow, Friday 2 November, and give a gold coin donation to support our Year 6 graduating students. ART SHOW This week the fabulous art work from all of our students PP-6 has been on display at our annual Art Show. I was so impressed by the work the students have produced and voting for my favourites was definitely difficult. Thank you to Mrs Parker and Mrs McInnes for the work you have done in Art this year. FATHER S FRIDAY We are pleased to say that we look forward to this continuing every Friday and look forward to seeing our dads. STAFF CARPARK Please remember that the car park is for staff only. We have noticed that people have started to use the carpark as a kiss and ride which is not permitted as it is not safe. Please do not park or come into the car park to drop off or pick up students. Staff are coming and going at all times. Denise Jeffs Principal 55 Channel Drive, Heathridge WA 6027 w -heathridgeps.wa.edu.au p - [08] e - Heathridge.ps@education.wa.edu.au

RIPPER RECESS Thank you to all the students and families in our community for your continued support with Ripper Recess.

2 Dear Families, Please keep a close eye on the term planner and newsletter over the next coupe of weeks. With only six weeks left until the end of the year there are lots of things happening in the classrooms and around the school. RIPPER RECESS Thank you to all the students and families in our community for your continued support with Ripper Recess. It was another great success last week and all money raised will go towards the Big Day In. The school raised a massive $1, START SMART MONEY INCURSION Next week, all classes will participate in a FREE incursion about the Start Smart Money. The Start Smart program is designed to change the way young people learn about money. By making money management interactive, engaging and fun we can assist to equip students with the confidence and competence to make smart decisions about money. LOST PROPERTY At this time of the year the lost property box starts to look very full. When you are up at the school please pop into the KidsMatter room and check if anything belongs to your child. I would also like to encourage everybody to check that your child has their name on their school jumpers. Denise Pires Associate Principal JELLY CUPS ARE BACK! Every Friday recess, throughout November, you can purchase a delicious jelly cup for $1 in the undercover area. All funds raised go towards the Year 6 Graduation. Friday, 2 November CALENDAR OF EVENTS P&C NEWS Circuit Breakers Science Scitech (Room 15) pm Monday, 5 November PP Bunnings Incursion Tuesday, 6 November Start Smart Money Incursion Running Club 8am Wednesday, 7 November Start Smart Money Incursion HPS Film Crew Club 8am Thursday, 8 November Pre-Primary Assembly Friday, 9 November Remembrance Day Service P&C Disco pm Father s Friday Monday, 12 November Kindergarten Tuesday, 13 November Year 6 Puberty Talk (girls and boys) Running Club 8am Wednesday, 14 November HPS Film Crew Club 8am Thursday, 15 November Newsletter HALLOWEEN DISCO - FRIDAY, 9 NOVEMBER Our annual Halloween Disco is on Friday, 9 November from pm. Tickets $5.00 per student, $12.50 for three and $15.00 for four or more. Pizza, nuggets & chips are available by pre-order only. Drinks and glow stick available for purchase on the night. A note has gone home with more details and an order form. 5 CENT CHALLENGE Our 5 Cent Challenge is being held in week 6. Keep collecting! ICY POLES Icy Poles are available every Tuesday and Thursday after lunch for 50 cents each (PP to Year 6 only). SCHOOL BANKING School Banking has moved back to the Library. School Banking in the Library every Thursday am. VALUES PROGRAM 2018 Focus for the week is: Co-operation Our Facebook Page: Heathridge PS P&C. RECYCLING Recycling in the under cover area every Thursday am. SECOND HAND UNIFORMS 2nd Hand Uniforms are available outside the P&C shed (next to bike racks outside the office) every Thursday morning am.

3 Ripper Recess was heaps of fun. It also provided a valuable opportunity to use our money handling and customer service skills. Year 6 Transition programs are well underway. Our School Chaplin Mrs Tilson is delivering an eight week program in small groups to our graduates. Guess the Jelly Beans was popular, as were the treats at our Art Café. All money raised will go towards the Year 6 Graduation events. Mrs Anna Humphries is undertaking her final teaching practice and will finish at the end of Week 7.

Heathridge Primary School Direct Deposit Account No.

If you are choosing this method of payment it can take up to three days to arrive in our bank account.

Everyone in the community is welcome to join us on Tuesday mornings between 8.00am-8.30am. We would love to see you all there.

4 Heathridge Primary School Direct Deposit Account No BSB Please use Reference: your child s first initial and full surname eg. L Smith. If you are choosing this method of payment it can take up to three days to arrive in our bank account. COMMUNITY NEWS RUNNING CLUB TERM 4 Running Club will continue in Term 4. Everyone in the community is welcome to join us on Tuesday mornings between 8.00am-8.30am. We would love to see you all there. Mrs McKean & Mrs Revill Pre-Kindergarten Program [3-5 year olds] Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Half day [9am 12pm] $45. Full day [9am 2.30pm] $80. Out of School Care [3-12 years] Before School Care: 7am 9am, breakfast and drop to school $18. After School Care: 3pm 6pm, afternoon tea and collection from school $25. Contact Angela Davey ALL OUR SERVICES ARE CCB REBATE APPROVED

ST PATRICK S CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAUPO

ST PATRICK S CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAUPO 21 AUGUST 2017 VOLUME 85 ISSUE 3 Tena koutou, Talowha, E a mai Koe, Dear Parents and Caregivers, Yesterday we were lucky enough to host a delegation from our sister school Suzhou No.1 High School in China.