22 Lawrence Way SAMSON 6163 Ph: 9314 1921 Fax: 9331 3624 NEWSLETTER No 5 7 th April, 2015 Principal: Rhonda Spencer Email: samson.ps@education.wa.edu.au Principal s Message This is the last newsletter for the term. Students finish school on Friday, 8 th April. It seems to be a sign of age when time speeds by and a sign of youth when time stands still. I m not sure how we got to the end of term 1 so quickly, but here we are counting down the last 5 days. Thank you to all of the parents who have assisted with school events this term. Particularly, the parents who regularly assist with Multi-Lit, Reading in classes, help out in the canteen, volunteer to transport students, helped at the disco and helped with Samson / Harmony Day. Last Day of School Crazy Hair Day 8 th April 2016 Please remember to bring a gold coin donation. Pre-Primary to Year 6 will participate in this event. Please wear school uniform and spray your hair at home no coloured hair spray at school. We look forward to supporting this cause as well as seeing lots of funky hairstyles. Honour Certificate Recipients 23 rd March, 2016 Rm 1 Valerie B Alyssa G Rm 2 Sophie S Ava D Rm 3 Chloe S Sandra M Jasmine W Rm 4 Lily T Sascha T Rm 5 Rhys D Ava P Rm 6 Darcy M Bianca S Rm 8 Sandra D Jude M Rm 10 Nicholas A Jarden F Illa A Bella L Rm 11 Courtney W Sebastian W Rm 12 Noah U.C Cooper B Max D LOTE Indonesian Olivia H Theo U Taiyo W Kelani T Chase Ashby Cameron Q-G On Entry Assessment- PP, Yr 1 & 2 The students have completed their on entry assessment and were given a Summary Report for literacy and numeracy for parents in an envelope. This will indicate an overall level of achievement for each series of tasks. The information provides a starting point for teaching programmes. Term 2 STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY 27 th APRIL Rhonda Spencer Principal
Rm 5 Mathletics Gold 23 rd March, 2016 Aiden Turner Voluntary Contributions Thank you to those families who have promptly paid their voluntary contributions. Students benefit from all contributions paid as it buys precious resources that all students access in their class programmes. The amount is $60.00 per child from Pre Primary to Year 6 and $60.00 for a Kindergarten child. Rm 4 Mathletics Silver 23 rd March, 2016 Lily T Rowan M Rm 6 Samantha G Christopher D.A Rm 11 Chloe P Sebastion W Dylan C Jordan W Rm 12 Cooper B Mackenzie H Harper K Max D James V Mackenzie W Matilda W Matthew H Loic P Theodor U Kelani T Noah U.C Caleb K Evie M.G If parents would like to talk with Joel he is in on Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the term. You can find him in the Middle Block in the office near the art room, or around the school with the students. CANTEEN CHANGES As we will be operating with a Canteen Manager in a paid position in the canteen next term, the canteen will be closed for the first two weeks of term 2. The canteen will be open from Monday, 9 th May. This is essential so that the necessary legal requirements can be completed to successfully transfer the operation of the canteen to the paid Canteen Manager. In addition there are processes that will need to be established with the successful applicant before the canteen can open. Congratulations to all of our students who received honour certificates, the last for term 1. Congratulations to DAMPIER faction for winning our Faction Competition for term 1. Your prize will PIONEER DRESS UP- Wednesday, 1 st June is Foundation Day. Get your pioneer clothes ready for a dress up assembly for students in PP to Year 6. More info next term.
23rd March 2016. More pictures on the webpage SOON!! Cracking the Code Busy Bee Thank you to the parents who gave up their own time. A productive day was had, with many resources made. Thank you so much for the support. Also special thanks to Mrs McLeod, Mrs Alosi and Mrs Jo Debuelle your support and time is very much appreciated. Harmony Day with a Favour Celebrating Diversity at Samson PS was enjoyed by all. It was a special day to acknowledge inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. This was demonstrated through class activities and a high level of parent support. Once again Samson PS was very lucky to experience again multicultural foods again for 2016. We send a very big thank you to Mrs Tercier and Mrs McGreal for creating the menu and shopping. Thank you to the wonderful helpers: Mrs Pina, Mrs Jones, Mrs Tercier, Mrs McGreal, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Harrison and Mrs Jyodki, who cooked in the canteen on Tuesday
The food was ready and everyone was enjoying the lovely sunshine. Many parents joined their children for lunch. SCHOOL DISCO Our students in year 6 are working on ideas for a theme for the school disco. The disco will be held in term 2, week 5 on Thursday, 26th May. All students were involved in Harmony Day activities in their class. More details early next term. Parent helpers will be needed.
TERM DATES DATES TO REMEMBER TERM 1 New items will be in entered in red Term 1 Fri 8 Apr Last day of term and Crazy Hair Day PP to 6 Term 2 Wed 27 Apr Thu 28 Apr Other important Dates: Students first day at school for term 2 Yr 6 Anzac Excursion at RSL Memorial Park 9:30-12:30 Term 2 10-12 May NAPLAN Testing Yrs 3 & 5 27 June Walkathon at 2:00pm Term 3 18 August Interschool Cross Country 5 September Cross Country 6 September Faction Carnival (Field Events) 8 September Faction Carnival (Track Events) 21 September Parent Open Night Term 4 17 October School Photos Kindy 18 October School Photos - PP- 6 19 October Interschool Athletics Carnival (Field) 21 October Interschool Athletics Carnival (Track) 7-18 November PP Yr 4 Swimming Lessons TERM 2 PLANNER IS BEING SENT HOME ON FRIDAY, 8 th April. It can also be found on the school webpage and the P & C website. The next P & C Meeting will be held in Term 2. EASTER RAFFLE 2016 THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE EASTER RAFFLE. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE EASTER RAFFLE. Congratulations to the winners! The winners were drawn at the Harmony Day Assembly. ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FOR SALE Choose from the traditional Entertainment Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers, or the new Entertainment Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment Book into your iphone or Android smartphone! Whichever Membership you choose, $13 of your $65 purchase will go towards our fundraising and you receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers valid through to 1 June 2016! Both the Book and the digital membership will be launched mid-may. Featuring popular new and existing family businesses such as: SAMSON PRIMARY SCHOOL TO PRE-ORDER ONLINE GO TO: www.entbook.com.au/86059w
TERM2, 2016 JUNIOR TENNIS COACHING SCHEDULE at SAMSON RECREATION CENTRE TechCamps4Kids TechCamps4Kids will be hosting a Minecraft Animation YouTube Camp AND a Minecraft Camp at Notre Dame University these April Holidays. To find out more about these amazing events, you can visit: www.techcamps4kids.com PERTH PERFORMANCE TENNIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC at SAMSON RECREATION CENTRE Dates: Clinic 1- Monday 11th- Friday 15th April (5 day clinic) Clinic 2- Monday 18th- Friday 22nd April (5 day clinic) Times: 3.5 to 6 year olds- 9:00am to 10:30am 7 years and over 9:00am to 12:00 noon Cost: 3.5 to 6 year olds- $110 7 year and over- $160 To enrol or for more information please contact Braden on 0433 713 116 or email to braden@perthperformancetennis.com.au Website: www.perthperformancetennis.com.au Monday: Pee Wee 3-6 yr old - 3:45-4:30pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 4:45-5:45pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 5:45-6:45pm Cardio Tennis Adults - 6:00-7:00pm Wednesday: Pee Wee 3-6 yr old - 3:45-4:30pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 3:45-4:45pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 4:45-5:45pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 5:45-6:45pm Cardio tennis Adults - 6:00-7:00pm Friday: Pee Wee 3-6 year old - 3:45-4:30pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 3:45-4:45pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 4:45-5:45pm Beginner 7 yrs and over - 5:45-6:45pm Cost: Pee Wee - $135 (8 week term), Maximum of 6 players per coach. Free racquet to keep for first time sign ups Beginner - $155 (8 week term), Maximum of 6 players per coach. Cardio Tennis- $80 (8 week term) or $15 per session $10 discount will be applied for early bird payments. Term Start Date: Monday Wednesday Friday 2nd May, 27th April 29th April To Enrol: Contact Eddy for more information on 0434930147 Or email info@perthperformancetennis.com.au
To enrol into a preferred day and time, enrol ASAP to avoid disappointment, as spots are limited so don't miss out on your preferred slot. Website: www.perthperformancetennis.com.au All of our coaches are fully Tennis Australia qualified, hold a working with children's check card and a first aid certificate. CRAZY HAIR DAY NOTICE Pre-Primary to Year 6 Please wear school uniform and spray your hair at home no coloured hair spray at school.