A Western Australian Independent Public School, serving the community of Falcon for 25 Years (1990-2015) From the Principal s Desk Issue 17 - Friday 16 October 2015 PRINCIPAL - Mr Warren Bachman Welcome back for the start of the fourth and final term of the school year. I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday break! To our new families I extend a special welcome. The picture below shows our new front entrance to the school which was completed over the two week break. It certainly is a talking point amongst staff, students and parents as we prepare for our school's 25th Anniversary celebrations. Thank you to the committee of staff and parents for their input. On Monday 16 November we plan to celebrate Falcon Primary Schools 25 Year Anniversary through a series of planned activities. Please find attached your personal invite with all the details including an Anniversary Assembly, Parent Workshops and a Family Picnic lunch. The School Board has suggested that students finish school after lunch (with parent permission) so teacher/parent meetings can occur in the afternoon. Students unable to go home will be supervised at school. Classrooms will be open to the public from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and the P&C will ensure a carnival atmosphere on the oval with lots of fun activities for families. On Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October the Department of Education Services will undertake a review of our school. The review process requires the school to provide a self-review analysis on context, quality of student learning, quality of the student learning environment and sustainability practices. The School Board has completed the process for the selection of the preferred supplier for student personal items in 2016. It was decided that we will remain with Tools for Schools. Further details will be sent home to families next week.
The focus virtue for weeks 1 and 2 is Co-operation. Co-operation is working together for the good of everyone. It is being helpful, respecting others and following rules which keep everyone safe and happy. Faction Points The results for Term 3 in the faction competition were: 1st Crusader Gold 3rd Spinaway Blue 2nd Mercedes Green 4th Flame Red Skoolbag Mobile Phone App Have you downloaded the free mobile phone App Skoolbag. The app is ideal for: - Receiving school alerts and notifications - Being notified of school events - Change of Details Form - Absentee Form - Receiving School Newsletter and Term Planners Honour Certificates Congratulations to the following students on receiving an honour certificate at the parent assembly on Friday, 25 September 2015. PP Rainbow Abbey D Madison M Fish PP Dolphins Noah P Ella W PP Starfish Destiny E Jack G Mallakye W Room 1.1 Voytek B Zac H Room 1.2 Oliver B Olivia B Room 1.5 Elcie E Zane H Room 2.1 Charli D Kenan C Room 2.2 Shiloh P Paige P Marley U Room 2.3 Room 2.3 Room 2.4 Ethan A Rex M Room 3.1 Charlotte W Dean TF Room 3.2 Jackson G Makayla M Room 3.3 Elyahn I Makayla M Room 3.4 Lucy O Isabelle P Room 4.1 Ruby C William P Room 4.2 Chloe P Shayla R Room 4.3 Aaron W Taij B Room 4.4 Jeremy M Jessica M Room 5.3 Ava W Jake R Tyson H Room 5.4 Sabin R Tyde C Principal s Awards Congratulations to the recipients of the Principal s Award at the Parent Assembly on Friday, 25 September. Bart CL - YEAR PP Kobi M - YEAR 1 Emma K - YEAR 2 Caelan H - YEAR 3 Marnie L - YEAR 4 Asya C - YEAR 5 Ashton T - YEAR 6 Sporting Schools Basketball coaching will take place on Thursdays after school from Week 3 to Week 9. This program is free as it is funded through a grant from the Australian Sports Commission's Sporting Schools Program. Expressions of Interest were called for last term and the program is now full. Participants have received a confirmation letter which needs to be returned to the office by Thursday, 22 October 2015. State Championships BMX Steele C Year 3 Room 3.1 came 1st in the 9 year old 2015 State Championships for BMX racing in the holidays. Well done Steele! Block 5 Term 3 Incentive The students in block 5 certainly did 'Reap the Rewards' for their Term 3 incentive incursion. A wonderful experience was had by all as Mickey Shaked led an amazing session of rhythmic drumming and team building exercises. Thanks Mickey!
Dates to Remember Wednesday 21 October Thursday 29 October Friday 30 October School Banking Second Hand Uniform Sale Sporting Schools Basketball Day for Daniel WEAR RED Congratulations to Paige S in Room 3.3 for winning $50 in the School Banking competition. Banking will continue for Term 4 every Thursday. New members are welcome, please contact Tracy Lamerichs on 0412 611 238. Falcon PS currently has 127 students banking which has enabled the school to receive $635 ($5 per account). The school also receives an additional percentage on each deposit. Sporting News Falcon Primary School participated in the Peel Schools Athletics A Division Carnival for the first time in 11 years and were victorious. The school was represented by many of our students in years 3 to 6 in track running, jumps, throws and team games. We also kept a long standing tradition at winning the team game shield in 13 out of the past 15 years. Congratulations to all students involved we are very proud of your efforts and sportsmanship. Mention should also be made of the other participating schools - St. Damien's Catholic PS, Assumption Catholic PS and South Halls Head for their sportsmanship, behavoiur and effort which made the carnival held here at Falcon Primary School a very enjoyable day. Final Results: Falcon PS 605 St Damien's PS 549 South Halls Head PS 408 Assumption Catholic PS 358 Individual Champions from Falcon PS Deian R Y3 Rm 2.1 Runner Up Kayleigh C Y3 Rm 3.4 Champion Olivia C Y3 Rm 3.3 Runner Up Logan Y Y4 Rm 4.2 Champion Tahlia B Y5 Rm 4.3 Champion Domeneque P Y5 Rm 4.4 Runner Up Dexter N Y6 Rm 5.3 Runner Up Lucy B Y6 Rm 5.4 Champion SMS Text Messages - Lesson Attendance 0437 159 606 The school text SMS messaging number is available for all messages sent to the school for lesson attendance. This is the preferred method for advising the school if your child is going to be absent. On Friday October 30 th Falcon Primary School is promoting a Keeping Kids Safe awareness day. Everyone is encouraged to wear something red. This is NOT a fundraiser.
...the perfect family fi t Water Polo - New Come and try days this November Only $5 per session, including pool entry School years 3-6 Junior Water Polo School years 7-10 Senior Water Polo School years 11 - adults Thursday, November 5 Sunday, November 8 3.30pm - 5.00pm 10.00am - 11.30am Juniors 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors 1.00pm - 2.00pm Thursday, November 12 Sunday, November 15 3.30pm - 5.00pm 10.00am - 11.30am Juniors 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors 1.00pm - 2.00pm Thursday, November 19 Sunday, November 22 3.30pm - 5.00pm 10.00am - 11.30am Juniors 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors 1.00pm - 2.00pm Thursday, November 26 Sunday, November 29 3.30pm - 5.00pm 10.00am - 11.30am Juniors 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors 1.00pm - 2.00pm Phone: (08) 9550 3600 www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/mrc.htm Aquatics
DRESS UP COMPETITION Sunday 25 October at 11.00am Free to Enter Come dressed in your best EARTH inspired costume and win! 1 st Prize: A wooden toy box handmade by Kim s Toyboys 2 nd Prize: A bookshelf handmade by Kim s Toyboys Plus loads of other prizes to win! Register at mandurahchildrensfestival.com.au Open to children aged 0-12. Registration closes Wednesday 21 October. Submit your registration online or call 9550 3840. MANDURAH WORKSHOPS Term 4 2015 Managing Anger & Stress for Women Mondays 19 October-30 November 9.30am to 12noon $120 Anger Management for Men Tuesdays 20 October - 1 December 6.30pm to 9pm $120 Communication in Relationships Wednesday 11 November 6.30pm to 9pm $25/$40 couple Parenting Teens Thursday 12 November 6.30pm to 9pm $25/$40 couple Stepfamilies - An Introduction Thursday 19 November 6.30pm to 9pm $25 Fathering After Separation Thursday 26 November 6.30pm to 9pm $25 Rock & Water (ages 8-14) Saturday 28 November 9am to 1pm $50 per family Mindfulness Monday 30 November 6.30pm to 9pm $25 Healthy Self Esteem Wednesday 2 December 6.30pm to 9pm $25 DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR CONCESSION CARDHOLDERS For all enquiries phone: 9583 6090 Email: Mandurah.Education@relationshipswa.org.au Suite 5, Lotteries House, Anzac Place, Mandurah For more information on all of our courses refer to our website: www.relationshipswa.org.au BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Elementz Hip Hop Program Tuesdays 4-6pm FREE Ages 12-25yrs @Falcon E-Library Break Dance Urban Art DJ-ing MC-ing
Falcon Primary School Student Dress Code The Student Dress Code directs what can and cannot be worn at Falcon Primary School What is to be worn: Jade T-shirt, polo shirt or Year 7 Graduation shirt (with school logo) Royal blue shorts, sports skirt, pants or skort (available from Hot Klobba Clothing, 104 Park Road Mandurah) Falcon windcheater or jumper Low heeled footwear sneakers, shoes, enclosed sandals (closed shoes for Physical Education) Blue hat or cap Hair must be worn neat, clean and off the face Singlets or tank tops Board shorts What is NOT to be worn: T-shirts with advertising logos, obscenities or graphics Additional decorative jewellery Thongs, any shoes with high heels/platforms, slip on shoes Cosmetics (make-up) Stick on tattoos or body paint (unless special approval by principal) Coloured hairspray/gel/dye (unless approved by the School Principal) Jeans/cargo pants Uniform Availability Hot Klobba Clothing Unit 3, 104 Park Road, MANDURAH 6210 Phone: 9535 1900
Falcon Primary School A Western Australian Independent Public School 30 Baloo Crescent, Wannanup 6210 Enquiries 9534 2411 or Email falcon.ps@det.wa.edu.au www.falconps.wa.edu.au