Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 5 April 12 2019 From The Principals Desk Dear Parents, ANZAC Commemorative Service at Golden Bay Primary School On Friday 12 April at 09:00am we held our school ANZAC service. Parents and community members were welcomed to our service. We had many special guests in attendance including Mayor Barry Sammels and LEUT Kieran Davis from the Royal Australian Navy who spoke at our service. Wreaths were laid as a mark of respect to all those who have served our country. COMMUNICATION A friendly reminder that our staff will always find a time to talk to you when they can give you their full attention. Please remember that while our staff are in class, or dealing with other matters, they may not be available to answer your questions immediately. Please never hesitate to make an appointment at a time suitable to both you and the class teacher. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS As we head in to the holiday period I would like to thank my staff for their superb work with the young people entrusted to their care this term. My extended thanks to all of our parents and families for the ongoing support of me, my superb staff and our school. All students return to school on Tuesday 30 April. For many, Easter is a special time of the year. Whatever it means to you, I hope you find time to relax with family and friends. I wish all of our families a safe and relaxing holiday. PETA LAWRENCE PRINCIPAL 1
Calendar TERM DATES 2019 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Monday 29 April Friday 5 July (Students commence Tuesday 30 April) Monday 22 July Friday 27 September Monday 14 October Thursday 19 December Public Holidays Western Australia Day Monday 3 June School Development Day (No Students) Monday 29 April Monday 14 October Monday 22 July Friday 20 December Last Day 2019 for Students Thursday 19 December 2019 2019 IMPORTANT DATES Last Day of Term 1 for Students 12 April TERM 2 Students return Tuesday 30 April Scope IT Pre Primary Monday s Week 2-9 NAPLAN Monday 13 May Friday 24 May Canberra Study Tour Sunday 12 May Thursday 16May Gymbus Yr s 1 6 Wednesday s and Thursdays Week 6-10 Interschool Winter Carnival Wednesday 26 June Faction Cross Country Wednesday 3 July Last Day of Term 2 Friday 5 July GOLDEN BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL WEBSITE All school information, programs and key events can be found on the Golden Bay Primary School website at the following address: www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au 2
COLGATE COMMUNITY GARDEN CHALLENGE Help our School win a Community Garden Schools that collect the most Oral Care waste and online votes can win a recycled community garden set. Please bring in old toothpaste tubes and brushes to a box in the library or outside room T2 Vote for us online @Terracycle.com.au/colgategardenvoting Please find details on the flyer in our community pages. Contributions and Charges Your voluntary contributions go directly to classroom resources, computer equipment, books and materials for all our students. Help us help your child enjoy the best learning environment we can provide. Contributions are now due. When paying before the end of Term 3 we will enter you into the draw to win one of 6 Complete Booklist s Free for 2020. Payments can be made over the phone, in person, or online. Payment plans available. EFTPOS or Cash at the Administration Office or Direct Deposit into the School Bank Golden Bay Primary BSB 016 745 (ANZ Mandurah) Account 393342748 3
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Events Parliament House Visit Fifty year six students visited Parliament House and the Constitutional Centre as part of their Civics and Citizenship curriculum, and in preparation for their Canberra Study Tour in May. It was a very exciting and memorable experience seeing our West Australian parliament and learning about the processes that form our democracy. The students met the Premier Mr Mark McGowan and the state member of parliament for tourism, Mr Paul Papilla. The students visited the Lower House and observed a meeting in session with the Minister for Culture and the Arts, Mr David Templeman. It was a wonderful experience that was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Room 2.4 with Mr Paul Papalia CSC MLA Room 2.1 in front of a painting of Parliament House 5
Events INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL On Wednesday April 3, fifteen determined students from year four to six represented Golden Bay Primary School at the Interschool Swimming Carnival. They were amazing in their efforts, never giving up, working as a team and showing great sportsmanship. Some even swam in extra races to help older teams. We are so proud of the team. Golden Bay finished fourth on the day. Jai was brilliant, swimming in all his year four races and also in year five and year six relays. He won a medal for Year Four Runner Up Champion Boy. Congratulations Jai. 6
Golden Bay Parents and Citizens Information Term 2 Subway Lunches 10 May, 24 May, 7 June, 21 June, 5 July School Banking (operating outside the School Canteen) Every Friday 8:15am - 8:40am $1 Fun Friday 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 June, 28 June Easter Raffle Results Thank you to all our families that entered the Easter Raffle, and for the many kind donations to make this happen. Congratulations to our winners listed below. We had an office full of excitement and happy faces collecting prizes. Please see our Golden Bay moments page for photos. Major Prize winners 1st Zack 2.1 2nd April 3.2 3rd Lucas 2.3 4th Eden 2.4 Secondary prizes Declan 4.1,Paige 3.4, Wesley T3, Zayne K1.1B, Kyani 3.3, Michael PP1.1, Colt 2.2, Ava, 3.2. Other Prize Winners Declan 4.1, Indiana 2.4, Paxton 4.1, Olivia T1, Declan 4.1, Isobel 2.2, Chelsea IE, Kantrell 2.3, Indiana 2.4, April T3, Ava PP1.2, Jack 2.2, Lucy IE, Nate 4.2, Kai IE, Tom T4, Jade K1.2A, Dylan PP1.3. We raised a Total of $1044. Well done Golden Bay. School Banking For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive school banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits. Please find all P&C information on our Website https://www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au/pc-association/ 7
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Community For more information please visit the Website https://www.terracycle.com.au/colgategardenvoting 9