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It is with great pleasure that I welcome the YakamiaPrimary School students and parents to the 2016school year. As many of you will be aware, JulieBlythe has been merit selected to the Principals

position at Gibbs St PS in Perth. In Julies absence,I am delighted to have accepted the principalposition until a recruiting process can run. I havehad the opportunity to work in a range of contextsas principal, with my most recent appointment atDuncraig Primary School. My previous experiencewith the Department of Education includesclassroom teacher, deputy principal and ConsultantPrincipal.

The 2016 school year has begun very smoothly,with students and staff settling into the weekly

routine. I would like to take this opportunity toacknowledge the efforts of staff in ensuring a qualitylearning program was in place on Day 1. AtYakamia this year, we have 459 students, spreadover 19 classes from Kindergarten to Year 6. Thereare 63 staff members and 317 families in our schoolcommunity. Of those families, we welcomed manynew families into our Kindergarten and across the

other year levels.

The start of the school year is an exciting time formany children and their families. This newbeginning can also make some children anxious asthey contemplate the journey ahead and thedeveloping of new relationships with peers andteachers.If your child is feeling anxious about returning toschool, please be assured that school staff are veryconscious of the anxiety that may surround this timeof transition.After forty years in education, as a teacher, schoolleader and parent, my advice would be that this isquite normal, particularly in the first fortnight ofschool.

Research indicates that the early establishment of aback to school home routine may assist. Regularinformal chats with your child that focus on positiveevents throughout the day can also help to reassurechildren and build their resilience and ability tomanage change. If you have any major concerns,please speak with your childs teacher or contact theschool office for assistance from the leadershipteam.

From the Principals Desk

YakamiaPrimarySchool

Newsletter

Volume 1

5 February 2016

Principal: Gary Stenhouse

Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie

Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350

Email: [email protected]

Student Councillors

Congratulations to our Year 6 Stu-dent Councillors for 2016. We look

forward to this group providing

strong leadership and becoming posi-

tive role models and ambassadors for

our school. The Councillors are:

Back L-R:

Maya, Kelsey, Riley and Hayden

Front L-R:

Amber, Anabel, Carson and Dil-

lan

Faction Captains will feature in

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STAFF LEAVE

As advised previously we are managing therequirement for staff to take all accrued LongService Leave due by the end of the year.As a result we have many staff on leave during theyear. We will be ensuring that, where possible,consistency will be maintained and student learningand progress is not affected.

PP-YEAR 6 SCHOOL ATTENDANCEWe greatly appreciate you having your child attendschool regularly and arrive on time.Consistent and punctual attendance is essential foryour childs social and academic learning.

As parents or legal guardians of an enrolled child,you are responsible under the School Education Act1999 to ensure the attendance of your child atschool every day. It is important to assist yourchilds achievement and learning bymaking regularschool attendance a priority in your childs life. TheDepartment of Educations Student Attendancepolicy requires parents/guardians to provide anacceptable explanation to the school principal forany absence of their children.

Your continued support in maximizing your childsattendance at school is valued and will significantlybenefit your child

Late notes must be obtained from the office for anystudents arriving after the siren which goes at8.50am.

UNIFORMS AND HATSWe look forward to all students from K-6 wearingschool uniform. This is a feature of our school andwe trust parents will continue their support in thisarea.We appreciate the efforts of our P & C uniform shopcoordinators in providing uniforms for parents topurchase.

Our sun care policy requires student wear aSunSmart hat for play and sport. Please ensureitems of clothing are clearly marked with your childsname. We request that no jewellery be worn toschool in the interests of safety.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES

We look forward to your support in paying thesevoluntary contributions Kindergarten $50Pre-Primary $60

Years 1-7 $60

These funds will be used to provide additionalresources for all students.An outline of possible charges for each year levelwas provided at the end of last year. Please use thisto anticipate educational expenses for the year.Charges will be collected at the time the particularevent, such as an excursion, occurs.If you have any queries on contributions andcharges, please contact the office. Payment can bemade by cash, cheque or bank deposit(BSB 016-510 A/C 340823089). We do not haveEFTPOS facilities.

Staffing 2016Following is the current administration and teachingstaff list for Term 1, 2016:

Principal Gary StenhouseD/Principals Helen Walmsley &

Yvonne Height (K-2)Tristan Mackenzie (3-6)

Kindy: Lidia James, Ainsley SimojokiK/PP: Jenny CarterPP: Raelene Scott, Kathy Kohlen &

Nicole LinkYr 1: Sonia Emery, Lynda WatsonYr 1/2 Kerry Goetze & Sarah JohnsonYr 2: Sue Donaldson, Trish FrancisYr 2/3: Carol WalshYr 3: Renee WoodYr 3/4: Nicole Link & Clive BonnyYr 4: Denise Beard & Max KosovichYr 4/5:, Brian ParryYr 5: Kate Bunney

Yr 5/6

Fran Stamp, Steve Freeman

Yr 6: Brian StampScience: Bill BeardLibrary: Max KosovichPhys Ed: Ross McFarlaneItalian : Lidia JamesICT: Anne McIntosh

IMPORTANT DATES (to note in Semester 1, 2016)Public Holidays:Labour Day Monday March 7

Good Friday

Friday March 25

Easter Monday Monday March 28WA Day Monday June 6School closed:Easter Tuesday Tuesday March 29

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Events

Faction Swimming Carnival

TuesdayMarch 1Interschool Swimming Carnival WednesdayMarch 30NAPLAN testing Tuesday May10 Thursday May 12

School Planning Days (students do not attend)Tuesday April 26, Term 2

ary Stenhouse

Principal

School NewsFor Sale Swivel student chairs.

The school is disposing of 13 plastic computerswivel chairs (as pictured). Chairs are currentlylocated in the Library.

If you are interested in purchasing one or morechairs please put your offer in to the office by end ofschool Thursday, February 11.

Canteen News

The Canteen will no longer be open on Mondays forTerms 1 & 2. This decision will be reviewed forTerms 3 & 4.

Please remember to send your child with their lunchand recess on Mondays til then.

P& C News

The AGM will be held on Wednesday 17 February in

the Early Childhood area, Room 43, at 3.30pm.

Please come along and support your school.

All committee positions will be vacant.

School Banking

There will no school banking for a few weeks. Wecurrently have no volunteer to run banking so if youare interested please attend the P&C Meeting.School Banking only involves one morning a week

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School Gardens

We would like to say thank you to our school gardener, Dale Creed,who has kept our school looking very green and colourful while wewere all on holidays! Well done, Dale!

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Junior Tennis Lessons

Starts week 1, term 1.

Thursday's at Lawley Park Tennis Club

Saturday's at Merrifeld Park Tennis Club

All ages and standards

Fliers available www.albanytennisacademy.com

Bookings and enquiries contact David Kerr 0414608523 or

[email protected]

2016 Dance at Twilight Dreams Dance School

14 Argyll St, Gledhow - Contact Mob 0428 129 672

www.twilightdreams.com.au

Monday 3:45-4:30 pm 11-13 y olds Jazz-Ballet/

Contemporary

7-8 pm 14y olds to Adult Ballet/

Contemporary

Tuesday 3:30-4 pm 4-6 y olds Ballet

4-4:45 pm 7-10 y olds Jazz-Ballet/

Contemporary

4:45-5:15 pm 5-8 y olds Hip Hop

5:30-6:15 pm 9-12 y olds Hip Hop

Thursday 9:15-10 am Adult Ballet

3:30-4 pm 4-6 y olds Jazz-Ballet

4-4:45 pm 7-10 y olds Ballet

Friday 4-4:30 pm 7-12 y olds Konga

(Dance/Boxing)

Saturday 9-9:30 Am 3 y olds Tiny Toes

Dance

All classes are offered FREE for the first week Feb1-6 for

try outs

When signing up for 2 terms receive 30% discount.

Per term: Half hour class $110, 45 mins class $130, full hr

class $165

Community News


2015 Year 6 Graduation Awards

Citizenship Award Female

Olivia Steel

Citizenship Award Male Liam Buss

Endeavour Award Female Harmony Woods

Endeavour Award Male Dwayne Coyne

Best All-rounder Award Cooper Childs

Sportsperson Award Ksharna Coyne

Arts Award

Jade Walker

Outstanding Leadership Award Ebony Belfield

Science Achievement Award Sophie Harness

Indigenous Young Persons Award Ksharna Coyne

Woodside/Sci Tech Science Awards Tasharn Jackson & Cameron Pettley-Gray

Technology Award Sharni Ralston

NASHS Scholarship Tyresha Penny

Academic Award Room 21 Tyler Dawson

Academic Award Room 22 Tasharn Jackson
http://www.albanytennisacademy.com/http://www.albanytennisacademy.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.twilightdreams.com.au/http://www.twilightdreams.com.au/http://www.twilightdreams.com.au/mailto:[email protected]://www.albanytennisacademy.com/

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Catholic Religious Education

A programme will be available for children

attending government school from Pre-Primary to

Year 7, beginning Monday, 8 February from

3.45pm to 4.45pm at New Camfield, 154

Aberdeen Street.

Welcome & Enrolments: 3.45pm-4.45pm at New

Camfield on Friday 5 February.

For further information, please phone the Parish

Office, 8.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday to Friday on

9841 1129.

Kangas Netball Club

Junior D Grade Trials are on Sunday 7 February

at ASHS from 9-11.00am for Years 3-6.

All new players and teams welcome. For more

information contact:

Kathryn 0400532 094

Trish 0407 425 511

Community News


Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the

school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the

school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and

organisers for their child.

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Community News


Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the

school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the

school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and

organisers for their child.

Yakamia Junior Soccer Club

Soccer Season will begin 2nd Term and registrations will be open later this term for students aged 5 andup. Please keep a look out for information in school newsletters and posters around Yakamia.

A Grassroots Coaching course (free) is being offered (through Albany Junior Soccer Club) on Monday 29February 2016, from 6pm to 9pm, venue TBA.

Please let me know if you are interested and I will send you the link on how to register.

Yakamia soccer club will be needing parent help again this year for coaching andreferees, look forward to hearing from you!!

Lisa Manera 0439601295

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