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MOUNT LOCKYER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Humphreys Street, Albany WA 6330. Phone: 9841 1166 Fax: 9841 7262

Care, Compassion, Excellence;

Mount Lockyer Primary School a place to learn and grow

Newsletter No: 1
Dates to Remember
2015
11th February
Early Close 2.30pm
12th February
Assembly 9.00am
Councillors

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10th February 2015

Attendance:
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95.7%

94.59%

94.15%

91.32%

93.82%

92.88%

95.58%

Hello everyone and welcome back to what I know will be another fantastic year. We have had many
new families join our community; we especially welcome you to our school and look forward to
developing a strong partnership with you over the coming years. Additionally to the families of PrePrimary students who begin their formal education this year, welcome.
As with the beginning of every school year there are staff changes and this year is no different. Mr
Ben Sluiter returns from leave and we welcome Mrs Chelsea Roberts, PP Room 1, Mrs Sasha
Claughton, Year 4 Room 21 and Miss Libby Westerberg Year 5 Room 13. Mrs Sarah Wright has
gone on maternity leave and replacing her position in the office is Mrs Christine Tozer.

Value
Weeks 1 and 2
Respect: I am
respectful. I treat
others and myself as I
This year Mr Lennon Swann will be taking Physical Education and has moved into the role of
deserve to be treated
Numeracy Specialist Teacher replacing Mr Ken Beatty. Mrs Narelle McLean will be the Literacy
Specialist Teacher replacing Ms Dorothy Laffin.
P&C Uniform Shop
Open Days:
At this stage the school numbers are hovering between 525 and 535 and I envisage this will continue
Tuesday
to fluctuate for the first three weeks of this term. As such this means classes are still in draft, each
8:30am 9:30am
day we are continuing to fine tune and restructure classes. I realise this is inconvenient and
Thursday
disruptive to both families and staff, however it is unavoidable.
8:30am 9:30am
Some Housekeeping: Following are some general organisational issues that are crucial to smooth
and safe operations of the school:
SCHOOL SIREN TIMES
No dogs on the school grounds. This is a safety and health requirement, if dogs appear on the
School starts: 9.00am
Block 1: 9.10 to 10.50am school grounds the ranger will be called. The staff car parks are strictly for staff parking only. The
two staff car parks are high risks areas, children run through them, you cannot get out other than
Recess: 10.50 to
11.15am
reversing. This is a recipe for disaster, please do not under any circumstances park in the staff car
Block 2: 11.15am to
parks. There are designated parking bays for disabled and the same rules apply to parking in the
12.55pm
disabled car bays as everywhere else. It is a departmental requirement that anyone entering the
Lunch: 12.55 to 1.30pm
school grounds must come through the front office and sign in. You will be given a visitors badge to
Block 3: 1.30 to 3.10pm
identify yourself. When collecting children during school hours you must see an office staff member
to get a form authorising pick up to be presented to the class teacher.
Mount Lockyer
Mount Lockyer Primary School is an Independent Public School (IPS) and as such we operate in
Community
partnership with a School Board. Over the past four years of operating as an IPS we have been
Playgroup
fortunate to have Lisa Hindle as our School Board Chair. Lisas contribution to our school and
Every Wednesday at
development as an IPS school has been exceptional. She attended every single meeting, went to
Our Place
meetings in Perth, presented to other schools on the role of School Board Chairs and has been a
1st session: 9.00am to mountain of support for the staff and members of the board. Lisa is now standing aside to allow
11.00am
someone else the opportunity to move into this position. On behalf of all at Mount Lockyer I would
2nd session: 1.00pm to like to extend our thanks and deep gratitude for the work Lisa performed in her role as the School
3.00pm
Board Chair.
ALL WELCOME!!
As you know last year Year 7 and 6 students transitioned to high school. Many of the parents/carers
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of the Year 6 and 7 students were members of the School P&C, and unfortunately this was also their
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communities-for-childrenlast year of having primary school children. As such there is going to be a big hole in our P&C. Next
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week, Monday 16 February at 7.00pm there will be a P&C meeting in the staff room. At this
meeting all the positions for office bearers will be spilled and new people elected. I urge all new
families to join our P&C and come to the meetings ( you do not need to take on a role). The P&C is
vital to our school. They support, through fundraising, to purchase much needed resources; run the
canteen the P&C owns the canteen, not the school, no P&C no canteen; and they operate the
uniform shop. Additionally it is a wonderful way to meet new people, develop friendships and
become involved in your childs education. So do yourselves a favour, lock the date into your diary
and I will see you there.
This week, Thursday 9.10am, there will be an assembly in the hall.
Maxine Augustson
Principal

Attendance
We appreciate the efforts of parents to ensure their
children attend regularly. Students with numerous
absences face extra challenges academically, socially
and emotionally. Parents are reminded that all absences
require a written or verbal explanation. Text messages
can be sent to 0418 950 867.
Pre Primary
Pre Primary is compulsory, students are required to
attend school on the days it is open. Regular attendance
will provide your child with the best opportunity to learn
and develop important skills. Students who are absent
one day a week or more are likely to experience gaps in
their learning and may fall behind the other students.
It is important to encourage your child to develop regular
attendance from a young age to support good habits in
primary and secondary school.
Should you have any queries regarding the attendance
requirements for your child, please dont hesitate to
contact your childs class teacher or Barb Jeremic in the
office.
Medical Care Plans
Last week letters and forms were sent to all parents who
noted on enrolment cards that their child has a medical
condition. These forms are required for children who may
need medication or treatment at school. If your child has a
medical condition requiring regular medication, such as
ADHD, or emergency treatment such as epilepsy, severe
asthma, allergies etc., you will need to complete Health
Care Authorization forms. Please contact the school
office for the forms.
Head Lice
Tips for preventing head lice
Check your childs hair regularly for head lice and eggs
(nits). Use a metal fine tooth nit comb and plenty of hair
conditioner applied to the dry hair, to make the task easier and more effective. To help children sit still for this,
offer distracting activities, e.g. play a favourite video, provide games, encourage reading, offer a head massage
Tie long hair back. Braid long hair and/or put it up if possible.
Consider applying hair gel or mousse. These do not
prevent or repel lice but may help to keep stray hair
strands from contact with other heads.
Avoid sharing combs or brushes.
Remind your child to avoid head-to-head contact with
other children, e.g. when working at the computer with
others, or when playing, or hugging.
If your child has head lice please notify their teacher.
For more information: The Head lice Fact Sheet available
from the school
NITBUSTERS
WE NEED YOU!
Can you spare some time to help out with our Nitbuster
team? No special skills needed, just time and eyes!
Fortnightly checks and weekly treatments are the most
effective way to minimize infestations in the school.
We have a salon where, with consent, students can
have their hair treated.
Any volunteers would be most welcome. Contact Barb
Jeremic in the office for more information.

Important Information
Please be advised that the school has changed bank
accounts, we are now with the ANZ Bank.
If paying by direct deposit for camp, contributions,
excursions etc. please make payment to the following
account, please put student name and description.
BSB 016510
Mount Lockyer Primary School
Acc Number 290370834
EFTPOS facilities are now available at the office.
P&C News
P+C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2015
The P+C AGM will be held on Monday 16th Feb at 7pm in
the staffroom.
Please consider coming and joining us.
We meet twice a term (weeks 3+7) and we need your help.
Did you know that the P+C is responsible for
*Canteen
*Uniform Shop
*School Banking
*Scholastic Book Club
*Read-a-thon
*Fundraising (subsidising swimming and
mathletics)
SCHOOL BANKING
Banking day is Wednesday. Bring in your
Dollarmites wallet (with the deposit slip
completed) and put it in your classes grey banking bag.
Students PP 5 have received an information envelope
explaining how banking works and how to get involved.
The envelope also contains a prize card for those students
already involved. Consider joining the fun as there are
some great prizes available this year. Any unused silver
tokens from 2014 will carry through into 2015.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
Please return your completed orders to the office
by Tuesday 17th February.
Students now receive only one catalogue which
includes specials relevant to their age.
through your purchasing of Scholastic Books we have been
able to purchase over $1300 of materials for the school and
library.
SCHOOL FACEBOOK remember to like our school
Facebook page so that you can be kept up-to-date with
information throughout the year.

www.facebook.com/MountLockyerPS
MLPS P+C provide all the above services within the school
as well as the CANTEEN. We appreciate your support but
also ask that you consider becoming a part of the P+C. We
really need people, their opinions and ideas to help keep
our P+C vibrant and relevant while continuing to provide
Year 6 Raffle for Camp
Win a tin of jelly beans. Tickets 50c each or 3 for $1.00
On sale MONDAY 16th February until FRIDAY 20th Feb.

YAKAMIA DENTAL CLINIC

The Yakamia dental clinic would like to advise parents/
guardians of our new clinic hours. The clinic will be open
MONDAY to THURSDAY between 8.30am to 12 noon and
12.45pm to 4.30pm. Please be aware that the school
dental service is running behind in its waitlist. If you think
your child has not been seen in over 12 months, please
contact the clinic on 9841 3498 and we will endeavour to
get your child (ren) in for a check-up as soon as possible.
Due to changes within the Department of health, we
require parents/guardians to attend all appointments with
their children. Enrolment forms will be issued via the
school in the coming weeks.
Year 7 2016 Special Secondary Placement
Programmes. These Gifted and Talented applications
cover: Academics; Arts and Languages. I've attached the
most recent timeline DET has provided. Parents should be
directed to :
http://det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/giftedandtalented/
detcms/portal/
https://apps.det.wa.edu.au/gate/public/newOnlineApplication.do
CHILD AND PARENT CENTRE NEWS
Current programs up and running and are free to families
Monday 9.30 to 10.30am Rhymetime
Tuesday 9.30 to 10.30 am Jumping Joeys
Where are we?
At Mt Lockyer Primary School, demountable opp Tuck
Shop on South Coast Hwy
For more info contact Sarah Pegden 0408 806 405
spegden@wanslea.asn.au or drop in on a Mon, Tues or
Fri
Triple P Positive Parenting Session
Wednesday 11th March 2015, 9.30am to 11.30am at the
Department of Education offices on Serpentine Road.
Parking and free crche available.
For more info contact Sarah Pegden 0408 806 405

NARRIKUP NETBALL CLUB 2015

Would you like to play netball in 2015?
Narrikup Netball Club trials are on soon, all are welcome.
Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd of February at ALAC
Primary school 9.30am - 11am
High school 11am - 12.30pm
For more information please email:
narrikupnetball@outlook.com
ST JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCH
You are invited to attend the TOGETHER @10 service
on the 2nd of each month (commencing 8th February
2015). There will be songs, movement, teaching, prayer,
blessing, communion, laughter and food.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE LUNCH
For more details contact Father Ed 9841 5015
www.anglicanchurchalbany.org.au
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PARISH ALBANY
Catholic Religious Education: A program will be available
for children attending government schools from Pre-Primary
to Year 7, beginning Monday 9th February from 3.45pm to
4.45pm at New Camfield, 154 Aberdeen Street, Albany.
For further information please phone the Parish Office,
8.30am to 12.30pm (Tuesday to Friday) on 9841 1129

BODYCARE HEALTH CLUB

KIDS FITNESS CLASSES LAUNCH 9TH FEBRUARY
2015.
KIDS 6330: KIDS ZUMBA FITNESS: BORN TO MOVE
(LES MILLS)
Call reception for details: 9842 2762

DISCOVER SCOUTS
Joey Scouts (6-8 years)
Cub Scouts (8 11 years)
Scouts (11-15 years)
Call Jenny 0428 447 988
www.joinscouts.com.au

MUMS THE WORD

Free parenting Program 1523 yr olds. Free Creche
Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre, 219 North Road
Albany. For further information please phone 98418254.
www.rcnc.org.au
Mondays :
Wednesdays :

11.45am 2.45pm
12 midday 3.00pm

Come along and find some space to be yourself.

Feel supported and safe. Pick up new skills. Find friends.
Become a more confident parent.

4FAMILIES
On Valentines Day don't forget to Love YOURSELF!
Join us on Friday the 13th between 2.00pm and
4.00pm at Alison Hartman gardens, next to the Library.
There will be a chocolate fountain with strawberries and
marshmallows. Opportunity to make a felt heart.
If you want to discuss loving yourself, or any other aspect of
your relationships 4families staff will be on hand to chat.
No registration required, just come along!

FISHING CLINICS
Recfishwest, in partnership with Healthway, is bringing the
Fish Today for Tomorrow message to Albany.
When:
Where:

Sunday 8 March 2015

Albany Boating & Offshore Fishing Club, Emu
Point Clubrooms
Time:
9.00am11.00am
BBQ lunch to follow the clinic. All fishing gear, tackle, bait
and sunscreen will be provided.
Phone: Andrew Jarvis 0427 223 959
Morris Wilkinson 0427 428 096
Places are limited

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

Students who bring mobile phones onto school premises must adhere to these guidelines.
Responsibility
Mount Lockyer Primary School acknowledges that mobile phones may be used as a safety measure out of school hours. Parents are
reminded that in cases of emergency, the school office remains the most appropriate point of contact during the school day.
The school accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones.
Guidelines

Students mobile phones are to be switched off during school time and handed to the class teacher or office upon arrival in the morning.
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones for any purpose on school grounds.
Mobile phones are not permitted to be taken to school camps, excursions or other functions unless permission is granted by the school

Principal.
Students seen using mobile phones on school groundsFirst breach- The phone will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day.
Further breaches- The phone will be confiscated and parents/carers will need to collect it from the office.

Dear Parents
The value from the 2nd February to the 13th February is Respect. If your child has demonstrated Respect notify
your classroom teacher and they will be in the draw for a prize at this weeks assembly.
Value: Respect
Memory Jogger - I am respectful. I treat others and myself as I deserve to be treated
Student Name:- ___________________________________________________Value: Respect
Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
Week 2

NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: What day, date and time is the P&C meeting on? A: _______________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________ Room ______________________________________________

MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

WHAT IS BULLYING?

The key to this approach is that the child is given a choice at each step to
follow directions or face increased consequences.
Students making GOOD CHOICES are acknowledged for their efforts.
For students making POOR CHOICES the following consequences
apply ~

Bullying is when a student or group

keep picking on another student. They
try to hurt them physically or
emotionally.
The
behaviour
is
deliberate and repeated.

STEP 1
Student refuses to follow directions.
Verbal warning.
STEP 2
Student still refuses to follow directionsIn-class consequence e.g. Time Out
STEP 3
Student still refuses to follow directionsOut-of-class consequence e.g. Buddy
Class.
STEP 4
Student still refuses to follow directionsRED CARD is sent to the office.
Parents will be requested to attend
school.

SUSPENSION
Students will be immediately
suspended for verbal abuse of
staff and/or violence towards
staff or students.

RE-ENTRY FOLLOWING
SUSPENSION
Students returning from
suspension must be
accompanied by an adult and
will attend the Intervention
Centre (Room 20) where an
Individual Behaviour
Management Plan will be
developed and implemented.

A fight or disagreement between

equal students is not bullying.
HOW TO STOP BULLYING

Tell an adult, it is not dobbing to

ask for help. Both victim and
those bullying will be counselled
and supported.
Do not be a by-stander; if you
witness bullying try to stop it or
report it.
IF YOU ARE BULLYING

Step 1: Warning
Step 2: In school isolation and
counselling at recess and lunch,
parents will be notified
Step 3:
For continued breaches
students will be suspended.