Newsletter - Peter Moyes Anglican Community School

PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
VOLUME 17 - EDITION 2
11 FEBRUARY 2015
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Knowledge & Insight
Equality & Compassion
Integration & Wholeness
Confidence, Competence & Responsibility
Self-worth
FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
During 2014, the School
Council and Management
Team worked together on
the development of a new
Strategic Plan which sets out
the vision for our School over
the next five years and will
focus our efforts in the
development of our School
Community.
I am pleased to announce that Strategic Plan 20152019 is available via the School’s website http://
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au/our-school/strategic-plan
Members of the School community are encouraged to
access and review the Strategic Plan to become familiar
with the strategies and outcomes that have been
identified. The statement of ‘Strategic Direction’ sets
out our mission, defines our foundations as an Anglican
School and presents the broad outcomes we wish to
achieve:
“The School aspires to excellence, enabling
students to achieve their full potential and
pursue their chosen pathway. It seeks to be a
school where all students become successful learners, confident and competent individuals, and active and
informed citizens.
As an Anglican School we will maintain a strong focus on Faith, Reason and Knowledge. We will continue to be
distinguished by our Visions, Values and Beliefs and demonstrated excellence in standards of teaching, learning
and pastoral care.”
The Strategic Plan is built upon four Cornerstones which form the foundations of our School Community:
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Anglican Community
Holistic Education
Community Engagement and Support
Growth and Sustainability
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Each Cornerstone represents key aspects of our School Community and reflects the diversity and complexity of our School.
Our core purpose is education in which we strive to develop the whole person; we are an Anglican Community that seeks
to engage with our broader community and, as a comparatively young school, we wish to continue our growth and
development in a sustainable manner.
We will now begin the process of implementation and look forward to seeing many of the strategies and outcomes come to
fruition during the next five years.
During the first Sub School Assemblies of the year, our 2015 student leaders, including the inaugural Florey House Captains,
were formally presented to students and declared their commitment to their roles with a student leader’s pledge. On
behalf of the School Community, I would like to congratulate the following students on being selected as the 2015 student
leaders:
Head Girl:
Caitlin Paroczai
Head Boy:
Matthew Sellwood
Deputy Head Girl:
Brooke Henley
Deputy Head Boy:
Mark McKane
Senior School House Captains
Senior School Prefects
Cuthbert:
Robert Darby
Lisa Silcock
Chapel:
Madeline Walter
Durack:
Loic Baptista
Jessica Purchase
Dance/Drama:
Sophie Todd
Events & Technology: Lewis Greathead
Florey:
Dylan Sarolea
Tanya Vermaak
Inter-House Sports:
Casey-Lee Jamieson
Alec Roberts
Inter-School Sports: Sam Rayner
Mathew Colbourne
Rowan Courts
Leavers:
Hollows:
Lingiari:
Tahneesha Chapman
Samantha Leslie
Savannah Steinbach
Penny Hinds
Anesha Siddiqui
Brooke White
Music:
Dana Birch
Public Relations:
Dheshan Appasamy
Harriet Slater
Visual Arts:
Cara Robertson
Middle School House Captains
Cuthbert:
Callum Borck
Georgia Morgan
Durack:
Dylan Bezuidenhout
Sophia Chila
Florey:
Danny Hennessey-O’Shea
Constance Lyon
Hollows:
Aaryan Kapila
Francesca Marlow
Lingiari:
James Garces
Chloe Saunders
Primary School House Captains
Cuthbert:
Jack De Cinque
Maddison Parker
Durack:
Dylan McPhan
Asha Lague
Florey:
Thomas Butcher
Hannah Klonoswki
Hollows:
Vin-Xavier Coetzee
Amy Macdonald
Lingiari:
Travis Cook
Grace Foster
Primary School Music Captains:
Soham Sinha and Janelle Reyneke
Primary School Sport Captains:
Dian Nell and Madeleine Hopkins
Our student leaders fulfil a variety of roles and
responsibilities and we are fortunate to have such
a talented, enthusiastic and capable team of
student leaders. I wish them every success and
look forward to seeing their contributions as
student leaders this year.
As with all Schools, our car parks are especially busy at the beginning and end of each School day. Being the first week of
the school year, last week was busier than normal. Due to the growth of the School and a slight reduction in car parking
spaces because of the Gymnasium building project, the effective flow of traffic will be an ongoing challenge. We ask for
the cooperation and support of staff, parents, students and visitors to the School when using the car parks.
The School has two main car parks – the Salerno Drive and Elliston Parade Car Parks both of which are one
way with allocated entrances and exits. We ask that all drivers adhere to the following rules and guidelines
when using the car parks:
Elliston Parade Car Park:
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The parking bays in the Northern end of the car park are for staff and visitors only. Visitors are
to use the marked parking bays;
The parking bays in the Southern end of the car park are for the parents of Kindergarten and Pre Primary
students only;
Parents may enter the car park to drop off and pick up students in the yellow ‘drop off zones’ but should be
stationary for a minute only, before moving on;
Parents are encouraged to use the ‘Kiss and Ride’ directly in front of the Primary School entrance which is a
‘Standing Only’ zone (no parking or leaving a vehicle is permitted);
Salerno Drive Car Park:
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This car park is allocated for staff parking only;
Parents may enter the car park to drop off and pick up students each morning and afternoon in the yellow
‘drop off zones’;
Entry to the Salerno Drive Car Park is from the southern entrance only;
For reasons of safety and to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, the following actions are not
permitted at any time:
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Entering a car park via an exit
Turning right onto the road when leaving a car park
Parking on the pedestrian cross walks
Double parking on the driveways
Pedestrians crossing the car parks are required to use the allocated cross walks under the direction of the member of staff
on duty.
A full set of guidelines can be found in the Student Handbook via the School website
and we ask for your support in following these guidelines.
It is important to remember
that small children cannot see
over cars and their peripheral
vision is not fully developed
until well into adolescence and
some do not look! Speed in
every car park should be no
more than a crawl. Please be
careful and endeavor to show
the patience and courtesy to
others that you would expect
to be shown to you and that
you would expect from your
children.
Richard Alchin
Acting Principal
CHAPLAIN’S
CHAT
Dear friends,
The month of January was hot right
across Australia. The sight of international
tennis players collapsing and hallucinating in the heat and high UV rays was
disturbing. It is now unequivocally proven that climate change is probably the most
urgent issue facing the earth. It affects all of us: humans, animals, plants, soil and
water.
All schools teach this fact in their Geography and Society and Environment classes
and many schools are adopting large solar panel and water recycling programs. As families, we are all trying to do
our part with recycling and so forth. I purposely bought a hybrid car for my latest car to try to do my bit.
Corporations and governments across the world are adopting ‘green’ policies and global summits on climate change
are regular occurrences now.
For Christians and many other faiths, the earth is a sign of God’s blessing and creative power. Indeed, without its air,
soil, water, plants and animals that constitute our food and life, we would not exist. As our indigenous people say,
we are one with the earth and thus need to treat it with care, reverence and respect.
May this year see a renewed effort by all of us to care for this beautiful earth that has been entrusted to us for our
time here.
Best wishes.
Fr. Chris Beal
School Chaplain
TIMETABLING
SENIOR SCHOOL
Please be aware that the date of last changes of Year 10 electives is Friday 13 th February. Forms will not be accepted after
3.00pm on this date.
Students wishing to change their elective subjects should see Mr Todd to collect
a form on or before Thursday 12th February so as to allow themselves time to get
the appropriate signatures and return the form in time.
Year 10 students will have another opportunity to change electives in the first
two weeks of Term 3.
Changes can only be made if staff agree and class sizes allow.
Ian Todd
Timetabler
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PHOTOGRAPHS
Envelopes for ordering student photographs have been distributed to all students.
Envelopes are available in Main Reception for family photographs. Family Photos will
be taken from Recess on Friday 13th February. Entry to the Family Photography
Station, located in Middle School, MUST be accessed from the Reception Foyer sliding
doors via the Fountain Court Yard (exiting the same way). To avoid disruption to classes
students are not to use the central area past Year 7 classrooms .
Class photos are being taken on Friday 13th or Monday 16th in consultation with class
teachers.
If you have not received your child(rens) photography envelope, spares are available
from Main Reception.
Bronwyn Booth
Administration
SCHOOL FEES
School Fees must be paid within 14 days of the statement date, unless a payment arrangement has been agreed with the
Accounts Department. The due date for Term 1 fees is Monday 16 th February, after which a late payment fee of $100 will be
applied to the account and will continue on a monthly basis while the account remains in arrears.
Families with School Fee Accounts on monthly payment arrangements should note that monthly payments which are declined
and dishonoured without any prior notice will incur a $50 dishonoured fee on each occasion the payment is declined.
Michelle Hughes
Accounts Officer
INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVALS
The Inter-House Swimming Carnivals will be held at the Arena Joondalup on the following dates:
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Middle School - Tuesday 17th February 2015
Senior School - Thursday 19th February 2015
Parents are encouraged to attend and support the swimmers.
Drew Hall
Head of Health & Physical Education
TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL 2015
Transition to Middle School takes slightly a different format for
students who have attended Peter Moyes Anglican Community
School in Year 6 and those who are new to the School. However, the
aims and objectives remain the same: to familiarise students new to
the Middle School with the physical environment they will occupy,
meet their new teachers in addition to their Team Leaders, Deputy
and Associate Principal. A program of ‘get to know you’ games as
well as familiarisation with classes and classrooms is developed with
our new students in mind. All students tried their hand at some
Science experiments with Mr Rourke and Ms Tapp; sampled their
edible wares from the Foods Department or enjoyed activities in the
Woodwork workshop!
Anxieties were dissipated, new experiences were enjoyed and new
friendships were made; all of which assisted in a very smooth first
few days in Year 7 last week. I hope your children are excited by the
year ahead, the learning experiences that will challenge them, the
activities in which they will participate and the firm friendships that
they will make. We look forward to sharing their journey with them.
Alison Grey
Acting Associate Principal, Middle School
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THE LEARNING LOUNGE
Imagine if there was a place that
teachers could use, where
students can work, a comfortable
functional lounge space.
This was the idea that some
teachers had last year. Ideas are
easy; finding the time and
resources to implement them is
more difficult. A few Year 8
students were approached to see
if we could get the project off the
ground. Enthusiastically we held
meetings,
flicked
through
magazines, looked at furniture
stores, wrote proposals, had
discussion with staff and students and revised our ideas. It was exciting looking for furniture that
was practical yet aesthetically pleasing to all, for a space that we wanted everyone to feel
comfortable in and enjoy using. We then had to determine the colour and quantity of the furniture
and managed to come in just under budget.
We prepared a presentation and approached the School’s Business Manager. Our proposal was
approved and we eagerly waited for the furniture to arrive! It was delivered last week and is now
in use in the Year 9 area. If it proves to be a valuable learning area, it may be possible to extend the
idea to the Year 7 & 8 areas.
It has been a great learning experience for the project team, Maddie Walker, Mehul Aggarwal and
Callum Borck. I would like to thank Mr Alchin, Mrs Grey, Mr Cartwright and Mrs Swain for their
ideas, contribution and faith in the project team. Thanks to everyone’s effort the Year 9 students
now have a fun and comfortable space for all to enjoy.
Callum Borck
Year 9 Student
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
STUDY TOUR TO CANBERRA / SYDNEY
At the end of Term 1, 2016 the
Humanities department will undertake
a study tour to Canberra and Sydney.
The tour will commence during the
first week of the school holidays with
the party leaving on Saturday 9th April
and returning on Saturday 16th April,
2016.
All Year 10, 11 and 12 students are
eligible; however, as the tour’s aim is
to further the knowledge of students
studying
Economics,
Geography,
History and Politics and Law,
preference will be given to those
involved in Humanities subjects.
For any student who is studying a
relevant subject, the possibility of
visiting Canberra and Sydney is very
exciting. We know that it will be a
terrific occasion for them to learn
more about the nation’s history,
geography and political & legal
systems. As a bonus they will be able
to build positive relationships with
accompanying teaching staff and
students. We also hope that it will
inspire them to be motivated and
committed in their studies.
Currently, the anticipated total cost of
the trip is between $1,700 and $2,000
per person. This price is subject to
change based on the number of students participating and changes to quotes
provided to the School. This price includes airfares, accommodation, airport
taxes, transportation, some meals, guide hire, tours, entry fees and other
services where indicated. It does not include insurance, the personal
spending money that students will need to take to purchase souvenirs or any
additional food.
APRIL 2016
Ex-student Rebecca Howlett’s writes about
her experience when she went on the trip:
“I went on the Sydney Canberra trip with 44 other
students from Senior School. To accompany our group
we had four amazing and patient teachers come with us
- Mr Briggs, Ms Shaw, Mr Byrne and Ms Johnson.
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was
honestly the best experience I have ever had! We had
jam packed days from the moment we left Perth
domestic airport till we arrived back in Perth a week
later.
In Canberra we stayed in the Australian Institute of
Sport where we had awesome accommodation, great
meals and a recreation room where we could hang
around at night. Some of the many places we visited in
Canberra were Old Parliament House, the War
Memorial, Botanical gardens and New Parliament
House - that was just to name a few. One of the biggest
highlights in Canberra for me was having free reign in
Questacon - which is for those who don't know – Scitech on steroids!
After four chilly days in Canberra (and trust me it was
chilly! Only 2 degrees on the first night we were there)
we took a bus to Sydney. It was a long trip however it
was quite entertaining because by the end of the trip we
had a rather large game that Mr. Byrnes created.
In Sydney we stayed at the YHA near George Street,
which was pretty cool because we had vending
machines, pool tables and racing games. In Sydney we
had many tours and we got to tour the Sydney Opera
House and walk over the Harbour Bridge. On Anzac Day
- myself along with some other students and Mr. Briggs
and Mrs. Shaw got up at 3:30 in the morning to attend
the dawn service which was truly beautiful.
The highlights of the trip for me was rolling down the
hill on the roof of new Parliament House and learning
words that were used in the old days in parliament such
as “balder dash!” My highlight of Sydney would have to
be climbing the bridge and doing ‘gangnam style’ on the
top of the bridge!
If you would like to register your child’s interest in participating in this study
tour or require further details regarding the tour itinerary please contact Mr.
Briggs by email (kbriggs@petermoyes.wa.edu.au) or by telephone on 9304 5588.
Keith Briggs
Head of Humanities and Social Science
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THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
It is that time of the year when you and your children often feel anxious about going to school. It is natural for
parents and their children to feel a little apprehensive about starting school. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
* Keep life as calm and normal as possible
Maintain your child’s sleep and eating habits. Ensure a good and healthy breakfast. If this is your child’s
first time at school, be sure to quickly establish a consistent routine. Try to keep meal times and sleep
times regular and set aside some time each day for homework or talking about the school day.
* Equipment
Make sure that your child has all the equipment that they need for their day at school. Remember the
special things they might need for the days they have Physical Education, Music, Art etc.
*Food
Students are given recess and lunch times and, in the primary school, a morning tea opportunity. When
packing your child’s food, remember to provide them with healthy snacks, healthy lunches and water. A
good diet helps keep your child healthy, energetic and able to concentrate in class.
*It is okay to feel this way
Accept your child’s anxiety over starting school. It is natural to be scared, or worried. Acknowledge that it
is okay for them to feel the way they do. Share your own experiences about starting school with your
children and encourage them to face the challenge. Remind them that you will be there at the end of the
day to talk about what they did.
*What you may be feeling
During the first few days of school, you’re likely to experience a host of different emotions. Remember it
is natural for you too to feel anxious and worried about your child starting school. It is as important for you
to try and maintain a consistent routine, as it is for your children. Try to relax during the day. Your children
are in the hands of professionals and they are generally having a
great time.
*For the younger ones – Separation anxiety
Try to keep in mind that your child’s unwillingness to leave you is
a sign that healthy attachments have developed between the
two of you. With experience your child will learn that you always
return after you leave, and this will be enough to comfort him or
her while you are gone. This also gives your child a chance to
develop his or her own coping skills and a little independence.
*Each day
Each day check for notes, homework and newsletters and read
your child’s homework diary. Make sure the school bag is packed
with the appropriate equipment the night before. Gradually help
your child towards independence with routines. Try using
charts/diaries, or calendars to help trigger their memories.
Most importantly take each day as it comes, together you will
find that school can be challenging, exciting and lots of fun.
Angela Lamers
School Counsellor
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CO-CURRICULAR
PROGRAMME
TERM 1 2015
14 th January 2015
Enrolments opened for Term 1
10th February 2015
Co-Curricular activities commence
13th February 2015
Enrolments via the parent portal close for
Term 1.
20th February 2015
Final changes to enrolments accepted
26th March 2015
Term 1 Co-Curricular activities conclude
MUSIC
Would you like to learn
a musical instrument
(or voice)?
If your child would like to commence
learning an instrument at School please
complete the attached form and return it to
the Music Department in the Allan Shaw
Centre.
Lessons in the following instruments are
offered to students:
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Violin
Cello
Piano
Voice
Percussion (Drums)
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Ukulele
Justin Tonti
Head of Music
LIFT CLUB
If any parent is interested in forming a lift club
from Burns Beach to Peter Moyes in the mornings
and afternoons they should please contact
Sanette Sam on 0405 832 555.
INVITATION
Connect
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Learn
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Engage
PARENT SEMINAR
Dan Haesler
Dan Haesler is a passionate educator and a gifted
speaker. His talk will introduce parents to Positive
Psychology: what it is and how to implement it at home
with your family. He will explore concepts such as
strengths, growth mindsets and wellbeing.
WHERE Allan Shaw Centre Auditorium
WHEN Thursday 12th March 2015 at 6.30pm (for 7.00pm start)
COST $5.00 at door - FREE entry for Peter Moyes community
PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
Please complete reply slip below and return to
Main Reception or RSVP jgratton@petermoyes.wa.edu.au for
catering purposes by Monday 9th March.
RSVP
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Connect
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PARENT SEMINAR
Learn
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Engage
THURSDAY 12TH MARCH
I/We will be attending the Connect 
Learn 
Engage
Dan Haesler Parent Seminar
on Thursday 12th March 2015
Name/s:
Please return to Main Reception or RSVP jgratton@petermoyes.wa.edu.au by Monday 9th March 2015
PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
Elliston Parade, Mindarie WA 6030
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www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
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P & F NEWS
The P & F Association hopes that all PMACS families have enjoyed a happy and stress-free start to Term 1. We welcome
back old friends and look forward to meeting families who have recently joined our school community.
This term will be a busy one for us.
As well as our usual Term 1 activities, the P
& F is holding a Grand Community
Harmony Day Fete on Saturday 7th March
2015 from 11.00am to 6.00pm.
We look forward to seeing you at this event
which promises to be a great day of
community fun!
Beat the queues and save money by
purchasing a Fete Arm Band from Main
Administration or the P & F Office. Bands
cost $25 each and allow you to go on 6
rides and to take advantage of unlimited
access to two water slides!
The Fete is being co-ordinated by PMACS
parent and School Council Parents’ and
Friends’ Representative, Julie Jamieson,
who
can
be
contacted
at
petermoyesfete@outlook.com.
We will need help both in the lead up to
and during the day of the Fete; a fantastic
way to contribute to our community, meet
other families and earn your P & F Levy
Hour Rebate which is credited to your
School Account every term.
For volunteer opportunities, please see the
table below.
Fete Poster Winners
Last term we ran a competition in which
students were asked to design a poster to
advertise the Grand Community Harmony day Fete.
The lucky and talented winners were:
Bailey Neale, Neisha Adma Weda, Jasmine Mills, Lauren James, Kim Amos, Casey Jamieson, Jasmine Saunders and Tegan
Court.
The overall winner was Anna Fraser whose poster is pictured above.
An honorary mention goes to Lori Hockey.
They received their prizes in assemblies at the end of last term. Congratulations to all!
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P & F EVENTS
GRAND COMMUNITY FETE
Saturday 7th March 2015
P & F MEETING DATES 2015
We invite all PMACS families to join our Travel Smart To School
programme. Parents and students from Peter Moyes Anglican
Community School and Quinns Baptist College meet every Walk to
School Wednesday at one of two locations:
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Meetings begin at 7.00pm and are held in the T & E Rooms entered via the Waves Café.
Tuesday 17th February 2015
Tuesday 5th May 2015 – Funding Round
Tuesday 23rd June 2015 –
Tuesday 15th September 2015 – AGM
Tuesday 27th October 2015 – General Meeting – Funding
Tuesday 17th November 2015
The Rothesay Heights tennis courts car park, Mindarie.
Gumblossom Community Hall car park, Tapping Way, Quinns
Rocks
The “Wednesday Walking Bus” leaves at 7.45am prompt. Parents are
encouraged to walk with their children or ensure that they are
supervised by a responsible adult.
Schools and their students can receive fantastic rewards as a
result of their involvement in the programme, not to mention, the
added benefit to our health, road safety and the environment, as
fewer cars deliver children to school.
Every day that your child walks, cycles or scoots to school this
term, please fill out a form that can be found on a display in
Primary School, near to the Art Room. Rewards will be earned by
the most active participants and statistics that demonstrate how
we are reducing the use of cars around our schools will be
forwarded to the TravelSmart team at the Department of
Transport.
We look forward to developing and extending our TravelSmart
programme with you in the future!
The Commonwealth School Bank is
open every Friday morning from
7.40am to 8.05am near the
Western Foyer entrance.
Thank you to PMACS parents Mel
Foster and Karen Taylor who run this fantastic programme that
helps to encourage good saving habits!
Watch out for details about the chance to redeem banking tokens
for fantastic rewards and for the opportunity to go into the draw
to win a trip to California’s Disneyland for up to two adults and
two children.
Volunteer opportunities
Event
Date
Contact
Fete
Friday 6th March
4 parents with tow
balls required to
tow trailers
containing
generators from
Coates Hire in
Wanneroo to
School on Friday
6th March and / or
return them on
Monday 9th March
Monday 9th
March
petermoyesfete@outlook.com
Fete
Saturday 7th
March
pf@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Monday 23rd
March
Bernie Streeter
Julie Jamieson
Portable BBQ’s
required in order
to cook our
Sausage Sizzle
ACC Swimming ‘C’
Division
Carnival
bstreeter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Marshal #3
Submission deadline is Friday 20th February
Timekeeper Lane 4
Seating / Crowd
Control
Catering Assistant
(oversees 8 PMACS
students distributing
drinks to Officials)
ACC Swimming “H”
Division Carnival
The P & F Levy Cards will be distributed to families over the
coming weeks. More information about what they are and how to
use them will be included in next week’s newsletter.
You can earn any of your 12 P & F Levy hours in any term. There
are many ways in which you can help in the school community.
Please see below for opportunities currently available:
Claire Long
P&F Office
pf@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Bernie Streeter
Chief Marshal
Wednesday 18th
March
Primary School Art
Room
Anytime
bstreeter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Please contact Chloe Kyriakacis
Drama Costumes
washing
Anytime
ckyriakacis@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Please contact Peta Flanigan
Home Economics
(Food Room)
Anytime
Science Laboratory
Anytime
Laboratory
experience and
qualifications
required
pflanigan@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Please contact Rita Wilson
rwilson@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Please contact Vicky Carter
vcarter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
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Official website for P&F Fete