No. 13 (May 14th 2015)

COMO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Principal: Mr. A. Malcolm
Telephone 9450 3112
Email: como.ps@education.wa.edu.au
http//comoprimaryschool.wa.edu.au
Newsletter No. 13 – 14th May 2015
Dear Parents
Classroom Parent Representatives
Your classroom needs you!! Each classroom is
looking for a parent to act as its classroom
representative (rep). It is a rewarding role that helps
with teacher/parent communication. Classroom
parent reps will meet once a term with the school
admin to discuss any matters relating to their role.
Please speak to your child`s classroom teacher or at
the school admin office if you would like more
information regarding the role.
NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program - Literacy and
Numeracy (NAPLAN) was carried out with our Year
3 & 5 students on Tues 12th, Wed. 13th and Thurs.
14th May. All schools across Australia must complete
the tests on the same days. Our NAPLAN
assessments were administered by our classroom
teachers and took place in the student's classrooms.
The Year 3 & 5 students were assessed in Reading,
Writing, Punctuation and Grammar, Spelling and
Mathematics. The children will receive their 2015
NAPLAN reports in Term 3 and the school will
notify parents when this information becomes
available. NAPLAN testing assist teachers in
identifying children who are at Educational risk and
the school results will be considered when we as a
staff are planning for the future. Semester One
reports will be distributed at the end of this term and
will provide an evaluation of a student’s progress in
regards to academic and social development.
Honour Awards
At last week’s assembly Honour Certificates were
awarded to the following children:
Yazan R
Raphael J
Somang H
Anton L
Angus G
Alia H
Jordaan F
Amia H O
Erin L
House Points
Term Trophy
Challenger
Forrest
Stirling
Canning
148
126
99
98
Annual Shield
Challenger
Forrest
Canning
Stirling
369
362
308
302
Assembly
Tomorrow the assembly will feature a performance
by our Junior Choir. There will be no assembly next
Friday.
Newsletter Access
This is the last newsletter that will be placed on the
School App. As from Thursday 21st May the
newsletter will be directly sent to parents via email
and it is also available on our website.
P & C Fundraising
The P & C last night provided additional funding for
a number of school activities. $43,000.00 was
provided for replacement ICT equipment for
classrooms, for new Reading Materials and various
other items. Thank you to our hard working P&C.
School Uniform
Along with wearing House shirts each Friday, Years
1 - 6 students may also choose to wear our school
sports shorts sold by our uniform shop. Please also be
aware that only flesh coloured stockings may be
worn by our girls. As the weather becomes cooler our
bottle green scarves are a great way for both girls and
boys to stay warm. Further information about correct
school uniform is available on our school website.
Tomorrow's assembly will also feature a short
'fashion parade' showing examples of correct school
attire.
Board Meeting Minutes
As of March 17th, the ratified minutes from Board
meetings are now available on our school website.
Dogs on school grounds
I understand that dogs are loved and valued members
of some of our school community families, however
due to school policy, could I please ask dog owners
to not bring them onto the school grounds.
Contact Details Update
Please advise the office if you have any new land
line phone numbers or mobile numbers, as these need
to be kept current for our student information sheets
and database in case of emergency.
Reminder for Year 7 enrolments for 2016
If you wish to apply at Como Secondary College in a
Specialist Program of Golf, Hockey, EMITS or
Music for Year 7 in 2016, please complete and return
an application form by Friday, 22nd May 2015. The
closing date for General Applications for Como
Secondary College is Friday, 24th July 2015.
Walk to School Breakfast
Next Friday (22nd May) is National Walk Safely to
School Day. It is an annual, national event when all
Primary School children will be encouraged to walk
and commute safely to school, and promotes Road
Safety, Health, Public Transport and the
Environment. To help celebrate this day, Como P &
C will be hosting a breakfast event from 8.15 –
8.45am. Fruit and a mini muffin will be available for
all students on the day.
PMP Roster
Monday 18 May 8.45 – 10.45
Christine Earnshaw, Sulinda Tio, Lydia Hsieh,
Marwa El-Ayashy, David Jelinek,
Shelley Hollingsworth
Virtues
Consideration
Congratulations! You: are practising Consideration
when you:
 Respect other people’s needs and feelings
 Consider others’ needs as important as your own
 Stop and think how your actions will affect others
 Put yourself in other people’s shoes
 Give tender attention
 Think of little things to bring others happiness.
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Chess Club
The year 3 – 6 lunchtime chess club begins this Monday
18th at 12.10pm in the Art Room. If you wish your child
to be involved in this activity please return the form and
money tomorrow.
Applications for students enrolling for 2016
If your child is starting kindergarten, or pre-primary,
or if they’re changing schools, make sure you submit
your application for enrolment by Friday, 24th July
2015. Please remember that school holidays are from
Saturday 6th July to Tuesday 21st July. If possible,
apply for a place at school by the end of term (Friday
3th July). For more information on enrolling: visit
www det.wa.edu.au/schoolinginwa
Como Dads’ Night with the
“Fathering Project Presentation”
Wed 17th June 2015
6.45pm to 8.30pm
Venue – Como Primary School Hall
Cost - $10 (for information booklet and Tea/Coffee)
Pay at the door
RSVP – 10 June 2015 (for catering Purposes) via
email comodads@gmail.com
Come along and socialise with the other Dads from
Como Primary. The Fathering Project will conduct
this interactive, informative evening for all the
fathers and father figures (Uncles, Grandparents,
Friends) to meet, talk, share and support each other in
trying to be the best dad possible. So ask those
involved in your children’s lives to come along.
When someone asks, “What is the most important
thing in your life?”
The answer 99% of the time is, “My family”. The
benefits of effective fathers are profound. The
presence of an effective father, or father figure, is an
important influence on a child’s life. Mums generally
do a great job as do some dads. However some dads
need to get more involved to be really effective so
come along and get some great tips. Everyone “wins”
- dads, wives/partners, kids, school & the community.
“It’s completely changed my life, my outlook. I’m
happier in my life. I can’t thank The Fathering
Project enough. It has completely changed my life for
the better and I will be forever grateful to The
Fathering Project.” Luke – electrician and father of 3
boys.
Lost Property
Could parents please ensure that they label all items
used by their children at school. There are a number of
items in the lost property basket which are unlabelled
and therefore cannot be returned to their owners. A
number of parents have reported that they are missing
labelled items of apparel. Please take the time to check
all items of clothing being used by your child to ensure
that items belonging to another child have not been
inadvertently taken. Any items not belonging to your
child should be placed in the lost property bin.
Uniform Shop News
Hi all! Still so many house shirts that were pre ordered
have not been picked up. We are looking for more
volunteers so anyone that is able to give half an hour of
their time to assist in the running of our store please
contact Katia on 0498000276. We need you!
Huge thank you to the ladies already volunteering!
Without you all, the uniform store cannot open.
Uniform Shop Roster
Friday 15th May
Monday 18th May
Liz & Paige
Bev & Karen
School Banking News
A huge thank you to Jamie Graham for dressing up as a
Dollarmite at the last Account Opening Session. The
kids really enjoyed it! The next Account Opening
Session will be on 12th June between 8:15-8:45am
outside the Uniform Shop. We look forward to seeing
tomorrow for banking. Marwa 
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD)
This is an annual, national event when all Primary
School children will be encouraged to walk and
commute safely to school. It is a Community Event
seeking to promote Road Safety,
Health, Public Transport and the
Environment, held throughout
Australia on Friday 22 May 2015.
The objectives of WSTSD are:
 To encourage parents and carers
to walk to school with primary
school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian
behaviour.
 To promote the health benefits of walking and help
create regular walking habits at an early age.
 To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an
adult's hand when crossing the road.
 To help children develop the vital road-crossing
skills they will need as they become mature
pedestrians.
 To reduce the car dependency habits that are being
created at an early age and which will be difficult to
change as children become adults. To promote the
use of Public Transport.
 To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor
vehicles.
To reduce the level of traffic congestion. Thanks Erica
Schurmann, President P&C
P&C Meeting
An update from last night’s meeting (Wednesday 13th
May) will be provided in next week’s newsletter.
Como Cookout News
I would like to thank all
staff, children and
parents for making this
past week another
successful one! Our
“Thursday Special” this week was Polony Hash or
Beef and Gravy Roll, both seem to be a hit. We have
added Thursday Specials to our online ordering and
that will make it a bit easier. Please keep in mind,
whether ordering online or through the sheet sent
home, all Thursday Special orders must be in by the
latest, on the Wednesday morning before, as it keeps
wastage down and makes the ordering by the canteen,
a lot easier. One other note for Thursdays is that we
will NOT be open for recess, it is LUNCH only on
Thursdays. Our weekly give-aways have been a great
hit and has been good encouragement for our
children to make healthy choices when choosing their
lunch. Again we will keep with the theme, for the
next few weeks, if you buy a green menu lunch item
(PP1, PP@ and Kindy not included) you will receive
a raffle ticket stapled to your lunch bag and at 12:30
on Wednesdays and Fridays, we will give away two
ice-cream or hot chocolate tokens and a $5.00
Canteen Cash voucher. So far it’s been a lot of fun!!
I would like to also thank our volunteers who have
made the canteen thrive and move along smoothly.
However, if anyone cannot make a shift, please let
me know ASAP and I will find a replacement. All
changes to do with the Roster must come through me,
as I am the one who makes necessary changes when
and where needed. Your cooperation is appreciated.
HAPPY ORDERING!!! Tanya Hopper Canteen
Coordinator 0473359292 t_m_hopper@hotmail.com
como.cookout@gmail.com
Friday Sport continues for year 5/6 children. This
term, they are playing soccer, netball, basketball and
football. I’m sure all our children will be
participating with enthusiasm. All children are
encouraged to do their best for their house and points
are awarded for:
A. All in uniform
D. Captain’s help
B. Team Spirit
E. Effort & Application
C. Winners/Losers
Only Our Best, Everyone!
Kindergarten and Pre Primary Mother’s Day
Tea Parties
Canteen Roster
Friday 15th May
Mel English
Window
8.15 – 9.00
Leanne Pool
Tanya Hopper
Canteen
10.30 – 12.15
Position Vacant
Wednesday 20th May
Chantelle Ranauro
Window
8.15 – 9.00
Position Vacant
Steph Sofield
Canteen
10.30 – 12.15
Tanya Hopper
Thursday 21st May
Tanya Hopper
Canteen Only
10.00 – 12.00
Chantelle Ranauro
It was great to see all the Kindergarten and Pre
Primary mothers being pampered and spoilt by their
children in Kindy and Pre Primary classes. I hope all
mums had a great Mother’s Day!
P&C Events/Competitions
We’re Taking It in Our Stride on Friday 22 May 2015
Walk to School
You can teach your child the healthy habit of
walking more by:
- Walking with them the whole way to school
- If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual
stop and get on at the next stop
- If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away
from the school and walk the rest of the way.
Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get
planning your own Walk Safely to School Day
journey for Friday 22 May 2015!
For more information, visit www.walk.com.au
WALK-TO-SCHOOL Colouring In Competition
 Colour in the attached poster.
 Write your name and room number on it.
 Hand in to the front office by Monday 18th May,
3.10pm.
 Winners announced at the Walk-To-School Day
assembly.Winners will receive two
tickets to the movies.Any questions
please ask Claire Shoebridge on 0439
966 194 or in PP1.
SCHOOL DISCO TICKET DESIGN
COMPETITION
Create a ticket for the lower primary (PP – Year 3) or
upper primary (Year 4-6) disco
and have your design on all the
tickets and receive two free tickets
to the event!
Use bright bold colours, black and
white or technology to come up
with a one-of-a-kind design for 2015.
The winning entry must include:
- Friday 19 June 2015
- 5:00 – 6.30pm (lower primary) or 7.00 – 9.00pm
(upper primary)
- P&C Hall
- School aged children from
Como Primary only
The entry must be completed
on a standard A4 piece of paper.
Please check you have your name, room number and
age on all entries.
All entries must be received by 3:10pm on Friday 5
June. Entries are to be handed in to the front office.
Multiple entries allowed.
The winner will be announced at the assembly 12th
June.
Any questions please contact Claire Shoebridge on
0439 966 194 or in PP1.
FREE WALK-TO-SCHOOL BREAKFAST
The P&C are putting on a healthy nutritious breakfast
for all those children who walk to school from
8:15am till 8:45am. Yoghurt, Muffins, Fruit and Milo
will be provided. Breakfast will be served in the
Covered Assembly Area.
Entertainment books are coming home next
week!!! If you do not wish to receive one please
fill in the attached form and return to the front
office!
Thank you Como parents and community members!
We have raised over $12,000 in the first 13 weeks of
the school year. Keep your eyes peeled around the
school to see it being spent
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
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WALK TO SCHOOL
BREAKFAST
 Help is needed to set up.
 Help is needed to pick up
food orders.
 Help is needed to serve
the food.
 Help is needed to pack
away.
Please see Claire Shoebridge if
you are able to help out. 0439
966 194.
ROTARY MONEY TRAIL
Help is needed for 2 hour time
slots on Saturday 13 June,
please let Claire know. 0439
966 194.
The Entertainment Books are coming!
We’re pleased to be offering parents the
opportunity to purchase the brand new Perth
2015|2016 Entertainment™ Book to raise funds
for our school. The Books sell for $65, and we
keep $13 for each one we sell.
So you can see what is in the Entertainment™ Book for you and your family,
we will be sending one home with your child on 19/05/2015.
If you have any queries please contact: Claire Shoebridge on 0439966194.
To pre order your Book or your Digital Membership securely online visit:
www.entbook.com.au/833v11
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