mosman park schools newsletter

MOSMAN PARK SCHOOLS
Mosman Park Primary
&
School for Deaf Children
NEWSLETTER
Phone: 9384 6667
Fax:
9385 3393
91 Victoria Street, Mosman Park 6012
Email: mosmanpark.ps@education.wa.edu.au
Phone: 9384 2088
Fax: 9384 5088
TTY: 9384 3633
mosmanpark.sfdc@education.wa.edu.au
Website: www.mosmanparkps.wa.edu.au
Newsletter 6
FROM THE PRINCIPALS
After an extremely busy first term the school holidays
are just a day away. I would like to congratulate all of
the students for the fantastic effort that has been put
into both classroom learning and playground antics. It
really has been a lovely start to the year and I’m sure
all of our new students and families are now feeling
like they have been part of the school community
forever!
A very sincere thank you to the parents, students and
staff who helped out at our recent Busy Bee. As
always a huge amount was achieved and we are all
enjoying the benefits of new bag hooks, painted
benches and beautiful gardens – THANK YOU!
We wish you a very safe and relaxing holiday break
and look forward to welcoming everyone (staff and
th
students) back to school on Monday 6 May.
Alison Robb and Annabella McKern
PRINCIPALS
TERM 1 END DATE
The last day for students is tomorrow, Friday 19 April.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, 31 May (Term 2) is a Student Free day. This
date is a School Development Day for staff.
MUSICAL - COSTUMES
As you probably all know the musical
this year has a medieval theme.
We are asking for any donations/loans
of crowns, tiaras, swords and anything
medieval.
Also, old dresses that would be suitable or
could be adapted for princesses or queens. In
addition knights, wizards, witches and warlocks, so
anything would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Penny Anderson 0414 579 181 or
penny.anderson5@bigpond.com if you think you can
help. Beginning of next term we will be asking for all
those who sew to help out!
18 April 2013
MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to each of our students who were
awarded certificates at the last assembly. Please see
their gorgeous photo below.
Pre
Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 4/5
Year 5/6
Year 7
Science
Lonnie Bozier, Catherine Doyle,
Max Roohi
May Nicholson, Max Hansen-Knarhoi,
Princess Giwa, Tyler Scott
Kaia Pridmore, Victor Murphy,
Kai Brown, Frances Hughes
Annie Hansen-Knarhoi, Nick Eagleton,
Meiduo Hill Wilson, Tess Davis-Rohr
Callom Graham, Daisy Wood, Kelly
Tran
Tallulah Pestell, Sam Maurice,
Eva Greenland
Tarshy Seroka, Titus Klem,
Alex Barker, Melissa Hadlow
Olivia Williams, Nicolas Brennan
Junior: Emma Lamond
Senior: Katie Jackson
2013 ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
Children from Pre-Primary to Year 7 attended the
2013 ANZAC Commemorative Service in the
undercover area of Mosman Park Schools this
morning.
The ceremony was conducted in front of students,
parents, community members and special guests.
The special guests were:
• Mrs Margaret Baldwin OAM
• Mr Alf Snell - OAM
• Padre Al Lavaki - SAS Campbell Barracks
• Mr and Mrs Blue Stephens - RSL
• Mr and Mrs Pat and Maxine Coverly - RSL
• Mr Ray Dalziell - RSL
• Mr Rod Harrison – RSL
• Ms Alison Robb Mosman Park Primary School, Principal
• Ms Annabella McKern - Mosman Park School
for Deaf Children, Principal
The Signing Choir, under the direction of Ms Grayden
and Mr Ong, performed, ‘I Am Australian’. Year One
students, Rory Fleming and Eliza Gould-Lemmon,
carried the wreath during the Commemorative
Service.
Well done to staff and children on a wonderful ANZAC
Commemorative Service.
APPLICATION FOR KINDERGARTEN
AND PRE PRIMARY 2014
Application for Mosman Park Primary School
Kindergarten and Pre Primary opens on Monday 6
May, at the beginning of Term 2. Application forms
are available from the school office.
The application process concludes the first Friday of
Term 3 (26 July) and mid Term 3 enrolment packs will
be sent to successful families.
To enter Kindergarten next year, your child must turn
4 by 30 June 2014. Please note that families are only
permitted to apply to one state government primary
school.
EARLY YEARS PROGRAM
The next session of this program is to be held on
Friday, 7 June 2013 at the Kindy, Solomon Street,
Mosman Park from 9.30am – 10.30am. All parents
and
their
Pre-Kindy
children are invited to
attend the story time and
play session. The story
“Old Macdonald had a
farm” by Pam Adams will
be read by Denise
Barnett,
our
Kindy
teacher.
This program focuses on
developing
children’s
speech and language
skills. At the session the children will discover and
make the sounds of the various animals on the farm.
They will then make their own animal – choosing from
a variety of coverings.
SHELL QUESTACON CIRCUS COMES TO
SCHOOL
Mosman Park Primary School was successful in being
selected as one of 4 metro schools to have the Shell
Questacon Science Circus visit for a whole day on
Wednesday, 10 April.
This was an
opportunity.
amazing
One of our parents, Peter
Towndrow, works for Shell
and all employees were
invited to nominate for
their child's school to be
included in the draw.
Lucky us - we were drawn
out, one of only 4 in Perth!
Please visit our website soon for additional photos of
the ANZAC Day service which will be uploaded.
WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN
Please support MPSDC & MPPS students by
collecting Woolworths Earn & Learn points and filling
the sheets with the stickers. There are drop boxes for
completed sheets at school. The points will be
redeemed for fantastic new education resources.
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Woolworths Earn & Learn opened 8 April and closes
th
on 9 June 2013.
JAPANESE NEWS
Konnichi wa! My name is Fiona Blair but you can call
me “sensei”. I have been teaching Japanese to the
Year 3’s since the beginning of this year and have
thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the sugoi students
in those two classrooms.
Next term I will be taking over from Ino
Sensei to teach the Year 4-7 students
as well. I’m looking forward to
getting to know many more of you
(and your teachers) as the year
progresses. I will be at Mosman
Park on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Please say konnichi wa to me if you
see me around the school.
Arigatou!
Blair Sensei
METRO BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Mosman Park Primary School Boys and Girls
Basketball teams performed extremely well in the
recent Association Cup Basketball Tournament held
at the State Basketball Centre, Perry Lakes.
MUSIC NEWS
"Oh What a Knight", well what a Saturday afternoon!!!
I could not attempt to name all the parents and
helpers who contributed to our busy bee. The Music
room is looking very stylish and cool. I am also very
grateful to the parents who started sorting out
costumes for the musical. I hadn't even got that far,
now that I’m the Friday Kindergarten teacher. What a
beautiful community, I have always been such a
proud teacher of our school and now I feel so
privileged to be a family member.
I am so excited about next term.... It is going to be
great fun and hard work and I could not do this alone
without all the passionate, smart and creative team
we have on the task.
What makes Mosman Park Schools so great, is we
get in and do it.... we do it for the amazing children we
have. They are the inspiration, heart and soul of this
community...It warms my heart when I look up on the
oval and see a variety of age groups, from one to
seven, combining, guiding and enjoying each others
company.... This is what sets us apart....
The Boys’ Team finished third overall with some
outstanding performances especially against one of
the more fancied teams, Sutherland Dianella Primary
School. The boys played extremely well in all games
and deserved the third place finish.
Please feel free to contact me via email.
The Girls’ Team also performed extremely well and
achieved great results against other schools. They
finished fourth in their competition. The Girls’ team
gained some valuable experience playing against
some of the stronger teams in the competition.
LOST AND FOUND
We have quite a few pairs of prescription
glasses that have been left behind and
brought to the office. If you have lost a pair
recently, please come and check with us.
Thank you to Mrs Miller and Mr B for helping coach
the teams on the day.
Term 1 closes tomorrow. Please take the time to
check the lost property bin for items belonging to you.
Items of uniform which are not collected are donated
to the uniform shop for re-sale.
Sarah Orton - Music Teacher.
E: sortsruff@yahoo.com.au
CANTEEN ROSTER
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Friday 19 April – Bake & Donate
8.30 – 11.15
11.10 – 1.30
Sharne Clayton
Elly Oloworaran
Jennifer Court
Judy Tremeer
Tara Robson
Alex Cann
Penny Anderson
A huge thank you goes to all our mums and dads who
have volunteered their time this term. If you have not
already returned your forms for Term 2, please do so
tomorrow or email me your availability, name and
contact number. We would love to see some new
faces.
Sharne Clayton E: Sharne.clayton1@bigpond.com
UNIFORM SHOP
We are open on Thursday mornings 8:40am–9:30am.
Eftpos available.
SUB-JUNIOR NETBALL
Matches are played on Saturday mornings at
Matthews Netball Centre, Selby Street, Wembley
th
commencing on the 11 May.
Fixtures are as follows:- Year 6 at 9.15am, Year 4/5 at
8.15am.
Please contact Allegra Fletcher on 0432 500 359 or
email allegra.fletcher@bigpond.com with queries.
Winter uniform available. Polar fleeces $25, jackets
$30, fleece vests $20, black track pants $18 and black
cargo pants $10.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Hi Parents/Carers,
I have just attended the YouthCARE Annual 3 day
Conference, returning with lots of great information,
so I thought I might share something of interest with
you. Here is some food for thought leading up to the
holidays. The latest neuroscientific research has
found that ‘Words can change your brain, and the
right words spoken in the right way can generate
mutual rapport with others. The right words can
enable cooperation, while the wrong words can
generate conflict in less than a second. Words
generate thoughts, and thoughts change the way you
perceive the world. Positive thoughts generate
feelings of peacefulness and serenity, whereas
negative thoughts generate anxiety, fear and doubt.
Recent studies have even shown that gazing at a list
of positive words makes you feel better.’ This is an
excerpt from ‘Change your words, change your world’
by Andrea Gardner.
Also, I have placed the ‘Rainbows Grief & Loss
Program’ letter to parents containing the permission
slip, on the webpage under School Services / School
Chaplain. If these are of any interest to you please
download, fill in and return to me by the first week of
next Term.
The Netta Netball information/permission slip is on the
webpage as well for easy access. Please return to me
also at the beginning of Term 2 as both these
nd
programs will begin on Week 2 of 2 Term.
P & C NEWS
Hi Everyone! I have survived my first term as
President, and I wanted to thank everyone for their
support. In particular, I wanted to thank all those who
turned up for the Busy Bee on Saturday. Everyone
who came worked like an absolute Trojan and it was
fantastic.
The bench seats under the Fig Tree look great,
courtesy of Dulux who donated the paint. The Frog
Bog is restored to its former glory, there are new bag
hooks in place and the ones outside the Year One
classrooms have been lowered.
Lots of new trees and shrubs have been planted and
old ones pruned.
The veggie patch has been
revitalized and the new garden near the stairs
(designed by Year One student, Hugo Silbert) looks
amazing. And don’t forget to have a look inside the
music room –very stylish with the wall paper panels
and new paint!
I hope that everyone enjoys their holidays and comes
back refreshed and ready to help us get ready for our
whole of school musical to be held in Term 3!
Many thanks,
Bridie Pestell, P & C President
0416 035 553 thepestells@gmail.com
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I am in the school grounds on Mondays, Thursdays
and Fridays between 8.30am and 3.30pm. I am happy
for you to pop in for an informal chat or you can phone
me or you may wish to send me an email to make a
time to meet and discuss a particular situation.
Blessings
Rhonda Miller
M: 0403523066
E: rhondam@youthcare.org.au
YouthCARE School Chaplain
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National Schools Chaplaincy & Student Welfare Program
Chaplains’ Tip – Parents/Carers are the strongest
role models children can have. Model what you
expect from your children and reap the benefits!
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
We are once again selling Entertainment Books as a
school fund-raiser. Entertainment Books are filled with
discount vouchers for restaurants, movies, theatre,
kids' activities and accommodation. Each book costs
$65 and $13 of the purchase price goes directly to our
school.
Books will be available from early May, but you can
pre-order now to ensure you don't miss you. Order
online or pick up an order form from the office.
www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/8438z0
If you have any questions please contact Al Davis at
danandal@ozemail.com.au or on 0411 435 354.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MOSMAN PARK ECO FAIR at St Luke’s Church
Precinct, Monument Street, Mosman Park. It’s
happening on Saturday, 4 May from 10am – 4pm.
A fun eco-day in a heritage precinct…vintage and
upcycled clothing/jewellery, organic vegie and
native seedlings, solar panels, kids’ activities,
music, eco clothing, organic food/coffee, home
made preserves, fabulous raffle prizes, electric
bikes, fair-trade products. Limited parking – leave
the car at home.
For further information T:
9384 0108 E: ecofairstlukes@gmail.com
COTTESLOE GOLF CLUB, Swanbourne will be
conducting an 8 Week Beginner Program for girls
aged 6-14 years in Terms 2 and 4 this year, with
the first program commencing on Saturday, May
18 from 3.45pm-4.45pm. Through a series of skill
challenges, girls will develop
their golf skills and learn
correct etiquette in a fun and
safe manner. The program
is
run
by
qualified
professionals,
with
all
equipment supplied for a term
fee of $100. Numbers strictly
limited. Details/registration forms available at the
school office. For further information, call Jane
McNamara 0417 930 807.
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOTBALL –
April School Holidays Clinic. Venue: Scotch
College – Tues 23 and Wed 24 April (9.30am to
2pm daily) - $170 for 2 day clinic. For further
details contact Cara on 0414 078 172 or Murray
on 0412 041 412 or register online at
www.aifaustralia.com.
Some
enrolment
application forms are also available at the office.
MOSMAN PARK POET CORNER
18 April 2013
Here are some poems written by budding poets at Mosman Park Primary School.
PERSONALITY LAYERS
To strangers on the street I’m a tiny, young, curious 6 year-old, ordinary boy
To other kids at school I’m apparently really cute.
To my friends I’m a really creepy, random clown.
To my really close friends I’m a tiny cricket-playing video-gamer.
To my friends I knew before I’m a fun, annoying punching-bag.
To myself I think I’m pretty cool.
To my family I’m the little baby brother.
In My dream I’m a Pro-fisherman.
Charlie Campbell
LIFE AT MOSMAN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Close, close to you at Mosman park primary
Life is out there
Do kids scream and shout
Or do they sit there quietly working out?
Life is out there
Do they run like chickens to canteen every Friday?
Do they have wonderful class?
Life is out there
Do they have a teacher like a bear?
Do they have really bad hair?
Oh life is out there
Katie Jackson
LIFE ON MOSSIE
Far, far away in the middle of Mozzie
Life is somewhere out there.
Do the leaves blow?
Or do we grow,
Life is out there.
Does the wind go,
Because we should know!
Life is out there.
Is it true it’s a great place?
Of course it is, so have a happy face!
Life is out there.
Is it true there’s a great big tree?
Absolutely now where could it be?!
Life is out there.
Yzabella Tiamzon