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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: 16
Dates to Remember
2015
Wednesday 21st
October
Early Close 2.30pm
Thursday 22nd
October
Assembly Room 12
and Room 17 at
9.00am
Lap-A-Thon
Thursday 22nd
October
Faction Sports
Carnival
Tuesday 27th
October. Senior
Jumps and Throws
Thursday 29th
October. Senior and
Junior Carnival

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20th October 2015

Attendance for 14th September to the 25th September 2015

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85.87%

88.86%

90.41%

83.59%

87.72%

87.18%

91.34%

20 October 2015
Welcome back to term 4, and an especially warm welcome to the new families that have joined our
school community.
This is shaping up to be an eventful term. The most anticipated event on the school calendar is the
Year 6 Graduation. North Albany Senior High School has been working closely with us and the
students preparing them for the transition to high school next year. The Year 6 teachers, Mr Swann
and Ms Jones are working hard preparing the students for the Graduation Ceremony to take place
Tuesday 15 December 9.00am in the School Hall.
Additionally, coming up is the Faction Athletics Carnival followed by the Interschool Athletics
Carnival. Again teachers are working hard preparing the students for these two events ensuring
they are well prepared to participate to the best of their ability.
Protecting Children on Line: Australian children, parents and guardians have a place to report
serious online bullying following the official launch of the Office of the Childrens eSafety
Commissioner. The office has established a cyber-bullying complaints system, backed by
legislation, to quickly remove online material that is harmful to children from social media sites.

Weeks 1and 2 Value

Reliability means
others can depend on
you.
Social media partners Ask.fm, Flickr, Twitter, Yahoo!7 Answers, Yahoo!7 Groups, Facebook,
Google+, Instagram and YouTube are now all scheme participants and have taken down offensive
P&C Meeting
material within 12 hours of a request from the Commissioner.
Monday 26th
October 6.30pm in For more information visit: www.esafety.gov.au .
the school
staffroom
VACSWIM 2015-16: Today your child will bring home a VACSWIM Registration Form. Enrolments
P&C Uniform Shop
Open Days:
Tuesday
8:30am 9:30am
Thursday
8:30am 9:30am
Mount Lockyer
Community
Playgroup
Every Wednesday at
Our Place
9.00am to 12.00pm
ALL WELCOME!!

for December/January programs are now open. It is important for every child to learn to swim and
develop essential water safety skills. VacSwims school holiday swimming programs are conducted
by qualified instructors who teach children the skills to be confident swimmers and safe in the water.
This year there has been a small price increase from $10.00 per enrolment to $12.50 per enrolment
(family enrolment for three or more children living at the same address is now $34.50). For further
information and online enrolment visit: education.wa.edu.au/swimming.
Below is some work from Jade Coyne. Included in the newsletter is an insert of the recounts
produced by Mattey Duncan and Nicola Cunningham Room 5 Year 2.
Maxine Augustson
Principal

WEEK 10 Term 3 2015 WINNERS

Most Locky Legends Cinema Tickets:
Mitchell Swainston
Newsletter Quiz: Zahra Hossaini
Most Locky Legends in the Class:
Room 1:

Ebony Ryan & Brent Hanlon

Room 3:
Room 4:
Room 5:
Room 6:
Room 7:
Room 9:
Room 13:
Room 14:
Room 15:
Room 16:
Room 17:
Room 21:
Room 22:
Room 24:

Gracie May Trew

Zahra Hossaini
Zamirah Lembo
Charli Lovett
Jessica Noble
Zarli Curtis
Eroll Fuentebella
Kia Joy Fuentebella
Mitchell Swainston
Chad Barrett
Claire Francis
Patricia Farmer
Caleb Klose
Asha Bristow

Bus Lines Awards:

Lucky Ticket: Connor Shirley
Most Tickets for the Term Rippaboards: Mitchell
Coombe, Eva Cook, Issy Lindsay
Most Tickets for the Term Runners Up: Roxy McLean,
Desi Burns

School Photos Update

Following our recent school photography by Kapture, you
can now view and order any sports and / or special photos
taken on the day. When visiting www.kapture.com.au you
will need to enter our school code to access the gallery.

Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received
merit certificates at the last school assembly:
Room 1:
Room 2:
Room 3:
Room 4:
Room 5:
Room 6:
Room 7:
Room 8:
Room 9:
Room 12:
Room 13:
Room 14:
Room 15:
Room 16:
Room 17:
Room 22:
Room 23:
Room 24:

Brent Hanlon and Michaela Trott

William Chetwin and Tyrell Quince
Tobias Savill
Demi Burns
Jack Eiffler and Scarlett Keys
Adam Carson
Mitchell Cooney and Finlay Robertson
Jarrah Cartledge
Lily Kowalski
Josh Maratas
Shane Brooks
Tahnaya Puls
Mitchell Swainston and Sorren Humphries
Chad Barrett and Indy Miragliotta
Sasha Mills and Tony Wilson
Tamuka Bangi and Mitchell Perry
Lachlan Lynch and Sophie Crossman
Suraya Dicks and Asher Wallrodt

Faction Athletics Carnival

The Faction Athletics Carnival will be held in Week Three.
Tuesday 27th October : Senior Jumps and Throws Day
Friday 30th October: Junior and Senior Carnival.
Included in the newsletter today is an information sheet for
your family.
If anyone is able to help with the officiating of either
carnival that would be greatly appreciated.
Junior Carnival please contact Mrs Abi Jasper Room 15.
Senior Carnival please contact Mr Lennon Swann.

Code: KRUGVT
Thank you for your assistance.
Lap-A-Thon Update
The Lapathon will be held next Thursday 22nd October. The
school will be broken up into four groups:
PP @ 11:15 - 12:05pm around the 200m track
1 & 2 @ 12:05 - 12:55pm around the top oval
3 & 4 @ 1:30 - 2:20pm around the top oval and half of the
bottom oval
5 & 6 @ 2:20 - 3:10pm around the top and bottom oval
All students are encouraged to participate in the lapathon,
regardless of not having a sponsorship form. Students can
travel at whatever speed best suits them so unless there is
a note, there shouldn't be a problem. Mr Swann.
Request from Mrs Mills for any old medium to large frying
pans no longer needed for cooking to be dropped off to
Room 18. Thank you.

Loving Lockyer
The City of Albany invites Mt Lockyer families to a
Community Conversation Sunday 25 October at the
Albany Bowling Club.
From 1pm 4pm, there will be a FREE afternoon tea,
guided community conversation and a chance to meet other
people connected to the Lockyer community. So if you Love
Lockyer and have ideas on how we can make it even better
please join us!
A free crche will be available, and those of primary school
age are encouraged to join in.
For bookings or if you have any questions or queries,
contact Tammy Flett, Senior Community Development
Officer on 9841 9294.

P&C Canteen Menu Suggestions

The P&C Canteen would like to thank all families for replying
to the Suggestions for the Canteen note that was sent
home last term, there was a great response and some
fantastic ideas. The P&C will be taking some suggestions on
board and hoping to include them in their new menu for
Term One 2016.

Child and Parent Centre News

Term Four programs currently running:
MONDAY: StoryTime 9.00am to 10.00am
TUESDAY: Jumping Joeys 9.30am to 10.30am
WED: Three Year old Kindy 9.15am to 10.45am
THURSDAY: Lift off to Learn with Wanslea 9.30am to
11.30am (Fun and learning for Aboriginal children aged 0
to 5 years and their families.)
Any general enquiries: 0408 806 405
Email: cpc@wanslea.asn.au
Free Triple P Parenting Seminars
Our wonderful School Psychologists will be once again
running Free Triple P Parenting Seminars aimed at
Students in Years 6,7 & 8.
They are being held at in The Staffroom at Albany Primary
School from 7pm 8.30pm with coffee and tea provided.

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Tuesday 20 October 2015 Seminar One:

Raising Responsible Teenagers
Tuesday 27th October 2015 Seminar Two:
Raising Competent Teenagers
Tuesday 3rd November 2015 Seminar Three:
Getting Teenagers Connected

Attendees may choose to attend one, two or three

seminars. Registration is required and for further
information please contact :
Brenda McCann: brenda.mccann@education.wa.edu.au
Maree Dawes: maree.dawes@education.wa.edu.au
Cindy Cluett: cindy.cluett2@education.wa.edu.au or
phone Cindy at the Albany Local Education Office on
9844 2833

P & C News
LAP-A-THON
The lap-a-thon is up and running...well it will be on Thursday.
Mr Swann is finalizing the details and it looks like being a
great way to have fun, get active and raise funds for the
sporting program in the school. All students will be
participating, with many opting to raise funds as well.
SCHOOL BANKING
Prizes that are still available for redemption are:

ET DVD

Invisible Ink Martain Pens

Intergalactic Rocket

Outer Space Savers Money Box

Galaxy Glider (Frisbee type toy put in to replace

withdrawn items)
Please remember that you dont have to use all of your
tokens, they can be carried over into next year.
FACTION SPORTS DAY
Spectators at the Sports Carnival are requested not to visit
our canteen. It is an extremely busy day and is available to
students only. The P&C will be holding a Sausage Sizzle, with
cakes, juice boxes, tea and coffee available to purchase. This
is a service to spectators only, students MUST use the
canteen.
Summer Surfing Program
Weetbix SurfGroms the exciting kids surfing program starts
again in Term 4.
This term we are offering MINIGroms for 5 8 year olds and
SUPERGroms for 9 12 year olds.
This national surfing development program encourages kids
to get involved in surfing all around Australia, and its available
exclusively through licensed Surfing Australia Surf Schools.
Lessons that are dynamic and fun, teaching water safety,
building confidence and making new friends.
Tuesdays 3.30 5pm is available on line now at
www.surfgroms.com
Taking expressions of interest for Wednesdays after school.
For extra lesson options and further information please call
Roz : 0427 413 627
Little Seeds Surf Coaching
www.littleseedssurf.com

Together We Can Empower and Protect

I have had the amazing pleasure over the past two and a half terms to be allowed to share my skills and knowledge to teach
every single child the Protective Behaviours messages. This provides important and vital information that our children will
take and use for the rest of their lives. I would like to offer two parent sessions to let you know what we have been doing
and also the words and skills to be able to carry out these important messages at your home and within your networks.

Wednesday October 28th 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the School Staffroom.

Monday November 2nd 9.00am to 11.00am Room 10

Please sign the slip below and return to the office if you would like to attend a session.
Liz Grixti.
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I / We will be attending the 28/10 or 2/11 session/s.
Name/s:
Contact phone number: .

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.

NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: Name the two teachers who have been working hard preparing for the Year 6
Graduation in December?
Answer: ________________________and_________________________
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.