FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome back to 2022 at Wellard Primary School!!  I would sincerely like to thank staff, students and parents for such a smooth start to the school year. Like in 2021, coronavirus continues to impact on our school and the wider community. We will be doing our very best to reduce the impact on student learning where possible.

Thank you for your cooperation this morning in accordance to the changes made overnight. Everything went smoothly with all students entering their classrooms in a calm way. As per my latest Connect message, parents are no longer permitted to enter classrooms but are allowed on school grounds with a mask. Please ensure you drop off and pick up your children and then immediately leave the school grounds. We are asking that only one family at a time enter the office area. The canteen will continue to remain open and volunteers are still encouraged to help out. More information will follow in due course.

The school’s growth has certainly slowed in the last 12 months with only an increase of 36 enrolments from the end of 2021. We have surprisingly had 44 students (excluding Year 6 students) who have left the school since the end of last year due to a change in circumstances.

It was such a delight to see all the children’s smiling faces as they arrived at their classrooms on the first couple of days of school. The beginning of the year is such an exciting time and, across our school, we are quite intentional in the ways that we support children to transition to their new teacher and quickly learn to love being at school. The school has a really good feel about it and we are all looking forward to another excellent year. Having spent two days with all staff prior to the students returning, I am extremely proud of the quality of teachers, education assistants and non-teaching staff we have at Wellard - they are truly second to none. If I had three pieces of advice to give to parents and carers, it would be: 1. ‘talk to your child’s teacher,’ 2. ‘talk to your child’s teacher,’ 3. ‘talk to your child’s teacher.’

They are a great resource for you and they want your child to be successful as much as you do.

We have been rather fortunate to retain most of our staff from last year. However, a small increase in enrolments and staff on maternity leave has resulted in an increase of only 7 new staff to Wellard PS. A special welcome to Miss Brooke Salvia (Yr 3), Miss Josie Kearney (Yr 3), Miss Melinda Bryson (Yr 4), Mrs Kylea Singleton (Science Teacher), Miss Sinead O’Dea (School Chaplain), Ms Katrina Holberton (Special Needs EA) and Mrs Alexis Edkins (Special Needs EA). Welcome back to Mrs Janelle Sewell (Kindy/PP), Mrs Mia Cammarano (Yr 1/2) and Mrs Sonia Bradfield (Yr 1/2)

TRAFFIC CONGESTION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation when dropping off and picking up your children. It is most important that we just accept that picking up your child after school may take up to 15 minutes. I encourage those families who live close to school to walk or ride to try and reduce congestion. Parents of Yr 1 – 6 students are encouraged to use the “Kiss and Drive” on Jasper Bend. I did send a Connect notice home last week explaining the use of the “Kiss and Drive” amongst other issues relating to the congestion.

NEWSLETTER

Newsletters will be published every fortnight on a Tuesday and will be distributed via Connect and our school website. This newsletter is quite lengthy as I want to inform the school community of many organisational matters associated with a new school year. Future newsletters should only be 4 - 5 pages in length.

SCHOOL VISION

Wellard Primary School is to be a high performing school that is renowned for its commitment to meeting the educational and individualised needs of its students. In partnership with the school community we aim to deliver a high quality diverse learning program in a caring, nurturing and technology rich learning environment that ensures all students have the opportunity to become successful learners, creative and confident individuals and people who make a positive contribution to the world.

OUR BELIEFS ABOUT TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Every student is entitled to receive a quality education in a nurturing caring environment
• Every minute of every lesson counts
• Quality teaching produces higher performing students
• Explicit teaching practices contribute to quality teaching and learning
• The school works in partnership with parents and guardians to maximise learning and social outcomes
• Literacy and Numeracy are our core business as they form the foundation of learning in all other Learning Areas
• A focus on the implementation of effective literacy and numeracy strategies in K – 2 will form a solid foundation for future learning.
• Technology will be used to enhance learning and satisfy the curiosity of students.

INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS IN WELLARD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Wellard Primary School aims for parents and carers to feel welcome, to be listened to, to be actively involved and supported in their child’s education and to support the school in providing the best possible education for their children.

THANK YOU

I would like to thank and acknowledge our gardener and cleaners for the great job they did over the holiday period.  It is great to have a work environment which is clean and tidy.  We are most fortunate to have Ms Donelle Noonan (Head Cleaner), Ms Vilma Mendoza (Cleaner), Ms Annette Nevermann (Cleaner), Ms Judith Mamansag and Mr Ivan Ricci (Gardener).  All of these make a significant contribution to our school and go beyond what is expected in their everyday duties.  Their efforts are greatly appreciated.

ENROLMENTS

We currently have an enrolment of 747 students in K – 6 making up 34 classes. This is only 36 more students than we had attending at the beginning of 2021.

SCHOOL STAFF 2022

Mr Geoff Miller	Principal
Ms Rebecca Lanzel	Deputy Principal
Mr Lincoln Matrozis	Deputy Principal
Mrs Jess Gibson	Deputy Principal
Mrs Nicole Beaman	Manager of Corporate Services

 

Mrs Marina Claasen	School Officer
Mrs Kelly Maheux	School Officer
Mrs Jane Rogers	Library Officer
Mr Ivan Ricci	Gardener (Tues & Fri)
Mrs Donelle Noonan	Cleaner in Charge
Ms Vilma Mandoza	Cleaner
Ms Annette Nevermann	Cleaner
Ms Judith Mamansag	Cleaner
Ms Katie Tunnacliffe	Teacher EC 1 Kindergarten Groups A & B
Mrs Bhagyashri Katambale	K Education Assistant EC 1
Ms Caroline D’Mellow	Teacher EC 2 Kindergarten Groups C & D
Mrs Deborah Chalmers	K Education Assistant EC 2
Mrs Crystal McDonald	K Education Assistant EC 2
Miss Ebony Kursar	Teacher EC 3 Kindergarten Groups E & F
Mrs Helen Benson	PP Education Assistant EC 5
Mrs Mel Sayer	Teacher EC 4 Pre-Primary
Ms Lauren Schroder	PP Education Assistant EC 4
Mrs Janelle Campbell	Teacher EC 5 Pre-Primary
Ms Justine Iucalano	PP Education Assistant EC 5
Miss Shailey Rushton	Teacher EC 6 Pre-primary
Mrs Deb Bywater	PP Education Assistant EC 6
Ms Erindra Balage	Teacher EC 7 Pre-primary
Miss Ashleigh Sims	PP Education Assistant EC 7
Mrs Emily Cobbett	Teacher EC8 Pre-primary
Ms Tracy McDermott	PP Education Assistant EC 8
Mrs Janelle Sewell	Teacher K/PP Support Teacher
Miss Alanna D’Ascanio	Teacher K/PP Support Teacher
Miss Olivia Neesham	Teacher K/PP Support Teacher
Miss Jemma Wright	Teacher Yr 1 Rm 1
Miss Caitlyn Roper	Teacher Yr 1 Rm 2
Miss Clancy Micale	Teacher Yr 1 Rm 3
Miss Suzy Chessell	Teacher Yr 1 Rm 4
Miss Anna Clay	Teacher Yr 1 Rm 22
Mrs Mia Cammarano	Teacher Yr 1/2 Rm 23
Mrs Sonia Bradfield	Teacher Yr 1/2 Rm 23
Mrs Deb De Groot	Education Assistant Jun Primary
Miss Natasha Griffin	Teacher Yr 2 Rm 7
Miss Denielle Borcich	Teacher Yr 2 Rm 8
Miss Sheridan Evans	Teacher Yr 2 Rm 24
Mrs Glenda Tucker	Teacher Yr 2 Rm 25
Miss Brooke Salvia	Teacher Yr 3 Rm 5
Miss Victoria Cahill	Teacher Yr 3 Rm 6
Ms Teri Magistro	Teacher Yr 3 Rm 12
Miss Josie Kearney	Teacher Yr 3 Rm 13
Mrs Elyce Neidig	Teacher Yr 3/4 Rm 14
Miss Bella Vinten	Teacher Yr 4 Rm 15
Miss Melinda Bryson	Teacher Yr 4 Rm 16
Miss Nina Scheer	Teacher Yr 4 Rm 17
Mr Brenton Simmons	Teacher Yr 5 Rm 18
Mrs Kayleigh Hart	Teacher Yr 5 Rm 19
Miss Ash Alden	Teacher Yr 5 Rm 20
Miss Megan Collins	Teacher Yr 6 Rm 9
Miss Laura Heuer	Teacher Yr 6 Rm 10
Miss Amy Della Bosca	Special Needs Education Assistant
Mrs Kelly Coull	Special Needs Education Assistant
Mrs Ruth Donsworth	Special Needs Education Assistant
Mrs Erica Mutch	Special Needs Education Assistant
Miss Kaitlynn Shoppee	Special Needs Education Assistant
Mrs Katrina Holberton	Special Needs Education Assistant
Mrs Alexis Edkins	Special Needs Education Assistant
Mr Matthew Paparone	Teacher Physical Education
Mr David McIntyre	Teacher Physical Education
Ms Amanda Makanza	Teacher Music
Mr Dylan Collard	Noongar Language Teacher
Mrs Rochelle Protzman	Teacher Visual Arts
Mrs Kylea Singleton	Science Teacher
Mrs Sarah Le Provost	Coach/Support Teacher
Miss Keelley Bradshaw	School Psychologist (Thursday & Friday)
Miss S O’Dea	School Chaplain (Wednesday & Thursday)
Mrs Linda Horsten	Canteen Manager

CLASS PARENT MEETINGS

These meetings will NOT be taking place in the usual format of after school meetings. Due to the size of our school and Covid restrictions we have decided that we WILL NOT be conducting these meetings. Instead, an information package will be sent home to parents via connect providing parents/carers with important information about the daily operations of the classroom and the expectations of students. Parents will then have the opportunity to organise a meeting with their child’s teacher if they have any further queries.  It is most important that the school works closely with parents to ensure students have the best possible opportunity to work to their potential.

SPECIALIST AREAS

Students in Years 1 – 6 will access specialist programs in Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Noongar Language and Science. Please note that we have added Science to our specialist areas for the very first time. In total, students will have access to 300 minutes of these learning areas.

GATE TIMES AND BIKE RACKS

In the morning, gates and bike racks will be opened at 8.15am and then locked at 8.50am. In the afternoon gates and bike racks will be opened at 2.40pm and locked at 3.15pm. The gate to the left of Teaching Block 2 (left of admin building) will be open before and after school for OSHClub. This is only to be used by those families accessing before and after school care.

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

Students arriving at school (without parents) between 8.15am – 8.30am are to sit outside the office area under the verandah where they can be supervised. Students arriving with parents can sit outside their classroom until doors are opened at 8.30am.

OSHCLUB

Parents can access OSHClub on 0458 001 770 to access outside school hours care before and after school. You can enrol online via oshclub.com.au

CANTEEN

A reminder that our Canteen Manager, Mrs Linda Horsten, opens the canteen on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The canteen menu is attached to this newsletter. Please note you are able to place online orders through Quickclik.

ASSEMBLIES

Current Guidelines state that we are unable to conduct assemblies as we are required to reduce the gathering of students and staff. However, I am keen to still present Merit Certificates on a Friday morning in a brief outdoor event so that students can be recognised for their efforts. Please refer to my Connect message from Monday.

STATIONERY ITEMS

Parents are asked to ensure that students come to school with all of the stationery items as per the booklist.  If students do not have the appropriate items they are at a disadvantage and become anxious because everyone else has the right equipment and they don’t.

UNIFORMS AND HATS

It is fabulous to see all of our students wearing the school uniform to school. Students are reminded that they are required to wear a hat at all times at recess and lunch. Please ensure all items of clothing (especially jackets and hats) are clearly labelled. Uniforms and hats can be purchased online through Uniform Concepts (nellgray.com.au).

CELEBRATION OF STUDENT BIRTHDAYS IN 2022

As per last year, parents are reminded not to send in any food in celebration of their child’s Birthday. This is because we have an ever increasing number of students with allergies, and as a school we need to guarantee their safety, health and wellbeing. Also, our Healthy, Food and Drinks Policy requires us to provide children with healthy food at every opportunity. Consequently, we will be acknowledging each child’s birthday (provided the child wants this) in a variety ways depending on the age of the children. This will be initiated by the actions of the teacher not parents.

SCHOOL SIREN TIMES

The following times operate for Yr 1 –  6 children:

8.30am                   Classroom Doors are to be opened

8.40am                   Warning siren – students to  organise themselves.

8.50am                  School commences

10.40-11.00am      Morning Recess

12.40pm                Lunch

1.17pm                  Toilet/drink/ return to class

1.20pm                  Lessons commence

3.00pm                  End of Day

Kindergarten and Pre-primary students are to arrive at school between 8.20 – 8.35am with school commencing at 8.35am. There is some leniency around these times for the first two weeks of school until such time as students have settled into their classrooms. Students in K & PP finish at 2.45pm. I ask that if parents then go and wait outside an older sibling’s classroom that the noise is kept to a minimum so the teaching and learning program is not interrupted in surrounding classrooms.

Parents are reminded that students should not arrive at school before 8.15am unless they have made prior arrangement with Administration or are attending OSHClub.

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Payment of Voluntary Contributions is now due. Funds raised through these contributions are used to purchase resources etc. to complement the

 educational programs we run throughout the school.

Thank you to those families who have already paid their contributions. As a school we are always conscious of the costs we seek from parents in relation to educational activities.

Kindergarten – Year 6 - $60 per child per year.

Our preferred way of payment is by using our Qkr App, please see attached PDF for details.

 

School contributions can also be paid in cash at the office or by direct deposit

 

Account Name: Wellard Primary School

(Please use the student’s surname as reference)

BSB: 066 040    Account Number 19901412

THIRD PARTY ONLINE USER AGREEMENTPlease scan the QR code below to read the important information and provide consent for your child to use online services at Wellard Primary School. Please note, you will need to complete this form for each child enrolled at the school. Your child will not be given any access to a device until consent is provided. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this form as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS FOR 2022

Term 1        Monday 31^st January – Friday 8^th April

Term 2        Tuesday 26^th April - Friday 1^st July

Term 3        Monday 18^th July - Friday 23^rd September

Term 4        Monday 10^th October - Thursday 15^th December

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS FOR 2022

Term 1        Thursday 27^th January and Friday 28^th January

Term 2        Friday 3^rd June (Week 6)

Term 3        Monday 15^th August (Week 5)

Term 4        Friday 11^th November (Week 5) and Friday 16^th December (Week 10)

TERM PLANNER

A copy of our Term Planner will be sent out to parents/carers via Connect in the next week. The Term Planner can also be found on our school website at www.wellardps.wa.edu.au

 

Thanks everyone and have a great year!

 

Geoff Miller

Principal

SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Hi, my name is Miss O'Dea and I am the new Chaplin here at Wellard Primary! 

My goal is to make sure that everyone at Wellard Primary is feeling their best in order to achieve their best.

I work every Wednesday and Thursday, and my office is in the admin building and library block. As a Chaplin, I am always here to chat about any problems you might be having in school or at home. This can be things like; feeling sad or overwhelmed, struggling with friends, and big changes in your family.  If you want to see me, please talk to your class teacher or parents so they can arrange a time for us to meet. 

Some fun facts about me are that:

• My favourite colour is yellow.
• My favourite activity is singing along to my favorite tunes/ going to the beach. 
• My pets names are Molly the cat, and Bonnie the puppy.

I look forward to seeing you around the school this year! 

Kind regards

Sinead O’Dea

School Chaplain

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