Newsletter 6 Term 2 Week 9

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. At Wellard, we have chosen to celebrate NAIDOC Week during Week 11. The theme for 2023 is “Keep the Fire Burning. Blak, Loud and Proud”.

This year’s theme “Keep the Fire Burning. Blak, Loud and Proud”, celebrates the strong spirit of our communities. We want everyone to come together and support each other, making sure that everyone's voices are heard. The fire symbolizes the lasting power and energy of Indigenous cultures. Even though they've faced tough times, their traditions have been passed down through generations. It shows how connected they are to the land, to each other, and to their rich history. As we recognize this symbol, we're lighting the flame of pride and togetherness. It reminds us to keep honouring, protecting, and sharing the cultural heritage that makes our country special.

Students at Wellard PS will be participating in a range of activities focussing on the “Keep the Fire Burning. Blak, Loud and Proud” theme. This will include:

Deadly Discos and Free Dress (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island colours – Red, yellow, black, green, blue & white) – Friday 28^th June
Noongar Animal Book Competition
Kwobidak Kaal (Beautiful fire) displays – representing this year theme “Keep the fire burning. Blak, Loud and Proud”
NAIDOC Rotations & Community Morning Tea – Wednesday 26^th June
Rock Painting – art installation
Story Time with our Noongar Teacher, Mrs Titko

Please look out for further on information on Connect and Facebook in the coming weeks.

Semester 1 Reports

Student reports will be available on Connect on Monday 24^th June (Pre-primary to Year 6). Kindergarten Student Reports will be only available via a printed copy. These will be handed out Monday 24^th June/Tuesday 25^th June. This year, all students will receive a printed copy of their report to take home to share with parents. Parents are most welcome to organise a teacher interview if required.

WA STUDENT ASSISTANCE PAYMENT

The WA Student Assistance Payment is offering parents and carers $150 for each primary school aged child, including those in Kindergarten. You should have received a Connect message with details on how to get these funds. To be eligible, you'll need a valid WA Student Number (WASN), which you can find on your child’s Semester 2, 2023 report. If your child is in Kindergarten or Pre-primary, you can get this number from their teacher as they haven't received it yet. Remember, the deadline for accessing this payment is Friday, June 28th, 2024.

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

It's time to make voluntary contributions for the school year. These contributions help us buy resources and support our educational programs. Thank you to the families who have already paid.

The easiest way to pay is through our Qkr App.

You can also pay at the school office or through direct deposit:

Account Name: Wellard Primary School

Reference: Please use the student’s surname

BSB: 066 040 Account Number: 19901412

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2025

We're accepting enrolments for Kindergarten for 2025 Enrolments will remain open until Friday, July 19th (Week 1, Term 3).

Enrolling your child for Kindergarten next year is crucial, so please spread the word to your neighbours and friends who need to enrol their child. To be eligible for enrolment, students must have been born between July 1st, 2020, and June 30th, 2021.

When enrolling your child, please visit the school office and bring the following documents:

Copy of your child’s Birth Certificate
Up-to-date Immunisation Records
Proof of Address indicating that you reside in our local intake area, preferably a utility bill in your name that is no older than three months.

We've already received 84 enrolments out of a possible 120 placements. Please note that priority will be given to students residing within our local intake area. You can find our local intake area on the Department of Education’s website under "Schools Online".

WINTER SPORTS CARNIVAL

Get ready for an exciting day of sportsmanship! On Thursday, June 20th, during Week 10, a group of our talented Year 5 and Year 6 students will be showcasing their skills at a Winter Sports carnival. These students have earned their spots through trials in their chosen sports: Netball, Aussie Rules, Soccer, and Hockey.

Here are the important details:

Date: June 20th, 2024
Time: Departure from School: 8:45 am, Return: 2:45 pm
Venue:
- Gilmore College (Netball B Team only)
- Thomas Oval (Aussie Rules, Hockey, Soccer, & Netball A Team only)

Let's cheer on our students as they compete at Thomas Oval and Gilmore College. Go team!

UNIFORMS

With winter now here, it's the perfect time to ensure your children are prepared with warm, cozy and comfortable school uniforms. Our winter uniforms are designed to keep students warm while maintaining the school's dress code.

You can purchase our school uniforms online at www.nellgray.com.au or visit the Uniform Concepts Jandakot Store in person at 26 Solomon Road, Jandakot.

ASSEMBLIES

On Friday Room 17 (Mrs Johnsen – Year 5) & 18 (Miss Parkin – Year 5) held their assembly. The next assemblies are as follows:

Week 9, Friday 14^th June – Room 6 (Miss Rindel – Year 4) and Room 13 (Miss Daniels – Year 4)
Week 10, Friday 21^st June – Room 27 (Miss Griffin – Year 3) and Room 5 (Miss Clay – Year 3)

Kind regards

Rebecca Lanzel-Lewis

Acting Principal

Rebecca.lanzellewis@education.wa.edu.au

GIRLS SOCCER

On the 10^th of May our Wellard girl's soccer team made the state final playoffs. The girls did tremendously well, coming up against one of the best teams in the competition in the opening round. Unfortunately, the girls were unable to get a victory in their first match. However, their effort and commitment to the team over the last 5 months has been amazing. The girls finished in 8^th place in the entire of Western Australia and we are all super proud of them. Well done girls.

Thank you

Matthew Paparone

Health & Physical Education Specialist

SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

On the 11^th June our students from Year 1 - 6 will be participating in this years School Cross Country carnival. Please look out for more information as it becomes available within the next week through your connect notices. Our students have been training since the start of this term and many have made big improvements on their personal times. The top 4 placings in Year 3 - 6 will gain entry to participate in our interschool event. We hope you come along and cheer on your child and their peers in this special event."

Thank you

Matthew Paparone

Health & Physical Education Specialist

CANTEEN NEWS

Can I please ask all parents and caregivers to be mindful when placing orders, that you have the correct day for your order. Recently there has been a few orders with incorrect dates, this causes confusion for the children when they are expecting a lunch order and it is not there.

If you child is absent, please inform the canteen directly before 10am on the day. This will ensure the order can be fully refunded or the order can be transferred to another day.

I would like to advise parents and caregivers that the canteen will not be open in Week 11 of Term 2. Our final day for orders will be Friday 21^st June 2024

Thank you for your ongoing support.