What a term it has been so far! I am extremely proud of all our students and staff for the effort and work put in over the course of the last 9 weeks. At our last assembly, Room 22 certainly surprised us with their rendition of Bluey that was mashed on to the end of the school song. The junior classes though it was hilarious that the year sixes were referencing us as mum and dad.
I would like to reflect upon the great work of our students that is not only represented by merit awards but also shared at a classroom level. I encourage families who would like to see their child’s work or have an update on progress to make a time with the classroom teacher.
Congratulations to everyone who earned a place in our Interschool Athletics team that represented us over the last week. The reports from staff and community members were extremely complimentary to our students for their effort and sportsmanship.
Whilst some may look at the last two weeks of term as a wind down, it is still 20% of the term. Attendance is as vital as ever and, as so many students have missed school through illness and extended holidays in 2022, I wanted to highlight the importance of attending school every day. Our overall attendance rate is currently sitting at 82%, well below the state average and below what we are aiming for. Every day matters!
Congratulations to room 20 on winning the class attendance award.
This shows the commitment of families and students and a reminder about the importance if attending school everyday unless your child is sick.
Our Year 1 & 2 students had Kelly Canby an internally published award-winning illustrator and author visit last Friday.
The session was a fun, lively and interactive session searching for IDEAS, which we find out, are all around us.
The sessions began with a look at how Kelly finds her own ideas then we had a group idea-generating activity this will enable the students to use their own ideas again and again in their own time to create weird, wild and wonderful stories and illustrations .
As you will be aware, the Prime Minister has announced a public holiday as a national day of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 22 September.
This means that we will be closed on this day.
It is important to note that the school term officially ends on Friday 23 September and students are expected to attend school on this day. All previous arrangements for the 23rd remain in place and it will be “business as usual.”
I appreciate that this may cause some inconvenience but given the circumstances I appreciate your understanding.
I look forward to welcoming students back in Term 4 on Tuesday 11 October.
Congratulation to Myles Massang our Year 5 Newman Primary School winner for his design of this years Bloody Slow Cup shirt.
Congratulations also to Jake Riddett from South Newman Primary School for his winning design.
Attendance letters have been sent out this term for student's with unexplained absences.
If you have received a letter can you please fill out and have your child return it to their teacher or the front office.
In an effort to streamline our absences process, we would like to request that you advise us of student absences via text message using our school messaging platform.
Our school messaging platform number is 0437 152 405
When you message the school, please include the name of the student, their class, the date they will be absent and the reason for the absence.
We thank you in advance!
For an enrolment form please call into the school office.
The BHP Pilbara Education Partnership is a collaborative partnership strengthening a community based approach to ensuring all students start school well prepared.
Session Details:
DAY: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Time: 8.10am - 10.10am
Place: Early Learning Centre in the Early Childhood Area at the school. (Rear car park)
Age: 0 - 4 multi-age play environments (Pre-Kindy)
Contact Jaci Kilburn
Details: jacqueline.kilburn@education.wa.edu.au
Term 3 ends next Friday 23 Sept we wish you all a happy school holidays and we are looking forward to welcoming students back for Term 4 on Tuesday 11 October.
Wed 21 Sept Room 21 Assembly,
Thurs 22 Sept Public Holiday
Fri 23 Sept Last Day of Term 3
Mon 10 Oct Staff Development Day
Tues 11 Oct Students Commence
Wed 19 Oct Assembly Student Leaders
Fri 28 Oct Day For Daniel
Our Parent handbook has been updated and is available on our website
2022-Information-Booklet.pdf (newmanps.wa.edu.au)
