Rawlinson Primary School News

No. 40 – 15th December 2022

PRINCIPAL'S NEWS

Dear Parents

2022 is coming to an end and what a year it has been.

It has been a roller coaster of ups and downs and I know everyone is seriously tired and ready for a break.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Enjoy the relaxing time together and we look forward to seeing you all in 2023.

Kind regards 

Darryl Dedman

YEAR SIX GRADUATION 2022

Congratulations to all the Year 6 students who graduated on Monday night. You are all superstars. 

Special thank you to Wendy, Peta, Lidia, Krystle and Hollie for organising the setup for the night. It looked amazing. 

CALENDAR

Friday 16th December

Pupil Free Day - Students do not attend

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WEEK 1 - 2023

Monday 30th January 2023

9.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm : Uniform Shop Open

Wednesday 1st February 2023

Students return for Term 1

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Thursday 2nd February 2023

10.45am : Lion Dance

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GRADUATION AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at Monday's Graduation Ceremony

P & C Humanitarian Award

Chrisheila Sevilla

Adwa Ismael

City of Wanneroo Citizenship

Kahin Fareh

Leon Vo

School Spirit Award

Monika Hajdin

Arabella Abraham

Endeavour Award

Lysan Castillon

Riley Ballucci

Science Award

Elysses Lim Sayon

Aisa Pourhamzeh

North Metro Commitment to Excellence Award

Taylor Jalla

ATTENDANCE

GO K2 again and K3!

Unexplained Absences per class

K1 – 1 – still 1

K2 – 0 – still 0

K3 – 0 – down 3

 

A1 – 2 – up 1

A2 – 2 – down 2

A3 – 1 – down 2

A4 – 6 – up 1

A5 – 3 – still 3

A6 – 4 – up 3


B1 - 6 - up 5

B2 - 6 - down 3

B3 - 8 - up 5

B4 - 3 - down 3

                                                                                   

 C1 – 3 – up 2

C2 – 2 – down 2

 

D1 – 6 – up 2

D3 – 4 – down 3

D4 – 3 – still 3

 

Wow!  K2 has been 0 two weeks in a row.  That’s awesome.  Well done K2 Parents and Carers.  Also, K3 is at 0 so well done to those Parents and Carers.  As we always tell the students, everyday matters, and this is the same for unexplained absences.  Every explanation matters and we have gone back up to 61.

 

Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday break and we look forward to seeing you all back on Wednesday, 1st February 2023.  Take care and have a safe holiday.

 

Mrs Jo-Anne Large JP

Deputy Principal

HEALTH TIPS

Growth

If your child of a healthy weight?

Did you know that more than a quarter of Western Australian school children are above a healthy weight range?  It’s not always possible to tell if a child or young person is a healthy weight for their age, sex and height just by looking at them.

As children move through puberty and into adulthood, being above a healthy weight range often becomes more obvious but more difficult to manage.  It is easier for children to move towards a healthy weight before puberty and adulthood.

Children who grow up in families that enjoy a healthy lifestyle are more likely to make their own healthy choices as they get older.

Tips that could work to keep your family healthy include;

·         Limiting screen time to less than 1 hour day for 3-5 year olds and less than 2 hours a day for 5-17 year    olds (this includes the television, computer, phone, game consoles etc.). Screen time is not recommended for children under 2 years.

·         For every 30 minutes of screen time take a 10 minute activity break

·         Aim for your child to have at least 60 minutes of “huff and puff” activity a day.

·         Aim for a variety of colourful vegetables and fruit every day.

·         Getting plenty of sleep helps with weight management, feeling good and learning. Ideally, children aged 2-5 years need 10-12 hours of sleep and those aged 5-13 years need 9-11 hours.

·         Reduce sugary drinks, offer water only and, if needed flavour it with lemon, berries or mint.

Newly adopted healthy habits will help children who are above a healthy weight range to ‘grow into their weight’ over time.

 It is important to avoid discussing weight with children. Weight loss and dieting is not recommended for children, unless under medical supervision. For some more ideas go to http://raisingchildren.net.au. For fun ideas on how to support children and families to be more active outdoors go to Nature Play WA – www.natureplaywa.org.au.

If you are worried about your child’s weight, talk to your doctor or School Health Nurse.

Rawlie Bites

Thank you to everyone who supported Rawlie Bites canteen this year. We loved making the kids lunches and serving them at the counter. 

They were all so well mannered and friendly it was a joy to great them every day. 

We hope you all have a safe and happy holidays. 

Looking forward to helping everyone with your orders in 2023. 

Keep any eye out on the P & C Facebook Page and SkoolBag for our Term 1 menu and some Birthday options for class treats. 

Thanks

Wendy & Kate

P & C NEWS

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop is now closed for 2022. 

Qkr! Will be turned on 1 week prior to school returning in 2023.

Approximately 25th January 2023. 

The open day before school starts will be Monday 30th January 2023, in 2 sessions 9.00am -12.00pm and then 1.00pm - 3.00pm. 

Any Qkr! orders not collected will be left in the office.  Please volunteer to help at the open days, we need at least 7 volunteers per session to keep you wait times low. 

The open days will be in our new home in the C Block art room. 

Year 6 Leavers shirts will go on sale on the 1st February 2023, notes will be going home with the students the first week of school.  There will be some open sessions in the first couple of weeks for you to determine sizing.  Times to be advised next year. 

I would like to introduce your new Volunteer Uniform Coordinator as Sam Hassett, she has 2 children in the lower primary years.  She has generously offered to take this job on, and I will be assisting her to learn the job. 

Thanks so much.

Have a merry a Christmas and a lovely holiday break.  See you next year. 

Kind regards

Sue Giles and Sam Hassett.

Volunteer Uniforms Co-Ordinator

COMMUNITY NEWS

SCHOOL SECURITY

Living in close proximity to the school, we encourage you to help us by reporting any suspicious or unlawful activity you see taking place on the school grounds.  You can make a report to the following.

EDUCATION SECURITY : 9264 4771

POLICE GENERAL NUMBER : 131444

LIFE THREATENING SITUATION : 000

Remember :

Don't place yourself in any danger.

Your safety comes first.

Actions must be handled by Police or the Education Department Security.

Rawlinson Primary School

To provide a safe supportive environment where all are encouraged to reach their potential.  Diversity is celebrated with acceptance, tolerance, active listening and understanding. We strive to build resilience, cooperation, confidence and self-worth so as to ensure Learning for Life.

Darryl Dedman

Principal