Term 1 Issue 2 | Caladenia Primary School

Dear Parents/Care Givers,

Traffic Flow

The school is doing much to highlight the safety factors of walking and riding to school with the children. The City of Gosnells is assisting us in planning for an improved network of parking and Kiss n Drive bays, as well as relocating the bus stops and signage. We are developing a good working relationship with the City and Police to come to solutions on the keeping our children safe around the school site. Today, we noted several parents doing U-Turns on Bushy Gardens in front of oncoming traffic, driving against the traffic rather than with the flow and driving dangerously around children. These types of erratic driving around children may end up in tragedy. PLEASE observe the rules the school has asked for so that safety becomes the important strategy here and this may prevent children being hurt or car accidents occurring.

COVID -19

We are still experiencing COVID issues and probably will for some time to come. We are lucky to be in WA but we should not become complacent – we need to remind ourselves to maintain our distance from others. Wash hands and sanitize often. Clean down benches and workspaces, and not drink from fountains or taps. At school, we are still asking parents not to enter the school if you don’t need to – it has been found that the new strains are quite virulent with children and young adults. I respectfully ask that you do not enter the school site, unless it is urgent you do so – please observe this for the children and staff of the school.

Kindy Screening

Kindy students will be screened by the School Nurse this week and next. This will assist you to understand the medical needs of your children. It is an important service provided by the State Government.

School Focus

Writing – we are developing the 7 Steps to Writing approach
Mathematics – First Steps review with a view to developing our own Mathematics understandings and common strategies approach.

Parent Surveys

This year is our next Survey Year for parents to express their thoughts on the school’s progress. I would ask that all parents take the opportunity to reflect on the school’s successes and challenges. It is a good opportunity for all parents to make your opinion known on how the school is developing.

Music 2021

I had an opportunity to visit the Orchestra last week and was delighted to hear the progress made by them – they played beautifully. I am waiting to hear the Rock Band next as both will be performing at the Burswood Theatre for the WAGSMS. It should be a huge event and one that the children remember for ever – performing on a real stage in front of thousands is an event not to be missed. We are proud of our musicians (Choirs, instrumentalists and bands) for the time they spend practicing and performing. Thank you.

Playground

We are planning to build a new playground for Years 2 & 3 near the Library. It is a large one which will cater for this age level very well. This with the Clubs being developed should provide our students with a variety of activities to be involved with in the school. Thank you to the P&C for offering to be a part of the funding for it.

The Government will also be investing $10,000.00 towards the covered area for this playground. The Government will also be providing us with a Grant for $40,000.00 for resourcing the school’s STEM needs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) – both of these should be provided this year. We thank the State Government for these grants.

THOUGHT: Develop and attitude of gratitude.