Dear Parents/Care Givers,
What Next?
We have approval for our new playground for Year 2 and 3 to be placed outside the Library – it is a large play structure, with outdoor musical instruments around it and under new trees. The students love the idea and have given it the tick of approval. We also have approval for our new extra Kindy Class and one more transportable.
We have restructured our leadership model to include far more staff empowerment – one of these structures includes a Parent Development Team, led by a teacher leader who will invite a few positive parents who can work with staff to embrace a stronger bond between home and school in 2022. More on this in the next few weeks.
Your Move
The students and the Your Move Champion (Mrs Wall) were treated to the Driverless Bus in South Perth today. I believe it was very enjoyable. This was as a result of our students attending the Your Move Student Leadership Campaign.
Thank you to Mrs Wall for her untiring dedication to the safety of our students riding/walking to school.
P&C
I believe that the current P&C will be vacating all positions for 2022. We have had a hard time in recruiting parents who can spend some time helping out in developing a strong home-school link and some fund-raising activities. The school is interested in finding parents who
- Are positive people and look at P&C as a service to our children at Caladenia
- Have resilience when dealing with issues but can work positively with the Principal of the school in bringing about strong relationship building between parents and the school
- Have a desire to put children’s needs before everything else and unselfishly work towards seeing things from children’s perspectives to satisfy their needs.
- Can work with the School Board in bringing about change which is community aspirational and children friendly activities which binds the community together.
The Principal of the school is very much a willing participant in the building of a strong relationship with the community and we need positive people who can sit together to establish these guidelines and processes.
Term 4
- We are running the Year 6 Camp in Week 8 of this term. Mr Smyth and his Team are well into the planning and organizational elements of making the Camp a great event once again. Thank you.
- On 6 December the School Board is inviting all parents to attend an Open Board Meeting – come along and ask any question you may have. We welcome everyone to this night.
- Traffic flow is still a great concern to me – drivers are continuing to drive up the wrong side of the road along Bushy Gardens and driving far too fast – children may be crossing the road and you won’t see them – a tragic accident waiting to happen.
Please be patient – wait a few minutes – all will improve in time.
Walk or ride to school – it is healthier and helps children become far more aware of their environment and appreciate it. We have a few weeks to go and a lot is happening over those weeks. We will provide further information as we have it.
THOUGHT:
“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.” – Paulo Coehlo
Best Wishes
Ted Nastasi
Principal
Student Achievement
Sasha in Year 5 does Irish dancing and recently won the online 2021 Australian International Oireachtas (Championship).
In September, Sasha also competed in the WA State Solo Championships where she came 4th in her age group. She also competed in the WA State Teams Championships were she and her team mates won four State titles, one second and one third. Well done Sasha and thank you for sharing.
Jonah, Year 3 and Tatum, Year 5 both competed in the AFBJJ (Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) WA State Championships in their age brackets and both won. Tough matches were fought and they came out with the gold medals and title of AFBJJ WA State Champions.
Next year they will be travelling to Melbourne to compete in the Pan Pacific Championships 2022
Congratulations on your gold medal win Jonah and Tatum.
At Caladenia we love showcasing our students sporting achievements and events as well as any other interests that they would like to share with our Caladenia Community.If you have something your child would like to share please email along with photos to the following email : Justine.arnold@education.wa.edu.au
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We are currently preparing classes for 2022. If your child/ren are not returning to Caladenia next year, please advise the front office in writing as soon as possible. Please include the school that your child/ren will be moving to in the letter.
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Pre Primary Room 7- Mrs Dalbock
The Pre-Primary classes were fortunate to have a visit from Bunnings on Tuesday 16 November.
There was lots of excitement, banging and hammering as the busy elves in PP5 had lots of fun building something special from wood, for their mums and dads. We learnt how to work safely using a real hammer and nails!
Shhhhhh…we can’t tell you what it is yet…it’s a secret. There is still lots more fun to be had painting and decorating it. Mum and dad, you are going to have to wait until Christmas!
Year 2 Room 26 – Ms Martin
It is kindness week!
Year 2, room 26 are writing narratives. Our narratives are including morals. Here are some of the examples Year 2 came up with. Our bees focus on words that can mean being kind. These are some of the morals included in our writing.
Do not judge- Valera
Always work together to complete a task and be a nice friend- Yug
Be generous to those in need- Hania
Never go into danger- Anup
What comes from dark, always goes to light- Charlotte
What you do, you will get back- Ishita
Just because you have a larger amount doesn’t mean you’re better- Roman
Don’t judge a book by its cover- Rayyan
Treat people the very best- Aleah
Always help anyone in need- Vernica
If you don’t trust someone, don’t follow them- Jason
Year 6 Room 32 – Mr Garrett
This term Room 32 has been learning about Chemical Science. This is exciting due to the number of interesting experiments and hands on experiences. For our second experiment this term, we created mixtures using water and a variety of different materials. Students made predictions then tested whether they mix together, using language like soluble and miscible. We then discussed our findings making connections between the scientific theories and real-world experiences. Students enjoyed the experiment and are looking forward to the next one.
Do you know how to safely get to school? Have you been looking for a safe route or path to take?
Look no further!
The Your Move team have been working on a ‘How to Get to Caladenia Primary” map which will highlight safe routes to get to school.
Look out for this brochure which will be sent home soon with your 2022 Booklist. You can use it, to start planning how you, can actively come to school.
In the meantime, try to choose one or two days that you could walk, ride or scoot to school as we head towards the end of the year.
Can you help to reduce the traffic in the Kiss ‘n Drop areas?
Mrs Wall – Your Move School Champion
Colour Explosion
Colour Explosion Event:
Friday 26 November 1.30pm
· Prizes will be delivered to classrooms when they arrive.
CHRISTMAS SUMMER RAFFLE 2021
The P&C are busy organising this year’s Annual Christmas Summer Raffle.
We would appreciate it if families could donate toys, games, treats and other fun items that Caladenia families will enjoy so we can put together prizes for the raffle. Raffle prizes will also include bike vouchers and movie vouchers (donated by Terry Healy). We are hoping to get enough donations to have at least 20 prizes of assorted sizes. Tubs for donations will be available near the front office.
Donations can be left in the tubs no later than
Friday 10 December 2021.
Don’t miss out on your chance to WIN!!!
Each child has been given a set of 10 empty raffle ticket. Each ticket is $1.
If you would like extra tickets, these will be available from the office.
To be in the running to win a great prize, please complete as many raffle tickets as you would like with the Student’s name and room number and send them back in an envelope with your money clearly labelled “Christmas Raffle” to the P&C Money Collection Box located in the front office by no later than Friday, 10 December 2020.
Winners will be drawn on Tuesday 14 December 2021
Thank you for all your support in 2021!
Caladenia P&C
Book Club
The final issue of Book Club is closing on Wednesday 1st December. Please make sure your orders are in on or before then. Parents can also order online through Loop.
VacSwim swimming lessons
Enrolments are open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays.
VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations during the long break. It’s a great school holiday activity that teaches
valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.
Your children can start as young as five years old.
Don’t wait! Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim
