4th August 2023

Dates to remember

Dates to remember – view live calendar on side panel of newsletter, website, or communication app.

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Community Members,

We really appreciate the efforts of our many volunteers and try to make the arrangement to be hassle free for all stakeholders.

To ensure that everyone in the school community are safe, we will be introducing the new Working with Children guidelines at Ashdale Primary School. For most parties, it will only involve completing one declaration form.

Please ensure you are familiar with the adjustments that are explained later in the Newsletter.

Academic and Effort Certificates

The first Academic and Endeavour certificates will be sent home with students this week. Students will be recognised for their efforts which is illustrated in the Semester Reports. If a student received one A or more, they will receive an Academic Certificate and/or they receive 8 or 3 consistently in the Attitude, Behaviour and Effort section, they will receive an Effort Certificate.

This initiative is about students striving to reach their goals and be recognised on the attainment of these goals. It is one element of a recognition structure that is explained in the attachment.

Carnivals

Term Three is always exciting, as we have our faction and interschool carnivals. The faction carnival is provides an opportunity for students to become immersed in the culture of sportsmanship and being part of a team. Belonging to a team and identifying with being a team member is such an important element of being a successful and happy person. This is the term were students really identify with our Factions; Perkins, Cooper, Freeman and Elliott.

Ask any past student, and they’ll remember what faction they were in!

Charity Day

Ashdale Primary School recently held its annual charity Day and raised $1240.90 for the Starlight Foundation. The pyjama dress up day and fun lunchtime events, conducted by year six students and dedicated parent volunteers, were such a success. Well done to all involved.

Regards

Tony Watson

Changes to Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004

We thank all our parents who generously volunteer their time and energy to support our school community. There are some changes to the Working with Children Check policy, to ensure the safety of children when we have volunteers in the school.

If you would like to volunteer at our school, you will need to sign a ‘Parent and child volunteer declaration form’. You cannot volunteer if you have a current Working with Children Negative Notice or Interim Negative Notice.

These changes affect parents who are engaged in volunteer work. For example, you are considered a volunteer when you assist with activities such as reading sessions, day excursions, canteen duties, helping at a sports carnival or carrying out P&C duties.

You are not a volunteer when:

• picking up and dropping off your child
• observing events like school assemblies
• attending parent and teacher interviews
• visiting the uniform shop.

If your circumstances change, and you are issued with a Negative Notice or Interim Negative Notice after completing the ‘Parent and child volunteer declaration form’, you must advise the principal.

A current Working with Children Check is required by all other family members and friends over 18 years of age who want to volunteer.

It is a collective responsibility to ensure the safety of our children. We appreciate your ongoing support and dedication to our school community.

2023 Athletics Faction Carnival

It’s Faction Carnival time again!  Perkins, Freeman, Elliott and Cooper will once again compete for Ashdale's Faction Shield.

Ashdale’s week of athletics will commence with events on Tuesday 22^nd August, while the grand carnival day will be held on Friday, 25^th August. Fingers crossed for good weather and come along to cheer your children and support your faction.

As Carnival Day is a very busy day for students and teachers, we ask that parents of students in years PP to 6 please refrain from entering competition and bay areas during the day.

Students should come to school fully prepared to be self-sufficient until lunch time. During the lunch break, students will be allowed to leave the competition areas and sit with family until the end of the lunch period at which time they are to promptly return to their faction bay.

If students are required to leave school early, parents will need to follow standard school policy by signing students out at the office and then present the teacher supervising their child with a pink slip before the student can be released.

A program of events is provided below:

Tuesday 22^nd August - Long Jump

Year 3 - approximate starting time 8.55am

Year 4 - approximate starting time 9.25am

Year 5 - approximate starting time 9.55am

Year 6 - approximate starting time 10.20am

Tuesday 22^nd August – Tee Ball Throw

Year 3 - approximate starting time 11.20am

Year 4 - approximate starting time 11.50am

Year 5 - approximate starting time 12.20pm

Year 6 - approximate starting time 2.00pm

Wednesday 23^rd August – 200m

Year 3 & 4- approximate starting time 8.55am

Year 5 & 6- approximate starting time 9.15am

Wednesday 23^rd August – 400m & 800m

Year 3 - approximate starting time 9.30am

Year 4 - approximate starting time 9.40am

Year 5 - approximate starting time 9.50am

Year 6 - approximate starting time 10.10am

Friday 25^th August – Carnival Day (Sprints & Team Games)

Approximate starting times:

9.10am

Sprints: Kindy, Pre-Primary, Years 1&2

Team Games: Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

10.35am

Sprints: Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

Team Games: Pre-Primary, Years 1&2

12.20

Lunch

12.50

       PP, Years 1 & 2 return to class

Team Games: Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

2.30

Presentations

NB: Wherever possible starting times will be as above, however where weather constraints are an issue times may be changed on the day.

Italian Festival 2023 – Primary Schools Competition

Earlier this term, several students from Years 1-5 participated in a competition run by Italo Australia Welfare Cultural Centre. For each year group there was a different task to complete, all centred around the theme of ‘Carnevale’. ‘Carnevale’ is a joyous carnival that takes place in Italy each year, particularly well-known in the city of Venice, where participants dress in elaborate costumes and enjoy masquerade balls, parades and celebrations all around the country.

Ashdale students produced some creative works and all students who took part are to be commended for their efforts. There were some award winners from Ashdale, a particularly excellent achievement given over 25 Western Australian schools participated, and hundreds of students entered the competition.

Only three entries per year group were permitted for submission. Congratulations to the following students whose entries were chosen to represent Ashdale, with 5 entries receiving a ‘Certificate of Merit’.

Year 1: Lyra (LA8), Rosa (LA8), Myra (LA8)

Year 2: Lunah (LA15) (OVERALL WINNER), Luke (LA14), Broden (LA15) (MERIT)

Year 3: Charmae (LA22), Jordy (LA24), Zoey (LA23)

Year 4: Deison (LA19), Melissa (LA18) (MERIT), Harrison (LA16)

Year 5: Taanvee (LA31) (MERIT), Mahi (LA31) (MERIT), Lavishka (LA31) (MERIT)

Congratulations to Lunah from LA15, for winning the trophy and grand prize for Year 2 in Western Australia for her stunning and unique mask. Lunah received her prize from Enzo Sirna, head of Italo Australia Centre and the Italian Consulate in attendance from Italy, at a ceremony on Saturday 3^rd June.

Lightning Carnival

At this year’s Lightning Carnival, 160 of Ashdale’s year 5 and 6 students represented the school in in the sports of netball, soccer, football, hockey and modcrosse The other primary schools competing in this year’s Lightning Carnival were Madeley, Landsdale, West Greenwood and Carneby Rise.

Thanks to Ashdale Secondary for their support in providing students to assist with umpiring netball and soccer. Thanks also to Wanneroo Lacrosse Club for their assistance with modcrosse.

This year's Lightning Carnival was a fantastic day where our students were able to demonstrate their outstanding sporting abilities in a multitude of sports. It was wonderful to once again receive feedback that across all sports our students participated with great endeavour, pride and sportsmanship throughout the day.

Congratulations to all our students and staff who were involved in the winter interschool sports on their outstanding effort and great success.

The final results of the competition were as follows:

Modcrosse

Hockey

Football

Netball A division

Netball B division

Netball C division

Netball D division

Soccer A

Soccer B

Soccer C

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Office News

THE NEW AND IMPROVED CONNECT APP IS HERE!

The new and improved Connect Now app is now available! We listened to you and improved the app.

• We made it easier than ever to use, and you will now stay logged in until you log out.
• All your school info is now available in one single app, with quick access to notices, learning content, and calendar events.
• Check your children’s reports, notices from the school and upcoming events all from your mobile device.

The new features can be accessed by updating to the latest version of Connect Now or if, you don’t have it yet, download it from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

SCHOOL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS (including P & C Contribution)

Have you paid the voluntary contribution $60/student and P & C Levy $40/family?

We encourage payments via the Qkr! app – this is a very simple and quick process and alleviates the need for busy parents to come into the office or send money in with students.

Instructions on how to download the App are available on our website from the link below or see the Qkr! Tip article below.

• Remember to change the profile (year, LAs etc) for your children when first accessing Qkr! for the year
• Alternative payment methods (cash/eftpos/credit card) are available through the front office.
• Families may pay the Voluntary Contribution in instalments.

QKR! TIP

Download Qkr!

Parents and carers at Ashdale Primary School can enjoy the benefits and convenience of online credit card facilities.

Qkr! by MasterCard can be downloaded for free from Apple’s app store for iPhones (iPads should download the iPhone app) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets.

After downloading the app and registering, simply select Ashdale Primary School from ‘Nearby Locations’ on Qkr! or type ASHDALE after tapping the magnifying glass in the top right of the home screen of Qkr! and select the appropriate school.  Once you have made your first payment on Qkr! the app will always recognise you as part of the school in future to make payments even easier.

You can pay for

• School Voluntary Contributions and P&C Contributions
• excursions
• library bags
• canteen orders

Student Update Forms

It is important that our school’s database is up to date with student’s current details.  Families can update their child’s details held at the school by completing an online form on the Ashdale Primary School website.  This is located under the home tab, or use the following link, 

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 6207 4500 or email Ashdale.ps@education.wa.edu.au.

Legends

Community News

City of Wanneroo | NEW Junior Basketball Competition | Kingsway Indoor Stadium

In response to the local basketball community's desire for increased game time, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Junior Basketball competition. This exciting initiative aims to satisfy the growing need for competitive basketball opportunities among young athletes, fostering their skills and providing another avenue for individuals to participate in a dynamic and engaging sport within the community.

We understand there is a desperation for thousands of children on waiting lists across Perth, with all other competitions full as at this point in time. Early next month, we will be installing two additional basketball courts funded by The City of Wanneroo, further expanding our capacity to accommodate the growing demand for basketball in our community

Participation in the Junior Basketball competition offers numerous benefits beyond simply playing the sport. It instils valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, leadership, resilience and inclusivity. These traits not only contribute to success on the court but also translate into other aspects of the participants' lives, including their academic pursuits and personal relationships.

In keeping with our commitment to inclusivity, the Junior Basketball competition welcomes players of all skill levels. We encourage newcomers to join and experience the joy of basketball, while more experienced players can challenge themselves and refine their abilities.

In conclusion, the launch of the brand-new Junior Basketball competition represents an important milestone for Kingsway Indoor Stadium. We are enthusiastic about providing the local basketball community with enhanced opportunities for game time, skill development, and friendly competition. We invite all young athletes to join us on this thrilling journey, as we work together to shape a promising future for basketball and nurture a community that is passionate about sports and personal growth.

Please see the attached flyer and link to competition details.

Junior sports competitions - City of Wanneroo

Saver Plus Program

Help us share Saver Plus with more families!

Like many families in WA, your families may also be experiencing the impact of cost-of-living challenges. Saver Plus helps empower families with money skills and assist with school expenses by rewarding them for saving.

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a free online community money skills program funded by ANZ and the Australian Government, and delivered by The Smith Family in WA:

• helping people to hit their savings goals,
• develop life-long savings habits, and
• receive up to $500 in matched savings from ANZ to assist with school expenses.

Eligibility criteria applies.

School Holiday Athletics Clinic

School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th October 2023. WA Athletics Stadium. 8.30am-3pm. $120 per day. Or $230 for both days. Includes a personised certificate. Choose ANY 4 events per day. More Info: http://sprintingfast.com/

P&C News

It’s hard to believe we are half way through the school year already. The P&C have been hard at work organising our events for Term 3.  We hope you have saved the date for our second-ever Colour Run on Thursday 21 September –  this was a highlight for both the kids and the adults last time we ran it so we hope it will be bigger and better this time!

We will also host our annual Disco events on Thursday 19 October (save the date!). We held a very successful barbeque on disco night last year and would love to offer the same to our community for 2023 but we do require a BBQ coordinator to make this a reality. We have a brand new BBQ begging to be christened with some yummy sausages so if you fancy yourself a BBQ aficionado perhaps this is the opportunity for you.  Please email the P&C via the email below if you can help - daggy dance moves optional, but most definitely encouraged!

We will have delegates representing Ashdale Primary School P&C at the upcoming WACSSO annual conference later this month and look forward to showcasing the amazing efforts of our P&C. The theme is ‘Mine, Yours, Ours: Taking Collective Care of our Children’ and aims to capture the collective responsibility we have for the safety and education of our children and we hope to feedback at the following P&C meeting about the presentations.

Finally, we have had to say farewell to our previous newsletter contributor and are on the hunt for a parent or community member with a love of writing to submit a short summary of the P&C happenings for submission to the Ashdale newsletter a couple of times per term. If this sounds like you please get in touch via email PandC@ashdale.org.au.

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DoE SECURITY

Please help to keep our school safe!  As part of our school community, we ask that if you see any unusual behaviour, evidence of theft or vandalism of our school outside of school hours, could you please contact school security on the number below. 

Please do not approach any individuals, just contact security and they will investigate the situation or contact the Police.  Working together will help protect our school.

9264 4771 (24-hour number) or 9264 4635