GIBBS STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Email Address: GibbsStreet.PS@eddept.wa.edu.au Web Address: www.gibbsstreetprimary.iinet.net.au Volume 1, Term 3 July 23rd 2007

Welcome back to School to all families. We trust everyone had a very relaxing and enjoyable break. Term 3 is a very positive term with many events to look forward to, including the class photographs and the faction athletics. We look forward to the great parent support always evident at Gibbs Street events.

We are always delighted to return to School and be welcomed by the excellent work by our Gardener (Bob) and cleaners (Karen, Tracy and Tracy) who completed important tasks during the break. Well done team!

TALENT QUEST

What an absolutely wonderful event to finish Term 2. The large number of parents who attended would have been totally inspired by the great talent evident in our School. Thank you to all families who supported the event and congratulations to all the children who participated over the 4 weeks of this year’s quest.

A big thank you to all the helpers on the day, including Mr Grant and Mr Isard (who arranged the excellent stage backdrops), Mrs Horoch (our photographer), Mrs Morphett and Mrs McCain (our adjudicators), Mrs Reynolds (prize coordinator), Mrs Dale (our program coordinator) and to the Student Councillors and boys from Area 3.

We hope to see everyone at the 2008 Quest.

CONGRATULATIONS MRS REYNOLDS

Each year the Premier of Western Australia calls for nominations from the School community for teachers who demonstrate excellent commitment and quality towards the education of our children.

Earlier this year, Mrs Reynolds was nominated by some mothers from the SHARE Program for her long serving dedication to this very successful Gibbs Street initiative. We are really pleased to announce that Mrs Reynolds has been selected as a Round One winner from the Canning District. This is an excellent reward to her, and the School, for an initiative which has supported a large number of families and children over 14 years. Mrs Reynolds will now progress to the final selection later in 2007 for the selection of Western Australia’s Teacher of the Year Award.

Gibbs Street has a large number of excellent teachers and parents might like to also consider nominating another member of staff for Round 2. Details are available from the Office.

KINDY AND PRE-PRIMARY 2008

Please note, registrations close this Friday (July 27) after which enrolments will be coordinated and placements offered.

Please advise any parents yet to register, to visit the School as soon as possible.

LAPATHON

Congratulations to all families on an amazing effort. The Lapathon is a highly successful event held at the School each year and since 1992 has resulted in some great facilities for the children.

Next week we will announce all the details of the winning classes and individuals.

The total raised is approximately $7,000, which is a significant effort.

We will quickly move to complete our planned projects at Western House and the bike racks, in Term 3.

PARENT CONTRIBUTIONS

We were really delighted, at the Talent Quest Final, to draw the winner of this year’s raffle. Thank you to all the families who supported us with their contribution for 2007. We very much appreciate your support.

The prize this year is a beautiful two night stay at Kirup Kabins, Kirup, which is a fully self contained farm stay. This is a wonderful getaway for the lucky family.

The winner this year is Deanna Richardson (Luke-Logan, Kindy). We know her family will thoroughly enjoy their prize and we look forward to exciting news.

YEARS 5-7 DANCE SPORT

The children from Areas 2, 3, 4, 5 have a very exciting term ahead. Every Tuesday, during this term, they have a lesson on “pop dance/sport”, which is highly motivating and enjoyable. Mrs Shenton has worked hard to enable this program for the School and we look forward to the outcomes.

Parents will all be invited to watch the final lesson to see a display of the great outcomes.

EARLY TERM 3 EVENTS

July 25 Westpac Maths Competition : Years 3-7

July 26, 27 WALNA Equating Tests : Some children

August 6-10 WALNA : Years 3, 5, 7

August 14 Class photographs

STAFF WORKSHOPS

On Friday July 20 and Monday July 23 the staff participated in some important workshops. The July 20 workshops focussed on Science across the whole School while the July 23 workshops were a combined exercise between Gibbs Street and Beckenham Primary School. The staff worked at the two schools and shared assessment standards on comparable children’s work. This is an important part of our moderation processes and enables the staff to consider what is appropriate levels for the work they are assessing.


 

CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

We will send home all the details and prices for this Year’s photographs next week. The class photographs will be taken on Tuesday August 14.

TERM CALENDAR

July

25

Westpac Maths : Yrs 3-7

26

WALNA Equating Tests

30

Choir visit Burswood Theatre

August

2, 3

Hong Kong student visit

6-10

WALNA Tests : Years 3, 5, 7

8

Cartoonise in Residence

8

Year 7 Vaccinations

10

Assembly : A.12

14

Class Photographs

24

Assembly : Choir

30

Interschool Cross Country

September

7

Assembly : A.1

21

Faction Athletics

28

Assembly : A.7

28

End Term 3

 

Roy Reynolds

Principal

Community News

LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR!

Tyrone Kane (Year 6) has launched his own hair gel business. An advertisement on his products is available on the Library noticeboard and samples available in the Office Foyer.