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Edition #8 2020 Week 9, Thursday 10th December
Dear parents and community members,
Welcome to the penultimate newsletter for 2020. We are into the home straight and plans for 2021 are in full
flight, while we are also still working hard to finish off 2020 on a positive note.
Our Year Three students enjoyed a two-day camp at Rottnest last week and I’m sure many happy memories
were created. My sincere thanks to the teachers and education assistants who attended the camp, making it
possible for our students to have this fantastic experience. Mr Davey led the camp and did an excellent job, and
I’m sure the community joins me in thanking Mr Davey for his efforts. I’m also sure that everyone who went on
camp slept soundly on Friday night!
Our Year Six students participated in their Graduation Ceremony yesterday. It was a wonderful opportunity to
celebrate their primary school years and to mark the end of their primary education. Thank you to our teachers
and education assistants in the senior years for planning the graduation and preparing the children for the event.
Thank you also to Mrs Harmer-Watkins who lead the organisation and management of the ceremony.
Our Play and Learning Program for 0-4 year olds has wrapped up for the year.
Thank you to Mrs Vukovich for leading this program with enthusiasm over the
last few terms. The PALs Christmas Party was held last week and there was
even a surprise visit from Santa. PALs will return in Week Three of Term One
next year.
Uniform Survey
The results are in and the overwhelming majority of respondents voted that we
transition to the light blue polo shirt. This recommendation has been endorsed
by the School Board and now we will move to slowly transition
to this new design.
During a three-year transition period, existing Currambine
Primary white polo shirts will still be able to be worn. New
Currambine Primary shirts, replacing the existing white polo
shirts, will be available for purchase at the start of 2022.
Thank you to Krystal Walther and Peta Drew for their tireless efforts in working
with our uniform supplier to create the new design and helping to bring it to
fruition. Thank you also to our school community for taking the time to share
your views in the survey. Almost six hundred people responded to the survey so
we can be confident that the results reflect the opinions of the majority.
2 To g e t h e r Towa r d s To m o r r ow Year Six Dinner Dance The Year Six students will enjoy a Dinner Dance at HBF Arena which is a wonderful event for the students and an excellent opportunity to use the skills developed over the last two years of dancing lessons. Again, I am very appreciative of the teachers and education assistants and Mrs Harmer-Watkins who plan this event, prepare the venue and participate on the night. Kindergarten Graduations Kindergarten graduations will be hosted on Monday 14th December and Wednesday 16th December in the undercover assembly area. The events will be conducted at the commencement of the school day. Families are most welcome to join us in celebrating the Kindergarten students completing their first year of schooling. Reading Night Rewards The final reward for Reading Nights will be hosted on Monday 14th December. Children will receive an early recess and an icy pole to celebrate their efforts. The names of children who have hit the target will be collected on Friday 11th December. Carols by Twilight Our Year Three students will host the Carols by Twilight on Friday 11th December. The children have been practising long and hard and are looking forward to sharing their performance with our school community. The performance will be hosted at the edge of the undercover area with families seated in the paved area to the west. All families will be outside the undercover area to support adult social distancing. My sincere thanks to our Year Three staff, Mrs Bourke and Mrs Veness for supporting the children and ensuring this event could go ahead. CALENDAR SNAPSHOT 11th Dec School Banking. Kindy B End of Year Incursion. Carols by Twilight. 6pm. 14th-16th Dec Dads in the Canteen. 14th Dec Kindy A Graduation. Year Six Graduation Dinner Dance. 15th Dec Book Awards Assembly (Pre-Primary to Year Five). Parent Helper Thank You Morning Tea. Reports released via Connect. 16th Dec Kindy B Graduation. 17th Dec End of Year Incursions and Excursions. Canteen is closed. Final Day for Students. 27th Jan Campion Booklist Collection (3pm - 5:30pm) and Uniform Shop (2.30pm - 5.30pm) 29th Jan Class lists available via Connect and on staff room windows 1st Feb Students Return
3 To g e t h e r Towa r d s To m o r r ow Final Assembly The final assembly of the year will be hosted on Tuesday 15th December in the undercover area. The event will commence around 8.45am once all students are settled into the undercover assembly area. At this assembly, we will acknowledge our Book Award winners from Pre-Primary to Year Five and our student leaders for 2021, as well as announce our School Board Staff Award winners. The assembly will conclude at approximately 10.15am. Semester Two Reports Reports will be sent home via Connect and email on Tuesday 15th December. Thank You Morning Tea A Thank You Morning Tea for parents will be hosted on Tuesday 15th December in the Library from 10.30am. This is an opportunity for my staff and I to express our gratitude to parents for the support of their children and other children, for providing help and support in classes or at excursions and special events, for contributions to the work of our P & C Association or School Board or help in any other way. I extend a warm welcome for all parents to join us for this event. End of Year Incursions and Excursions End of Year incursions and excursions for students in Pre-Primary to Year Six will be hosted on Thursday 17th December which is the last day of the school year for students. Families will have received communication regarding the various events. I am sure the children will have a wonderful last day of school. Library Books A reminder to all families that library books were due back last week. Your support in ensuring that this has occurred assists with our re-shelving and stocktaking process. Thank you. Farewells Each year we farewell some staff who have been with us and are leaving to pursue new opportunities and contracts of employment. This year we will farewell; Special Needs Education Assistants Nathan Croome, Natalie Watson, Tanya Weston and Denise Marcollini who have supported various young people in our care to grow academically and socially. Tenielle Vukovich has filled in as a part-time Library Officer in 2020 and has done a fantastic job. Her enthusiasm in supporting the PALs prorgam has been wonderful and I wish her every success in the future. Sue Brooks has been a wonderful contributor to our PE program along with our Walk to School program. Her dedication to the YourMove program has raised $2,500 worth of sporting goods for the school and as a result we will receive new scooter racks next year. Her contribution has been very valued by our community. Jo Percival stepped into one of our Year Six classes whilst Mrs Win was on parental leave and ensured a successful finish to TA33’s final year at Currambine Primary School. My sincere thanks are also extended to Nichola Ward who has ensured the children in TA38 continued to have a quality program throughout the year in tandem with Mrs Spencer.
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Dawn Coles has done a wonderful job stepping into
TA23 for the second semester. Dawn’s expertise and
experience has ensured a successful second half of the
year for the students in this class. I wish her every
success in her new school in the Pilbara.
Kyra Protzman will also leave us, having assisted us
in the office since last year. She has been a great help
to the admin staff and her cheerful smile will be greatly
missed.
Katy Chapman has done a marvellous job with the
Year Two students in TA44 and actively embraced our
school’s instructional model which is much appreciated.
Mrs Chapman will move on to a new position at Creaney
Primary School.
Bernadine Bourke has worked for us as a part-time music specialist for the past two years and
brought much enthusiasm to the role. I wish her the best in the future.
Shirley Pryc, our Chaplain, leaves us at the conclusion of the year after many years of service.
Shirley has made a difference in the lives of many young people in our care, supporting them
through challenging times and difficulties. Her skills and compassion for the students in our
care will be greatly missed at Currambine. I wish Shirley every success in her role as a full-time
Chaplain at another school in 2021.
Jenny Bobridge will finish her role as our School Psychologist at the end of the year after many
years of service to our community. I thank her for the support she has provided students, their
families and staff in supporting children to reach their potential
academically, socially and emotionally. I wish her every success
at her new school.
Mandy Austin will finish with us at the conclusion of this year,
after 11 years as a part of the Currambine community. Mandy’s
positive and friendly manner with students, parents and staff will
be greatly missed from our office and by our school community.
Fiona Choo has moved to Brentwood Primary School through
a mobility transfer process which will be closer to home south
of the river. Fiona Choo has been a part of the Currambine
community for thirteen years and will certainly be missed.
Cassie Thoo has accepted a position at Grandis Primary School
for the 2021 school year. Cassie has been part of our school
community for 16 years and has been an excellent teacher and a
teacher leader whose contributions will be missed in our school.
I wish her every success in her new school.
5 To g e t h e r Towa r d s To m o r r ow Marian McKeand has been a member of the Currambine community for twenty-three years working as an education assistant in the early childhood area. She is one of the few remaining foundation members of the staff. She is very valued and has worked with passion and commitment throughout her time here. I wish her a very happy retirement. Children’s University Congratulations to our students that attended the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony at Edith Cowan University last week. We had thirteen children graduate, which acknowledges the learning they have done in 2021 which is beyond the classroom. Bella D., Zoe F. and Laney M. for achieving a National Bronze Award (30hrs), Kade H., Amarleen K. and Tristan W. on achieving a National Silver Award (60hrs), Mia F., Martinus G., Ava K., Krysta M. and Chloe U. on achieving a National Gold Award (100 hrs), Heidi P. on achieving a National Gold Certificate (200 hrs); and Lewis I. on achieving a National Bronze Diploma (230 hrs). Lost Property The lost property boxes are overflowing, please take a moment to check whether anything belongs to your family. The box is located outside the office, near the astro turf. Anything that is unclaimed at the end of the year will be disposed of or donated to the uniform shop. Reviews of Currambine Primary School Many of the new students joining us next year are doing so because of Currambine Primary Schools fantastic reputation in the wider community. If you have a spare moment, it would be most appreciated if you could help to spread the word by leaving a review on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ CurrambinePrimarySchool/review. My sincere thank you to the parents that have left positive reviews on our Facebook page over the years. Thank You As the end of the year closes, I wish to express my gratitude to all members of the school community for their wonderful contributions in what has been an unusual and somewhat challenging year given COVID-19. Our students are a joy to work with,
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their enthusiasm, desire to excel and their support of each other is a strength of our school.
To the parents of our students, your support of the school and the staff is much appreciated by
us, as is your support of the students. Parents are a critical partner in the success of a school and
your contributions in 2020 have made a real difference to the young people in our care.
I wish to sincerely thank all my staff for their work in 2020, teachers, education assistants, the
administration team and our grounds staff. This year has thrown us some challenging times
and they have adapted rapidly to changing circumstances, been incredibly flexible and worked
extremely hard to ensure a successful school year for our students.
Our community has certainly earned the right to rest and recharge. I wish all members of the
community the best for the coming festive season and for a happy new year.
Geoff Smith
Principal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2021
Stationery collection and uniform shop - Wednesday 27th January
Campion Stationery Collection will be open between 3pm and 5.30pm. You will be able to collect your
pre-ordered Campion stationery items from the Undercover Area. Please note that all orders not collected during
this time will be taken back to Campion.
The Uniform Shop will also be open between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. Volunteers are required to help in the
Uniform Shop from 1:30pm to 3.30pm, if you can help please contact Krystal on 0438 981 801.
If you are unable to attend on this day, the Uniform Shop will return to regular school term hours, which are:
Tuesday: 2pm to 3pm
Thursday: 8.15am to 9.15am UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Orders can also be placed outside of these hours
by completing an order form. The order form The uniform shop will be open on Wednesday 27th January 2021
is available on the school website and copies 2:30-5:30pm (same day as Campion pick up)
are also available from the office. Please place We are looking for 11 volunteers who can assist with a 2 hour
completed forms along with the correct money shift: 2-4pm or 4-6pm. These times include set up and pack up.
or credit card details in an envelope and deposit
Please contact Krystal Walther on 0438981801 if you are able to
into the P & C Box at the front office. The order
assist and what shift you would prefer.
will then be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Thank you.
Student Diary
If you have pre-ordered and paid for a School Diary, it will be delivered to your child’s classroom on the first
day of school. If you have not yet pre-ordered and paid, please visit the school office as soon as possible. Once
payment is made, diaries will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Class Lists
You will be advised of your child’s TA and teacher on the afternoon of Friday 29th January via Connect. Full
class lists can be viewed by logging into Connect (via desktop computer, not mobile phone) and clicking on the
Library tab on the left hand side. There are folders for each year group and the class lists are located inside each
folder. Class Lists will also be displayed on the window of the Staff Room from 2.30pm on Friday.
Students return on Monday 1st February.
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FRENCH DUOLINGO CHAMPIONS
As part of the Year 6 online French competition during Term 4 Four
Keisuke Samarasinghe and Benny Leon have both been such high
achievers in the French Duolingo online competition.
They were both joint champions with a score level of 18 in all major
French topics. They spent as long as seven hours together during some
weekends practising to achieve this high level result.
Congratulations Champions!
Mr Hafid
FRENCH CAFE
The Year Six students in TA32 hosted a fabulous French café, Le Café Français, on
Thursday 26th November from 7:30-8.30 am. They invited a family member to join
them for breakfast (le petit déjeuner). Many of them dressed up as French waiters
or waitresses and dazzled their families with their French language skills. They
produced their own menus in French, perfected table decorations and some even
had a French video to entertain their guest.
I was transported to France, especially when I went to the alfresco tables, baked
in sunshine. It was so wonderful to see so many families sitting together, enjoying
each others’ company over coffee and croissants. I was very proud of all of the
students in TA32 for their hard work, dedication and above all gratitude for being
able to host such an event. Thanks to all staff members who supported me and
the year 6’s to make this such a huge success. A huge thank you to all of the family
members that came to the cafe to support their year 6 students. Merci beaucoup!
Madame Steiner.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR P & C
Thank you for supporting the P & C throughout 2020. Thanks to your engagement in our
fundraisers (such as the Krispy Kreme, Cookie Dough Fundraiser, Mothers and Fathers Day
stalls), kind donations of baked goods for our cake stalls and the countless hours by our
volunteer helpers, the P & C have donated the following to the school from fundraising
efforts:
• $20,000 towards the new senior playground
• $3,000 towards the new recycling initiative
• $13,000 to fund the Chaplain for an extra day in 2021
• A donation will also be made to the library, to fund some decodable readers and
advanced reading books
We are looking forward to an exciting year in 2021 and welcome new members to join the
P & C. It’s a great way to meet new people and support our school.
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NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Looking for work or a career change?
Can you see yourself working in a
school?
Need help to find work in the
coronavirus craziness?
Starting in February 2021, North Metropolitan TAFE are running
a one-semester course on the skills required to be a successful
candidate for employment in a school or elsewhere. The
course aids in preparation for entry into gardening, cleaning,
administration, management, education assistant and other
types of work.
We have had huge success supporting people to find work and
the chances of gaining employment are strong. This course is
suitable for existing gardeners, cleaners, administrators etc.,
and people looking to change career or people looking for a
return to work.
The course includes:
• Training in skills specific to the role you are interested in e.g.
IT skills
• Work experience in a school or other organisation
• Help and support to find work
• Help accessing further training as required e.g. Certificate III
in Education Support
• Development of your job application cover letter, resume and
help with selection criteria
Entry requirements:
• 18+
• Strong work ethic
• Good oral and written communication
• Must be able to read procedures, safety sheets and chemical
bottles
• Must be able to send and receive emails
• Successful completion of an entry interview
• Working With Children Check and a Department of Education
Clearance
Course details:
• Dates - Starts Wed 3rd of Feb and finishes Fri 25th of Jun 2021
(20 weeks)
•Days - 3 days per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 until
2:45
• Cost - Approximately $170 (subject to change) total course fee
for full 20 weeks
•Location - North Metro TAFE Leederville and on work
experience
• Qualification - GATE (Gaining Access to Training and
Employment) Certificate I
If you would be interested in this course then please email:
Chris Hodson: chris.hodson@nmtafe.wa.edu.au
Disclaimer: North Metropolitan TAFE does not guarantee work after completing
this course. This course supports you to find work. The course is run by North
Metropolitan TAFE (RTO code: 52786) and is not endorsed by any authority or
government department other than North Metropolitan TAFE.
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