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Yakamia Pr
Newsletter
Principal: Julie Blythe
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: Yakamia.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Volume 7
8 May 2015

From Room 25
For our Assembly we sang the songs Botany Bay and Waltzing Matilda.
We had fun making the video to go with Waltzing Matilda.
We are starting to learn about the early settlement of Australia.
Did you know that Captain Cook landed in Botany Bay in 1770 on his
ship HMS Endeavour?
Waltzing Matilda was written by Banjo Paterson and is Australias most
well known bush ballad.
We all dressed up, some as convicts and some as swagmen.

The 2015 Voluntary Contributions are:

Money payable to office or by Direct Debit

Kindergarten

Direct Debit Details:

$50

PP to Yr 6 Children $60

BSB 016-510 Account no: 3408 23089

Please note childs name in full if different from parent

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On Friday 24 April, the year 6 classes and 20 year 5 students attended the Combined Schools ANZAC
Parade and Service. Over 2000 students from schools throughout the region attended the event which
involved marching down York Street followed by a ceremony in
Peace Park to commemorate 100 years of ANZAC.
Congratulations to all students who represented Yakamia. Their
behaviour was outstanding. Also a special mention must go to
Olivia Steel who did a fantastic job reading an ANZAC poem as
the Yakamia representative.

Yakamia
Primary School
Representatives
at the ANZAC
March Saturday
25 April 2015.

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From the Principals Desk

Assembly
Applications For Enrolment 2016
Well done to the Year 4 students of Room 25, Mrs
Stamp & Mrs Sandy on a fantastic assembly last Applications for enrolment of children entering
Kindergarten, Pre-Primary and those changing
Friday. What a great Aussie treat!!
schools for 2016, are now open. We would
encourage all parents/guardians to complete the
The Year 6 students of Room 22 will now host the forms by the end of Term 2.
next assembly. The school looks forward to all
family and friends attending
Raising a Confident Reader
Watching your child become a confident reader
and sharing the journey with them is a wonderful
experience. A large part of our everyday life
Uniform
depends on reading.
A reminder that our school uniform is green on
the bottom. Black is not a school colour. We
Helping your child to read will open their minds
appreciate your support with this matter.
to a whole range of topics.
School Voluntary Contributions
Have you paid your contributions for 2015?
Schools Voluntary Contributions play an
important part in funding various resources and
programs to support classes with educational
projects, around the school.
Wed love your support in paying ASAP!
Jewellery and Valuables
A reminder that only watches and sleeper or stud
earrings are permitted to be worn at school. All
other jewellery is to be left at home

There are many ways you can help your child

build their confidence and develop strong reading
skills every day. One of the easiest and most
valuable things you can do at home is to read to
your child and show them how much fun you can
have when you read.
Discover simple ways to encourage your childs
reading. For more information on how you can
help your child with reading view the resources
on the Schools & You website:
www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou

Remember to also leave valuable items, such as

toys and ipods at home too. Parents we would
really appreciate your support with this matter.

Julie Blythe
Principal

Can YOU help?

Yakamia PS is creating a unique play experience for our students using scrap materials. It is
designed to help students use their creativity and explore their imagination.
How can you help? Well it is simple; provide us with your unwanted items.
We are after donations of the following items:
tarps, overalls, safety helmets, big pieces of fabric, off cuts of carpets or mats, barrels,
wheels, crates, fishing nets or large nets, PVC pipe, bins and lids, walking frames, bits of foam e.g. pool noodles,
tubes
Please contact the school office (9841 7533) if you can help!

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P & C News
Next meeting Wednesday 10 June (Pre Primary area, room 43) at
3.30pm.
A Disco will be held Thursday 4 Junewatch this space for more information.
White Polo Shirts are on special $19.00 each, available from the canteen. Winter uniforms can now be pre-ordered on-line or at the canteen,
see Charmaine for details.
Eftpos is coming to our canteen. 2nd hand uniform available at the
canteen, or contact Belinda 0417 917 457 for what's available
Scholastic Book Fair now on in the Library. Support this good cause to
raise funds for new reading material.
Meetings currently under way with James McLean to have the Nature
Playground extended throughout the whole school. Year 2 & 3 area
next.

School Nurse
Healthy eating - Tips for Parents
Go shopping with your children and allow them to choose the healthy foods
that they enjoy eating. For example, ask children to choose some of the fruit
and vegetables.
Shop twice a week - fresher fruits, vegetables, breads and meats are more
likely to appeal to the whole family.
Buy in season - seasonal fruits and vegetables taste great, are better quality
and are better value for money.
Select small pieces of fruit - younger children prefer smaller pieces of fruit
as they are easier to handle.
Choose quality - try to avoid bruised fruit or vegetables.
Encourage variety - so that your child does not get bored with their food.

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Honour Certificate Recipients1 May 2015

Room

Name

Room

Name

11

Chloe Lee

24

Ella Bee

Jesse Hill
12

Riley Wilkinson

Matthew Rowley
25

Madison Quick
13

Lucas Frank

Abbey Turnbull
26

Keira Armstrong
14

Mia Tindal-Davies

Jordan Whennen-Guy

33

Samuel Weadley

34

Sophie Harness

35

Sharni Ralston

43

Dillan Gadean
Phoenix Woods

Oscar Jones
Zane Wilson

44

Levi Saunders
23

Vanessa Hunter
Isaac Purnell

Tyler Dawson
22

Jaiden Ross
Latisha Sewell

Trent Hayward
21

Joel Gregory
Tegan Pears

Jai Flugge
16

Jonathon Cash
Noah Klimpton

Sam Dwyer
15

Dylan Van Dongen

Matthew Swatek
Zavier Brown

45

Cadee Di Maulo
Jeremy Tschabotar

School Photos
Fotoworks- Tuesday 19 May
Pre-paid envelopes have gone home with all students in Years 1-6. The K-PP students will be having
their photos on Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September. Any families wanting a Siblings
portrait will need to collect an envelope from the front office of the school. You will also need to add
your family details to the siblings register and then make sure you present the students to the
photographers between 12.40 and 1.00pm in the school hall. Sibling photos will be the responsibility of
the carer or the eldest sibling.
For all other photos:

Select the photos required.

Return the envelope to the school on photo day with payment included.

Please ensure the correct money is placed in the envelopes. The photographers, the school office
or canteen cannot give change.

For queries please contact the Fotoworks Office directly on 9244 8211.

All students will be included in the class photo and will be photographed individually for school
archives and administration records. If for custodial reasons or religious reasons your child cannot
appear on class photos please put it in writing and return to the school office.

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Library News
BOOKFAIR BOOKFAIR BOOKFAIR BOOKFAIR BOOKFAIR

Travel to the stars - read!

Dear Yakamia Primary School Families, Re: Book fair 2015
The Read More in May and Travel to the Stars Book Fair has arrived at our school.
The Bookfair has found a new home, it is now on display in the music room which is at the back
of the Hall
All children are visiting the Book Fair and creating a Wish List of book titles and posters. They
will be talking to their Mums and Dads about their Wish List.
By supporting this event you are helping your child to browse, to make choices, and to select
books to read and of course purchase.
For each purchase our school LIBRARY receives a commission this year the money raised is to
be spent on new picture books, early reader novels and graphic novels.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yakamia Book Fair
Book Fair Dates
Viewing only:

7-11 May, Thursday, Friday and Monday

Purchasing: 12-13 May,Tuesday, Wednesday

Times:

Morning: 8:20 am- 8:50 am. Lunchtime: 12:40pm - 1:10 pm and

Afternoon: 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm in the Music Room.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair.

Faction Cross Country Results 2015

Year 3 Girls

Year 3 Boys

Year 5 Girls

Year 5 Boys

Liliana Wilkes

Champ

Year 4 Girls

Asia Pitt

Champ
R. Up

Ella Belfield

R. Up

Sophie Moore

Evelyn Lamont

3rd

Daisy Stewart Morgan

3rd

Ella Ayres

4th

Brooke Clarke

4th

Ella Mackenzie

5th

Kiara Hinks

5th

Sean Sanderson

Champ

Lachlan Pietrala

Champ

Bailey Belfield

R Up

Mitchell Manera

R Up

Mason Perrin

3rd

Kohen Horton

3rd

Ryan Ellett

4th

Matthew Rowley

4th

William Timms

5th

Jedd Guetlich

5th

Emily Wiggins

Champ

Ksharna Coyne

Champ
R Up

Year 4 Boys

Year 6 Girls

Shanica Perrin

R Up

Chloe Pietrala

Maya Anning

3rd

Chloe Hill

3rd

Kelsey Smith

4th

Kaila Bellotti

4th

Chloe Whitfort

5th

Sienna Pearce

5th

Locklan Ross

Champ

Bayley Drew

Champ

Billy Young

R Up

Cooper Childs

R Up

Ryan Lazar

3rd

Lincoln Hird

3rd

Dylan Hawkins

4th

Dylan Cook

4th

Jarrah Gardiner

5th

Cameron Pettley Gray

5th

Year 6 Boys

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School News
RECORDER GROUP
To all children of Yakamia
WHAT: Learn to play the recorder in a fun new group.
WHEN: Starting Tuesday lunchtimes in the second week of Term 2.
WHERE: In the Music room next to the Hall.
HOW: Come along and try it out (It may drive your parents wild!).
See you there!
Michelle Edwards

Community News

Please note, Notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.

SCHOOL BANKING EVERY:

TUESDAY IN THE HALL
8.30 9.00am

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Community News

Please note, Notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.

SATURDAY MAY 16
10am 2pm
Scouts Carpark
(Cnr North/Sandford
Rds)
Market stall holders welcome
$10 per stall
Enquiries 0428 447988

JOEY SCOUTS
(6-8 YRS)
CUB SCOUTS
(8-11 YRS)
SCOUTS ( 11-15 YRS)
CALL JENNY 0428 447988
www.joinscouts.com.au