Issue 17

5th November 2010

John Street, North Fremantle WA 6159 Ph: 9335 2743 Fax: 9335 6575

Dear Parents,
NEWSLETTER
What a fantastic event! The North Fremantle Cup, organized by the P&C for us all last Friday
night, was a hoot! After I got over the fact that my name for the night was “The Big Kahoona Kelly”
and that the school staff and I were to be auctioned off as horses for the final event of the night, I
decided not to sneak out quietly but relaxed and joined in a whole heap-of-fun with some wonderful
parents, friends and staff of North Fremantle Primary.

UP-COMING EVENTS The P&C put in a huge amount of effort gathering prizes from local businesses; decorating the hall
TERM 4 and planning the racing events. This commitment to detail is what made the night such a huge
event. I would like to thank all the members of the P&C and in particular Shani and Gary Hasler,
Wednesday 17 November and Andrew Maiorana (a friend and past parent of North) who ran the proceedings on the night.
9:30am Kindy Orientation The North Fremantle Cup raised $3500, a great boost to the P&C finances and an outstanding
effort for our small school community. A small school with a big heart. Thank you to everyone who
supported this event.
Thursday 18 November
Kindy Assembly at It is with much excitement that I inform you that North Fremantle Primary School, with thanks to the
Gil Fraser Hall huge efforts of Jenny Pavicic and Margie Campbell, has been successful in winning a grant of
$30 000 for the employment of an Artist in Residence for 2011. Our artist is a well known
Fremantle puppeteer, Sandy McKendrick, who has worked extensively in Australia and overseas.
Over a period of two terms the students of the school and members of the community will work
Tuesday 23 November together to create a larger than life festival style puppet performance on the foreshore of the Swan
Camping Day Incursion River in North Fremantle. Our theme for this fantastic project will be Under the Water in North
P/1 & 2/3 Fremantle. We are certainly very excited, privileged and looking forward to this wonderful venture.

Thursday 25 & Friday 26

November
Room 5 Zoo Camp

Wednesday 15 December
5:30pm School Concert

Thursday 16 December
Last day of school
For many years Stan Whipp has been an integral part of the team of gentleman that make
the facilities at Gil Fraser Oval function so well. Stan and his team provide the link between
our school, the hall, oval and North Fremantle Football Club. Over many years Stan has
been extremely generous with his commitment and time for our students.

It is with much sadness that I inform you of his passing this week. Stan will be greatly missed
by the families and particularly the students of North Fremantle PS. We would like to pass on
our deepest sympathy to his wife Gloria and family.

VISION
For all students at North Fremantle Primary School to experience learning that is purposeful,
engaging and empowers them to become life long learners.

MISSION
Through partnerships with parents and the local community, we will provide an inclusive environment
in which the students of North Fremantle Primary School can develop the knowledge, skills,
understandings, and confidence to reach their individual potential.
 NORTH FREMANTLE KITE MAKERS
All students from Pre-Primary to Year 7 were lucky to have participated in a kite making workshop
with the very talented Kitemaker Michael Alvares. Michael has been making, flying, teaching about
and sharing his passion for kites as his profession for the last 27 years. He showed the students
an incredible variety of kites from around the world and explained a brief history of Kite flying.
The aim of this kite making afternoon was to provide all the children with a kite so they may attend
the kite festival at South Beach on Saturday 6th November from 12 noon till 4 pm. It would be great
to see as many students as possible participating.

NORTH FREMANTLE BOWLING CLUB ART EXHIBITION

The students of North Fremantle Primary have been invited to display their artwork at an exhibition
of North Fremantle Artists being held at the North Fremantle Bowling Club on Sunday the 7th
November from 1pm. The students have been working on black and white block prints to display at
this exhibition. The club has asked me to organise a roster of students or parents who could do
some face painting for the children. I have made up a roster of 30 minute blocks from 1pm. No
experience or skill is necessary this is just some fun for the children. If you would be kind enough to
support with this please call Margie 0n 0412461100. You can see an example of the students work
on page 3 of the newsletter.

Students should learn to see mental arithmetic as the first resort when they need to calculate. Mental
computation refers to doing calculations “in your head” and involves much more than recall of basic facts. It is not
always quicker than written computation.

If students develop the idea that “mental” should be quick and obvious, they may be reluctant to try to do
calculations in their head.
Mental methods are usually different from written methods and students
rarely get better at mental computation from practising written computation.
The best mental methods help us to store the bits of calculation in our heads
as we go along. As children proceed through the primary years they should
develop an increasing repertoire of mental strategies to assist in calculating
and estimating mentally – initially with whole numbers and later with money and simple
fractions. (Taken from FSiM Calculate, Key Understanding 5)

CRICKET WORKSHOP
CLASS REPORTS

Room Two—Mrs Jillian Pierce

Last Friday the children were involved in a unique kite-making experience. After making some wonderful kites, the children
took advantage of the gusty conditions and discovered that their kites could actually fly! Swimming has been and gone for
another year and, whilst the children have really enjoyed and benefited from their lessons, we are looking forward to
returning to classroom routines on Monday.

Room Three - Ms Bev Lane

Cricket, by Lini
Last Thursday we had cricket. The person told us how to catch, then we had to turn around and catch the ball. Then we did
batting. You had to put the ball on the cone, hit it past the people to get a four. It was fun.

Kite Man, by Mitchal

A few days ago we had the kite incursion. We saw new kites like the box kite and the Indian kite. We also made a kite and
we got to chase a kite. The most fun thing was flying our kite. It was very windy—perfect weather. After that we walked back
to school. Everybody was talking about it until Monday. It was very awesome and fun. I hope he comes back.

Swimming, by Jimmy
Hi it’s Jimmy you can call me Jim. A few weeks or months have passed since we started swimming. I am the second
smallest in the class, but that is just the bad side. On the good side things are going great. I am only level four in swimming
but I am the king of the spellers in class. I like swimming because it is very active and very fun. I do free style sometimes. I
mostly like everything. That is all I have to say for now.

Room Five – Rosie Russell

Room Five is happy that the warmer weather is here! It has been great going to the pool everyday for swimming lessons.
We are still learning about Natural Disasters and can’t believe there were reports of an earthquake, tsunami, volcano
eruption and tornado in the news last week. We’re looking at wild weather next week so fingers crossed we will only be
studying it from books!

Art—Margie Campbell
Below we have some examples of the fantastic artwork that will be on display at the Fremantle Bowls Club on Sunday 7th
November.
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include your name, your child’s name and class. Please include ALL email addresses you would like it sent to.

tiffany.pinkerton@det.wa.edu.au

Last Friday Nights P & C Fundraiser, the North Freo Cup was a huge success.
After slow door sales we managed to get a very lively crowd who thoroughly
enjoyed themselves and really got into the spirit of the night. We raised $3500
from the generous attendees which will go towards much needed funds for the
school. Thanks to Gary Hasler and his friend Mully for the MC duties, Leanne
Magee for all the decorations, Renee Noack for the production of the tickets, Matt
Kronberger for the awesome artwork, the other P & C committee members who
helped set up and on the night and of course our generous sponsors who donated
all the prizes. Thank you!

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KIDS FITNESS CLASSES
Have your kids spent a little too much time indoors lately? THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
Would you like them to enjoy exercising from an early age?
Thank you!
For the duration of Term 4, Fitness Results North Fremantle is offering
kids fitness class. Under instruction of a fully qualified personal trainer,
your children will have fun and get fit at the same time, whilst improving
their strength and co-ordination throughout the 10 week program.

When: Tuesday’s 3:15—4pm

Cost: $80 per child for 10 weeks (or $10 casual per child)
Where: Fitness Results, Gilbert Fraser Reserve
Contact: Brent at the gym on 6465 4247 or brent@frnf.com.au
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“Alissa’s confidence has increased and her musical knowledge and
When: Saturday 20th & 27th Nov & 4th Dec
confidence carries over into how well she is doing at school. “ Jennifer, 9am to 11:30am. ($110 single 190 dbl)
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