Issue 18

19th November 2010

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

Dear Parents,
NEWSLETTER
What a show! Congratulations Kindy kids on a fantastic assembly. Having my own private
performance on Tuesday doesn’t make up for the fact that, from all accounts, I missed the cutest
assembly of the year. Not surprising really, with such a talented group of students- well done little
ones!
UP-COMING EVENTS
TERM 4 The fantastic activities for students keep on coming with next weeks schedule boasting a camping
day for the PP/1 and 2/3 classes. If you have the time to join in the fun at Gil Fraser oval please
Tuesday 23 November put your name on the rosters outside the classrooms. The upper primary students aren’t missing
Camping Day Incursion out either. Ms Russell, Mrs Vinci, Mrs Seibert and I will be spending a night with them at the zoo!
P/1 & 2/3 Just a regular Thursday evening really!
Thursday 25 & Friday 26
If you notice Leanne and I looking a little more frazzled than usual, blame those men in the diggers.
November
Room 5 Zoo Camp
We are trying our best to save the trees, the lawn and the tiniest semblance of an orderly
environment but it’s not proving to be the easiest of tasks. The next big disruption to school life is
Monday 29 November going to be the establishment of the pathways at the back of the school. Soon it will be necessary
Play and Learn 11am to enter the school either via the front or Library (for prams) only. Hopefully I will be given
some advanced notice and can let you know at least the day before this commences, but, history
tells me that I cannot guarantee prior knowledge. I apologise in advance for any disruption. If you
have any safety concerns please let me know.

Please clear your calendar for our end of year Concert and Art exhibition “Magpie Song”.

WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER

Tuesday 30th November Student art will be on display and available for sale from 5pm. The concert and presentation
School Council Meeting ceremony will commence at 5.30pm including the auction of three major art pieces. The
6:30—7:30pm celebrations continue after the formalities with a BBQ sundowner. It’s going to be another fantastic
event at North Fremantle PS – don’t miss out.
Friday 3 December
Boardies Day Fiona Kelly
Principal

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS

ROOM 2: Jack Couling, Valentino Corbo ROOM 3: Marcus Lelong

Thursday 9 December
Room 5 hosts Tuck Shop
ROOM 5: Kia Kelanabejaya, Bill Samuel-Staude FRENCH: Jules Vandezande, Eden Cranston
Wednesday 15 December
5:30pm School Concert MATHS: Jules Vandezande, Shaun Hardy-Atkins AUSSIE OF THE MONTH: Anthony Miojevic

Thursday 16 December
Last day of school
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.
Confidence soars in parent survey results

Results of the recent parent survey have shown overwhelming support for the positive direction at North Fremantle
Primary School this year. 17 out of 63 families of families responded to the survey, held late in Term 3.

Respondents unanimously agreed that teachers are providing a stimulating learning environment for students, offering
school work that is interesting and enjoyable.

Parents are also satisfied with the balance between a wide range of learning areas.

There has been a large increase in the number of parents who feel included in school activities. All respondents
reported feeling well-informed and that the role of parents at school is valued.

More parents now feel that their children are being encouraged to do their best, to develop their interests and to take
pride in themselves (more than 90 per cent of respondents).

For more information, or a full copy of the survey results, please contact the School Office.

Here is a selection of parent responses to the survey:

...a sense of identity and pride...

...the children build friendships with local children...

...a small nurturing school community...

...encourages parent involvement...

...willingness of teachers...

...our unique community feel...

...a great bunch of kids...dedicated staff...

...good solid relationships have been formed by all members of our class group...

...great to see how hard the community is working to help their school...

...congratulations to all staff on your achievements and enthusiasm this year...

...thank you for providing my son with an excellent introduction to school...

...parents, children and staff are all friendly...

...the strong community support .....

...committed teachers...

...lovely size...no-one slips through the cracks...

...great location...close knit community...

...we love it!

(A selection of responses to the 2010 Parent Survey at

North Fremantle Primary School)

 CLASS REPORTS
Kindy—Mrs Miller
We had a very exciting day yesterday. It was our assembly and we sang the song, ‘Happy as Larry’. We showed everyone
some work that we have been doing in our class. We felt very pleased and Mrs Miller and Mrs Preston were so proud of us.
Afterwards our mums and dads stayed behind to tell us what a fantastic job we did. When we came back to our classroom
our teachers gave us a surprise for doing a brilliant job. It was a lollipop! YUM!

Room Two—Mrs Jillian Pierce

We have been very busy taking part in activities associated with our theme “Robinson Crusoe.” We have been viewing,
writing and illustrating chapters for the book we are making. We have made a model island and are growing cress to use as
“trees” On Tuesday we will be camping as Robinson Crusoe was forced to do, but luckily for rooms 2 and 3 we do not have
to stay on an island for a number of years! We will also be making damper as Robinson did in this classic story.

Room Three - Ms Bev Lane

Last weekend several class members spent the weekend on camp together. They were
excited to share their experiences.

From Samuel: On Saturday I went to Nanga Bush Camp. It was fun. I liked the house
because it had two storeys and two firemen’s poles. I always slid down and when it was
late we had discos and I was the DJ and everyone else danced. I did a lot of cool moves
and then it was late. I LOVED NANGA BUSH CAMP!

From Lini: On the weekend I went to Nanga Wood shed. At first we were hyperactive, but
when we got into the creek we were a lot calmer. We got onto canoes, tyres, blow-up boats
and blow-up chairs. We went down the rapids; the first rapid was boring, but the second
one was awesome.

From James: On Friday we went to Nanga Bush Camp. It was fun. We roasted
marshmallows. The fire was cool. We went on the river. I liked swinging on the rope and there were marron in the water.

From Eli: Linc and I went to a place where we found clay and we made stuff with it.

Room Five – Rosie Russell

On the 16th November the children of North Fremantle Primary School had a cake stall. The room 5
students were selling cakes, cookies etc to raise money to go to their Zoo Camp in week 7. We
raised around $180! Thank You!
WRITTEN BY THOMAS, JESSE AND LUCA.

Art—Margie Campbell
Thank you to all the families who came down to view the display of artwork by North Fremantle PS
children at the North Fremantle Bowling Club. The children were thrilled to see their artwork up and I was told “I feel like a
famous artist having my work on display.” We are now moving onto some underwater diorama’s. Thanks to Francine for
tirelessly collecting the camembert boxes for this project.

Music—Lyn Cronin
We are happy to welcome Lyn back to North Fremantle PS and she is enjoying her time with us
busy preparing the students for the end of year concert. Lyn has discovered some
fantastic vocalists in the school and is enjoying working with some of the students who are
studying instruments. However, all will be revealed at the concert on 15th December!

It was great to see the children in Room 2 work cooperatively when playing a Maths game during the week. The game
required the students to throw a collection of two sided counters from a cup which were counted and added together.
The clever children recorded there counters with an addition number sentence. The year one students supported the Pre
primaries when recording and writing numbers
 PULL OUT YOUR FAVOURITE BOARD SHORTS, GRAB YOUR ZINC AND GET
READY FOR BOARDIES DAY 2010
IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

On Friday 3rd December the school will be holding “Boardies Day” to help support
surf life saving. There will be a gold coin donation on the day if students chose to
wear their boardies to school.

UPDATED IMMUNISATION CERTIFICATES

To parents of Kindy, Pre Primary and Year 1 students: To help protect the health and wellbeing of the children in our
school community we are asking for updated immunisation certificates. If you have not already provided a
photocopy of your child's immunisation certificate which includes 4 year old vaccinations please supply this to the school
office as soon as possible.

SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE

After primary school, the School Dental Service continues to provide free general and preventive dental care across WA for
all enrolled students in years 7—11. It is important to update your contact details if necessary. Please contact your local
clinic Beaconsfield Dental Therapy Centre. Ph: 9335 8758. Remember even if you are attending an orthodontist you still
need regular dental check ups.

EMAILED NEWSLETTER

If you would like your newsletter emailed to you rather than in hard copy, please send an email to Tiffany Pinkerton and
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

For further details contact Margie Campbell:

margie.campbell@det.wa.edu.au or phone: 95532743

NAPLAN WRITING COURSE

Come and have some fun exploring ideas that you can write about in a
persuasive text. Working in a supportive small group, you will learn how
to make your writing clear as well as funny and interesting for a reader.
Then you will sharpen your skills of paragraphing, grammar and
punctuation so that your writing SHINES.
Meeting at Rebecca’s Lovely Home in Cottesloe
10am – 11.30am
Year 5: Mon 17, Wed 19 Jan
Year 6: Tues 18 Jan, Thurs 20 Jan
Year 7: Fri 21 Jan, Sat 22 Jan

$80 includes two 1.5hr sessions and Marking Guides for parents
(bring morning tea and drink bottle)

Tutor: Rebecca King (BA/Dip Ed)

Students learn best when they are actively and happily engaged in the
learning process and Rebecca brings innovation to accelerate the learning
process. She was responsible for writing the WA English Syllabus, is TEE
and NAPLAN marker and has taught hundreds of students whose results
have improved. Mindful Literacy Ph 9286 1919 or 0434 337 714