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MOUNT LOCKYER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Humphreys Street, Albany WA 6330. Phone: 9841 1166 Fax: 9841 7262

Care, Compassion, Excellence;

Mount Lockyer Primary School a place to learn and grow

Newsletter No: 20
Dates to Remember
2014
17th December
Early Close 2.30pm
18th December
Assembly 8.50am
Room 24
Value
Weeks 9 and 10
Excellence: is
striving to reach your
personal best
Dates to Remember
2015
Uniform Shop will be
open on Friday 30th
January 2015 from
9am-12pm.
School office will be
open January 27th
2015.

Students
commence
Monday 2nd
February 2015.

www.facebook.com/MountLockyerPS

16th December 2014

Attendance:
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91.9%

90.9%

91.2%

90.5%

92.8%

93.6%

93.0%

84.7%

Today we say goodbye to our Year 7 students and tomorrow we will do the same as we
farewell our Year 6 students. This is the last year primary schools will have Year 7s, as from
2015 we will be a Pre Primary to Year 6 school. This is a very big change, however I believe
our students are well and truly ready to enter a secondary school environment.
Congratulations to the recipients of the awards and to all the graduating Year 7 and Year 6
students. From everyone at Mount Lockyer we wish you all the very best as you embark on
this very exciting phase of your life.
Last Thursday we had the Volunteers Morning Tea. Many people contribute their time to our
school in a vast range of ways. It is through the support of volunteers that our school is able
to offer a wide range of programs. The purchase of programs such as Mathletics and
Reading Eggs; subsidisation of swimming lessons, reading books for home readers and
library, all possible through the work of volunteers. Our school is extremely grateful and
appreciative of the contribution volunteers make.
Volunteers have been a part of Mount Lockyer Primary School for many years and none
more so than Mrs Beth Daniels. Beth was one of our most active volunteers over a period
of fifty years. Her children, grandchildren and now two of her great grand-children have
been or are Mount Lockyer students. She was involved in the P&C, School Council, Safety
House Coordinator, master chef of many school camps, just to mention a few.
Sadly Beth passed away a couple of years ago. In memory of Beth, last year her family
initiated the Beth Daniel Volunteer of the Year Award. Her family felt that this would be a
way to keep her memory alive and something she would have most definitely approved of
and valued. On behalf of everyone at Mount Lockyer thank you most sincerely to the
Daniels family for their generosity.
This years recipient of the Beth Daniels Volunteer of the Year Award is Lisa Hindle. Lisa
was unanimously chosen for the many years and uncountable hours she has dedicated to
our school. Lisa has been the Chair of our School Board since we became an Independent
Public School 2011, attended P&C meetings, run the Uniform Shop and helped out in
classes across the school; this is but a small example of her involvement. This year marks
the end of a nine year association Lisa has had with Mount Lockyer as her last child moves
to high school next year. Thank you so much for your dedication, loyalty and exceptional
contribution to our school; you are a most worthy recipient of this award.
Reports: Semester 2 student reports will be available for collection on Wednesday
afternoon. Reports that are not collected by close of school Thursday will remain at the
school and can be collected at the beginning of the new school year 2015.
This Thursday we will be holding the final assembly for the year, Room 24 will provide the
entertainment. I look forward to seeing many of you there, however failing that I would like to
thank you for your support over the year. All the best, Merry Christmas and a happy, safe
and relaxing break.
Maxine Augustson
Principal

A BIG THANKYOU to all the family and community

support during 2014 at playgroup and we are looking
forward to an exciting 2015 with the construction of the
Child and Parent Centre. Enjoy the holidays and
remember to have fun in the sun!
Pre Primary Quilt Silent Auction
Students in Pre-Primary 2 created a quilt for the ANZAC
Centenary, they each stamped a square of fabric and
Gaylene Rule put the quilt together into a patchwork.
There was a silent auction. Congratulations to the winner,
Lynne Reid, your $120 will go towards our class
Christmas celebrations and the remainder will be donated
to Greggs Soup Van.

Important Information
Please be advised that the school has changed bank
accounts, we are now with the ANZ Bank.
If paying by direct deposit for camp, contributions,
excursions etc. please make payment to the following
account remembering, to put student name and description.
BSB 016510
Mount Lockyer Primary School
Acc Number 290370834
P&C News
A HUGE THANK YOU to our leaving members, Lisa
Hindle, Suzanne Peacock and Lucy Wellstead. These
ladies have contributed so much to our school over the
years and will be sorely missed.
UNIFORM SHOP will be open on Friday 30th January 2015
from 9am-12pm.
BOOKLISTS pre ordered booklists will be ready for
collection from Albany Stationers from 5th January 2015.
There is a copy of the booklists on the Facebook page.
FUNDRAISING thankyou for all the support with our
fundraising efforts this year. The P+C has been able to
subsidise mathletics, pay $3000 towards buses for school
swimming lessons and purchase $3200 of new books for
home reading and guided reading.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKS through your purchasing of
Scholastic Books we have been able to purchase over
$1300 of materials for the school and library. Keep an eye
out for new innovations next year that will allow you to place
orders and pay on line.
SCHOOL BANKING well done to all our Dollarmite
bankers. We now have over 100 students involved. The
Commonwealth school banking programme will continue
next year with banking available every Wednesday. Any
unused silver tokens from this year will carry through into
next year.
SCHOOL FACEBOOK remember to like our school
Facebook page so that you can be kept up-to-date with
information for the start of next year and throughout the
year.

www.facebook.com/MountLockyerPS
MLPS P+C provide all the above services within the school
as well as the CANTEEN. We appreciate your support but
also ask that you consider becoming a part of the P+C. We
really need people, their opinions and ideas to help keep
our P+C vibrant and relevant while continuing to provide
important services to our school and students.

Merry
Christmas
to all and
have a safe
and happy
holidays.

Shakira Brooks, Year 1

Vegemite SurfGroms
Summer Surf Sessions at Middleton Beach and Muttonbird
Beach all through the school holidays.
Middleton Beach, mornings 10am - 12am
Sat 27th, Mon 29th, Tues 30th, Wed 31st Dec
Every Tues , Wed , Thurs Jan + Feb
Muttonbird Beach
8.30 - 9.30 Progression Sessions, building independent
surfers $15
10.30 - 12.30 General Lessons. Fridays January.
Saturday lessons on request
Cost; Casual lessons $60
3 lesson package $150
6 lesson package $240

Chelsea Geddes, Year 1

Ally Brooks, Year 1

Porongurup Art in the Park 3rd - 11th April 2015
Call for young artists (under 18) to enter the Bendigo Bank
Youth Award section of Art in the Park.
A great opportunity to exhibit your sculpture and 3dimensional artwork in a unique outdoor exhibition within
the beautiful Porongurup National Park.
Entry applications close 20th March 2015. individual and
group entries welcome, $15 per entry.
First prize: $600 Second prize: $400 - awarded by popular
vote.
For more information visit: www.porongurup.org.au
Or contact Judy: 9853 1212 / judykelly@westnet.com.au
Christmas Tennis Camp: Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd
December
All ages and standards. 8.30 11.30AM
Lawley Park Tennis Club.
For bookings and further information contact:
David Kerr Albany Tennis Academy: 0414608523

Vegemite SurfGroms; Fun in the surf for 9 - 12 year olds.

This a progressive learning program that includes lessons
and games that teach water safety and build confidence.
there are 5 different levels to achieve, lots of rewards and
games. A great way to make friends.
Middleton Beach near the surf lifesaving
club. Monday - Thursday in the
afternoons.1pm - 2pm
Boards and wetsuits are provided, you
can add an awesome surf pack when
registering.
Bookings essential. Registration and
further information www.surfgroms.com
Roz 0427 413 627.
2014/15 Summer Holiday Program: Da Vinci Machines
Exhibition with interactive exhibits
Daily until 28 Feb 2015 (10am-4.30pm)
This remarkable exhibition brings his innovations to life,
featuring over 75 exhibits reconstructed from his
illustrations & writings.
Encounter and test his amazing machines, see his
magnificent artworks, and reflect on the genius that was
Leonardo da Vinci.
Tickets
Children under 3: free, children aged 3-15: $10,
Concession: $10, Adults: $15
Family: $40 (for 2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3
children).
School groups: $5 student, bookings essential please
contact Peter.Pritchard@museum.wa.gov.au
Adult groups of 20 or more: only $10 per adult.
Childrens groups of 20 or more: only $5 per child.
Activity Centre
Daily Thursday 19 December 28 Feb 2015 (10am4.30pm)
Create your own secret mirror code / test your eyes for
depth & distance perception
Build a catapult / take the castle challenge / create a castle
storm
Join the inventors workshop to create amazing machines!
Take the parachute lolly bomb challenge / help us with our
original digital selfie project / Sculpt animals / paint your
own self portrait / create a flying machine will it fly?
Cost
Activity Centre free with a Da Vinci Machines ticket
$10/person for all Activity Centre activities without a ticket
9841 4844
www.museum.wa.gov.au
albany@museum.wa.gov.au

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

Students who bring mobile phones onto school premises must adhere to these guidelines.
Responsibility
Mount Lockyer Primary School acknowledges that mobile phones may be used as a safety measure out of school hours. Parents are
reminded that in cases of emergency, the school office remains the most appropriate point of contact during the school day.
The school accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones.
Guidelines

Students mobile phones are to be switched off during school time and handed to the class teacher or office upon arrival in the morning.
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones for any purpose on school grounds.
Mobile phones are not permitted to be taken to school camps, excursions or other functions unless permission is granted by the school

Principal.
Students seen using mobile phones on school groundsFirst breach- The phone will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day.
Further breaches- The phone will be confiscated and parents/carers will need to collect it from the office.

Dear Parents
The value from the 8th December to the 18th December is Excellence If your child has demonstrated Excellence
notify your classroom teacher and they will be in the draw for a prize at this weeks assembly.
Value: Excellence
Memory Jogger - Is striving to reach your personal best at all times
Student Name:- ___________________________________________________Value: Excellence
Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 9
Week 10

NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: Who was the recipient of the Beth Daniels Volunteer of the Year Award? A: _______________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________ Room ______________________________________________

MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

WHAT IS BULLYING?

The key to this approach is that the child is given a choice at each step to
follow directions or face increased consequences.
Students making GOOD CHOICES are acknowledged for their efforts.
For students making POOR CHOICES the following consequences
apply ~

Bullying is when a student or group

keep picking on another student. They
try to hurt them physically or
emotionally.
The
behaviour
is
deliberate and repeated.

STEP 1
Student refuses to follow directions.
Verbal warning.
STEP 2
Student still refuses to follow directionsIn-class consequence e.g. Time Out
STEP 3
Student still refuses to follow directionsOut-of-class consequence e.g. Buddy
Class.
STEP 4
Student still refuses to follow directionsRED CARD is sent to the office.
Parents will be requested to attend
school.

SUSPENSION
Students will be immediately
suspended for verbal abuse of
staff and/or violence towards
staff or students.

RE-ENTRY FOLLOWING
SUSPENSION
Students returning from
suspension must be
accompanied by an adult and
will attend the Intervention
Centre (Room 20) where an
Individual Behaviour
Management Plan will be
developed and implemented.

A fight or disagreement between

equal students is not bullying.
HOW TO STOP BULLYING

Tell an adult, it is not dobbing to

ask for help. Both victim and
those bullying will be counselled
and supported.
Do not be a by-stander; if you
witness bullying try to stop it or
report it.
IF YOU ARE BULLYING

Step 1: Warning
Step 2: In school isolation and
counselling at recess and lunch,
parents will be notified
Step 3:
For continued breaches
students will be suspended.