From the Principal
Welcome back to another term of opportunity at Shelley Primary School.
As a modern and highly successful school, we try to offer a range of supplementary curriculum to support a diverse range of student interests and abilities. We have a series of tremendous opportunities for students this term. Supplemental programs on offer this term include:
- For the STEM enthusiasts, our Digital Technology team are holding a Video Game Design competition on Fridays in the STEM Lab;
- For those who love reading (like me) the Scholastic book fair is on again from May 14th
- Swimming lessons kick off on June 4th
- For the sports people among us, the Winter Carnival is scheduled for Friday 21st
Parents and carers are reminded that they must sign in at the front office if they come on school grounds outside of pick up and drop off times.
ANZAC Day
Our student leaders presented a very respectful and dignified Anzac Day assembly on Wednesday afternoon. They highlighted the sacrifice of those who fell and those who came home, from places as diverse as the valleys and ridges of Gallipoli, the fields of Belgium and France, through to the sands of the North African desert and the mountains and olive groves of Greece, Crete and Syria.
They encouraged us to remember those who suffered as prisoners of war and those who are still missing and those who served as peacekeepers in troubled countries all over the world.
Australia has had peacekeepers in the field with the United Nations since 1947. In Indonesia in 1947, Australians were part of the very first group of UN military observers anywhere in the world, and were, in fact, the first into the field.
Anzac Day is a day when we remember the sacrifices and contributions made by those who have served Australia throughout history and continue to do so today. Remembering the sacrifices of those who served and finding moments of peace and forgiveness are essential aspects of Anzac Day.
Lest we forget.
ADHD Support
Staff participated in the first of a series of three professional learning seminars on supporting students with ADHD on Monday 15th April.
A parent workshop on supporting children with ADHD will be held on May 6th. In these sessions, the focus will be on empowering parents with knowledge and understanding of ADHD behaviours. By increasing our ADHD knowledge, we can then develop strategies to support all family members.
Traffic Issues
Last year we had some complaints from residents about cars blocking their driveways in the afternoons. We encourage older students to walk or ride to school if they can; it is better for their health and improves the traffic flow.
Our new bike shelter is finished. We encourage students to ride, scoot or walk to school over the rest of the term as the weather begins to cool down.
Kind Regards
Trevor Phoebe – Principal
Notices from Admin
ANZAC Day Ceremony
Each year, Shelley Primary School holds an ANZAC Day Ceremony. We take immense pride in this ceremony, which is a testament to our respect for the past and present ANZACs. Our Student Leaders conducted this service. They read odes and poems and laid wreaths. The school sang songs, and our School Ambassadors raised the flag. A special thank you to our wonderful Year One students, who each brought in a flower for the wreaths.
As we lay the wreaths in our newly renovated ANZAC Memorial Seating, we would like to recognise the tremendous effort of Mrs Pettit and our Gardeners, Simon and Ruth, to make it truly magnificent. Their dedication and hard work made this space a fitting tribute to our fallen, veteran and serving soldiers.
Kindy enrolments for 2025 are now open.
If your child is born between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, you may apply to enroll in Kindy 2025.
Information and forms can be found on our school website: https://shelleyps.wa.edu.au/enrolment/
You can confirm whether your address falls within our local intake area by visiting shelleyps.wa.edu.au/intake-area/
Please enrol your child before Thursday, 3 October 2024.
Enrolments for Pre-Primary 2025 are now open.
Children born between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020 are eligible to apply for enrolment in Pre-Primary 2025. If your child is currently attending our Kindergarten, you must re-enrol them for Pre-Primary school for the next academic year. To apply, please fill out the Application for Enrolment and provide an Australian Immunisation (AIR) immunisation history statement issued within two months of the application to enrol. However, submitting an application for enrolment does not guarantee a place at the school.
Your school photos are coming!
Dear Parents,
The school photo orders will be coming home today. Please note the following:
- Magnetic photo frames and additional prints are slotted between the prints of your package.
- Key chains are packed separately and distributed by the school office to the classroom teachers, who then distribute to the students. Check with your teacher if you have not received yours as yet.
- Sibling photos (if applicable to your school) are delivered to the eldest child and placed inside their photo package as additional prints if applicable.
- Digital negative orders will be sent to your email address supplied within 3-5 days of the school photo delivery. Don’t forget to check your junk mail folders.
- You are still able to place additional orders via the Kapture website. Use the same school code as previously supplied.
If you ordered photos more than 10 days after photo day, your order will be handled separately and mailed directly to your home address within the next 28 days. Check your confirmation email for more information.
Kind regards
The Kapture Crew
Invitation to the 9th King Chess Club State-Level Junior Chess Championship 2024
We are excited to inform you about the upcoming 9th King Chess Club Junior Chess Championship, which will take place in John Leckie Pavilion, Nedlands, on Saturday, 4th MAY. We cordially invite your school to participate in this thrilling event.
Date: 04th MAY 2024 (Saturday)
Venue: John Leckie Pavilion, Nedlands WA-6009
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration link for the event: https://www.trybooking.com/CQUPI
To access all the information about the competition, including prize details and other relevant information, please refer to the attached flyer.
King Chess Club at Shelley PS
To register you child/ren please click on the link below:
Registration Link for Term 2, 2024: shorturl.at/rHJ23
Parenting workshops
Communicare has released its Term 2 Calendar of Parenting Workshops.
Click below to view the full calendar of workshops and where to book.
Circle of Security Parenting (Belmont) 010524
