From the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers
The weather has finally begun to change. As we get closer to the cold and flu season, we remind parents and carers that hand washing becomes even more important. If your child is sick, please keep them at home. In confined spaces like classrooms, germs spread very quickly.
Preliminary NAPLAN
Data was released on Friday 26th April. While we have no comparative data, we can say with some confidence that our students performed well. Some notable points include:
- All 63 Year 5 students (and all but 2 of the 62 Year 3 students) at or above year level expectation in Numeracy.
- All but one Year 5 student (and all but 6 Year 3 students) at or above year level expectation in Reading.
- Numeracy was, again, the strongest area followed by Grammar and Punctuation.
SCHOOL-DEVELOPED PROGRAMS
We continue to see great progress in student performance through use of two school-developed diagnostic programs – Grammar Check and Maths Magicians.
In our most recent Maths Magicians round of diagnostic testing, we identified doubling and addition as being strengths across the school. Subtraction has been highlighted as a weakness across years 1 – 4. Our teachers will focus on that skill over the next few weeks.
In the Grammar Check, we have seen strong growth in the correct identification and use of punctuation marks, and steady improvement in the usage of verbs, nouns and adjectives. Prefixes and suffixes have been identified as an area for our teachers to focus on.
The success of these programs is evidenced by the strength of our NAPLAN data in these areas.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Parents are reminded that school uniform is compulsory in WA public schools. Our community is generally very supportive. However, recently we have noticed some coloured jackets and tights being worn by some students. Please support our school dress code by wearing appropriate items as described here: https://shelleyps.wa.edu.au/uniforms/
The second-hand uniform shop is located next to the Canteen and is open from 8:15 to 8:45am on Fridays.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS
We continue to work hard to provide the best possible learning environment for our students. We are getting closer to resolving one of our ongoing issues – internet connectivity for our senior students. In referring the issue to the ICT operations directorate, we were informed that the senior block connects to the outside world via one copper cable. Obviously, that is not ideal. We have had a contractor onsite to install optic fibre to improve connectivity. The work is likely to go into next week, but the outcome will be significantly better connectivity for our senior students.
Another seat was installed outside A Block for the junior students. That was donated by Rotary Willetton. Simon and some Rotary members installed the bench on Thursday 2nd May. We are very grateful to Rotary for their generosity.
The installation of the solar panels was completed during the recent school holidays. We will report back to the community on the impact of that installation on finances and electricity usage once we have comparative data.
Kind Regards
Trevor Phoebe | Principal
Notices from Admin
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.
Please email the completed Application for Enrolment form, together with the Immunisation history, to Shelley.PS@education.wa.edu.au
Contributions and Charges
Thank you to the parents who have paid for your children’s Voluntary Contributions through West School Supplies and Qkr Online Payment. We greatly appreciate your support.
The Shelley Primary School Board has endorsed an amount of $60.00 per student for Voluntary Contributions for 2024. This equates to approximately $1.50 per week. These costs enhance the teaching and learning opportunities for all students and supplement funding gained from other sources, including the State and Federal government
You can pay this contribution using the Qkr! app.
For more information on school costs, please click on the link provided below:
Click to access 2024-Contributions-and-Charges-Schedule.pdf
Technology Contributions
The Western Australian curriculum requires students to learn to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively in all learning areas. Shelley Primary School have invested heavily in computers, laptops and iPads for student use, which have a range of student-friendly software installed. Our programs such as; Bug Club Reading, Literacy Pro and Mathletics, can all be accessed at home by students to support the consolidation of learning at school. To assist with purchasing apps and device management programs, we request a $30 contribution per student in Years PP – 6 and $15 for Kindy. The Shelley Primary School Board has approved this.
You can easily make this contribution using the Qkr app.
Merit Certificate Winners
Year / Room
Room 1 – Year 1
Room 2 – Year 1
Room 3 – Year 2
Room 4 – Year 2
Room 5 – Year 3
Room 6 – Year 3
Room 7 – Year 3/4
Room 8 – Year 4/5
Room 9 – Year 5
Room 10 – Year 5/6
Room 11 – Year 6
Room 12 – Year 6
Room 17 – Year 4
Room 18 – Year 3
German (LOTE)
Recipient
Mia and Tommy
Gracie and Abhinaya
Hanchen and Jacinta
Kaavya and Isla
Giselle and Samaya
Shirja and Harsha
Julianna and Liam
Akshat, Krystal and Elsa
Sophie, Flynn and Alyiah
Jake and Jenelle and Kirsty
Annabel, Chloe and Kaitlyn
Alexandra, Clarissa and Xavier
Gurbani, Harsha and Vivienne
Jacob and Amara
Ellie and Micah
P & C News
Mother’s Day Stall
We had another very successful Mother’s Day stall yesterday. There were lots of excited kids putting lots of thought into choosing a gift for Mum. We hope you like your present ? The raffle was very popular.
The winners were: 1st Prize: Zara | 2nd Prize: Harry | 3rd Prize: Ollie | 4th Prize: Sophia.
Thank you to everyone who helped on the day and behind the scenes in the lead-up. Your support made the day a success. We have made close to $3000. We are keen to fund many projects this year, so keep an eye out for updates.
Thank you for supporting the P&C
Notes from the Community Nurse
Free online parent workshops Term 2, 2024 Calendar
The Triple P and Child and Parent Centre teams are excited to offer free online workshops for families. The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program gives parents and carers ideas and strategies to help their children develop the skills and behaviours they need for a healthy childhood. To learn more about Triple P, visit the Education in WA website.
If you would like to register and to find more information please click on the link below:
Workshops – Triple_Triple P and Parent Child Centres – Term 2 2024
From the Community
Better Health Program
A 10-week free healthy lifestyle program for children 6-12 years who are above a healthy weight.
Online places are available as soon as you register! Start when you are ready to make healthy changes as a family!
Online (available now!) and at local venues, including BOUNCE Trampoline Parks (coming soon!)
https://betterhealthprogram.org/wa or 1300 822 953
FREE
Better Health Program focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and screen time for children in their primary years. Children receive free resources and families are supported by a dietician/nutritionist each week. Resources are designed by our Better Health Company qualified health professionals, and include recipe books, water bottles, sports equipment and more!
If you need guidance around creating healthy habits, then this is for you.
