Newsletter 30 November 2016, Term 4 Week 8

Dear Parents and Guardians, The $2.5million project for four new classrooms at Larrakeyah Primary School has commenced and construction is progressing. One classroom will be a purpose built computer lab and the other rooms will be upper primary classrooms. The elevated building also allows for a large undercover area and a line of sight through to the oval. This year we successfully trialed a Year 6 class with a modern learning furniture layout that supports innovative pedagogy and student learning – observed in NZ schools. We will be continuing with this in the new building. Although the new building will not be completed until Term 2 next year, we are excited about having additional classrooms which are greatly needed with our increasing enrolments. We also look forward to new playground equipment in the middle/upper primary area. Larrakeyah Primary is an accredited Cambridge International School. Our teachers have access to world class resources to support the Australian Curriculum. This semester we have been looking at the curriculum frameworks, schemes of work and resources in preparation for next year. Teachers have worked in year level teams to create year level plans to integrate Cambridge into our existing whole school writing scope and sequence and other ongoing programs. Cambridge Primary Curriculum (English) will be implemented to support the Australian Curriculum across year levels in 2017. We look forward to the Disco this Thursday at 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Regards, Fathma Mauger Principal

Larrakeyah Primary School is a member of the Darwin City Schools and in partnership with Darwin Middle School, Darwin High School, Northern Territory Open Education Centre, Ludmilla Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School and Parap Primary School.

S.L.T CAMPAIGN SPEECHES All nominations for SLT positions are now closed. The School Captain speeches will be held on the 1st December at 1:45pm in the Assembly Area. Parents are more than welcome to come and listen to these speeches. House Captain and Vice-Captain speeches will be held on Friday the 9th December in various locations. SLT speeches will be held on Wednesday the 14th December in various classrooms. All leadership positions will be announced at the final assembly on Thursday the 15th December at 8:30am. We wish all nominees the best of luck, and would like to kindly remind students that it is there responsibility to ensure all posters are taken down by the end of the school year.

Ice Cups! On sale in Mrs Matthews Room– rm 11 Thursdays and Fridays for 50c each! This weeks special flavour is…

Lime All ice cups are made with Cottees cordial with no artificial colouring.

Extra Curricular Activity Program 2017 Registrations will be opening soon for our E.C.A programs for Term 1, 2017. Sessions run from 3-4 pm on Wednesday afternoons. Below is an example of some of the fun activities we have on offer:

2017 ENROLMENTS Enrolments are being accepted for preschool for 2017 now! The new policy that starts in 2017 states that positions are accepted on a first-in situation, those with siblings already in the school being accepted before others. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us on 8981 3211.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLE Final fundraiser raffle for the year! Donations now being accepted to fill the Christmas Hampers which will be raffled off in the last week of school. Donations of Christmas fare and tasty treats gratefully accepted.

Touch football $150 Drama Games $160 Circus & performing $170 Hip Hop $170 International cooking $150 Lego engineering $170

Bee Bots Craft by iPad Double Helix Soccer skills Art Discovery

Registration forms will be sent home in week 9. In the meantime, if you would like more information about the activities on offer please visit our website www.larrakeyahprimary.com.au

Dates to Remember

Please drop off at the Front Office.

1 December School Captain Speeches

Funds raised will go towards the School.

Larrakeyah Family Disco!

LARRAKEYAH FAMILY DISCO To raise money for the year 6 graduation and school year book, Larrakeyah Primary is hosting a family disco on Thursday 1 December from 5.30 to 8.30. Put your dancing shoes on and join us for a night of funky disco fun!

$150 $150 $150 $150 $180

2 December Viva 7’s Rugby Excursion 2 December Early Childhood Assembly Hosted by the Preschool 13 December Year 6 Graduation 14 December Meet your new teacher Awards Assembly Class Parties 15 December Last School Assembly

A Friendly Reminder… 2017 Enrolments Please ensure the school is notified if your child will not be returning in 2017

News from the Larrakeyah Primary School Board Your School Board met on Monday 28 November 2016 with the agenda focused on closing items and ratifying the draft budget for 2017. In addition, we received an outstanding presentation on the 2016 achievements of our Student Leadership Tea. Well done and thankyou to Elodie Wagnon and Nicholas Tziolis for an informative and professional presentation. Hails. We welcomed local Member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby, onto the Board as a coopt member. Paul brings an array of skills including the opportunity for us to connect directly with the NT Government. We look forward to working closely and thank him for his support. Farewells. On behalf of the School Board, I would like to thank Rick Collister and Alison Walsh for their service and support on the Board. Over several years, Rick has been a steady hand on the team, providing timely advice and appropriate alternative opinions to ensure the Board's decisions are well-considered and support all stakeholders. His noteworthy achievements include his role as OSHC Supervising Officer; being instrumental in the successful implementation of ECA; and, a key driver behind the Year Six Singapore trip. Thankyou Rick and we wish you all the very best on Long Service Leave. See you in 2018. New to Board in 2016, Alison has supported fundraising events, in particularly the School Family Fun Day, and provided input from teaching staff on matters which affect them. Thankyou Alison and we wish you a speedy recovery. Budget and Money. The draft budget for 2017 has been adeptly compiled by Fathma and Katina (Business Manager). The Board-approved budget depicts the funds to be expended on the operational (eg power, water, furniture, cleaning) and educational (eg stationary, materials, IT) items required to deliver the educational program at Larrakeyah. It is in draft as our funding for 2017 does not get confirmed until February. The Board are delighted to inform you that not only is this a comprehensive and responsible budget, but one which ensure the School will remain financially secure throughout the year. I cannot over state the efforts of Fathma and Katina and their ability to successfully plan to run the School within extremely tight means. Well done and thankyou. Approved expenditure. Due to the sound financial management, and accumulated funds from Board entities, the Board has approved funding to support the purchase of

IT to implement an on-line canteen system (for 2017), top-up funding for the Assembly area projector (which now will include an integrated PA sound system), and funds for Upper Primary playground. School Book Pack. In 2017, you will receive your Back2School Voucher ($150). The Board requests you consider using this voucher to purchase the School Book Pack. It will include: Your child’s year’s worth of stationary ($120), a school shirt ($25) and either a hat or library bag ($5). The pack has been improved and is better value than 2016. If you choose not to purchase the pack from the school, you will be given the stationary list and will have to purchase it from your local newsagent/stationary supplier (eg Officeworks). Parental Volunteer Contribution. Each year we ask families to pay a volunteer contribution towards their child’s education. We appreciate that not all families are able to contribute but for those are, please consider paying this small fee. Our budget is tight and every bit goes directly towards improving student outcomes. School Board 2017. The Board AGM will be Monday 13 March. With a few faces departing, including myself, I ask you consider over the holidays if you would be willing to commit to serving the School by nominating for the Board. Please email me if you would like further information as holiday homework. A huge thankyou to the School families and community for your enthusiastic and highly valued support towards all events throughout the year. I think you would agree that the participation of parents and friends at fundraising events, in the classroom and around the School has continued to grow throughout the year. Larrakeyah’s School community and your participation is what makes us great. Thankyou. I look forward to working with you all again (and flipping snags, selling raffle tickets, battling fairy floss machines etc) in 2017. And finally, the Board wish all students, teachers, staff, parents, guardians and friends a safe and Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all relaxed and refreshed to start 2017. Merry Christmas Phillipa Tziolis Chair Larrakeyah Primary School Board m. 0438 102 651 e. [email protected]

News From the Defence Transition Aide Absences To ensure we keep our Attendance records correct please contact our front office 89813211 if your child/children are absent.

Larrakeyah Primary School App The Larrakeyah Primary School app is available to download. If you prefer using the school website, please check the Skool Bag console in the For Parents section for latest news.

Wow! Today we had over 50 Defence Students hanging out together for a Farewell Pizza Lunch. 20 Pizzas & 52 icey poppers were eaten. A big THANK YOU shout out to Colleen Roberts for her wonderful help to get the kids fed while the pizza was still hot. It was loud & chaotic but yummy & fun. It was also great to see the kids together as an ADF family that supports each other.

Thanks to the ladies that were able to come along to the Morning tea. Hope you enjoyed the famous Apple Tea Cake and TimTams. We will have a Welcome afternoon tea early next term 2017 so ADF parents can meet & catch up & chat over a cupppa & cake while welcoming new families to the LPS Community.

Thank you to those that have emailed me with your posting out dates & if you know your child’s school next year, please let me know. If you would like your child’s school little blue Passport updated or need a new one prior to departure please send it in. I would hate for anyone to miss out on their farewell mementos.

This time of year can be frantic & stressful as well as fabulous & festive. Depending on postings, deployments, etc, it can all become a little overwhelming. Keep in mind if you need answers to ADF related questions or support the Defence family Helpline is available 24/7 1800 624608. There are also family support through VVCS 1800 011046. The DCO website has heaps of info & advice too www.defence.gov.au/dco

Our birthday star this week is Isabelle W. Shine Bright birthday star!

Jodie Murdoch 8981 3211 [email protected]

What’s On PILATES Offering mat classes at a great price. Just $12 dollars per class if you pay for the month or $15 casual rate. Great workout for all levels of fitness. 1 on 1 classes also available. Flexible times. Call Jacci 0477 488 392

Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608

VISIBLE LEARNING

Last Friday, Mrs Harvey, Ms Beynon and Mrs Tamaotai presented at the Darwin Region Showcase to regional staff, leadership teams and teachers from other schools to showcase Larrakeyah Primary’s work in Visible Learning and Assessment Capable Writers. This was a fantastic opportunity for schools in the Darwin Region to share their school’s successes, ideas and journeys with Visible Learning.

Larrakeyah Primary showcased a video focusing on peer feedback and what makes a good writer at Larrakeyah. We also showed examples of the writing that is happening around our school. This included Transition Mattiazzo’s awesome story books and poetry from 3 Matthews and 6 Harvey. Everyone commented on the great writing our students are doing. We also showed some of the new strategies teachers have learnt through their participation in the Assessment Capable Writers Project and how they are implementing these in their classrooms.

Vacation Care Program: Monday, December 19 2016 to Friday, January 27 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Tuesday

Dec 19

Dec 20

Dec 21

Dec 22

Dec 23

Jan 9

Jan 10

Jan 11

Christmas Craft

Christmas Craft

Christmas Craft

Christmas Craft

Hama Beads

Paper Mache Bowls

Paper Plane Competition

Cooking Cooking

Cooking

Christmas Tree Freckles

Cooking Little Cookie Houses

Party Day Everyone please bring a plate of goodies to share!!! There will be Christmas Movies playing all day! There may even be a surprise guest!!!

Wednesday Thursday Jan 12

Friday Jan 13

Music Day Excursion Day Planet Ten Pin Bus Leaves: 10:00 am

Cooking Chicken Nuggets

Cooking Cooking Sausage Rolls

Milo Ice Cream

Cooking Rocky Road

Additional Cost: $20 Includes 2 games and bus costs

Mini Santa Hats

Christmas Shortbread

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Jan 16

Jan 17

Jan 18

Jan 19

Jan 20

Jan 23

Jan 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Octopus Pinatas

Crazy Hair Day

Fairy Jill’s Enchanted Entertainment

Water Play

Excursion Day

Pirate Day

Movies – TBA

(Come dressed up as a Pirate)

Technology Day

Jumping Castle

Group Leaves: 9:30 am

Cooking Spaghetti Bolognaise

Cooking Blueberry Pancakes

Cooking Mini Burgers

Cooking

Additional Cost: $20 Inc ticket and snacks costs Group will return at approx. 3:00pm

Cooking

Excursion Day

Australia Day

Cooking

Cooking

Apple and Banana Bread

Apricot Muesli Balls

Public Holiday

Crocosaurus Cove Bus Leaves: 9:30 am Additional Cost: $20 inc ticket and bus costs Bus return at approx. 5:00pm

Please fill out a Vacation Care enrolment form and return as soon as possible to Josh in The OSHC office. Alternatively you can email a completed form through to [email protected] Forms can be downloaded from the Larrakeyah Primary School website, obtained from the school office or the OSHC office.