eNews # 8 (2020)

26 November 2020


Event Calendar

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Principals Update 26 November 2020

Caralee CS acknowledges the Beeliar people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the school stands today, and pays its respects to the Whadjuk Noongar people and elders past, present and emerging.


Hello Everyone

We are now well over halfway through Term 4 with all the fun of end-of-year events to come. We have been fortunate that, due to our moderate size as a school, very few events have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. This remains the case for our end-of-year celebrations but of course some adjustments are required to ensure that we comply with the State Government’s Phase 4 social distancing requirements for adults.

Year 6 Graduation & School Awards Assembly
One of these events that require adjustment is the Year 6 Graduation & School Awards Assembly. The event is in the last week of school and will be strictly by ‘invitation only’ for two attendees per child graduating or receiving an award.  Fortunately, the Year 6 Lunch will go ahead as planned so the children will have a chance to enjoy themselves at Thompkins on Swan after the Graduation.

Staff Professional Learning
Our teachers recently participated in Talk for Writing professional learning at the beginning of Week 6.  I’d like to thank our community for working with the extra Pupil Free Day for Term 4 that was granted by the Department of Education due to COVID-19 interrupting the planned day in Term 2. Staff really enjoyed the quality professional learning provided by Dyslexia-Speld Foundation trainers. The commitment to this program is significant and I am pleased to announce Janine Wain has won a merit process to be a Deputy Principal two days a week in 2021 to lead and support teachers with the implementation of TfW strategies in classrooms.  Congratulations, Janine.

School Board
Our School Board will be meeting in Week 9 to consider many important items including our 2021 budget, progress against our Business Plan, extended lunch proposal and a proposal for a crossing guard outside the school on Winnacott St.  Our School Board Chair, Amanda Buisman, has been busy working with Police and the Melville City Council after the initial surveys by P&C parents which have been checked by Police. Things are looking promising, so hopefully some good news soon for a crossing guard.  Road safety around the school is a priority and the School Board is also seeking improvement works on the corner of Winnacott Street and Drury Street due to parking on the corner.  The school has made improvements on land considered DoE property, which includes bollards and signage to prevent parents parking in the one-way driveway to the carpark off Winnacott Street (see picture).  Please observe the rules for the safety of our children.

The ‘No Standing’ sign may be notable in the picture as is my Movember moustache. November has been a great opportunity to revisit this relic of the 70’s as I recently had a week of Defence Service and the opportunity to grow it in preparation for Movember.  It is a great cause that contributes to Men’s Health and you can donate if interested on their website https://au.movember.com.  The children certainly find it funny which has made it worth it.

Have a great remainder of the term as we head towards the end of the year.

Jason Shapcott
Principal
Caralee Community School



Updat-Ed App

A message from our app provider, Sponsor-Ed Group.


Hi Caralee Community School Families,

A few months back we upgraded our app to include more features for our users, such as an upgraded calendar and a better interface, along with a raft of upgrades for our app administrators. With the upgrade, there have been a few subscribers that have experienced some issues. To help address this and provide some genral tips on how to get the most out of the app, please see the information below - and further down, please also view the video.

If you're a first-time user, you can download the Updat-ed app:

Go to the app store and search for Updat-ed by sponsor-ed (click on images below to be directed to the relevant store)


Please watch the video at the bottom of this page for a guide on how to use the app.

If you already have Updat-ed app on your phone:
1:  If you have the Updat-ed app on your phone, please open it and ensure that you can see the school logo and cover image.  See below for what it should look like:


2:
  If you click on ALERTS and have a series of alerts (some quite old) you can either SWIPE LEFT to delete the old events or SWIPE RIGHT to mark them as read.  When they have been marked as read or deleted, the unread message indicator will disappear.

 

 

3:  If you click on ALERTS and get the below message it just means that your school has not yet sent you a notification since the server upgrade.  This message will be replaced with the next alert that your school sends out.

 

4:  If you see an alert with an information symbol on the right - it means there is more information to the alert, click on the symbol to read the rest of the alert.

 

We have a short video explaing how to use thea app below:

 

 

If you are having issues with the update-ed app, please email helpdesk@sponsor-ed.com.au

Please include your SCHOOL NAME, DEVICE MODEL (eg. iphone 7) and SOFTWARE VERSION on your phone, as well as a brief description of the issues that you are facing.

Cheers,
The Sponsor-ed Group



Upcycling Art Competition - Our dragon has a name!

We are happy to announce that the winning entry for our 'Name the Dragon' Competition is ... SPIKE!  Well done to Ben Maiorana (B3) for nominating the name that won the most votes.


We were also visited by Jared Crowe, Waste Education Officer at the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council at our recent assembly.

SPIKE and its creators were presented with their First Place award prizes of SciTech gift vouchers, Recycle Right reusable bags and an indoor pot plant.



The Upcycling Art Competition was run by the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) that undertakes waste management for Melville, Fremantle and East Fremantle. ‘Recycle Right’ is the SMRC’s education arm, designed to engage and educate students about sustainability, recycling, composting and waste avoidance.

The SMRC and Recycle Right have resumed taking free tours for school groups and residents at the Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC), the premier recycling and composting facility in WA. The RRRC has a custom-built education centre and specially designed observation decks that enable visitors to see what happens to materials placed in the yellow-topped bin. Each tour is tailored to suit the audience and incorporates interactive activities. A variety of other educational resources are also available. To find out more information about upcoming community tours, or to book a tour of the RRRC for your group, email tours@smrc.com.au

Check out the Recycle Right website or download the Recycle Right app for the A-Z list on recycling household items:

Website: https://recycleright.wa.gov.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecycleRightWA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recyclerightwa/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJ93M5Rqcfkd0s7OK7z2Dw



National NAIDOC Week 2020

(Source: Dept of Education)
National Aborigines' and Islanders' Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) celebrates the histories, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Participating in NAIDOC Week activities helps us to acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal histories, cultures, languages and achievements, and assist in building relationships with Aboriginal students and their local community. 

Caralee CS staff and students were involved in making bracelets, beading, listening to Perth Festival Noongar stories told by local Noongar people as well as showcasing artwork and colouring posters around their classrooms.



More information regarding NAIDOC Week can be found on their website https://www.naidoc.org.au/




Music: Count Us In

This program, now in its 14th year, is Australia’s largest free school music program. It exists to assist teachers in delivering quality classroom music, and celebrates the importance and value of music education in schools.

https://musicaustralia.org.au/program/countusin/for-teachers/celebration-day-events/

Wow! 

Where do I start? 

The last few weeks have been extremely busy in the Music department. On 5 November, the school assembled in the undercover area for a nationwide Celebration of Music, Music: Count Us In. The celebration assembly featured a heart-warming performance by the choir, instrumental students and the whole school joining in the live stream to simultaneously sing the 2020 song, You Wont Bring Us Down

Below is a video of the Caralee CS Choir performing Raining on the Rock as part of the Celebration of Music.



On 19 November, the Choir attended the Massed Choir Festival Sing Day at the Perth Concert Hall. The performance showcased all the hard work put in by the talented students and made me incredibly proud.

For the remainder of the term, students will be practising and fine-tuning a display of their skills for the benefit of fellow classmates.  Music is definitely alive at Caralee!

Mr Matthew Ryder
Music Teacher



Sport

Students from Years 3 to 6 are taking part in a school football tournament.

We have 76 students participating during recess and lunch times. The competition is played with the upmost respect for each other. All teams showing great responsibility during the games demonstrating good sportsmanship.

In upcoming weeks, we will see the Year 6's taking on an all-star staff team during lunchtime!



Melville SHS Netball Carnival

In Week 4, Miss Garrett took some Year 4's and 5's to Melville SHS to participate in a netball tournament organised, coached and umpired by the students in the Year 9 Specialist Netball Program.

Our Caralee students had a fun day playing netball against other local schools. One of our teams was undefeated and won the trophy in their division.

Well done!



Miss Tamisha Garrett
Teacher (D1)

 



Melville SHS Transition Day

Year 6 students who are not yet enrolled at Melville Senior High School for 2021 are encouraged to organise their enrolment as soon as possible to avoid missing out on Transition Day.
Year 6 students from Caralee CS who are enrolled at Melville Senior High School for 2021 will be attending their TRANSITION DAY on Friday, 27 November 2020 commencing at 8.30am (save this event to my calendar).

Transition Day will include:
- Welcome assembly
- Tour of the school
- Overview of the school's policies and procedures
- Sample learning area activities
- Introduction to some of the 2021 teachers
- Fun activities and opportunities

Those who are enrolled are asked to bring to:
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Drink bottle
- Pen
- Packed recess & lunch or money to purchase from canteen if preferred
- CCS students must wear their Caralee uniform

Should you wish to discuss anything about Transition Day, or your child is unable to attend, please contact Melville SHS on (08) 6274 1300.

P&C at Caralee

The School P&C is a great place for families with students to meet others, and join in a range of community activities. We aim to keep it a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome. 
Do you have FUNDRAISING IDEAS?

Would you like to be on the FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE in 2021?
Please contact us via email with any fundraising ideas and more information in 2021 Pandc.caraleecs@gmail.com

Gee Dads
Pack your bags and brace yourself for some serious FUN!  For more information, click HERE.

Pharmacy 777 Willagee - Join our Community Spirit Program

Create a client account at Pharmacy 777 Willagee, nominate Caralee P&C as your program recipient and for every transaction you make, part proceeds from every dollar will be given back to the Caralee P&C.  For more information, click HERE.

Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open every second Wednesday (assembly days) from 8.15 am  to 8.45 am or order your uniforms online using Quickcliq.  Be prepared for 2021 and get your pre-orders completed in readiness for next year!



(Click HERE to save this event to your calendar). 


Click on the link for:
P&C - LATEST NEWS and more



Gee Dads 'Race Around the School'

In the tradition of “Race Around the World”, the Gee-Dads invite Caralee dads and their kids to be part of our “Race Around the School” – our final Gee-Dads event for 2020.




Pairs of kids and their dads (4 to a team) will be given a series of fun tasks to achieve in the Caralee school grounds after school at 5.00pm, Friday 27 November 2020.  (Save this event to my calendar).

Working together, teams will be asked to answer specific questions about what exists in their school in order to determine who becomes Race Champions for 2020.

Get along, meet some other dads and their kids and maybe discover things about your school you never knew!

The Race will conclude with a social get-together on the school grounds with a sausage sizzle.

All members of the school community are more than welcome to participate!

To register your participation please contact Gee-Dads Co-convenor. Drayton Morley.
Email: thegeedads@gmail.com
Mobile: 0400 250 566

   
 

In 2017, our Champion Dads of Caralee formed a group (renamed the "Gee Dads"), and commenced a program of activities with fellow male parents and father figures within our school.

For more information regarding the program, how it can help you, your child, our school and the wider community, visit https://www.caraleecs.wa.edu.au/page/217/P&C-The-Fathering-Project-(Gee-Dads)-

 

 

The Fathering Project

 
   

 

 

 



Community e-Noticeboard

We love our community school and feel very privileged to be an integral part of our Willagee community too.  Here you will find links for you and your family to enjoy activities and events close by.

City of Melville - What's On Around Town
Check out things to do with the whole family around Willagee and around your city at https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/events/whats-on
You can also keep up-to-date on topics that interest you city-wide by subsribing to our eNews HERE.

City of Melville - Activities and Events for Children
The City of Melville offers many children's activities and events at a variety of venues.  Find out more at https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-community/families-children-and-youth

Things to do at your local Willagee Community Centre
Willagee Community Centre hosts several ongoing programs and groups where you can meet others in your community and learn new skills.  For more, visit https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/community-centres/willagee-community-centre

Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre (PLEEC)
We offer a number of school excursion programs and public events to help teach about environmental issues and sustainable living. We also provide a variety of workshops, events and resources to encourage environmental education outside of the classroom. To find out more, visit Things to do at Piney Lakes

Lukes Fine Arts
Welcome to Lukesfinearts! I'm Luke Lewis, an artist and weekend nurse, committed to providing quality art education in a supportive environment. Explore the world of realism through our 10-week term-by-term art classes, focusing on colored and graphite pencil techniques. Classes are intentionally kept small for personalised attention and impressive outcomes.

As a weekend nurse, rest assured that I hold a working with children check, criminal clearance card, and national police clearance, prioritising the safety and well-being of all my students. Lukesfinearts believes in the unifying power of art to bring communities together.

Discover your artistic potential with us, where all materials are provided. For more information, visit lukesfinearts.com.au, and connect with us on Facebook & Instagram at Lukesfinearts. Let's embark on this creative journey together! 

MathsOnline - Your Online Maths Tutor
MathsOnline is the perfect online maths program for families. Covering Kindergarten though to Year 12, MathsOnline consists of over 1,400 video tutorials and 50,000 interactive questions. MathsOnline helps guide your children lesson by lesson allowing them to pause, rewind and repeat all or part of any video tutorial until they fully understand it. Start your MathsOnline FREE trial today at https://www.mathsonline.com.au/free-trial

Grasshopper Soccer (Ages 2-12) 

We are a community-based Australian soccer organisation that aims to teach children aged 2-12 the basics of playing soccer in a fun, social and non-competitive environment. For more info, visit https://grasshoppersoccer.com.au/#about

Palmyra-Bicton Little Athletics Club 
Professional help to improve running style, abilities and athletics skills * Gain confidence for school and Interschool sporting events * It's fun for all levels of abilities focusing on personal performance * Meet new friends from other local schools * Opportunities to compete in state competitions if they wish to * For kids aged between 6-17 years old. Want to find out more? Give it a go with 2 FREE Training Sessions. Select 'Clubs' PB at Melville Roar Athletics Club - Home of Melville Athletics Club & Melville Little Athletics Centre

The Dance Collective (TDC) 
Opposite the school on Winnacott Street is The Dance Collective Dance Studio offering dance classes for kids, teens & adults in hip hop, jazz, ballet, comtemporary, lyrical, acro dance and breaking.  To find out more, call 0448 788 346 or visit https://www.thedancecollective.com.au/

Nuline Dance - Fremantle
Nuline Dance has run daytime classes for adults at the Hilton Community Centre in Paget Street since 2015. We are running a Term 3 promotion for mums and dads who have children at local primary schools including Pop, Celtic, Latin, Country & more! Dance in Lines - No Partners. For more info, contact Sue M: 0448 404 009, sueh@nulinedance.com or visit Nuline Dance - Fremantle | Hilton (nulinefreo.org)

Violin Lessons in Willagee
Experienced violin teacher offering private lessons for all ages & levels at her Willagee home studio and only a couple of minutes away from the school! To find out more, visit www.marlenecrone.com

Adult & Children's Creative Sewing Classes & Children's School Holiday Sewing Classes - April 2024
Come and experience the joy of creative sewing in a relaxed and fun environment. Explore colour and design while becoming skilled in machine and hand sewing techniques. Bookings now open! Home - Louise Marie Back Sewing Classes

Creative Kids Art Club
Come and join us for exciting art classes! Kids after school art classes are taught by qualified and experienced specialist art teachers for children 5-14 years, available at Willagee, Mount Pleasant & Riverton. Ph 0476 149 696 or visit the website for more infomraiton or to book! Creative Kids Art Club

Perth Goju Karate - Beginners program starting now
Build self-confidence, karate skill, respect and self-defence with an emphasis on fun and friendship.  New classes near you - four weeks free! all classes run after school https://perthgojukarate.wordpress.com/ or phone 0402 830 402.

Murdoch University Open Day - Sat, 23 March 2024
Murdoch Open Day is only 3 weeks away! We’d love to see you, your students, and your wider school community on the day! Join us at our beautiful South Street Campus on Saturday 23rd of March from 10am – 3pm and explore your brighter future at Murdoch University.

Whilst many of your students are a long way from finishing school, Murdoch Open Day is the perfect way for them to start exploring future careers in a fun and exciting way. With a fun-packed program, there will be something for everyone on the day, including:

  • Meet our Academics and hearing firsthand about courses and careers,
  • Explore our campus and learning facilities,
  • Engage with our amazing student support and services teams and hear about all the ways they support Murdoch students,
  • See live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits
  • And More!!

Calling all Science & Chemistry Enthusiasts!
Don’t miss our ‘Live & Explosive Show’ –see chemistry come alive as Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre is filled with exciting POPS, BANGS and FIZZ!

Bookings are essential. Find out more about Open Day by visiting: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/open-day


John Forrest Secondary College - Specialist Cricket, Tennis & Netball Program
JFSC are very proud of these long running programs and are always keen to promote them to the wider community as an opportunity for students entering high school who have a keen interest in cricket, tennis or netball and want to develop their skills and technique, as well as gaining an array of other skills in leadership and teamwork. Our programs run alongside all other learning areas. Trials are happening for the 2025 cricket and tennis programs this month. This is for students who will be enrolling into Year 7 next year. For more info, visit: https://www.johnforrest.wa.edu.au/view/specialist-programs

Fremantle College Open Day - Mon, 22 Apr 2024
Our Specialist Contemporary Music Program, our Specialist Marine Studies Program and our Specialist ICT Program are open to all students and are not dependant upon living proximity to the college.  In timing with the closing date for our Specialist Learning programs, we are hosting an Open Day, Mon, 22 April 2024 (3.30 - 5.30pm). Applications to our Specialist Learning Programs close Fri, 10 May 2024. For more info, visit https://fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au/fremantle%20college%20open%20day/

South West Metropolitan Parenting Service 
Courses, workshops and community network for parents & carers of children aged pre-birth to 18 years old.  Term 3 2023 program HERE.

Better Health Program
Encourage your child and family to establish healthy eating and physical activity habits, for free!  Better Health Program provides you with guidance, resources and solutions to help your family lead a healthier lifestyle.  For more, visit Home - Better Health Program
 
eSafety's Guide to Parental Controls - FREE live webinar
Register for the free webinar, eSafety's guide to parental controls, for parents and carers from the eSafety Commissioner.  The webinar will look at how parents and carers can set up devices and apps to help kids and young people stay safe online. 

It will cover:

  • the benefits and limitations of parental controls
  • how to set up iOS and Android devices for safety
  • how to set up popular games and apps for safety
  • using family tech agreements and other parenting strategies to manage online risks
  • how eSafety can help when things go wrong.

This webinar will include practical tips, demonstrations and advice. To register, visit: esafety.gov.au/parents.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
FREE Triple P seminars give you simple, practical strategies to help you raise a happy confident child.  For more information, visit https://www.education.wa.edu.au/triple-p.