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.

Welcome
Although most families have been welcomed back to Caralee via Connect for 2021, I’d like to take this opportunity through the newsletter to welcome back families and the wider community for the start of the school year.  We have many exciting events planned for 2021, noting that we will have to be flexible around COVID-19.

Parents & Citizens (P&C) Association
I’d like to thank the outgoing P&C Committee for their wonderful work under difficult circumstances in 2020.  Never has the P&C been so vibrant and financially sound which is a testimony to the skill and dedication of all involved.  Thankfully all of our P&C office bearers and executive have renominated and were elected, which is fantastic.  As already mentioned, we have an exciting year ahead and the P&C is a big part of that.

Wellbeing Hub
An exciting promise by Willagee local Member, Peter Tinley AM is $90.000.00, if the current Government is returned, towards a ‘Wellbeing Hub’ at Caralee which could look like a space or classroom dedicated to wellbeing and pastoral care services.  This would require top up to approximately $150.000.00 to become a reality, which the P&C, Pharmacy 777 Willagee and other philanthropic sources will be necessary to help achieve this goal within the expected timeline of two to three years from now.

Online Learning
Although the lockdown, whilst a disappointing start for most of us, it did give staff a chance to test some of our plans to work remotely.  Mrs Wain led the charge with the fun work from home, which was not required but a kind gesture by teachers which was appreciated by many.  Further to that, 10 days of work packages were reviewed and prepared by teachers and they remain ready if needed.  Special mention to Mr Ryder (Mrs Dow a close second) who won the ‘best dressed work from home’ award for our whole staff Zoom meeting.  I enjoyed doing his first playground duty for the year as a prize.

New Timetable
We all got back to school after a week's reprieve and it has been a great start with children settling in very quickly, despite masks being worn by adults during the first week.  Our new timetable is seeing benefits for the kids with a longer lunch and staff morale is certainly up with the ability to take a longer lunch offsite if they are not on duty.  Importantly, the timetable is allowing for a better focus in the morning with literacy and numeracy blocks when children’s attention is better.  Teachers are mostly through their testing schedule and into their programs which have been well informed by the testing results.  A friendly reminder too that unaccompanied children should not be on the school site before 8.30am.

COVID-19 Practices to Remain
Please remember adults on the school site are subject to the 2 square metre rule.  We have brought assembly into line with this, so there is no ambiguity for events in the undercover area in the future.  Similarly, parents are reminded that for the foreseeable future, assembly is by 'invite only'.  We will continue to manage events the best that we can within the State Government rules, and I thank everyone for complying with those requirements.

Have a great Term 1 everyone.  I look forward to seeing parents and guardians at the first Family Picnic Day Tuesday, 2 March.

Jason Shapcott
Principal
Caralee Community School

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All the staff at our Administration Office would like to welcome families new and existing to our Caralee Community.

To help support you and your child throughout their school career, we offer many avenues to obtain information regarding happenings both in and around the school.

CONNECT
Information from your class teacher and the principal can be sought through Connect  (an online environment developed through the Department of Education).  Invites to join Connect have now been issued to parents and guardians by Caralee.  If you are experiencing any issues regarding accessing Connect, please contact Shannon in Admin without delay.  For more information, please visit our Caralee CS website under SCHOOL OFFICE / CONNECT DET - STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR PARENTS or click on the link https://www.caraleecs.wa.edu.au/page/218/Connect-DET---Step-by-step-guide-for-parents

SCHOOL WEBSITE
Our website has been recognised for being a friendly and informative site for both school families and the wider community alike.  RECENT NEWS articles on our home page give you ready access to current events, plus answers to frequently asked questions can be found 24/7 by exploring many of the drop down menus and articles.  Why not pay a visit to https://www.caraleecs.wa.edu.au/

SCHOOL APP
Bridging with Caralee CS has never been easier with our school app called Updat-ed.  Not only do parents and guardians have easy access to the website, they also receive personal alerts and access to events, eNews, COVID-19 updates, absentee notifications, administration forms, Art/Choir/Music/Sporting events, P&C-run programs (Uniform Shop, Canteen, Gee Dads etc), QuickCliq, OSHC and Term Planners (this last one is especially helpful to our Kindy families!) and much more - all from the palm of your hand.  To parents and guardians wishing to download the FREE app to their phone or tablet, visit our website page at SCHOOL OFFICE / CARALEE SCHOOL APP or click on the link https://www.caraleecs.wa.edu.au/page/220/Caralee-School-App.

If you still require assistance and support, please feel free to come in and see one of our friendly staff members at the Administration Office, telephone us on (08) 9312 4800, email Caralee.CS@education.wa.edu.au or send a message through the Updat-ed school app under CONTACT US.

All the best for 2021!

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Student Health Care is important at Caralee, and as such we would appreciate the help of parents and guardians in supporting their children's health care needs and minimising health risks at our school.

Should your child require administration or storage of medication and specialised equipment, please see our staff in the Administration Office to prepare a suitable Health Care Plan.

All medication should be clearly labelled with the expiry date and your child's name and classroom.  Instructions on storage and dosage will be requested.

Please remember to contact the school immediately should emergency contact details change for your child at any time.

Parents & Guardians will soon be receiving a Student Update Form for you to check and return.  Please look out for this form and return it as soon as possible to our Administration Office whether details are to change or remain the same.

For additional information regarding Student Health Care, please click on the Parent Information Brochure issued by the Department of Education.

Thank you for your assistance.

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This term, the students will be taking part in the Interschool Summer Carnival in Week 7 which includes basketball, cricket and tag rugby.  

Students have commenced their training during lunchtimes to help get them prepared.  

Good luck to all who are taking part.

 

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After a delayed start, the Kindy children finally had their turn to be at school; and what a fabulous couple of weeks they have had…only a few tears here and there (mostly from loving parents waving their children off!).

All the kindy kids have been so busy joining in all the action.  We have danced and sung, painted and made interesting craft, counted, explored the Early Childhood playground, climbed the obstacle course, read stories and made new friends! All in a day’s work at Caralee Kindy.

The children are learning about school routines, being independent and having a go, even if they are unsure.  We will be practising these skills in the coming weeks when we focus on familiar nursery rhymes while implementing the Talk For Writing program. Watch this space! 

Congratulations families! Your Kindy children have successfully embarked on their learning journey with your support and care. The Kindy staff are looking forward to getting to know the children and their families in our exciting and innovative Early Childhood area. 

Ms Keira Esten
(Kindy 1 Teacher)

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Dear Caralee Community School Community,

On behalf of the P&C we welcome all our families, children, teachers, administration staff, canteen staff (Tracey), cleaners and all other support staff back to Term 1, 2021.  I really hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday.  

2021 Officer Bearers
This year, I continued my role as President, Bernadette as Vice-President, Maha as Secretary and Meredith as Treasurer. 

Fundraising & fun!
We already have some great ideas for fundraising this year, including the Election Day BBQ on Saturday 13th March 2021, the Gee Dads Nanga Bush Camp and Easter Raffle coming out soon.  Look out for details so you can help out and have a huge amount of fun.

Our Facebook page always has the latest P&C news and other social events within our community.  Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/Caralee-Community-School-PC.

Hope to see you
The next P&C meeting is Week 8, Tuesday, 23rd March 2021 in the staff room and I hope to see some new people there.

Community Partnerships
Our Community School thrives on having a direct relationship with many local organisations and businesses.  Your support of them encourages their support of us.  In particular, we would like to recognise the following:




Kind regards

Kylie
President of P&C
Caralee.pandc@gmail.com

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Pack your bags and brace yourself for some serious FUN!  Secure your place now by completing the required Deposit Form (see below).

*** NEWS JUST IN ***
The Gee Dads Nanga Bush Camp has proven so popular that there is now a WAIT LIST.

If you submitted an Expression of Interest last year, you will need to be quick and secure your spot as soon as possible with your deposit. Act now!



Get your DEPOSIT FORM HERE into the school as soon as possible to secure your place. 

You can bring your completed Deposit Form into the Caralee's Admin Office together with a deposit of $20 per person.  

For link to venue; click on www.nangabush.com

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The Caralee Community School P&C has registered for the scheme and you can help fundraise for our kids by using the ID below. Thank you for all your support!

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Caralee CS would like to thank Kim and all the staff at Pharmacy 777 Willagee for their ongoing support of our school.

Members of the public can show their support at Pharmacy 777 Willagee too by going in-store, joining their Community Spirit Program and linking it to Caralee Community School.

Be sure to thank Kim and his staff for all their support while you're there!

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Customer Care Team on 1300 105 343 who are available 5am – 9pm, 7 days a week - except National Public Holidays.

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On Safer Internet Day the world comes together with a shared vision of making online experiences better for everyone.

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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 23^rd 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.

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