Open Night

Once again, the Open Night was a great success.  The feedback from the parents to classroom teachers was very positive.  I had numerous parents approach me to say that their child has had a very positive start to the year.  I would like to thank all parents, relatives and children for attending the evening.   The funds raised from the sausage sizzle will go towards purchasing choir boxes.  Every parent that visited their child’s room received a free raffle ticket. The prizes were two $25 canteen vouchers.  Congratulations to the raffle winners, Agok from Room 12 and Luke from Room 7.

It's NOT ok to be away. Every school day counts!

To get the most out of education, children need to go to school every day. School attendance has a major influence on educational outcomes. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve better results at school and are more likely to complete their schooling. Parents can encourage their child to attend school by having a positive attitude to learning and education. Poor school attendance patterns can start as early as Kindy. It is important that from the first day of school parents set an expectation that their children will be at school every day. Missing an average of ten days of school a term adds up to missing two full years of schooling by the end of Year 10. The school is targeting students who have an attendance rate below 85% and students arriving late to school (late is arriving after 8.50am). If your child arrives late 5 or more times in a term, you will receive a letter from me. The doors are open from 8.35am so that your child can get organised for the day.

Code of Conduct

Our Behaviour Management Guidelines work very successfully and the vast majority of students are very well behaved and follow the three school rules. Just a reminder that our three school rules are very simple to follow, they are:

• Be safe
• Be respectful
• Be responsible

Student Update Forms

Last week Student Update Forms were sent out to every student in the school to ensure that all records are up to date and correct. Please have these forms back to the office with any corrections by Monday 18^th March.

Joondalup Primary School Board

The School Board held its first meeting for 2019 on Wednesday 13^th March. The following staff, parents and community members make up our Board: Ashley (Chair), Miss Hanrahan (Principal), Mrs Perry (Associate Principal), Ms Farina (MCS), Mrs Young (Year 2/3 Classroom Teacher), Miss Mercer (Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher), Mrs Read (Year 1 Classroom Teacher), Miss Goodridge (Year 1 Classroom Teacher),  Hannah (parent), Stephanie (parent), Laila (parent), Lynne (parent), Liz (parent), Luke (parent). Our two community members are Debbie and Kerry. Key topics covered included the 2019 School Budget, finances and 2019 School Operational Plan. The Board plays a critical role in the governance of the school as well as providing input into planning the future directions.

Joondalup Kid Award

Congratulations to Amelia from Room 13 on receiving my Joondalup Kid Award at the assembly today. Below is the citation on her award.

Amelia is a perfect example of a Joondalup Kid. She has impeccable manners at all times and is respectful and considerate. She shows initiative and is an efficient problem solver. She is always willing to help others and does so with kindness and empathy.

Mathematics Award

Congratulations to Grace from Room 20 for being the latest Mathematics Award recipient, great effort. Below is her citation.

 Grace displays fantastic mental computation skills during all our Mathematics work. She enjoys all aspects of Mathematics and revels in completing open ended Mathematics tasks. Grace is a star during our mental maths activities filling her superhero hat with goal stickers. Well done for being a stand out Mathematician!

Tammy Hanrahan

Acting Principal