l o o h c S y r a im r P ia Yakam Newsletter

Principal: Julie Blythe Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Paul Murray Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350 Email: Yakamia.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Volume 11 9 August 2013

From the Principals Desk

Cybersafety Cybersmart is a national cybersafety and cybersecurity education program managed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), as part of the Australian Government's commitment to cybersafety. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of its target audiences of children, young people, parents, teachers and library staff. It was a pleasure to have them in our school last week and the Year 5 to 7 students, staff and parents that attended the workshops found them very valuable. If you were unable to attend and would like to access the fabulous resources, check out the website: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/ School Council Meeting A School Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 11 September 2013. Thank you to those parents that are part of the School Council. Student Behaviour During this term Ive been able to observe the very positive behaviour of students at Yakamia. Mutual Respect, Attentive Listening and Personal Responsibility are very obvious throughout the school. I continually see staff and students demonstrating these types of behaviours which all work to building a very positive culture at school. Well done to all! Yakamia Primary School Facebook You can now find us on Facebook! There will be regular posts of upcoming events, the newsletter and other happenings around the school.

Assembly A big well done to Mr Bonny and his Year 3/4 Find us on Facebook.com Yakamia Primary class for hosting the last assembly. It was a School wonderful extravaganza. Next Friday's assembly will be hosted by the Student Councillors. The school looks forward to all family and friends attending. Julie Blythe
Principal

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P&C News
Election Day Sausage Sizzle - Saturday September 7th The P&C would like to invite you to help out at the Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser on Election Day Saturday 7th September, at Yakamia Primary Hall. Volunteers are required for 1 hour only to cook the BBQ and collect money etc. Time Slots available: 10-11am, 11-12pm, 12-1pm, 1-2pm. Please contact Nyree Mackenzie 0488 716 257 or tristannyree@bigpond.com to put your name down. Next Meeting Tuesday 10th September, 3.30-4.30pm in the Kindy room On the Agenda so far: Term 4 Disco (Halloween Theme!). Your interest and support would be much appreciated - a minimum of 10 attendees is required. Please forward your tannyree@bigpond.com Facebook You can find all P&C info on facebook.com YAKAMIA PRIMARY P&C agenda items by Tuesday 3rd September to Nyree at tris-

Student News
Congratulations! The following students from Yakamia Primary school have won prizes in the National Family Week Art Competition run by Anglicare. 3rd Prize Chelsea Trott

Highly Commended Geordie Owens and Ella Bee Annalise Walker and William Smith also received a certificate in recognition of their great work. Thank you to the staff and students for participating in the program. The participating students at Yakamia showed a high level of creativity and skill in their art work.

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Important Information
School Voluntary Contributions Schools Voluntary Contributions play an important part in funding various resources and programs around the school to support classes with educational projects. The 2013 Voluntary Contributions are: Kindergarten Pre-Primary Children Years 1-7 per Child $50 $60 $40 Money payable to office or by Direct Debit Direct Debit Details: BSB 016-510 Account no: 3408 23089

Please note childs name in full if different name from parent

Honour Certificate Winners 15 August 2013

Room 11 Name Shaun Smith Brent Johnson 12 Byron Sim Olivia Gardener 13 Daniel Cotton Jack Matheson 14 Swimming 32 26 25 Room 24 Name Miles Grace Levi York Brooke Clarke Trent Hayward Lilly Bennell Ben Thomas Stella BrogmusThompson Bradleigh Copeland 15 Emma Ilvess Issac Dodimead-Peake 16 Maria Contreras Jarrod Smith 21 Jessica Ralston Zachari Hamment 22 Amber Wilkinson Beck Wrightson 23 Liam Gardiner Eric Dean 41 35 34 33 Emily Bos Shaun Taylor Quinn Muller Maggie Smit-Sell Luke Dawson Dylan Wood Riley OBrien Bianca Fazio

SCHOOL BANKING EVERY THURSDAY IN THE HALL 8.30 8.50am

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Community News

Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and organisers for their child.

Communities for Children Amity Health Celebrate the role of dads and help them engage with their children in a fun activity. Hey Dads, bring your kids down and .Build a Box City. Where: Grassy Knoll, Outside the Albany Library. When: Sat 31 August, 10 12 noon. This is a FREE dad and kids event! Relay for LifeFundraiser The Silver Chain Educators invite you to join them for a Curry and Casserole Night. Main meal and dessert included, BYO drinks, tea and coffee available for a gold coin. When: Saturday 31 August at 6.00pm. Where: Albany Primary School (Under Cover Area) $25.00 per person, tickets are limited and available from Albany Primary School office and Silver Chain Office. For further information please call Samantha on 0405 189 981. Music, Spot prizes, Money Board and Gold coin games. Adult Learners WeekMon 2 to Fri 6 September Adult learners are invited to join us for a Cuppa and a Chat during Adult Learners Week. There will be a display showcasing the range of courses and units we have available for you to study. You can also book an appointment to speak with one of our career guidance officers about your training needs, including employability skill development. Please join us on Tuesday 3 September between 10am and 2pm, Wednesday 4 September between 4pm and 6pm or Friday 6 September between 10am and 12pm.

Albany Basketball Association 2013/14 Basketball Season Nomination Nights Monday 10 and Thursday 12 September 5 - 7pm at ALAC Basketball Office Start planning your teams in your Year groups. Further informaton from: www.albany.basketball.net.au The Albany Basketball Association are busy preparing for the upcoming Basketball season. Raiders Tryouts are open to all Boys and Girls who will be registered with the Albany Basketball Association for 2013/14 season. Tryouts will be held on Monday 26 August and Monday 2 September at ALAC at the following times: U12s & U13s 5 - 6pm U14s & U15s 6 - 7 pm U16s & U18s 7 - 8pm Come along and have a go at becoming a Raider and represent Albany at the Country Championships early next year. For further information and details go to: www.albany.basketball.net.au ABUSE PREVENTION PARENT WORKSHOP Fee: Gold Coin Donation Friday, 23 August 9:30 to 11:30am Abuse Prevention Parent Workshop is an informative two hour session on Protective Behaviours, detailing what Protective Behaviour education is, the need for it, how and why it should be taught to their children. Please RSVP by Wednesday, 21 August, 2013 Bookings Essential - Phone: 9845 7700 Email: Albany@wa.relationships.com.au Venue for Seminar - Bridge Club, Mill St, Albany