13th September 2024

Dates to remember

Dates to remember – view live calendar on side panel of newsletter, website, or communication app.

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Ashdale Primary School is an integral part of the fabric of the Darch Community. Nothing is more rewarding than after school watching the community congregating and enjoying the school grounds. Understandably, many parents and caregivers utilise this fabric to help manage their own busy schedules.  Ashdale Primary Students wait safely in the school grounds for older Ashdale Secondary siblings who arrive at 3:20pm.

Usually, this arrangement is carried out smoothly, without any problems, but on occasions it does not go smoothly. Therefore, if students are continually referred to the office or need to have their behaviour corrected for acting inappropriately, we will ask parents/caregivers to make other arrangements.

Staffing Changes – Term 4

We will be saying goodbye to Ms Summer Alexander who is expecting her first child in the very near future.  Summer is a favourite with the students and staff, and we can’t wait to meet her little one. We wish Summer and her partner Chloe, all the best.

Mrs Sasha McGinnity is on a well-deserved long service leave break for term 4.

We welcome in their respective teaching positions, Ms Danielle Johnston (LA 14) and Mrs Anneke Alberink (LA 15, Mon-Tues and alternative Fridays).

Regards

Tony

Ashdale Wins the Interschool Athletics Champion’s Shield and Meritorious Shield

Ashdale Wins the Interschool Athletics Champion’s Shield and Meritorious Shield

Congratulation to our Interschool athletes on winning this year’s Interschool Athletics Champion’s Shield and, for the first time ever, the Meritorious Shield, a shield that goes to the school that demonstrates the most improvement in their score from the previous year.

It is a remarkable achievement for our students to have won the Champion’s Shield last year and then to not only win it again for the 11^th year in a row, but to also be the school who improved their overall score the most from the previous year.

The final placings for the overall shield were as follows:

1^st        Ashdale

2^nd        Landsdale

3^rd        Carnaby Rise

4^th         Madeley

5^th         West Greenwood

6^th         Landsdale Gardens

The placings for the Meritorious Shield (Awarded to the school who improved their overall score the most from the previous year) were as follows:

1^st        Ashdale

2^nd        Carnaby Rise

3^rd        Madeley

4^th         Landsdale

5^th         West Greenwood

Congratulations to all the fantastic Ashdale athletes who helped the school win this year’s Interschool Athletics shields.

Thanks to the Year 4, 5 and 6 team game squads who gave up numerous lunches so to prepare for the interschool carnival. Also, special thanks to all the staff who assisted with this event and in preparing the students.

Faction Carnival - Cooper WIN!

Congratulations to the students in Cooper Faction on winning this year’s Faction Athletics Shield.

The results of the Faction Athletics were:

1^st Cooper – 1093.5 points

2^nd Elliott – 1077 Points

3^rd Perkins – 1039 Points

4^th Freeman – 966.5 Points

New School Records

Kavi Bhangu - new long jump record of 4.52m for year 6 girls.

Anthony Bezerra equalling the year 4 boys long jump record of 3.53m

The Champion Athletes were:

Year 3 Champion Girl – Ava Vega

Year 3 Runner up Champion Girl – Lily Roberts

Year 3 Champion Boy – Ramzi Hashim

Year 3 Runner up Champion Boy – Evan Willis

Year 4 Champion Girl – Amara Porter

Year 4 Runner up Champion Girl – Jordy Boreham

Year 4 Champion Boy – Adin Cavcic

Year 4 Runner up Champion Boy – Alex Vosika, Ethan Staring & Max Rawle

Year 5 Champion Girl – Rachel Lotter & Jasmine Teav

Year 5 Runner up Champion Girl – Indi Quirk

Year 5 Champion Boy – Jai Lawson

Year 5 Runner up Champion Boy – Allan Stehlin

Year 6 Champion Girl – Kavy Bhangu

Year 6 Runner up Champion Girl – Samantha Shreiweis

Year 6 Champion Boy – Callan McKinney

Year 6 Runner up Champion Boy – Levi Lotter & Deev Bonam

Tournament of Minds

Congratulations to our Year 5 students who participated in the Tournament of Minds competition, at ECU on Saturday, 31^st August. This year we had two teams competing. Each team worked together to solve a Language Literature and Arts Challenge without adult guidance and created a performance, along with costumes and props, to explain their solution.

On the day the team were also presented with an unseen Spontaneous Challenge to solve and present.

They showed wonderful teamwork, enthusiasm and exceptional positive communication throughout the challenge. There was lots of fun and laughs all along the way. The teams should be very proud of what they achieved together.

Chaplain's Chat

We are nearing the end of Term 3, and I am enjoying the change of seasons. It reminds me of how our lives have different seasons, from childhood to adulthood and raising families ourselves. Some seasons in our lives can be hard, whilst others can be carefree. It is good to know that there is help available during tough seasons in our lives. I have learnt that it is so helpful to reach out for support during those seasons and to know that we are not alone. 

A local community resource that has come to my attention is:

CRC Care in Wangara

20 Uppill Place, Wangara

Tel: 9277 7172

CRC Care provides Food hampers, support and connection: Fridays 9am to 11am - no appointment necessary.

Inspirational Quote: " No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."  by Hal Borland

Legends

2025 Personal Requirements Lists

Online ordering for 2025 student's personal requirements will be available via Campions Website by Friday 18^th Oct 2024.

The lists will also be published on our website and Term 4 newsletters.

Online ordering and Delivery

Online cut-off date for parents to order – Friday, 29^th November 2024

Home delivery of orders placed by the cut-off date will be delivered by the 28^th January 2025

There is a change to our 2025 Campions agreement where the home subsidised delivery charge is now $8.00 for all on-time orders.

• Parents can also choose to visit the Campion Retail Service Centre in Malaga, where Campions will happily pick and pack the orders. Click & Collect is a free service available from Campions Retail Service Centres.

Refer any questions regarding this information via email to ashdale.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Office News

Kindy Enrolments are still open!

Leaving the school?

Are you planning on leaving the school before the end of 2024 or at the end of the year? Please inform the office as soon as possible to assist with our planning.

School Voluntary Contributions (including P & C Contribution)

Have you paid the voluntary contribution $60/student and P & C Levy $40/family?

We encourage payments via the Qkr! app – this is a very simple and quick process and alleviates the need for busy parents to come into the office or send money in with students.

Instructions on how to download the App are available on our website from the link below or see the Qkr! Tip article below.

• Remember to change the profile (year, LAs etc) for your children when first accessing Qkr! for the year
• Alternative payment methods (cash/eftpos/credit card) are available through the front office.
• Families may pay the Voluntary Contribution in instalments.

Student Update Forms

It is important that our school’s database is up to date with student’s current details.  Families can update their child’s details held at the school by completing an online form on the Ashdale Primary School website. 

This is located under the home tab, or use the following link https://www.ashdaleps.wa.edu.au/contact-student-update-form

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 6207 4500 or email Ashdale.ps@education.wa.edu.au.

AusBike at Ashdale Primary School

The AusBike program will be running at Ashdale Primary School in term 4 and is available for any child in the surrounding area who needs some help learning how to ride their bike.

Places are limited to 10 children.

Program Details

AusBike 1st Gear & 2nd Gear | Thursday sessions (4:30pm - 5:15pm)

24 October, 31 October, 7 November, 14 November, 21 November & 28 November

Ashdale Primary School Oval - all welcome!

1st Gear is perfect for kids new to riding or still on training wheels.

https://raceroster.com/events/2024/93706/cycletorq

My New Gallery

Community News

VacSwim October swimming programs

Enrolments for October school holiday swimming lessons are now open. 

With locations at pools and beaches across WA, they're a great school holiday activity. These fun lessons also teach children skills to help keep them safe in and around water.

Enrol now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

Kingsway Indoor Stadium - Junior Sports Competitions

We are currently seeking more teams for our Junior Futsal and Netball competitions across all age groups: Under 8's, 10's, 12's, 14's, and 16's. There are still a few spaces left, and we’d love to see more young athletes join us for a great season ahead!

Junior sports competitions - City of Wanneroo

Circus Rio

Circus Rio have kindly issued tickets that have been sent home to students who attend Ashdale Primary School.

DoE SECURITY

Please help to keep our school safe!  As part of our school community, we ask that if you see any unusual behaviour, evidence of theft or vandalism of our school outside of school hours, could you please contact school security on the number below. 

Please do not approach any individuals, just contact security and they will investigate the situation or contact the Police.  Working together will help protect our school.

9264 4771 (24-hour number) or 9264 4635