27th June 2025

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,

Book Week at Ashdale Primary

Book Week is a much-loved feature of the Ashdale Primary calendar — a time where we come together to celebrate our rich and vibrant approach to literacy and literature. At the heart of our school is our library — both literally and metaphorically. It is a central hub that offers direction, support, inspiration, and a quiet refuge for both students and staff.

This year’s Book Week theme, “Book Yourself an Adventure,” has sparked imagination and excitement across the school. We’ve enjoyed a wide range of activities that have brought stories to life and celebrated the joy of reading and the power of books.

Our library, and the value we place on literature, truly embody our school motto: “A School of Excellence.”

A Fresh Start for Our School Canteen

Our school community is once again enjoying the benefits of having our own school-based canteen. One of the key criteria in selecting new canteen management was a commitment to preparing fresh, healthy food on a regular basis. We’re pleased to share that Aiko, our new canteen manager, has fully embraced this vision.

Aiko and her team have introduced a well-balanced and nutritious menu that is not only appealing but also reasonably priced — a win for students and parents alike.

The delicious desserts served at the Book Week morning tea were a perfect example of Aiko’s passion for quality food. As you can see, they were an absolute treat!

Semester One Reports and Goal Setting

Once you have reviewed your child’s report, we encourage you to take the opportunity to work together to set reasonable and meaningful goals for Semester Two. Every student has the potential to improve in specific areas, and identifying these areas — along with clear steps to support progress — is key to ongoing success.

Semester One student reports will be available on Connect from 2:00pm on Friday, 27th June.

Enjoy the School Holidays!

Regards

Tony Watson

Enrolments 2026

Enrolments are now open for 2026.  If your child will be 4 years old by 30 June 2026, please apply to enrol them in Kindergarten now. Enrolments close 25 July 2025.

If your child/ren won’t be returning to Ashdale Primary School in 2026, can you please advise the office by email    ashdale.ps.enrolments@education.wa.edu.au                      

Office News

School Voluntary Contributions (including P & C Contribution)

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

This week the Reminder of Outstanding Payments form was sent home with your child if any payments were outstanding.

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.

Chaplain's Chat

And here we are, nearly at the end of Term 2 and at the halfway mark of the school year! Well done everyone for all the hard work so far. I hope you are all ready for a lovely Winter school break.

I would like to mention the following Community resource that has come to my attention: 

WANSLEA, Scarborough WA - (08) 9245 24411.

At Wanslea, we provide services that support children and young people across Australia to grow and develop, safely. We offer the following services:

- Early childhood education and care

- Early childhood intervention

- Out of home care

- Parenting support

- Grandparent carer support

- Leaving care

- Mental health programs

- School based programs

- Regional programs

For any enquiries relating to our services, please contact support@wanslea.org.au or visit our website Wanslea | Home.

“One kind word can warm three winter months." – Japanese proverb

Have a beautiful Winter Season.

Lightning Carnival

Over 170 of Ashdale’s year 5 and 6 students proudly represented the school in in the sports of netball, soccer, football, hockey and modcrosse at Lightning Carnival. The other primary schools participating were Madeley, Landsdale, West Greenwood and Carnaby Rise.

This Lightning Carnival was a fantastic day where our Ashdale won four shields and demonstrated their outstanding abilities in a multitude of sports. Throughout the day, our students participated with great endeavour, pride and sportsmanship.

Congratulations to hockey green, modcrosse blue, soccer A and soccer B on winning shields this year.

Thanks to Ashdale Secondary for their support in providing students to assist with umpiring netball and soccer. Thanks also to Wanneroo Lacrosse Club for their assistance with modcrosse and Whtifords Hockey Club for umpiring hockey.

The final results of the Lightning Carnival were as follows:

Modcrosse

Hockey

Soccer A

Soccer B

Soccer C

Football

Netball A division

Netball B division

Netball C division

Netball D division

Legends

P&C News

At our most recent P&C meeting we approved a grant request from Mr Brett Watson (Physical Education teacher) for a set of new Ashdale sport jumpers to be used for interschool sports. They were used for the first time at the recent Lightening Carnival by our year 5&6 students which was fantastic to see. 

Don’t forget, our Dress Up Your Bike Day is coming up in the first week of Term 3 - what a great school holiday activity to get the kids involved in ready for Friday, 25th July! 

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing school holidays and look forward to see you at our next P&C meeting in week 2, Tuesday 29th July at 7pm in the staff room. 

Community News

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