We have been incredibly lucky to have our school open for all of Term 2. Thank you to students, parents and teachers for working together and showing adaptability, resilience and care throughout this time. The implications of COVID-19 has meant adjustments, increasing student independence and an ability to refocus on what is important. Many have commented that they have enjoyed reduced scheduled commitments and the opportunity to spend more time with close family, and enjoying active outdoor activities like playing in parks, walking and cycling.

We encourage our children to be healthy and active and this was evident with the high level of participation in the Year 4-6 Cross Country held this week. During break times, we encourage our children to enjoy outdoor play in our nature playgrounds and there are many health benefits from being outdoors and in nature. If you are looking for things to do on the holidays, Nature Play WA has some great ideas.
Enjoy the winter break!

School resumes on Tuesday 21 July.

Click HERE (password: subiaco) to watch our assembly screened to classes, and the something extra this week was a workout with Mr Clancy and Mr Longhurst. You have to see it to believe it!

For the second semester, Andrew Longhurst has taken up a full time role as Chaplain, with his time split between Como Primary for 2 days a week and Shenton College for 3 days a week. Our loss is Shenton’s gain and we are thrilled that Andrew can help support our Subi students at Shenton. Claire McCaul will be teaching the Year 1 and 2 Digital Technologies and Kristy Wakefield will support Ash Clancy on Wednesdays with Physical Education.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is a selected group of Year 4-6 students representing the viewpoints of all students in Subiaco Primary. The role of SRC members is to promote the views of students and to encourage students to become actively involved in our school. The SRC generated great interest with 39 Year 4, 29 Year 5 and 15 Year 6 students, totaling 83 students, completing an SRC Expression of Interest Form. There were 12 Year 4, 12 Year 5 students and 15 Year 6 students shortlisted, and they prepared and delivered a two minute speech to their peers this week. The year level peers then voted for their year level representatives and the preferential voting system determined the successful candidates.

Every one of the finalists should be proud of their efforts, their passion, and the deep commitment to our school was palpable. Click HERE to read the Year 4-6 finalist inspirational ideas and suggestions to make our school the very best it can be. These suggestions will be presented to the incoming SRC to discuss and decide what ideas can become reality.

I would like to genuinely thank all the students who took the time to take part in the process by indicating their interest, and I now encourage them to offer their views and opinions on enriching school life through the year level representatives once the SRC is up and running.

Thank you to our outgoing SRC and I am really looking forward to working alongside and together with our new SRC. Introducing our representatives:

Year 4 - Charlie Mengler, Griffin Murray, Violet Reed, George Ryan
Year 5 - Tristan Alger, Oliver James, Stella Schaffert, Matilda Allen
Year 6 - Lydia Parker, Lillian Tyter, Natalia Sprogoe, Zara Bannan, Juliette Bird, Sophie Pearson

Zahlia Hayter	Tara Voss	Liberty Tapping	Isaac Sander
Finley Sargent	James Philip	Preston Tan	Portia Kerridge
Mercy Pun	Isra Truman	Adia Krejci	Alessandra Battaglia
Kyler Lim	Lily Pruzinska	Tristan Alger	Charlotte Anderson
Eunsung Koh	Arwa Hemida	Oliver Antczak	Rajdeep Notay
Eunji Koh	Zoe Thompson	Mehita Medah	Charlotte Narey
Ellie Baek	Eva Zhao	Henry Baek	Noah Cheong
Alfred Han	Dongha Lee	Gyo Kang	Dariya Yavisheva
Molly Davis	Abbey Haddow	Isaac Spencer	Eli Clifton-Simms
Isaac Islam	Lucy James	Katie Barton	Amber Longhurst
Emily Evans	Mia Ranson

It was such a joy watching the sea of red faces cross the finishing line at the Cross Country event. This year’s races had everything from stumbles at the start line to organised drink stops between the runners, friends running extra to help friends finish, and close finishes.

The students have been putting in a mountain of work leading up to the big race and it really showed in their performances. The Year 4 students’ course was 2000m in length, while our Year 5 & 6 students’ course was 2500m. The top 5 Girls & Boys runners from each year group have the opportunity to represent the school at the Interschool Cross Country on Thursday 13 August. This event can lead to state and national selection.

It was great seeing all the parents and family members on the school oval supporting our runners. Congratulations and thanks to all our competitors and teachers on their efforts.

Click HERE to view photos.

Place	Year 4 Girls	Year 5 Girls	Year 6 Girls
1	Sophia Nattrass	Stella Schaffert	Charlee Braslin
2	Sofia Visser	Eden Pretorius	Sophie Harland
3	Niamh Smith	Zerlina Xu	Emily Evans
4	Ava Zempilas	Alessandra Battaglia	Coco Kamien
5	Charlotte Coffey	Olivia Patrick	Celeste Fitzpatrick
6	Alia Greenlees	Tessa Warburton-Burns	Caitlin Philip
7	Stella Sander	Zara Hadingham	Natalia Sprogoe
8	Yulianna Borisova	Kari Elder	Ruby Robertson
9	Milla Binet	Dariya Yavisheva	Zlata Lodis
10	Olive Barrett	Charlotte Anderson	Chloe Bell
Place	Year 4 Boys	Year 5 Boys	Year 6 Boys
1	Fernando Ellis	Benjamin Wallbank	Isaac Spencer
2	Fraser Allen	Oliver Poot	Jacob Heller
3	Anthony Roebuck	Arthur Kennedy	Quenton Kennedy
4	Griffin Murray	Ethan Potter	Jamie Reid
5	John Park	Leo Ion	Hugh Pickford
6	Edward Perks	Marwan Hamadeh	Thomas Elder
7	Alexander Bell	Eli Clifton-Simms	Gyo Kang
8	Muhammad Imran	Shen Golestani	Conan Walker
9	Ronan Matias	Henry Grebe	Jackson Korten
10	Shayan Eshghi	Max Murrell	Blake Ferguson

For the second year in a row, students at Subiaco Primary School have participated in Care Bags, a state wide initiative providing support to children going into foster care for the first time. 

This term, the school held a Silver Coin Challenge. The challenge involved each class filling a jar with as many silver coins as they could and the winning class receiving handmade pizzas.

Through the Silver Coin Challenge, the school was able to raise $1,500 for the Care Bags program. We were then able to buy supplies for the bags and the Social Justice Group helped pack them. The backpacks are filled with two sets of clothes, socks and underwear, pyjamas, toiletries, and a toy. This year we were able to make over 25 bags which were then given to the Department of Child Protection who distribute them to children going in foster care.

An additional $1,500 was raised through the coin collection and this money will be donated to the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD) on behalf of the school.

Congratulations to Genevieve Leong U5, Sean Yang U6, and Helen and Maisie McCaul for their wonderful piano performances at Mueller Park as part of the City of Subiaco’s Moments of Joy Piano Performance.

The first semester reports were uploaded to Compass on Tuesday. The Department of Education did not require schools to include A to E grades on this year’s Semester 1 student reports.

Please take the opportunity to make an appointment with the class teacher to discuss your child’s progress or to clarify information provided, should you wish to do so. Alternatively, class teachers may have requested an interview on the report itself. To request an interview, simply email the teacher to make a mutually convenient time. Email addresses can be found at subiacops.wa.edu.au/school/our-staff/ (Click on any names in blue and their email address will open in whatever email program you are using, or right click on the link and copy the email address).

In addition to the lower block carpeting and painting we undertook refurbishment of the front office.

Click HERE for before and after photos.

You may have noticed we have added some additional features on Compass. These include School Reports (which you would have already seen), a School Community Calendar, and School Documentation.

The School Community Calendar will be updated regularly with events happening around our school. A daily schedule which includes these events will show on the home screen of your child. The calendar can also be viewed by clicking on the calendar icon at the top of the screen on a web browser.

School Documentation includes information such as curriculum letters, iPad app lists, school policies, information booklets, and links to the school newsletters and website. School Documentation is located under the star or people icon at the top of the screen on a web browser.

To view a graphic on how to navigate to these features on Compass click HERE.

It has been a very different term without much singing but I’m glad to say that our choir is now back and rehearsing every TUESDAY morning at 8.00am in the music room. If your child has not been able to return to choir this term it would be great to welcome them back in Term 3.

Our Massed Choir Festival concert has been cancelled for 2020 but we will be participating in a Sing Day to be held in November. This will provide our choir with an opportunity to perform some of the songs planned for the Massed Choir Festival. The Sing Day will take place outside the Perth Concert Hall (outdoors on the St Georges Terrace side of the hall). I will confirm the date and time but the allocated performance days are 18 and 19 November.

Andrew Angel - Music Specialist Teacher

Kindy Pyjama & Pizza Party
Kindy is always fun but it’s particularly exciting when you can wear your pyjamas and participate in a popping popcorn and pizza party. The children loved picking parsley from their vegetable garden and popped it on their homemade pizzas which were particularly tasty. Oh yes, we also talked about the sound ‘p’, made by the letter P. We wish all our Kindy families a happy and safe holiday! Click HERE for photos.

PP-Year 6 Minfulness Incursion
All Pre-primary to Year 6 students were engaged in a mindfulness incursion last week which was generously paid for by our P&C.

Year 2 SMILE Incursion
The Year 2 students enjoyed a mindfulness session with Shaun Kay from SMILE. They practised relaxing breathing techniques to help them during times of stress. The students listened as Shaun read his book and then had the opportunity to enact the different animal characters - Bruce the Shark, Leo the Lion, Sizzle the Snake, Ozzie the Eagle and Ellie the Elephant! This incursion helped the students learn how to take control of their physical and mental health, so that they can be the greatest version of themselves!

Year 4 Mindfulness Incursion
The Year 4 students enjoyed a mindfulness incursion with Shaun last week. Students learnt about resilience and how to control their emotions when they get upset. They also learnt about different breathing techniques they can use to help them relax. Shaun discussed an Emotion Scale. Some students selected an emotion and created a colour matched slide to explain the emotion and include their experiences and perspectives. Click HERE to see some slide creations and photos.

Year 6 Mindfulness
Shaun from SMILE Teachers visited the Year 6 students last week to remind them about the importance of mindfulness. He got the students breathing properly, and made them aware of how their breathing changes after vigorous activity. They identified a range of emotions, both negative and positive, and ranked them on a scale. Shaun explained some tips and techniques for turning negative energy into positive energy. Shaun is always an engaging and motivating presenter, and the students were all very involved and in tune with his message. U8 are especially lucky, because we have Joy in our class every day! Click HERE for photos.

Year 6 Bob Hawke College Visit
Last week Adrian Lee from Bob Hawke College came to speak to the Year 6 students about their move to high school next year. He provided lots of helpful information about the enrolment process, and the various courses and specialist clubs offered. He strongly encouraged everyone to make sure they were enrolled before the end of the first week of next term, regardless of which high school they choose. Ex-students, Deepak and Amelie, came along to represent the student point-of-view, and answer the many questions raised by the students. Our students were a very attentive and appreciative audience. Click HERE to see photos.

The BRAVE Program is an interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of anxiety. It was developed by Beyond Blue.

Click on these links to learn more about:

• The Young Child Program Ages 3-7 years 
• The Child Program Ages 8-12 years
• The Teen Program 12-17 years 

There are interactive activities on:

• anxious body signs and relaxation
• activating helpful thoughts
• victory over your fears
• finding solutions to your problems
• rewarding yourself
• preparing for the future

Good news. School banking will be returning to Subiaco Primary School in Term 3 on Wednesday mornings 8.15-8.45am in the school library. It's not too late to open up a bank account for any new bankers out there.

Have a great term break and we look forward to seeing you all next term.

Welcome back to all the current Chess Club members. The Chess Club will recommence after the holidays on Friday 24 July, in the library before school from 7.30am till 8.30am.

Due to our club championship being underway no new members are able to be taken but members from Term 1 and previous members may join.

Click HERE for a re-enrolment form.

School Development Days 2020
The Board has ratified the following dates:
Term 3 Monday 20 July (first day Term 3)
Term 4 Monday 12 October (first day Term 4) & Friday 18 December (last day Term 4)

Newsletters
We have a fortnightly Newsletter that is emailed. Hard copies are available at the front office or can be viewed online at subiacops.wa.edu.au/information/newsletters-and-newsfeed/

If you intend enrolling your child into Pre-primary at Subiaco Primary School next year, you must complete and submit an Application form. All Kindergarten parents have been emailed a copy of the form. If you cannot find your copy, or have not received an email, please visit subiacops.wa.edu.au/information/enrolment/, and submit to the front office or email subiaco.ps@education.wa.edu.au, by no later than Friday 24 July 2020.

Children can apply for Kindergarten if they are born between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017. For more information on Kindergarten enrolments phone the front office on 9207 7900. Kindergarten applications close on Friday 24 July 2020.

For the first three days of the school holidays the Dental Mobile will be open, and then will be closed from Thursday 9 July to Friday 17 July. During this time, emergency cover will be provided by Caralee Dental Therapy Centre who can be contacted by phone on 9337 6818.

The Mobile will re-open on Monday 20 July at Jolimont Primary School.

School Lunch Orders
All parents who currently order lunches through the School Lunch Online website are reminded to update their children’s information, especially their year level.

Dress Code
It is important that all children adhere to the school dress code. We are seeing some children wearing different articles. The Uniform Shop is stocked with leggings and a fleecy zip jacket. All parents are encouraged to complete an online order to ensure all children are in full school uniform.

Long Service Leave
A number of staff will be taking Long Service Leave this year as it is an Education Department directive that all outstanding Long Service Leave be cleared.

Unwell Students
In line with WA Government advice that students and staff who are unwell should stay at home, we are asking all parents to keep your children at home if they show signs of cold or flu-like symptoms. If children become unwell during the school day we will call parents to collect their child. Students and staff should not return to school until they are completely well or have clearance from a medical practitioner.

Call Education Security If You See Anything Suspicious In School Grounds After Hours
On weekends and holidays we sometimes have unwanted behaviour and vandalism on our school grounds. Please call Education Security on 9264 4632 or 9264 4771 if you see anything suspicious.

Order School Jumpers Now The Weather Is Getting Cooler
Simply place orders at our online uniform shop by visiting shop.subiprimarypc.com.au/

Student Absences
Student absences should be entered through Compass. Please be aware that a note of explanation is required for all student absences.

Updating School Records
If your address, telephone number or email address has changed, please contact the school office.

Publications Permission
Upon enrolment, parents decide whether to give consent for their child’s name, photo or work to be published in school newsletters, school related activities, promotional material for the Department of Education and articles for the West Australian and community newspapers. This consent continues for your child while enrolled at our school. If at any stage you want to change the permission status then you will need to notify the office in writing of this request.

Compass
Our school uses Compass School Manager to further enhance communication between home and school.  If you are experiencing problems logging on to Compass please email subiaco.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Building Fund
A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the Building Fund in the lead up to the end of financial year. We are thrilled to announce we have raised $4,216 for 2020. This money will be allocated to the repainting of the upper block hall and classrooms.

Events
We are really pleased that with the lifting of COVID restrictions, we are able to go ahead with the School Disco and Movie Night, and the parents can also look forward to what promises to be a great night of trivia and fun at a Quiz Night which is being organised by the Year 1 parents. Here are some dates for your calendar with more details to follow closer to the events:

Quiz Night - Saturday, 17 October
Yrs 1-6 Disco - Friday, 23 October
Movie Night - Saturday, 14 November

Uniform Shop
Thank you to everyone who applied for the role of Uniform Shop Co-ordinator, it is lovely to see so many parents wanting to get involved. Welcome to Sarah Walker who will be taking on the position. Sarah has a background in retail sales and brings a wealth of experience to the role. She is a long-term member of our school community with children in years 5 and 6. Please feel free to visit the uniform shop Tuesday mornings in Term 3 or touch base via email to uniform@subiprimarypc.com.au

Click HERE for Community News and School Holiday activities. This document includes information on activities available around our community for children and families.

Build Your Own Toy - Adventure Trail
The July school holidays are just around the corner and we are so excited about the Build Your Own Toy - Adventure Trail coming to Fremantle from Monday 6 - Sunday 19 July. This free family adventure through the streets of the historic West End gives kids under 10 years old the chance to build their own LEGO toy*. Simply collect the Adventure Trail map from the Fremantle Visitor Centre and head to participating stores to collect the pieces and build the toy - get in quick while stocks last. As you visit each store, kids can also collect special stamps on their map. Collect all five stamps and enter the draw for the chance to win one of three LEGO voucher prizes from Toyworld Fremantle (first prize is a $300 voucher, 2nd prize is a $200 voucher and 3rd prize is a $100 voucher*).

Your Guide to the School Holidays in Fremantle
Take the kids to Fremantle these July school holidays! You’ll find the best things to do with kids for a mini vacation or a great day out. There’s museums, parks, beaches, activities, shopping and restaurants to suit the whole family. The Fremantle Guide to What’s on in the July School Holidays includes a build your own toy – adventure trail, special school holiday offers and discounts, the top 10 free things to do with kids these school holidays and for those families looking for school holiday activities for kids that are a bit more intensive there’s a list of workshops and classes in Fremantle. This school holidays, instead of being cooped up at home you can head out for an urban adventure…in Fremantle!

Plastic Free July is just around the corner!
Looking for some plastic-free activities with the kids for the school holidays? Try making beeswax wraps to replace plastic wrap (good for older children), go on a hike and pack some plastic free snacks, or read some books to inspire kids to protect the planet.

How about a clean-up at your local beach or park? Pack a plastic free picnic? Organize a virtual community movie screening of the new documentary The Story of Plastic and discuss afterwards via an online platform such as Zoom. You can also prepare for the new school term by making some beeswax wraps, muesli bars, homemade yoghurt – all reducing the need for single use plastics in your lunch box.

Register for the challenge at plasticfreejuly.org and you’ll find a wealth of great ideas, support and stories to guide you on your plastic-free journey.

Plastic Free is now a book!
In a beautiful collaboration with Joanna Atherfold Finn, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz's inspiring story of Plastic Free is now a book.

To celebrate, the WMRC is hosting an exclusive book signing and talk with Rebecca on 8 July at The Grove Library. Places are strictly limited. Entry is $5 + booking fee or for the special ticket price of $35 + booking fee you can get a signed copy of Plastic Free - The Inspiring Story of a Global Environmental Movement and Why It Matters on the night.
Event Details:
Wednesday 8 July, 6.30-7.30pm
The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street Peppermint Grove 6011
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL through Eventbrite, click HERE.

8am-noon every Saturday
Subi Farmers Market is operating in a slimmed-down capacity from a new venue - the Earthwise Community at 315 Bagot Rd - just 100m west of the Subiaco Primary School.

Click HERE for their latest newsletter, HERE for their website and HERE for the Market's Facebook page.

SUBIACO PRIMARY SCHOOL
271 Bagot Rd, Subiaco WA 6008.
Phone: 08 9207 7900
Email: subiaco.ps@education.wa.edu.au