Computer Shutdown

From Wednesday 11th November to Friday 13th November a new server is being installed throughout the school.  We will have no computers in use throughout the school. It will be a return to the olden days before computers, back to pen and paper. 

This will also mean that we may not have phones operating also.  An alternative mobile number will be in use during this time. Parents will be informed via classdojo next week the phone number to use in case of an emergency.

COLOUR FUN RUN

Friday, 13^th November

The format of the Colour Run will be like that of the lapathon.  Students from Pre Primary to Year 3 will run the inside circle of the cones on the oval.  The students from years 4 to 6 will run the outside circle of cones.  Parents are welcome to join in and participate.  There will be some obstacles around the oval for students to go through, over and around.

The Safety data materials were sent out to parents on classdojo.  It will be a fun afternoon.  Students will start running at approximately 1.50pm.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

On the 11th November each year, Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.  We will go out to recess 5 minutes early so that the whole school can observe this silence immediately after recess in their classrooms with their teacher.

Armistice Day or Remembrance Day

At 11 am on 11th November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German force back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement.

They accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.

 This first modern world conflict had brought about the mobilisation of over 70 million people and left between 9 and 13 million dead, perhaps as many as one-third of them with no known grave. The allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead.

 The red poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2020

We are not having an audience for the Christmas Concert for 2020, rather Mr Marshall will video the concert and put the utube link out on class dojo for parents to see at home. Due to the large number of parents who come to the Christmas Concert and the need for everyone to have a great view of the students, we have decided to conduct our concert with the students and video the event.  This means that parents can sit with their child at home and watch the concert via our utube link in leisure with the whole family as many times as you like.  All family members including grandparents etc can watch many times over.  Classes from Pre Primary to Year 6 sing a Christmas song, our instrumental students also play Christmas songs.  You may see a song from the staff at the end.

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

A BIG ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to all our athletes and Mrs Burt for their fantastic win at the Interschool Athletics Carnival last week. The students can be who gave proud of their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the day.  Well done everyone.

STUDENTS NOT RETURNING TO SAMSON FOR 2021

If your child/children will not be returning to Samson P.S. next year, can you please advise the school office staff.  This will help us with our planning and organisation for the 2021 school year.  Thank you.

Our year 6 students are moving onto high school and we ask that parents complete the enrolment for the high school as early as possible.  This assists the high school with planning for their new students.

Class Requests

Where parents have an educational request for a class placement for 2021, please write a note and drop it off in the office.  The reason must be educational.  Describe your child’s need and this will be taken into consideration. We do not take requests naming a teacher or a list of student names you wish to be in the class.  If your child has been in a split class in 2020, we try to ensure that they are in a straight class where possible the following year. 

Booklists 2021

We have a new supplier for our Booklists. They have been placed on the Samson Primary School website for parents to print.  It is optional for parents to use Ziggy’s to provide the stationery for your child.  Any supplier will be able to provide the stationery.  The book Levy, P & C and School Contributions can be paid through the booklist or via the school via eftpos in 2021.

2021 KINDY PARENT MEETING / ORIENTATION

Parents of students enrolled in Kindergarten for 2020 have received a letter regarding the details of our parent meeting and student orientation to be held in the school on Wednesday, 18^th November 2020.

 There are two sessions:

 10:00am - 11:00am Kangaroo group 

11:00am - 12:00am Emu group.

 Both sessions will be held in the library.  Please bring your child as they will be working in the classroom. Parents can spend some time with their child in the classroom before moving to a meeting in the library, with Mrs Craig our Kindy teacher.

2021 PRE PRIMARY PARENT MEETING / ORIENTATION

Parents of students enrolled in Pre Primary for 2020 will have a parent meeting with the teacher about week 3 in term 1 2021.  This meeting is more relevant for parents at the start of the school year. 

Transition for 2021

Students currently in Kindy, will visit the Pre Primary classes and spend time working with both of the teachers, as a part of their transition in readiness for 2021.

OUR PRE PRIMARY STUDENTS FROM PPA & PPB ARE EATING AND PLAYING IN THE JUNIOR PLAY AREA OF THE BIG SCHOOL EACH WEEK AS A PART OF THEIR TRANSITION PROGRAMME.

The transition programme into the classes will begin soon.

MATHLETICS GOLD CERTIFICATE

21^st October

DATES TO REMEMBER 

A big thank you to everyone who purchased items from our Book Fair.

Your support of this event provided over $800.00 of valuable resources for our Library.

The new books we selected will be available to borrow soon.

Congratulations to all those students who won a raffle prize.

Thankyou 

Mrs De Buelle

BOOKLIST ORDERS 2021

Credit card booklist orders will be accepted in the office until and including Friday, 6^th November 2020. 

NO CASH will be taken. 

Alternatively, booklist orders can be placed online also by 6^th November 2020. 

School pick up will be in the Library on Thursday, 10^th December from 3pm – 4.15pm and Friday, 11^th December from 8am – 9.15am. Any uncollected paid orders will be kept at Samson PS, remaining uncollected orders will be returned to Ziggies in Canningvale.

• Ziggies Educational Supplies is a WA family owned business.
• By ordering your child’s Personal Items List products through Ziggies, the school receives a commission, in 2020 Ziggies gave back approximately $400k to WA schools.
• Ziggies proudly support the Make A Wish Foundation by donating $1.50 of every click and collect order.
• Only quality branded products are supplied (not home brands). 12 month guarantees
• Our staff work closely with the school to assist in offering products that are fit for purpose – assisting the learning outcomes desired
• We encourage you to support a locally WA owned and operated business who continues to support WA schools and in the process, help raise valuable funds for our school.

FROM MRS DWYER

Samson PS community, I would appreciate unwanted any clean metal lids from Milo/Nesquil/gravy or coffee tins etc, for a project I am working on.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Parents and families are still able to order school photographs online. To obtain your child’s unique Shoot Key please call Academy on 1800 816 224.

Sarah Fawcett

Manager Corporate Services

SamDads Camping Trip

Here is some exciting news from the Samdads adventure in the school holidays. Don't forget if you are interested in joining the group you are always welcome to be involved with the Samdads many activities.

The SamDad group had an adventurous weekend away camping at Nanga Mill on the last weekend of the holidays. Dads and kids had a great time setting up the camp before heading off on a walk around the Nanga Brook that ended with a surprise game of hide-and-seek!

The kids had a great time exploring the small brook and a challenging the Dads to an exciting game of Swedish Skittles; which brought out the competitive nature in everyone!

After a huge delicious dinner of slow cooked lamb, pork (thanks to Guido) and gourmet coleslaw (thanks to Adam), everyone had an early night….and even earlier morning with the excited kids up at 5 am!

The group headed to the Murray River and spent the day paddling in hire canoes before having a BBQ on the river with chef Shane keeping everyone fed and happy.
A great couple of days was had by all and we are looking forward to the next adventure!

Cheers!
Steve

VacSwim enrolments

Enrol your child in VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays. They’re a great school holiday activity, and they help build your child’s confidence and skills in the water. Visit the website and enrol now!

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim