This week commenced of our bike safety program which has been championed by Mrs. Sorrell and Mr. Thorogood who both obtained their Bike Educators Instructors certification earlier this year. This program is specifically tailored for our Year 4 students.
The bike safety program is an integral part of our Health and Physical Education curriculum. With an increasing number of students riding or scooting to school each day, ensuring their safety on the road is a priority. The increase of electric bikes and scooters with more cars on the road reinforces the ongoing need for bike safety education.
One highlight of the program is a planned bike ride into Fremantle later this term. This practical experience will allow students to apply what they have learned and gain confidence in navigating the streets safely. The excursion will also include a tour of the Fremantle prison and the mandatory fish and chips on Fisherman’s Wharf. I know that Mr Carder is keen to dust off his bike and join the excursion to enjoy the fish and chips.
As part of the program, we partnered with West Cycle mechanics to offer bike servicing. Over 30 students had their bikes serviced, which will ensure they are road worthy as is advised for all families in the future.
The bike safety program is a permanent part of our curriculum, and we consider it as important as our annual swimming lessons, which are also held throughout the term.
Parent Information Sessions
Sessions have been scheduled for the following dates and are designed to outline the term ahead and seek feedback from interested parents. The sessions are not exclusively for Parent Reps.
Please RSVP to reception if you are attending.
Tuesday 24th October 2.15pm – 3.00pm
Friday 27th October 2.15pm – 3.00pm
Tuesday 31st October 9.00am – 9.45am
Citizenship Badges & Pictures
Last week the Student Councillors launched a program open to all students to gain badges for volunteering 10 hours of community service. Many of our family’s volunteer time and give back to the community and the program is designed for students in any year who volunteer (with appropriate permission and supervision). A log is included in the brochure, and we envisage that students can build up to the hours over a period of time with parents signing off on the log.
The program was developed by the Student Councillors and supports our values program running at the school. Please find attached a copy of the brochure and feel free to contact me if you would like any further information.
John Curtin Orientation Day Reminder
Parents of year 6 students will have received information from John Curtin College with details of the Orientation Day Thursday 30th November. If you haven’t received the information, please contact John Curtin College or our reception.
Art Room
The art room will be open to showcase the amazing art being produced by our students.
Wide Brimmed School Hats
If you ordered a Wide Brimmed Hat from Uniform Concepts, they are now available to collect from reception.
P&C
Meeting Date
P & C next meeting will be Monday 30th October in the library 6.30pm.
Student Council Messages
Wacky Hair Day
Dear Parents and Guardians,
On the 17th of November the Student Councillors will be hosting Wacky Hair Day to raise money for the charity called Save The Children. We are proudly doing this to help with the children across the world that don’t have rights and are not allowed to have a say in their actions. We researched this charity and found it is a good fundraiser to raise money for. This is purely because we were looking for a charity that can help children to feel comfortable about what they say. Please bring a gold coin donation on the 17th of November and have fun at school with your wacky hair.
Thankyou
Canteen News
The Monday menu is simpler, and Wednesday menu will be changing as we re-organise to make sure we stick to the healthy food in schools’ policy. So please be patient as we get used to a new layout. And keep a lookout on Quickcliq for changes.
Quiz Night
The upcoming quiz night has 4 tables left & we need to sell out to make this night a success for our school! We have some amazing items to be auctioned 👏
We are opening up a few tables to people who don’t have 10 ppl to fill a table, Tickets will be $40pp.
So, if you want to go on one of these tables, please go to Quikcliq & purchase your tickets, we will then allocate you or a small group of you onto a table (requests can be made).
*** Pre orders for alcohol and pizzas for the quiz night opens today on quikcliq, please review the info online and place your orders individually or as a table, as limited options will be available to purchase on the night.
***Calling all donations!!!!
With the upcoming Richmond Primary Quiz night just around the corner the committee are asking if anyone has or knows a small or large business that is willing to donate items or vouchers.
These will be used on the night in either a silent auction or used as prizes.
Please message Leah Gill if you or anyone you know can help: 0410846144
Richmond Cup Billy Cart Race
This year’s Richmond Cup Billy Cart Race will be held at School on Sunday 29 October from midday to 5pm….! This is a family event organised by the Dads of Richmond Kids (DoRKs) and entries are open to all Richmond students from Kindy to Year 6.
Race your homemade billy cart around the school grounds on three different racetracks, providing a range of challenges, with various prizes for teams and individuals. The DoRKs Cafe will be open for refreshments plus a sausage sizzle and icy poles!
So, get your team together, get creative and bring the whole family along to the Richmond Cup Billy Cart Race 2023!! The event is FREE but registration is required. Click the TidyHQ link to register your team: https://rpspc.tidyhq.com
See you there!