This week we’ve welcomed a family of Tawney Frogmouth Owls to the school. Their antics are proving to be a big hit with students, teachers and parents.
I’ve received an email from a colleague about the conduct of the students who represented Richmond PS at the recent basketball competition. He commented on the way how well trained our students were and the respect and courtesy they demonstrated at the tournament. Thank you to Mr Thorogood and Mr Townsend for the preparation, and to our parent volunteers. One of the teams is into the championship play-offs later in the term.
We have also received a few nominations for Aussie of the Month from members of the community, highlighting Richmond Students demonstrating civic responsibility. If you would like to nominate a student, please send through an email to Lara or myself.
Kambarang – Pronounced Kum Bur Rung
Kambarang is the 6th Noongar Season (October – November)
This means, longer dry periods and fewer cold fronts crossing the coast and the height of the wildflower season.
Traditionally it’s a time when Noongar moved towards the coast where frogs, tortoises and freshwater crayfish were caught.
The Dads and Kids Camp
The Dad and Kids Camp was a big success last weekend.
We had 95 dads and 155 kids attend and join in with the fun and games.
Several students have commented on how great it was to stay up late. They particularly enjoyed the scavenger hunt with lollies and glow sticks as prizes.
If you are a dad or a dad figure for any of our Richmond students, we would be happy to welcome you to join in with DoRKs (Dads of Richmond Kids) events. Please click on the following link for more information. Dads of Richmond Kids – Richmond Primary School (richmondps.wa.edu.au)
Richmond P & C School Disco – Glow Up
Friday 28 October
Fremantle City Football Club, Hilton Park, Walton Way, Beaconsfield.
Junior Disco – 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Senior Disco – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Tickets can be purchased via the following link: QuickCliq for school canteen orders, uniforms & fundraising events
Richmond P & C Krispy Crème Doughnuts Fundraiser
A form has gone home with students and information has gone out via class Parent Reps.
Forms with cash payments may be handed in at the school office.
The last day for orders will be Thursday 27 October and orders will be available to be collected at school pick-up on Friday 11 November.
Congratulations and Thank You to the Williams Family
Frankie W from Year 3 will be presented with an award at the 2022 Premier’s Reading Challenge Awards Presentation at Parliament House next Wednesday.
Encouraged by her Mum, Frankie completed the challenge by reading at least 12 books by 9 September 2022. Her favourite author is Thea Stilton because she has books with descriptive words. Frankie loves to read in bed as it relaxes her before going to sleep.
Thanks also to Charlie from Year 1 and the Williams family for donating some fantastic sporting equipment for our students to enjoy at school.
Congratulations also goes out to Sophie Eastaugh (former student) who is now captaining the U19 Australian Netball Team.
Parent Information Sessions Years K – 6 2022
I will be running information sessions on Thursday 27 October.
We will discuss what’s happening this term, school planning and any Q&A about any aspect of the school.
This is open to Class Reps or any interested parents.
The sessions will be from 8.50 -9.30 am or 2.20 – 3.00 pm.
Please email richmond.ps@education.wa.edu.au) or call Lara on 9438 8700 to book your spot.
Class Placements – Reminder
The class distribution will be considered based on student numbers with anticipated enrolments increasing in 2023, with more students moving into our school catchment. The distribution for the class numbers may change each year according to numbers in the school and the effects of different numbers in each class or year group.
Richmond PS creates its class structure based on the professional judgement of staff considering the student’s academic, social and emotional needs.
Factors influencing class structure are:
• the educational needs of the students
• the projected number of students in each year level
• the ratio of girls to boys
• projected enrolments during the year based on past trends
• the number of teachers employed at the school
• the constraints of resources and facilities.
Factors which are considered in the placement of students include:
• academic performance
• work habits e.g., the ability to work independently
• behaviour
• gender
• social network
• social maturity
• special needs e.g., twins, siblings
Classes are not streamed. Should there be more than one class in a particular year level, or the need to form a split grade class, the professional judgement of the Principal, Administration team and relevant teaching staff from the previous year will decide the placement of individual students.
Parent input regarding their child’s educational needs will be considered.
Requests concerning choice of teacher will not be considered as a placement factor.
Students Leaving in 2023
Please could you notify Lara – richmond.ps@education.wa.edu.au or 9438 8700 if any of your children currently in years K – 5 will be leaving Richmond PS at the end of this year.
Illnesses and Bugs
Please be aware that we have had an increase in notifications of positive COVID cases, gastro and viral illness within the school community this week.
RATs are available from the school office.
School Uniforms
Please click on the following link to purchase new uniform items online: Richmond Primary School – Nell Gray
Request
We’ve had a request for 30 lids from boxes of A4 paper.
If you can help, please could you contact Lara at reception.
Community News
Fremantle Port Swimming Club invites you to ‘come & try’ competitive swimming at our club.
My Swim Results – Meet – FPSC Splash & Dash 5 Nov 2022
This event is open to all swimmers 6 & over and is aimed at anyone that would like to take their swimming to the next level!
WHERE: Fremantle Leisure Centre
WHEN: Saturday 5th November
WARM UP: with our fantastic coaches from 2 pm
RACING: starts at 2:30 pm
COST: $5.40
There will be a sausage sizzle, bake sale and raffle on the day.
ENTER NOW!
Registration closes on 3rd November 2022