West Beach Wrap

Fundraising News...

BBQ Fundraisers

We are looking for people to help out on the roster for the following BBQs:

Saturday 25/6 at Bunnings Mile End

Timeslots:

8.30-10.30am

10.30am-12.30pm

12.30-2.30pm

2.30-4.30pm

Saturday 2/7 at the School (Election Day BBQ)

Timeslots:

7.30-9.30am

9.30-11.30am

11.30am-1.30pm

1.30-3.30pm

3.30-5.30pm

Please contact Ann in the office on 8356 7944 if you can help out. No experience necessary! More information will be sent out closer to the date.

Vacation Care Program

Please find attached the Vacation Care Program planned for the upcoming school holidays. Parents who are interested in booking children into the service are encouraged to do so as soon as possible as it does often book out. Bookings can be made by calling Rebecca Bergus, Mob:   0415 362 405.

SA Dental Service

At the School Dental Service,

dental care is FREE for all babies,

children not yet at school and most

children to age 17.

The School Dental Service is a Child Dental

Benefits Schedule provider.

Call us now for an appointment!

Fulham Gardens School Dental Clinic

Phone: 8356 8394

Working Bee

The Grounds Committee would like to conduct a brief working be on Friday July 1st at 9:00am til 10:00am to tidy up the entrances to the school in preparation for the Federal Election Polling Day which will be held at West Beach Primary School the following day on Saturday July 2nd. Parents who are able to assist are invited to bring along gloves and any gardening tools to help lend a hand. 

Cultural Exchange

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange has a large number of students arriving in July from all over the World. I am still urgently looking for families for French, Italian and German students arriving in July for 5mths.

For more information please call or email Jenny

PH (08) 8323 0973 or email jeh1313@bigpond.net.au

Native Plant Giveaway

The City of West Torrens will be holding its annual Native Plant Giveaway Saturday 4 June.  As part of this initiative, residents can get a free pack of native plants for their garden to encourage biodiversity and sustainability across the region. Each pack contains a selection of hardy, attractive and water wise species. 

Further information is available at http://www.westtorrens.sa.gov.au/Environment_waste/News_events/GreenE-news/Green_eNews_listing/Upcoming_events

School Uniform

Parents are reminded that the current 18 month transition period to our new school uniform policy finishes at the end of this year. All students will be required to dress in accordance to our new requirements in Janurary 2017. 

The school Uniform Policy, order form and pricelist is attached below. Items can be purchased via order form with credit/cash payments.

The uniform shop is available for viewing and sizing every morning from 8.30am till 10.00am. 

Parent Workshops

The Western Adelaide Shores Partnerships in Community Portfolio has organised a series of parent workshops which will be run through terms 2 and 3 2016. Each workshop will focus on a different topic. These topics were selected through a Western Adelaide Shores parent survey.

The workshops will be presented by Donna Broadhurst. Donna works in private practice as a counselling therapist and with DECD as a Family Support Coordinator in an early childhood and school setting. She has worked as a mental health clinician with CAMHS and as a member of the teaching team in UniSA's early childhood degree program. She is also an experienced workshop presenter.

Please register via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-workshop-tickets-25192125325

Census Employment Opportunity

The ABS is currently looking for 2,000 field officers across South Australia to undertake important Census field work.  Experience has shown that hiring local members of the community provides the best results for the ABS and positively influences the way the Census is carried out in the area.  Please see the attachment below for further details or apply now at abs.gov.au/careers

Foster Carers Needed

Anglicare SA is currently seeking families who may be interested in becoming Foster Care families. Foster care families provide short and long term care, emergency or weekend respite care. If you are interested in knowing more yo can call Anglicare SA on 81313456 or visit www.anglicaresa.com.au/fostercare

Cookbooks

Are you in need of some new recipes? WBPS Cookbooks are now available for purchase in the school office for the low price of $2.50. Come in and buy yours today and support the school community!

School Fees

Parents who have any outstanding school fees or OSHC fees which require payment are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Parents who are unsure of their outstanding fees or who would like to discuss payment options are asked to speak with Paula in the front office by phoning 83567944.

Lost Property

Parents are asked to please ensure that all clothing worn to school hasParents are invited to have a good look through the lost property collection which is located under the stairs near the front office. Please check for lost items and help yourself to any items in good condition which do not have a name written on them.

OSHC Accounts

OSHC Parents are reminded to make regular payments  to their OSHC accounts.

In order for the OSHC to run efficiently and to cover staff costs it is important that accounts are settled as soon as possible after each statement is sent out.

Accounts are now being sent out weekly.

Thank you, Rebecca Bergus.

Mindfulness Awareness Parenting 8 week  Program

Mindful awareness is about paying attention to what is going on in the present moment. Learning and using mindful awareness helps us to focus on ourselves and others with kindness and acceptance.

University research has also shown that mindfulness practice helps with chronic pain, stress, depression, anxiety, and improves immune system function and increases general well-being.

In the MAP™ workshops you will learn;

• To notice what your child needs

• To repair your relationships when things don’t go as smoothly as you would like

• Ways to help you stay calm with your kids

• To enjoy being a “Good Enough” Parent

• Ways to look after yourself even when you are busy looking after your family

• To have fun and enjoy being a parent

• Lifelong relationship skills

The workshops are specifically designed to be nurturing,

respectful, fun and supportive

WHEN Tuesday 10 May to Tuesday 28 June

TIME 9.30 to 11.30am

WHERE West Lakes Community Centre, Corner Brebner Drive and West Lakes Boulevard, West Lakes

COST FREE for parents with a child under 12 years

Places are limited so book now to secure your place

Please contact Deborah at AnglicareSA

8409 3618 or email dfehler@anglicaresa.com.au

Please note – there in no crèche for this program, however

the West Lakes Kindergarten provides Occasional

Care on Tuesdays for two to four year olds from 9 to 11.45am

www.westlkskgn.sa.edu.au/occasional_care.htm

July School Holiday Program

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is hosting a range of structured activities for young people during the July school holidays. To enquire about the program, please contact Nathan at Lefevre Community Stadium on 8405 6908 or nathan.hart@portenf.sa.gov.au

Come ‘n Try

Come ‘n Try is fast approaching and we would love your child to be involved!

Come ‘n Try is an initiative of the Adelaide City Council, presented by Life. Be in it. The program seeks to encourage 5 to 16 year olds to get active and try a fun and exciting new sport or recreational activity in the holidays!

It will take place during the first week of the July School holidays (11/07/2016 – 15/07/2016).

The Come ‘n Try sessions are held in the Adelaide CBD and parklands.

All information can be found at www.comentry.com.au

Hope to see you there!