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Skoolbag App Update Available

An updated version of our Skoolbag app is now available via Google Play and Apple App Store. Parents are encouraged to update this app as soon as possible.

Bunnings BBQ Helpers Still Needed

Thanks to all who helped out with Saturday's Election BBQ.

We are looking for a few more helpers for our upcoming Bunnings BBQ on Sunday 2nd June:

Timeslots: 12.30-2.30pm (3 people needed), 2.30-4.30pm (2 people needed).

To sign up, please email Cathy (Cathy.Turner255@schools.sa.edu.au) or write your name on the sandwich board.

Money raised will go towards our pool upgrade. Thank you for your support!

- The Fundraising Committee

Eddie Betts Silent Auction Fundraiser

Silent Auction - Unique Opportunity. Eddie Betts and Anna Scullie have generously donated a limited edition "Goal of the Year" professionally framed, personally signed print which shows Eddie in his Indigenous jumper and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Please find attached a flyer from Henley Beach PS for a Silent Auction Fundraiser.

Harbour Town Outlet Nanny

Here at Harbour Town we have a free nanny service called The Outlet Nanny.

The service is free and available to all parents and caregivers Thursday – Saturday 10am to 2pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm for a maximum of 2 hours + all Public Holidays and every day during the School Holidays. We created the free service to give parents the opportunity to ‘drop and shop’ for distraction free shopping.

Here is the link to our Outlet Nanny booking page if you would like more details: https://harbourtownadelaide.com.au/blog/whats-on/free-nanny-service

Parenting SA

The secrets of raising beautifully behaved children. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Positive Parenting Workshops

Take the stress out of parenting A series of 3 free engaging and informative workshops for parents with children aged 3 to 12 years.

The Child & Adolescent Sleep Clinic at Flinders University

Research has found that sleep problems affect up to 40% of Australian children during the primary school years. The Child & Adolescent Sleep Clinic at Flinders University provides assessment and treatment for common sleep problems in childhood (including infants from 6 months of age). We have appointments available in the coming weeks, allowing families to address their child’s sleep difficulties to help them perform at their best during the school year. After obtaining a GP referral, families pay a once-off assessment gap of $300 (reduced for health care card holders), with no further out-of-pocket costs for subsequent appointments.

Bendigo Bank Piggy Saver Account

The West Beach & Districts Community Bank® Branch is offering your children the unique opportunity to open a PiggySaver account and receive $20 to start their savings.

Pat's West Beach Hand Car Wash

Former West Beach student and current Henley High Year 12 student, Pat Francis has just started his own Car Washing Service.

Check out the flyer attached for details!

Staff Profile

This week we get to know...

Name: Jess Lennard 

Something interesting about you: I was once pretty good at sports! I played state touch footy and netball while at school! 

What class: I’m lucky to teach two classes Room 5 and Room 7! 

Previous School (s): Cowandilla Primary School.

Where you grew up: Prospect and Seaton.

Hobbies: Group fitness, walks along the beach and reading.

What you like about West Beach: The friendly staff, parents and students! 

WEST BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Uniform Policy

Last Reviewed - May 2019

In keeping with our school values and a long tradition of excellence, respect, responsibility and creativity all students are expected to proudly wear the West Beach Primary School uniform. Wearing the school uniform assists in the provision of a safe school environment where students are easily identified as being a part of our school community. It also assists in creating a supportive social environment by reducing levels of competitive dressing and provides cost effective, durable clothing. The uniform contains a range of options to suit all body shapes, sizes and ages.

The West Beach Primary School Uniform Policy has been developed and supported by the school community through the SRC and Governing Council and is in accordance with the Education Regulations (Part 6 – section 86). We ask for the co-operation of students, parents and staff.

The school uniform colours are: Royal Blue tops and Dark/Charcoal Grey bottoms.

The school uniform is to be worn by students to school every day (except designated casual days/sports day) and at any time they are representing the school eg. Whole School Photos, Excursions, Festival of Music, Debating, Japanese Tournaments, Young Leaders Day etc.

Uniforms are available from Westside Schoolwear, Shop 7 Falkirk Avenue, Seaton. Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 10am to 5.30pm and Thursday 10am to 8pm. You may also order online at: www.westsideschoolwear.com.au

Hats and bags are available from West Beach Primary School front office.

Non-Compliance with Dress Code

If students are not wearing the school uniform, leadership will follow this up with:

• Reminders to the student
• Communication with parents
• Negotiation with student and parents
• Possible use of spare, clean new or second hand items of the uniform for children to change into

Hats/Headwear

• Children are required to wear school branded broad brim or legionnaires hats for all outside activities during terms 1 and 4, and at times otherwise specified by the school (eg. School excursions). These are available through the school uniform shop.
• Children who do not have the approved hat will remain inside in a supervised area during the play period.
• Long hair is to be worn pulled back off the face with hair ties. Royal blue or dark grey “scrunchies”, bows or ribbons may be worn.

Shoes

Shoes which provide adequate foot protection/ankle support and are suitable for daily physical activities are required. Sport shoes/trainers are the preferred choice.

Socks and Undergarments

• Dark grey or white crew or sports socks are to be worn.
• Bike shorts or sport underwear to be worn under the school dress and A-line skirt but not showing below the hemline.
• Dark grey coloured tights may be worn with the school dress or A-line skirt.

Special Uniform/Shirts

There are commemorative Shirts/Jumpers available for Year 7 students only.  These are not compulsory and can be worn at any time unless specified by staff.

Excluded Items

Please note the following items are not part of the school uniform:

• Light grey, black or blue bottoms
• Skivvys or tops worn visibly underneath the school shirt
• Leggings – ¾ or full length, alone or under dress/skirt
• Denim jeans/shorts
• Beach sandals, thongs, shoes and boots with high heels, ballet flats, slip-ons, dress shoes
• Clothing with brand name logos or any logo other than the school logo
• Make up, coloured nail polish, strong perfumes
• Elaborate jewellery, piercings (to be removed or covered) and earrings (other than studs or sleepers)
• Non Uniform headwear such as baseball caps or beanies
• Colourful/elaborate hair accessories (only royal blue and dark/charcoal grey  headbands/ribbons/bows etc.)
• Clothing not specified in the uniform list

Exemption

Parents are informed that the school Principal may exempt individual students from certain parts of the dress code on a case by case basis, after formal request from parents.  Appropriate clothes in school colours must still be worn.

Some reasons why parents may seek exemption:

• Religious requirements
• Cultural or ethnic reasons
• New students (time to purchase)
• Itinerant students
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