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Yakam
Newsletter
Principal: Julie Blythe
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: Yakamia.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Volume 14
21 August 2015

From Room 13
In Room 13 we spent last term learning
about the life cycle of chickens. Each day
we drew the developmental stages for 3
weeks, see some of our pictures! Mrs Link
bought in her eggs to candle and we could
see the aircell, the veins, the growing
embryo swimming, and its dark eye. We
watched the eggs hatch and it was
amazing!!! For our assembly we performed
the play, The Little Red Hen. We held
auditions for the parts and had
understudies. We recited a poem, What is
an Egg, and everyone did a great job. Then
we surprised everyone by doing the chicken
dance, it was fun!
Reece: I learnt that it takes 21 days for an egg to hatch.
Keira: I learnt the chicks have to get to the bottom of the egg to pip the aircell and start breathing.
Lucas: When chickens hatch they need water, chick crumble and paper towel so they dont do the
splits.
Emily-Rose: I learnt that chickens have a little belly button where the yolk goes to the chick to give it
energy.
Brayden: I learnt that when they first pip they start cheeping and help each other hatch.
Liliana: I learnt that the chicks have an egg tooth on their beak to help them unzip the shell.
In reading we are learning about illustrators. Our
illustrator of the week is Axel Scheffler! He illustrated
books you may know like The Gruffalo, Highway Rat,
Monkey Puzzle, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

This term we have another special visitor. Mrs Link

is hand raising a Western Grey kangaroo joey. Her
name is Poppy! She has to be bottle fed every four
hours and we cant be too loud or scare her, because
she is a baby. Now she is getting older, sometimes we
take her for a hop on the oval. This is a picture Aiden
drew of Mrs Link with Poppy in her pouch!
We are learning to write information reports on
kangaroos and learning lots about Poppy, come and
see them later this term!

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Yakamia Primary School

School News
Footy Colours Friday
In the lead-up to the Western Derby the students were encouraged to wear their footy colours.

Fr
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Much fun and banter to be had!

Nope!
Eagles

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Yakamia Primary School

From the Principals Desk

teacher outlines an assignment that the students
are to do and the class sets timelines for
completion.

Assembly
A big well done to the students of Room 13 for
hosting the last assembly. What talented people
you all are!

In Perth, the parent and son/daughter enjoy a

lovely lunch and watch an entertaining movie.

Next Friday's assembly will be hosted by the Year

1 students of Room 33. The school looks forward The student arrives back at school the next day,
to all family and friends attending.
or the day after and has no idea of how to do the
Maths, doesnt understand the discussion of
characters in the book, is totally unprepared for
School Crosswalks
the faction carnival triple jump and the set
Please take care in the school zones. One of the
assignment is a mystery to him/her.
crosswalk attendants in Beaufort Road raised
concerns with me recently about speeding
vehicles. You need to keep in mind that the
morning school zone operates from 7:30 to 9.00am
and in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4.00pm.
Adults crossing the road at guarded crosswalks
are asked to model to children the correct way to
cross the road by waiting and following the
crosswalk attendants directions.

Should you require assistance in saying NO to

your son/daughter with regard to any matter,
including unacceptable absence, please do not
hesitate to contact his/her teacher. Lets work
together to make a difference to your childs
future.

Attendance: Its Not Ok to Stay Away!

(Source Learning Curve Planner 2009)
The following scenario is exactly the type that is
seriously affecting students long term
educational program. A parent is going to Perth
to do some business and their son/daughter is
keen to accompany them, perhaps to shop for an
up-coming birthday present or catch a movie at
Carousel. The parent gives in and says yes
aware that the trip could blow out to two days.

Be on Time,
Be at School,
Thats the Rule!

Meanwhile, back at school during Maths, the

class begins a new topic and the teacher goes
through the basics required. After recess, there is
a class discussion in English about two characters
in the book the class is reading. Before lunch the
children learn techniques for triple jump with Mr
Mac for the faction carnival and after lunch the
The 2015 Voluntary Contributions are:

Such a situation puts undue pressure on the

student and to catch up is very difficult. Most
times he/she doesnt regain this knowledge and
understanding - there is a permanent gap in their
education base. Please dont let this happen.

Julie Blythe

For Sale by Tender

There are two school property table tennis tables
for sale that are surplus to requirements. They
are in fair condition and may be purchased by
tender. Tenders need to be in to the Registrar,
front office, at Yakamia PS by Friday 4pm 28
August 2015. They can be viewed in the Music
Room by request.

Money payable to office or by Direct Debit

Kindergarten

$50 per child

Direct Debit Details:

Pre-Primary to Yr 6

$60 per child

BSB 016-510
Account no: 3408 23089
Please note childs name in full if different from parent

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Yakamia Primary School

School News
Welcome to Childrens Book Week 2015: Books Light Up Our World
Each year we celebrate, recognise, and reward the most outstanding fiction and non-fiction books
that have been published in Australia, in the last 12 months.
Children across Australia are actively encouraged to read quality literature at all times. However
during the month of August, 22-28 to be exact, we organised additional activities in the library and
classrooms that promote our love of books and the wonderful gifts of learning they bring.
This year the theme for Childrens Bookweek is Books Light Up Our World.
Activities that celebrate Bookweek using the theme: Books Light Up Our World include:
*Visits to the City of Albany Library to participate in puppetry, visiting author talks and book
talks. Classes involved will receive a note to take home.
*In the Music Room, at lunchtime on Wednesday, we will have a Second hand Book Fair
books will be 20c each.
*We are going to conclude Book week with a Character Dress Up Day on Friday 28 August.
Students come to school dressed up as their favourite Story Book Character. Class activities
and a hall parade will occur in the morning.
Timetable for the parade

Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 should be ready at the Hall immediately after the morning
assembly. They will be followed by Year 2, and 3 at approximately 11am and Year 4, 5, and 6 at
11:30am.

Music and dances, Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance, will be organized by our School
Councillors and two other Year 6 helpers.

Regards
Yakamia Library

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P&C News
Dear Yakamia Fundraisers - Only 4 days to go!
The Nature Playground Fundraiser, proudly sponsored by
Mt Romance The Sandalwood Factory closes Monday 24th August 2015
Please return your order and money to the school by Wednesday 26th August 2015
All orders to the value of $50 or over go into the draw to win a gift pack.
Make a list of family, friends and neighbours. Larrikin for Men is a great gift idea for Fathers Day or
stock up now for Christmas.
SPRING FEST & CAR BOOT SALE - Sunday 20th September 10-2 at Yakamia Primary School.
Car boot sale, stall holders, games & entertainment, pancakes, sausage sizzle, family fun.
Book your spot or come along on the day to support this event.
Volunteers appreciated - please see Belinda or expressions of interest to the
school office.
SAUSAGE SIZZLEJOGATHON ORDERS
Please remember to have your orders in by Tuesday 1 September. We need
to have numbers to order the buns and sausages!

Honour Certificate Recipients14 August 2015

Room

Name

Room

Name

11

Gwenneth Jetta

24

Asher Duff

James Wynne
12

Ella Siwiecki

Amber Wilkinson
25

Emily Gadean
13

Bailey Belfield

Tyra Coyne
26

Brock Herbert
14

Ellanor Clayton

Emily Crannage

33

Quinn Muller

43

Carson Bristow
Bella Narkle

22

Harmony Woods
Blakes Childs

Zane Wilson
Xavier Dawson

44

Bella Haddleton
21

Josh Bryan
Hannah Whittle

Amy-Lee McKeaig
16

Shaye Wood
Peter Winkcup

Leila Nixie Rose

15

Neia Choong

Alina Harms
Temperance Cooper

45

Chloe Bearfoot
Jaxon Pinner

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Community News

Yakamia Primary School

Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.

Talk Soon Talk Often

In response to advice that parents needed support in their role as the primary sex educators of their
children, WA Health has developed Talk Soon Talk Often: A guide for parents talking to their kids
about sex. This free resource has been developed to help parents initiate regular and relaxed conversations with their children about sexuality and relationships. This resource can help give age appropriate guidance for answers to questions. http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/4011/2/
TSTO_V2.pdf

Snacks for kids

Here are some healthy snack ideas to get active children
through the day
Muffins (made with fruits or grated vegetables or
both)
Celery sticks and peanut butter.
Dried fruits and nuts.
English muffins with cheese.
Fruit bread.
Scones (plain, fruit or pumpkin).

Pikelets or pancakes.
Small tub of yoghurt.
Cheese stick or triangle.
Pita chips (cut pita bread into triangles, sprinkle
with cheese and bake in the oven until crispy.
Once cooled, store them in an airtight container).
Wholemeal crackers and cheese.
Low-sugar breakfast cereal (dry).
Homemade plain popcorn.
Fresh fruit pieces/salad or vegetables