GLADYS NEWTON SCHOOL
Independent Public School
93 Balga Avenue BALGA WA 6061
Telephone: (08) 9349 6499
gladysnewton@education.wa.edu.au
ABN: 42 670 749 242
Fax: (08) 9345 3680
www.gladysnewtonschool.wa.edu.au
Wow! This is how to cuddle Koala and Hayden decided to fully immerse himself
in the experience when WEST OZ WILDLIFE visited our school recently. Our
other special visitors were Dingo, Bobtail Goanna and Python . They certainly
were interesting characters. See inside this newsletter for more photos.
Dear Parents & Carers
The 2016 school year started well and has continued to be successful during term 1.
15 senior students participate in the Workplace Learning program, experiencing work
opportunities outside school in a variety of settings. The Bushranger Cadet leaders have
organised many different activities for our High School aged students, the highlight this term
was a visit on 9th March from West Oz Wildlife. They brought a selection of native animals to
school; these included a python, bobtail goanna, koala and dingo. As you will see from the
photographs, our students had great fun.
I am happy to announce that our Library is ready to re-open at the start of next term. It has
been a huge undertaking and I’d particularly like to acknowledge the hard work put in by
Jess Pritchard, one of our Education Assistants, she has done a wonderful job.
Renovations to our swimming pool are now complete. The murals covering the walls in
particular look amazing. The pool will also re-open at the beginning of next term.
Our Art Coordinator, Anne Novatscou, submitted four student artworks to Mirrabooka MLA
Janine Freeman’s Harmony Day Art Award. Janine awarded equal first prize to Paige and
Jason, both students in Room 4. We congratulate these talented students and Janine will
attend our Assembly on Friday 29th April to present their prizes.
The ailing P & C here at school has been given an injection of new blood as several staff
have joined. We would still love to have more parents, family members or interested citizens
on board.
Could I remind all of you that you must sign in at the front desk any time that you come in to
school and go beyond the office, for example to a classroom. In the event of unforseen
emergencies, it is essential that we know who is in school at any time.
It would be appreciated if you do not accompany your child to the classroom in the morning
with the aim of speaking to the teacher as it is a difficult time in the day, with students
arriving and other matters to be organised, for a teacher to engage in conversation. You are
very welcome to leave a message at the front office to be passed on to the class, or arrange
a meeting with your child’s teacher at a time convenient to you both.
A further reminder that this Friday, 8th April is a pupil free day; (for staff Professional
Learning). Term 2 commences on Tuesday, 26th April, as Monday 25th is a public holiday
for Anzac Day.
Gemma will be returning from leave on 26th
April.
We wish you all a restful holiday.
Maggie May
Acting Principal
4th April 2016
NO SCHOOL – FRIDAY 8th APRIL
START BACK – Term 2
TUESDAY 26th April
Third Annual
An opportunity for parents, caregivers and the
community to see the everyday workings of
Gladys Newton School
Please put this date in
your calendar
This year the OPEN DAY will be on the last
day of term 2 to give parents/carers an
opportunity to pick up reports and chat
to their child’s teacher.
Balga Markets
Our Balga Market Team
go every Friday to sort
through the goodies to
sell
at
extremely
reasonable prices, so if
you are looking for a
bargain make sure you
come along and check
out the many and varied
goods on offer.
If you have any
unwanted
household items
etc
in good
condition we will
gladly
accept
your treasures to
take
to
the
markets.
Room 2
Easter Egg Hunt
On Thursday 24th March, the Easter Bunny came to
visit Gladys Newton School just in time for Easter.
The boys in Room 2 were very excited to know that
he left some surprises in our playground to find.
WOW
So cool!!
Awesome!!
West Oz
Wildlife
Yikes!
This year we welcome Whittingtons Herbs and
Spices to our Work Place Learning program. Our
students Zach, Chloe, Claudia and Bailey have
been enjoying a supportive work environment
and learning new employability skills.
Thank you Whittingtons for welcoming our
students.
Whittingtons have been blending fine herbs & spices in Perth Western Australia since 1975.
This Australian owned company takes pride in supplying customers with one of the broadest
ranges
of
herbs,
spices,
essences,
essential
oils,
traditional
herbs
and
mustards.
Over 100 different products from Basil Leaves to Oregano, Juniper Berries to Rosemary,
Vanilla Extract to Rum Essences, Wine Mustard to Bush Mustard, Spicy Cranberries to Truffle Salt, add value to food
preparation.
Whittingtons is located in Osborne Park, one of Perth 's commercial suburbs within easy access of the Mitchell
Freeway.
We are one of Western Australia's largest suppliers of Traditional Herbs and employ
a qualified herbalist that oversees our range of traditional herbal remedies.
Room 2
students
won their
division of
the carnival
Sebastian, students
and staff all had a
great time at the
carnival
P&C NEWS
Anisia and Nuala from the P&C helping to
prepare the raffle prizes.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Easter Raffle with both donations and
buying tickets. We raised $352.00 for our school.
Congratulations to these winners!
1.Hristijan Necovski
2.Maley Joyce
3.Zac Damjanovic
4.Bailey Shields
5.Bailey Shields
6.Liam McDonald
7.Melissa Hockley
8.Mia Stone
9.Anisia Leonard
10.Colleen Blevins
11.Jan Jones
12.Melissa Hockley
13.Nuala Ratcliffe
14.Maureen Stanton
15.Zac Damjanovic
16.Jan Jones
17.Liam McDonald
18.Lisa Giacobino
19.Mia Stone
20.Stephen Good
Room 12
Room 10
Room 3
Room 15
Room 15
Room 2
Room 5
Room 10
Staff
Staff
Staff
Room 5
Staff
Staff
Room 3
Staff
Room 2
Staff
Room 10
Room 15
FUNDRAISER
The P&C have decided to try something a little bit
different with our next fundraising venture. The Entertainment Book
is full of discount deals to restaurants, cafes, and leisure activities. The
cost is $65 and our school will receive $13 from each book sold.
Details are included on the insert in this newsletter.
UPDATES
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Thanks to all our donors, we’ve managed to build a functioning bathroom, install a
water tank and even added solar powered panels. We want to make our schools
sustainable and green so that they can be a safe and inviting facility for all incoming
students and staff.
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This year we will continue to push to make our schools more self-sufficient by
offering the support to ensure that students are on the right track. Our goal is to set a
good foundation for the communities in education and help them develop a system
that will be in use for many years to come.
A giant thank you for supporting us on our journey!
Cindy Debes CEO
Gladys Newton
School
P&C Fundraiser
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Or contact
Gemma Bosnjak on 0893496499 / Gemma.Bosnjak@education.wa.edu.au
Gladys Newton School
Contact: Gemma Bosnjak
Phone: 0893496499
Email: Gemma.Bosnjak@education.wa.edu.au
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contributes to our School
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