20 September 2024

Principal’s Report

School Development Day

This Friday is the end of term three and every child and staff member have earned a well-deserved, rest for 2 weeks. Please note that students come back to school on Monday 7 October. Term Four’s school development day will be on Monday 4 November so that will be a long weekend for students.

Vac Swim

It is alarming that some children struggle to reach a reasonable level of water proficiency by the time they leave primary school. The recent swimming lessons for Year 3-6 saw many students make progress to the next stage, however swimming levels achieved tended to  be low. We were pleased to offer Access All Areas vouchers to many families to ensure that most students attended lessons this term.

This year the government is offering free swimming lessons and entry in December and January. Don’t miss out this opportunity to ensure your child learns to swim; a ‘life saving’ skill.

Pre Primary to Year 3 students will have swimming lessons in weeks three and four next term. Please return permission forms and monies before Friday week 1 next term.

Aus Bike 1st Gear

AusBike 1st Gear | Monday sessions (4:30pm - 5:30pm)

21 October, 28 October, 4 November, 11 November, 18 November & 25 November

1st Gear is perfect for kids new to riding or still on training wheels.

Dental Services

Recently the Child Parent Centre (CPC) has organised students from the Dental School of UWA to promote dental health in our school. As a result every child will be given a free dental package. The partnership between the CPC and the UWA Dental School will also provide screening services and possible free dental surgery if required, including transport to and from PCH. Middle Swan PS is very lucky to be part of this valuable partnership.

Preparing for Bush Fires

Every year the school prepares a plan in case of fire. That plan includes practising evacuation as a whole school which we do at least once a term. Please note the following points in the case of a genuine fire evacuation scenario.

Bushfire Season 2024 - 2025

Please keep in mind the following points if we need to evacuate to a safer place.

1. Parents will be contacted via the school app or texted via SMS. Please ensure you have access to the school app tool and your details are correct at the front office.
2. Parents are not to ring the school at the time of evacuation. Phone lines are kept free for emergency services and staff will be busy moving children off site.
3. Parents are not to collect students during an evacuation procedure

Have a wonderful spring holiday from all of us at Middle Swan Primary School.

Kind regards
Frances Coventry
Principal
September 2024

Parent Information

Triple P Seminars with our School Psychologist

Do you have questions about how to help your child regulate their emotions? 

Would you like to develop your child's confidence and independence? 

Do you wonder how to help your child be resilient? 

Our school psychologist will be running Triple P seminars sessions in term 4-best suited for parents and carers of children in kindy to year two. 

Let us know which topics and session times that suit you:

Saver Plus – helping take the stress out of back-to-school time.

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about enhancing financial skills, to develop (and keep) good savings habits.  Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 60,000 people to start saving.

Saver Plus has helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And sets families up for a brighter future. 

To be eligible You must have all of the following:

• A Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card  
• an eligible Centrelink payment*
• Be studying yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
• Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)* including Carers Payment / Child Support / Cash in hand
• Be 18+ years old
• Agree to join in free online financial education workshops called MoneyMinded• Not completed Saver Plus previously*

Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information.

What are the eligible savings goals?

Eligible savings goals are education related products or services eg:​

We also offer Saver Plus in 6 languages:  Arabic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Karen, Burmese, and Dari.

If families would like to check their eligibility and receive a call back please include our enquiry link -  Our Saver Plus financial literacy program (thesmithfamily.com.au)  or they’re welcome to call our national number 1300 610 355 and a local coordinator will contact them directly.

Exciting News from the Art Club

Our creative Art Club students had been working hard and submitted our first art project – Little Impressions that will be showcased in the annual AWESOME International Arts Festival which is held in Perth city during coming school holiday.

The festival showcases a spectacular array of events including theatre, dance, early childhood activities, music, film, literature, visual arts and creative hands-on activities.

Our students artworks will be displayed in the State Theatre Centre of WA foyer for the duration of the AWESOME Festival general public season from Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 September, 10am – 3pm daily. Please see below links for further information.