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Dear Lord,
We ask you to bless St Joseph's School Community.
We pray that you guide us to be just and to see,
listen, speak and act like St Joseph.
May we be inspired by our Founders to be the best
that we can be.
May we always keep Jesus at the centre of all we do.
St Emilie Pray for us
St Marcellin Pray for us
St Joseph Pray for us
And may we always remember to pray for one another.
AMEN
Dear Members of St Joseph's Community
ANZAC DAY
In the last week, ANZAC Day was celebrated with great reverence on both campuses. A big thank you to those staff and students who lead the services. We were also joined this week by Mr “Digger” Brooks and his ANZAC trailer. Students from Pre-Primary to Year 10 were able to hear his stories and visit the trailer filled with all sorts of memorabilia.
Ms Waters and I were joined at the Northam Dawn Service on ANZAC Day by many Primary and Secondary Student Leaders. It was wonderful to have such representation at the local service.
Staff Training Day
Last Friday, all teachers and education assistants took part in Day 1 of four days of training spread over the next two years. The training is in the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) and is an approach that looks at education through a Trauma-Informed Positive Education (TIPE) lens that links:
- Approaches addressed in trauma –informed classrooms (healing), with
- Proven positive psychological interventions (growth)
Day 1 focused on the domain of Body – which prioritises the body and the impacts of chronic stress on the body and its ability to self-regulate. Learning and school can be stressful for students in many ways and repeated stress can take a considerable toll on a child’s ability to learn. Many of our students arrive at school quite stressed before the school day has even begun. The day had a focus on determining whether students are ready to learn and how to manage if they are not, how to help students regulate their stress levels through brain breaks and other de-escalation techniques.
The school was fortunate to receive federal funding for this training program and we are grateful for the opportunity. We are looking forward to day 2 in September.
Leonard Day
Congratulations to the following students who were the recipients of this year’s Leonard House Day Awards. Each of these students was recognised for the way in which they share their gifts and talents with their peers and the wider school community, just as Sister Leonard did while she was a member of staff for 34 years.
Marcos Beshara
Macey Chipper
Cherry Chitaek
Lincoln Dale
Jasmine Flint
Arlie-Mae Manners
Adalind Rylance
Baby Time
Today we farewell Mrs Lauren Everett from our Primary Campus as she leaves to begin her maternity leave for baby #2. We wish Lauren all the best as she takes up the juggle of multiple children.
School Photos
Please note the change of day of the school photos. They will now take place on the following days:
Secondary - Thursday 1 August
Primary - Monday 5 August
With God’s blessings,
Andrea Woodgate
Principal
Dates for your Diary
Week 4
| Monday 6 May: | Year 4 Fremantle Excursion |
| Tuesday 7 May: | Year 4 - 6 Numero Incursion Marian Lecture @ 4:00pm |
| Wednesday 8 May: | Year 8 Mother's Day Morning Tea @ 10:00am Primary Mother's Day Assembly & Picnic (1G) @ 11.15am |
| Thursday 9 May: | Primary Mother's Day Stall Year 11 & 12 Rosary Early Close Combined University Presentation Night |
| Friday 10 May: | Year 9 Mindflight Incursion Year 10 -12 Combined University Incursion |
| Sunday 12 May: | Mother's Day |
Week 5
| Monday 13 May: | TAFE Open Day for Year 10 |
| Wednesday 15 May: | Pre-Primary Perth Zoo Excursion Year 11 & 12 OED Camp 2025 Year 11 Parent Information Evening @ 6:30pm |
| Thursday 16 May: | Year 5 & 6 Rosary Year 11 & 12 OED Camp Early Close |
| Friday 17 May: | Walk to School Day Primary Assembly (6G) |
| Saturday 18 May: | P&F Movie Night |
Weekly Gospel Reflection
This week's clip has a focus on 'Effort' and how Christ is the vine and we are the branches.
Congratulations to this week's "Spirit of Jesus" Award winner: Sebastian Rutter.
This term our charitable donations go to Lifelink.
Lifelink is a Western Australian based charity who assist the needy across all parts of Western Australia. Please give generously this term - https://lifelink.com.au/donate/.
This term, Year 11 student Xavier Coe has embarked on a fundraising endeavour for our school charities.
He has set up a fundraising platform through Project Compassion and is looking to raise funds based on an endurance challenge. On Saturday 18 May, Xavier will take part in a 12 hour treadmill challenge at B2B Fitness in Toodyay.
If you would like to donate, please scan the QR code or visit the link below.
Lloyd Reidy
Religious Education Coordinator
Dear Families & Friends,
Last week, we met as a Primary school around the flagpole to pay our respects to those who work for peace in the world, past and present. Our Year 6 leaders led us in prayer and we took a moment to remember the sacrifices made by our service men and women during this Anzac Day liturgy. We continue to pray for those who are suffering the effects of war and conflict in the world.
The Year 5 classes headed to Kings Park on Friday to participate in activities at the War Memorial and to learn about the soldiers who are memorialised there. Students also investigated special plants and how they survive as part of their Science lessons. We look forward to hearing more about this next week.
Last week, staff participated in a day of professional learning in the Berry Street Education Model and your child might start talking about new routines happening in the classroom such as Welcome Circles and Ready to Learn scales. These are specific routines designed to ensure all students feel safe, welcomed and ready to focus on their studies. The implementation of the model will continue all year and into 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask your child’s teacher or myself.
God moments:
- Reflecting with our Year 6 Student Leaders as they laid a wreath during the Anzac Day dawn service
- Watching Year 3 and Pre-Primary students welcome a new friend into their classrooms
- Enjoying the visit from Graham Brookes with his trailer of war memorabilia
- Spending the afternoon doing yoga with my Quest Club group on Thursday
- Closely observing some large moths after the rain with Year 4 students
- Celebrating Leonard House Day with a sea of red at the combined Assembly and during lunchtime stalls
Linley Waters
Head of Primary
Class in Focus: Year Two Blue
WOW! How are we already at the end of Week 3?
We have achieved so much in such a short time in Year 2 Blue. We have hit the ground running in preparation for a busy yet exciting term ahead.
In Literacy this term, we are looking at information texts, specifically delving into the structure and coherence of our writing. In our Talk for Writing unit, we are studying information texts through the exploration of 'Life in the Olden Days'. Students have had the opportunity to play ‘old-school’ games, have a go at what school was like in the past (sitting in rows, walking in two straight lines, etc) and learnt about what type of punishment happened. This has tied in extremely well with our HASS unit.
To start HASS off for the term we have investigated the importance of ANZAC day and why it is such a significant date in Australian History. We then delved into Past and Present and how times have changed over the years. Some students couldn’t believe what life was like in the olden days. In the coming weeks, we will continue talking about Past and Present and how significantly life has changed over the years.
So far in Numeracy this term, we have looked at place value to the thousands, skip counted by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s, and explored a variety of addition and subtraction number problems. Numeracy is a lot of fun in Year 2. We get to use lots of different tools to help us out.
Every Friday afternoon we have the opportunity to spend the last two periods with high school students doing inquiry work. There are several different activities with open ended tasks for students to explore. This allows children to develop a range of learning and thinking skills and to interact verbally and non-verbally with others. Activities include using materials to build a bridge strong enough to hold various items, creating an imaginative pet using Lego and describing their creation to a peer, directed drawings, threading, reading and much more. We love having the high school students come for a visit. It teaches our children to interact with others with care, empathy and respect and allows our students to feel, safe, secure and supported.
I am looking forward to seeing the students in Year 2 Blue shine throughout Term 2 and the remainder of the Year.
Kayla Hyde, Tara Ryall & Louise Crees
Two Blue Team
Class in Focus: Pre-Primary Gold
The Pre-Primary Gold class has had a big start to Term 2.
We had some new members join our class: Goldy, Rainbow Pinky, Ruby and Rosie have been a very exciting addition. Through inquiry, the students have explored “what fish need to survive?”. This has helped students to care for our new class members. Students are now starting to inquire about an animal of their choice.
This term we have introduced ‘Inquiry’ into our timetable. Through inquiry, students develop strategies for critical and creative thinking to develop their abilities to ask questions, problem solve and reflect on their own learning. Inquiry incorporates many different learning areas such as Science, HASS, Design & Technology, English and Mathematics. To help us with some harder questions within our inquiry unit, the Year 5s have been coming on a Thursday afternoon to help us. We love having them join us and support us in our research to build on our knowledge.
As we continue our inquiry, we can’t wait to see the exciting new learning experiences Pre-primary Gold uncover.
We have been building our Mathematics and Literacy skills through the play-based provocations around our room. In Literacy we have been learning how to decode CVC words and working on our letter formation, while in Mathematics we have started to explore patterns and use bondblocks.
We look forward to an exciting term ahead in Pre-Primary Gold.
Beth Ciallella and Stephanie Richardson
Pre-Primary Gold Team
Last week on the Secondary Campus we shared a beautiful ANZAC Day liturgy thanks to our Year 9 Students, their HASS teachers and the amazing Mr Reidy. The students maintained reverence throughout the liturgy and were moved by the ANZAC story.
Thank you to the student leaders and the teachers who helped provide a wonderful Leonard Day yesterday. There was a lovely vibe throughout the day with some great stalls provided.
The Mindflight Incursion for the Year 9s started on Friday afternoon, where the first half of the cohort engaged in a Virtual Reality Careers incursion. The second half will have the opportunity to do this next Friday. If you are interested in having a look at what the Mindflight incursion teaches, please go to https://www.mindflight7.com.au/. It is a fascinating concept where students are able to immerse themselves in experiences of real-life careers.
Thank you to the students, parents and guardians who attended the Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday evening. It is so important to be able to be able to work together for student success. If you were unable to attend or missed out on an appointment, please email the teacher you wished to see and arrange a phone interview that suits you both. The first Monday of Term 3, 15 July, will be a pupil free day with whole school parent teacher interviews running all day.
Coming up in Week 4
Our Year 8s have been baking and getting ready to spoil their mothers for our Mother’s Day morning tea next Wednesday 8 May. If you are a parent or carer of a Year 8 you should have received your email invitation to this event. Please remember to ring or email us your RSVP by the end of the day Monday 6 May to reserve your seat at the table.
St Joseph’s will be hosting the Combined University presentation night next Thursday night, 9 May, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm on the Secondary Campus. We invite you to an information session with representatives from the WA universities for anyone interested in applying for tertiary education. If you have questions about choosing courses, application processes, entry pathways, support services or what to expect at university – come along! They will start with a general presentation with information relevant to all institutions, followed by an opportunity for Q&A and individual questions. No RSVP required.
Year 12 General students begin their Externally Set Tasks on Monday. These are done in their usual class time and are only 50mins in length. It is important that they undertake these assessments so please try to ensure that attendance at school next week is regular.
Please see below the Year 12 EST timetable for Week 4 and 5.
| Week 4 | ||||
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Mon |
Tue 7 May |
Wed 8 May |
Thurs 9 May |
Fri 10 May |
| Outdoor Ed | Food Studies | Psychology | Health Studies | Maths Essentials |
| Week 5 | ||||
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Mon |
Tue 14 May |
Wed 15 May |
Thurs 16 May |
Fri 17 May |
| English | Child, Family & Community | Design Photography | Religion | |
God bless,
Sharon Cusack
Head of Secondary
Year 8 Science
The Year 8 Science students are studying Earth and Space Science.
In this experiment, they are looking at different rock types and identifying characteristics that differentiate them into either igneous rock, sedimentary rock, or metamorphic rock.
Year 12 Chemistry
The Year 12 Chemistry students are studying how redox reactions occur.
In this experiment, they are trying to identify how metals displace metallic ions in solution. This method is used in the purification of metals in industry.
Jada Yengkopiong
Science Teacher
Year 9 Digital Technologies
In Year 9, students explore electronics and programming by working with Arduinos, versatile microcontroller platforms. Through structured projects and challenges, they acquire foundational knowledge of circuitry and coding, developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the process. Students design and construct circuits, write and debug code and create projects that respond to input and environmental cues.
Working with Arduinos encourages creativity and innovation as students investigate the potential of integrating hardware and software. This practical experience equips them for further studies in STEM disciplines and cultivates an interest in technology and engineering.
Year 10 Digital Technologies
In Year 10, students study 3D printing and 3D model making, focusing on additive manufacturing and design processes. Through structured projects, they gain practical experience with 3D modelling software, design principles and the operation of 3D printers.
Students learn to create and modify digital models, prepare files for printing and address common printing issues. This curriculum emphasises precision, attention to detail and problem-solving skills, as students work to produce tangible objects from their digital designs. Engaging with 3D printing technology prepares students for further studies in design and engineering and introduces them to the practical applications of digital fabrication.
Mike Hillyer
Digital Technologies Teacher
FlexiTrack High
On Tuesday 23 April, seven Year 12 Students attended the ‘FlexiTrack High Uni Taster Day’ held at Murdoch University. The FlexiTrack High Program is designed to help students develop the skills needed to succeed at university. Murdoch University works with participating secondary schools to provide a structured and supportive learning experience for students seeking an alternative option to the ATAR pathways into university over 35 weeks of Year 12.
On the day, students were able to take part in classes of subjects that they were interested in studying at university and also had the opportunity to see all the facilities that the University has to offer them in the future.
Secondary da Vinci Club
Our Secondary da Vinci Club has returned and is back in the swing of things with our first rotation for the year. Students in our program can select whether they would like to develop further knowledge and skills in Biology or Chemistry for a period of four weeks. The da Vinci Club also welcomed some fresh additions, with around ten students accepting the challenge of an invitation to develop their academic gifts and talents further
In the Biology rotation with Dr Bundock, the students are learning about DNA and extracting DNA and will be conducting further analysis of samples they have gathered.
In Chemistry, the students are doing a range of reactions, including looking at maximising gas production and using real-world situations and applying chemistry to solve them.
Prior to commencing the rotations, the students who entered the Astrophotography competition received feedback and prizes for the winners. Overall, there were some excellent submissions. With further imaging runs later this year with the UWA Spirit telescopes once again, all the students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and understanding on how to schedule and create colour composite images using Photoshop.
The top three images for this round were led by Lisa de Beer with her image of NGC 2070, also known as the Tarantula nebula. She demonstrated very skillful layering of the individual red, blue, green and Hydrogen alpha images to create a stunning final shot.
Second place went to Aliza John, who also developed an image of the same celestial object and third place to Roslin Tony who imaged NGC 3372, or the Carina nebula. For their efforts each of the students received a range of prizes, including a book, hot beverage mug, space pins, pencil sharpener and NASA pencils. Well done, girls! And all the best to our students for the next few weeks of scientific explorations.
Mark Gargano
Secondary da Vinci Club Coordinator
Secondary Sport
Champagnat Cup
On Monday 29 April, Year 10-12 students competed in the annual Champagnat Cup in Churchlands.
The Champagnat Cup is an annual Football, Netball and Basketball Carnival between St Joseph's Northam, Newman College and Bunbury Catholic College.
Students competed in high spirits and, although we didn't come away with a win, there were many excellent team highlights.
We thank Newman College for hosting the event, and Rikk Hargrave and Anthony Oliver, the parent volunteers who coached our various teams.
Lloyd Reidy
Teacher
ACC Basketball Championship Junior Girls Round of 16
On Tuesday 23 April, the Junior ACC basketball girls travelled to Swan Christian College to compete in the next round of matches for the ACC Basketball Championship. The girls had a very successful and enjoyable afternoon defeating Swan Christian College 50 to 38.
Thank you to Micheal Dymnicki for traveling with the team and coaching as well as providing Basketball uniforms from Northam Basketball Association. An additional thank you to the parents who helped get the team to the game and supported our junior girls.
The next round will be held on Thursday 9 May at Bendat Stadium in Floreat.
Good Luck, girls!
Wheatbelt Goldfields West Coast Fever Netball Cup
On Thursday 2 May, a large group of students from Year 7 to 12 attended the Wheatbelt Goldfields West Coast Fever Netball Cup. The school took seven teams and competed in six divisions with St Joseph’s taking home the win in the Upper girls, Middle Girls Pink and Middle Girls Blue. The Lower Girls Red placed 2nd and Yellow 5th, with the Open Boys teams finishing 5th and 6th.
I am so proud of the way our students conducted themselves throughout the day. A number of students were given management roles and excelled with these responsibilities. Thank you so much to Mia Wherrett, Demi Collins, Lily Parker, Mattia McPherson, Harper McPherson, Reagan Abbey and Natalia Ryall for your exceptional effort umpiring and playing throughout the day.
The MVP awards for each team were awarded to the following students for their outstanding performance, teamwork, sportsmanship and overall representation of the spirit of St Joseph’s throughout the day.
| St Joseph’s 1 | Mattia McPherson |
| St Joseph’s 2 | Emiliana Davey |
| St Joseph’s 3 | Georgie Byrne |
| St Joseph’s 4 | Madalyn Emin |
| St Joseph’s 5 | Alan John |
| St Joseph’s 6 | Jayden Oliver |
| St Joseph’s 7 | Lily Parker |
Adrienne Suckling
Head of Health & Physical Education
News from the VET Office
Congratulations to Imogen Ferguson for completing her "Certificate IV Prep for Health and Nursing" qualification. Imogen now has the opportunity to continue further study in either Enrolled or Registered Nursing.
ASDAN
On Friday 19 April, a small group of Year 7-9 students, who are enrolled in the Community and Citizenship ASDAN Program, went on an excursion to Bikes for Humanity.
The purpose of the visit was to hear how and why this charitable organisation refurbishes bicycles for donation to Africa to assist those in need. Students learned about the process of refurbishment as well as the tools and equipment needed to undertake the project.
Students also visited the Northam Re-Store and secured other bikes for parts as well as learning about how items are saved from landfill and re-sold to the public.
For the remainder of the year, students will begin a refurbishment project on unclaimed bicycles donated by the Northam Police station and other sources, with the aim of donating them to local families in need.
Caroline Marriott
VET Coordinator
Year 7 & 10 Immunisations
At the end of last term, all students in Year 7 and Year 10 should have brought home a flyer with information about the upcoming immunisations. If your child has misplaced their copy, both are attached below.
Aimee Leeson
School Nurse
School Calendar
The school calender is accessed via the School website or the Schoolzine app. Please ensure that you keep refering to this calendar throughout the year.
You are encouraged to check the calendar for upcoming events that may involve your family.
Andrea Woodgate
Principal
Parent Participation Scheme
Did you know that the School offers a reduction in your school fees?
Families have the ability to work off a portion of their fees through voluntary help at the School. This is a great way to get involved and set a wonderful example of vollunteering for your child.
Whilst assisting in the Canteen is an obvious way to help, other activities encouraged include:
- Classroom assistance
- Reading assistance
- Officiating at swimming & athletics carnivals
- Gardening
- Running or assisting with fundraising activities
- Covering books for the Library
Forms and pamphlets are available from the Primary Office or to download from the website at https://sjsnortham.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/86/parent_participation_card.pdf
Once completed, please hand in to the Business Manager, Ms Quinn, by the end of Term 3 - the forms can be dropped into either the Primary or Secondary Admin Office and Ms Quinn will arrange for the deduction of the Levy from your School Fees Account.
Sharon Quinn
Business Manager
Term Time Opening Times: Mondays - 3.15pm to 4.45pm
Thursdays - 2.45pm to 4.15pm
REMINDER: Students are required to wear their winter uniform for Term 2 and 3.
Families wishing to access the Uniform Shop are advised that the online shop is the preferred method of ordering uniforms. If items are required to be tried on, then an appointment should be made through our new online booking system. We are continuing to limit numbers in the Uniform Shop so an appointment is required. Please note we can not accept email or telephone orders.
For details of our new online Booking System for Uniform Shop Appointments, please see the attached flyer.
Please also keep in mind when ordering, that your items will go home Tuesday and Friday of each week, as Monday and Thursday are the days the Shop is open. When placing an order via the Online Shop, it will appear on a report the following day. For example; if you place your order on Monday, the report issues on Tuesday which means it will not be organised until Thursday, and will go home on Friday.
Disclaimer:
All returns and or exchanges of uniforms to be made within the school term (3 months) of initial purchase.
Michelle James
Primary - 9621 3524
The Primary Canteen is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The Secondary Canteen is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
You are encouraged to please order online. If we experience connectivity issues with the online ordering, please revert to using lunch bags to place orders for that day.
Recess or snack items ordered online are available for students to collect from the Canteen at their Recess break. Milo pops and icypoles can be collected from the Canteen following the second lunch bell.
Canteen Support - Volunteers Required
Due to high demand on our quality food and service we need helpers to ensure that our kids get their lunches on time. In order to function to our highest potential, we ideally need 2 or more volunteers a day. Volunteering is a great way to teach your kids about giving, modelling them for the future. Also, every shift you do at our school helps you towards qualifying for a Parent Participation discount on your annual fees.
We would love to welcome you into our fun and busy environment and see the smiles on your children’s faces when they see you in their school. If you are able help, please send back your Canteen Assistance form or, for Primary, sign up online: the new Volunteer Sign-up Page is now up and running - click here.
I look forward to working with you. If you have any queries, you are always welcome to contact the Canteen on the number below.
Angela Sandrini (Primary) Desrae Smith (Secondary)
9621 3525 9621 8104
I hope everyone is settling well into Term Two. We have some great events coming up this term. More information about each event will be released closer to the date. If you would like to volunteer or help out, please do not hesitate to reach out! Remember many hands make light work.
Movie Night
Our movie night will be held on Saturday 18 May at the Primary Campus. The movie showing will be ‘Elemental’. This year we will be having food vans available, although you are welcome to bring your own food. Tickets are $10 per family and can be purchased through the link below. Gates will open at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm showing. Please note all school grounds will be out of bounds (especially the playground). We ask for parents' cooperation in keeping children away from playgrounds, classrooms etc.
Bingo Night
Our first big fundraiser for the year! This year we will be raising funds to go toward the senior school Health program. In particular to provide extra resources for mental health. Bingo night will be an adults only event. It will be held on Saturday 8 June. Further details are to come.
If you wish to help out in any of the above mentioned events, please do not hesitate to contact myself or the school.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 28 May at 6.00pm in the PAC at the Primary campus.
If you require more information or would like to discuss any school or P&F issue, you can contact me at anytime 0424 288 354. No question is too silly, I am here to help in any way. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
Class/Library Book Covering
Ever wanted to help from the comfort of your home?
We have boxes of books processed and ready to be covered, all supplies (tape and plastic) provided. Pick-up is from our Primary Campus Library.
We welcome anyone, and grandparents and friends can cover on your behalf. All support and help is appreciated.
Please remember to complete your parent participation form.
Email Kylie Dymnicki, Education and Library Assistant: 8605svc_library@cewa.edu.au
Follow us on Facebook
To stay up to date with the P&F please follow our Facebook page for more updates. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764507137145087
Casey Pearse
P&F Chair
Parish Priest - Fr Stephen Jean Paul Victor
Assistant Priest - Fr Rubenson Cardona
Mass Times ~ Saturday Vigil @ 5.30pm
~ Sunday Mass @ 8.00am
Presbytery Phone: 08 9622 5411
Email: northam@perthcatholic.org.au *
Website: www.northamchurch.com
Parish News ~ Children's Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy sessions are held during the 8.00am Sunday Mass.
*Please note the new email address.
From the School Nurse
Sleep
School-aged children need 10 -11 hours sleep a night. Getting a good night’s sleep will help your child to be more settled, happy and ready for school, and will strengthen his or her immune system.
Here are some sleep tips:
- Have a bedtime routine – this will help your child wind down from the day.
- Keep the bedroom dark, cool and quiet - this will help your child drift off easily.
- If anxieties or worries are keeping your child from relaxing, acknowledge the feelings and deal with it straight away or plan to sort the issue out in the morning after a good night’s sleep.
Remember, medication is not the answer to children’s sleep problems.
Sleep – tips for teenagers
Teenagers need about 9 -10 hours of sleep a night. Lack of regular sleep is likely to affect academic and sporting performance, and behaviour. The risk of emotional problems, such as depression, may also increase in teenagers who regularly do not get enough sleep. Even getting an extra 30 minutes of sleep each night will make a difference.
The typical teenage brain wants to go to bed late and sleep late the following morning, which is usually hard to manage. You may be able to adjust your body clock but it takes time. Suggestions include:
- Choose a relaxing bedtime routine; for example, have a bath and a hot milky drink before bed.
- Avoid loud music, homework, computer games or any other activity that gets your mind racing for about an hour before bedtime.
- Keep your room dark at night. The brain’s sleep–wake cycle is largely set by light received through the eyes. Try to avoid watching television right before bed. In the morning, expose your eyes to lots of light to help wake up your brain.
- Do the same bedtime routine every night for at least four weeks to make your brain associate this routine with going to sleep.
- Start your bedtime routine a little earlier than usual (for example, 10 minutes) after four weeks. Do this for one week.
- Add an extra 10 minutes every week until you have reached your desired bedtime.
- Avoid staying up late on the weekends. Late nights will undo your hard work.
- Remember that even 30 minutes of extra sleep each night on a regular basis makes a big difference. However, it may take about six weeks of getting extra sleep before you feel the benefits.
Should you require further information about sleep, contact your local Community Health Nurse, Aimee Leeson on 0400 182 654, or go to http://raisingchildren.net.au
Aimee Leeson
School Nurse
Leeuwin Ocean Adventures
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation provides a range of tailored programs suitable for various ages, backgrounds and abilities. Our voyages aim to:
- Foster Leadership: Develop leadership skills through hands-on experiences and challenges aboard our iconic tall ship, STS Leeuwin II.
- Promote Teamwork: Encourage teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and engaging maritime environment.
- Enhance Personal Development: Unlock hidden potential, boost self-confidence, and instil a sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Inspire Environmental Awareness: Connect students with the marine environment, fostering a deep appreciation for our oceans and promoting sustainable practices.
For more information on opportunities during the July School Holidays, please see the flyer below.
Twinderella The Musical Auditions
Are you interested in being part of the Northam Theatre Group's production of Twinderella The Musical? See the flyer below for more information.
School Dental Therapy Centre
Please note that the School Dental Therapy Centre is available to see school-aged children from Pre-Primary to 16 years of age at their Northam Centre, located on the Northam Primary School campus. If any students require Dental Care, please contact us at the following:
Northam Dental Therapy Centre
c/- Northam Primary School (entry via Duke Street)
0458 644 530
NorthamDTC@dental.health.wa.gov.au
Parenting Workshops
Parenting Connection is presenting a number of webinars and information sessions over the term. For more information, please see the flyers below.
This year Auskick will be kicking off from Friday 3 May to 21 June for 8 consecutive sessions. Our Friday afternoon sessions will run from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at the Pool end of Jubilee Oval at the Northam Recreation Centre.
We are looking for a new Auskick coordinator, if you are interested in this role, please contact us asap. The role comes with one season of mentoring by previous coordinator.
Auskick is for boys and girls from 5 to 8 years. It helps build ball skills, hand and eye coordination and teamwork, giving kids a basic understanding of team sports preparing them for later in life.
It is a requirement that you register online and to secure your place, Kids sport vouchers are available at https://kidsport.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/kidsport/apply-for-kidsport-1/. We strongly suggest that your register early so that your child receives their Auskick pack before commencement of program. Cost is $75 per player.
To register visit https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/608b64. should you have any issues please contact aflauskick@afl.com.au or contact the temporary coordinator.
Please keep in mind that this program is only possible with parent support and each family will be required to assist at least once over the course of the 8 weeks. If you can consistently assist by running groups, please contact Angela at northamjuniorfootball@gmail.com and I will make sure that you have all the required information. For up-to-date information, please like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077340198010
Northam Hockey Club
Registrations for the 2024 season are now open. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Anyone interested in joining a new Touch Football competition, please contact Brett Inglis on northamtouchfootball@gmail.com for more information.
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