Deanmore Primary School
Parents and Citizens’ Association Inc.
(Deanmore P&C)

School newsletter No. 15 is now available on the newsletters page, or by clicking on this direct link: Newsletter No. 15 – 02/09/2010

School newsletter No. 14 is now available on the newsletters page, or by clicking on this direct link: Newsletter No. 14 – 19/08/2010

School Newsletter No. 13 is now available on the newsletters page, or by clicking on this direct link: Newsletter No. 13 – 05/08/2010

Also, minutes and attachments from the last P&C meeting are now available on the meetings page.

Image: Falls Creek (Victoria) in the second week of the school holidays just gone

Unfortunately we will have to cancel the planned site visit to the new Deanmore by interested P&C members this Tuesday morning at 8:45am.

We will arrange another time with PACT in the near future.

Sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment.

Janet Pettigrew
P&C President

Image: Architects rendition of New Deanmore (courtesy of Edgar Idle Wade Architects)

The new Deanmore is now taking shape and our Principal, Mrs Metcalf has extended an invitation to P&C members to take a walk through the new buildings.

If you would like to take a walk around the new Deanmore school site please meet at the school office on Tuesday morning (August 3^rd)  at 8:45am.

I look forward to seeing you then.

Janet Pettigrew
P&C President

Image: Architects rendition of New Deanmore (courtesy of Edgar Idle Wade Architects)

A bunch of updates for the web site for the new term:

• Term 3 calendar
• Term 3 canteen menu
• Principal’s Report from last night’s P&C meeting, including the Independent Public Schools 2011 Ministerial Media statement and information, and the Australian Curriculum Implementation information sheet are now all available on the meetings page

Lastly, the Walking School Bus page has been removed from the navigation menu as it is no longer running. If anyone is interested in starting a new walking school bus route, please contact Robyn Attwell on 9341 5189 for more information.

A reminder about the P&C meeting tonight at 7:30pm in the staff room. The agenda for tonight’s meeting is available here: Agenda. Minutes from previous meetings and the treasurer’s report for this meeting are available on the meetings page.

Don’t forget, if you and your kids are coming to Scitech, to get your order forms and money into your class teacher by Wednesday at the very latest! Scitech order form

Deanmore Primary School requires a new Canteen Manager for our brand new, state-of-the-art canteen, to start in February 2011. This is a 16 hour per week (Monday, Thursday, Friday) position.

The position requires the successful applicant to be versed in all aspects of running a primary school canteen, including liaising with suppliers and managing volunteers.

The Canteen Manager is also responsible for overseeing the management of the Canteen Assistant and working with the Parents and Citizens Association of Deanmore Primary School who are the employers.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Federal Police clearance and Working With Children check
• TAFE qualifications in Canteen Management, or similar, including food handling.
• Previous experience of at least twelve months in a similar role
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to relate to children.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Honesty and reliability.
• Driver’s license, reliable car and phone.
• Flexibility (desirable)

Casual Restaurant, Tea Room and Caterer’s Award (level 3) wages will be offered to the right applicant.

Please forward your CV, with covering letter which addresses the selection criteria including two referees, to:

Deanmore Primary School
21 Deanmore Road
Karrinyup WA 6018

For more information or to submit your application electronically please forward to: belindaorrock (at) yahoo.co.uk

Applications close July 31^st 2010. It is anticipated that the interview process will begin in late August 2010.

Minutes from the June P&C meeting are now available on the meetings page (including all attachments), or by clicking on this direct link: Minutes June 2010

Note the change of school term dates for terms 1 & 2 next year. Details are in Jeannie’s principal’s report: Principal’s Report 28 June 2010

Image: Sunrise Beach, Onslow

Deanmore P&C invites you, family and friends to an exclusive evening at Scitech Discovery Centre.

Date: Friday 30 July
Time: 5.30 – 8.30pm
Place: Scitech, 1^st Floor, City West, Railway Parade, West Perth
What: over 160 hands-on exhibits, live science shows and the Feature Exhibition: Measure Island where maths and measurements have been given a fun and interactive makeover.

You can take a journey through the rich jungle-themed set complete with a backdrop of ancient monuments and statues thanks to the 24 interactive and hands-on exhibits designed to help you explore measurement attributes such as length, mass, capacity and volume and the roles these play in many industries, including science, commerce, manufacturing and engineering.

You will be challenged with problem solving tasks and practical exhibits (like the ‘stressed-out bridge’) whilst exploring measurement systems and techniques.

All tickets $8.00 per person (3 yrs & under FREE)

(Normal entry price Adults $14, Children $9)

Pizza slices ($1.50) and cold drinks ($1 – $2) available for sale on the night or pre-order and pay for whole pizza(s) or sushi with your tickets.

RSVP by Tuesday 27^th July: Scitech order form