Newman Primary School

Wow, where did those last 4 weeks go? I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all families who have returned to Newman Primary School this year. For those of you who are new to our school, a very big "Welcome" to each and every one of you. We hope that your child/children have settled in and have made some wonderful friends already.

It is always so heart-warming to see that the students have settled in extremely well as they adapt to their new class, new friends and a brand-new year. I would like to acknowledge the students and staff for their continued focus on a positive learning environment where all our students are engaged and participating.

We have been extremely lucky to start the 2024 year off fully staffed. We welcome Ms Susan Ford who, as part of the flying squad, will be with us for Term 1. Ms Ford will be running our Early Learning Program. She brings with her many years’ experience in the Early Years.

It has been a tricky start to the year with the State School’s Teachers Union of WA putting in place industrial actions for its members. We have had to cancel our annual teacher/parent ‘Meet and Greet” night. All teachers have sent home a class information pack via their class connect page with information relating to their classroom. Teachers are committed to ensuring you are kept up to date with all information.

As always, if you need further clarification on classroom information, or would like to find out how your child has settled into their new school year, the classroom teacher is always the first person you should see. Make yourself known to them. Our priority is always your child and in developing a close relationship with our school community where we all work together to provide the best educational opportunities for all children at Newman Primary School. Their dedication to each and every student is nothing short of amazing! 

If further clarification is needed or you would like to discuss other areas, please feel free to make an appointment to see me either before, during or after school by ringing our front office.

Robyn Hudson

Principal

Please make sure children have drink bottles. We have have noticed an increase of students not bringing drink bottles to school.  

Letters have been sent home if you child has an unexplained absence. The letters are on bright paper and need to be returned to the front office. If you have any concerns or questions you can contact the front office by email newman.ps@education.wa.edu.au or phone (08) 9154 3900.

In an effort to streamline our absences process, we would like to request that you advise us of student absences via text message using our school messaging platform.

Our school messaging platform number is 0437 152 405

When you message the school, please include the name of the student, their class, the date they will be absent and the reason for the absence.

                                                                                        We thank you in advance!

26 Feb - 8 Mar        Swimming lessons Year 3-6

 4 March                   Labour Day (Public holiday)

6 March                     Assembly Room 16

13 March                   NAPLAN commences Year 3&5

20 March                   Assembly Room 22

21 March                   Harmony Day

22 March                   Ride to school day

                                                                                                 28 March                   Last day of term

Our Parent handbook has been updated and is available on our website

2024-Information-Booklet.pdf (newmanps.wa.edu.au)