27 July 2022

Newsletter Articles

Secondary – Parent and Teacher Evening

On Wednesday, 3 August we will be hosting a secondary years’ Parent and Teacher evening. Bookings may be made for times between 5:30pm and 7:30pm, using the link below.

Link to instructions on how to access the online booking system.

If you are unable to use the online system, you will still be able to call the College reception to arrange interview times.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, 3 August.

Michael Todd
Deputy Principal

Now is the time to enrol for 2023

We are taking enrolments for all years. Kindergarten to Year 10 for 2023. Whether they’re transitioning to Year 7 or changing schools – every day in a child’s education matters. Now is the time to apply to enrol your child.

Every Day Counts

Congratulations to the following primary school students who had 100% attendance during Term 2.

Pre-primary: Kadija, Veer, Abdulrahman, Angelo
Year 1: Shareen, Mahtysa, Ava, Eva
Year 2: Martin, Vince Kayden, Antony
Year 3: Kaven, Lucinda
Year 4: Beloved, Kanish, Sydney
Year 5: Armeena
Year 6: Jacqueline, Mason, Hannah

Cass Cole
Primary Principal

Positive Behaviour Faction House Points

Students receive a faction token when staff members observe them demonstrating one or more of our school values; RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, EXCELLENCE and PRIDE.

The following were end of Term 2 winners of the faction tokens for Secondary students.

Year 10

• $50 – Adil
• $20 – Nutial Sung Lauren
• $10 – Jed

Year 9

• $50 – Tahlayah
• $20 – Maryam
• $10 – Kalli

Year 8

• $50 – Chloe
• $20 – Ethan
• $10 - Justine

Year 7

• $50 – Alice
• $20 – Isabell
• $10 - Aicha

Attendance

The image below is a visual representation of the importance of regular attendance at school.

Secondary Physical Education

Just an update on sport this year…

On Thursday, 30th June our Year 9 students competed in the annual Lightning Carnival. It was a very competitive pool of schools and although we did not come away with any flags, students demonstrated high levels of sportsmanship which reflected the values of Cannington Community College. Below are the results from the day:

A grade – Team 1- 2nd place, Team 2 - 7th place
B grade – Team 3 - 6th place
Netball – Team A - 8th place, Team B - 9th place
Basketball A Division - 2nd place
Boys Soccer – 5th place

Well done to all the students who participated, student helpers and teachers who coached the teams. Thank you for all your support of our PE programs and thanks also to our fantastic PE team!

Georgia Harte

PBS PJ Reward Day

Our enthusiastic primary school students were rewarded with a movie and popcorn in the last week of school for demonstrating the College’s PBS values.

Cannington Youth Space – FREE

‘Chill at Cannington Youth Space’ is FREE every Wednesday during Term 3 for ages between 11-17 years.

• FREE chill out spaces and music
• FREE workshops, gaming and crafts
• Every Wednesday from 20 July – 21 September
• TIME: 2:30-4:30pm
• WHERE: Cannington Leisureplex

Find out more at canning.wa.gov.au/youth

Premiers Reading Challenge

Primary

Join the adventure!

We encourage you to join us in unlocking the wonderful world of reading for your children. Help them to join the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Will they fly above the clouds, dive into the ocean or jump into a rocket ship? All students from Kindergarten to Year 10 are challenged to read 12 books by 9 September 2022.

You can help your children sign up via the website, choose their own avatar and log all the books they read over the course of the Challenge. Weekly prizes will be awarded to students who log a book that week, with major prizes drawn when the challenge ends.

Books don’t have to be in English – children are encouraged to read books in their first language.

There are extraordinary tourism prizes to be won each week.

Sign up your children on the website to begin their magical journey.

6 Seasons Mural

Neroli Bynder, a local artist from Langford Association and Lee-ann Laurence our AIEO, are working with our year 8 and 9 students to design Cannington Community College's 6 Season Mural.

Cannington Community College Eco Warriors

The College has recently appointed our first ever year 6 Eco Warriors. Our student leaders are working hard to encourage the rest of the College to become more eco-friendly. The Eco Warriors are raising awareness about sustainability and encouraging everyone to recycle.

Cass Cole

Secondary

Join the adventure!

We encourage you to join us in unlocking the wonderful world of reading for your children. Help them to join the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Will they fly above the clouds, dive into the ocean or jump into a rocket ship? All students from Kindergarten to Year 10 are challenged to read 12 books by 9 September 2022.

Your children can register via the website, choose their own avatar and log all the books they read over the course of the challenge. Weekly prizes will be awarded to students who log a book that week, with major prizes drawn when the challenge ends.

Books don’t have to be in English – families are encouraged to read books in their first language.

There are extraordinary tourism prizes to be won each week.

Children can Sign up on the website to begin their magical journey.

Communicare Parenting Program Term 3

Please view the link attached for information regarding the Communicare Parenting Program for Term 3.

Absences or Lateness

The College needs to be informed if a student is absent or is late for school.

ABSENCE: A phone call to the school notifying of the absence of a student on the day or a note on return to school is required. If a student is absent for more than one day, a parent must ring the school informing the reason for the absence. A text message will be sent to parents/carers if the student has been marked absent. We request parents to respond to this message. Follow up letters will go to students, if their absence is unexplained. Parents are requested to respond to this letter as we are required by the law to ensure that all students are at school unless there is a reasonable cause for absence.

LATENESS: Gates close at 8:35am, the main gate stays open until 8:40am. ALL students arriving after 8:40am must enter through the College reception and sign in, then go straight to class where the class teacher will input attendance. Secondary students arriving after 11:05am need to go to Student Services to receive a late note. Lateness is tracked at the College and a parent/carer will be asked to explain the reason for a student who has frequent lateness. Classes start at 8:40am and coming late to class impacts on a student’s learning.

HOLIDAYS: If a student is going away on holiday during the term, if longer than one (1) week absence, parents/carers need to apply to the Deputy Principal prior to the holiday commencing.

Immunisation History Statements

Schools must record and retain a student’s vaccination status on enrolment. Parents and carers must show evidence of their child’s vaccination status on enrolment. This applies to all students.

The only acceptable evidence is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement. The Australian Immunisation Register enquiries contact number is 1800 653 809.

The statement must be:

• No more than two months old
• Sighted and copied by a school officer
• Recorded as ‘up to date’ or ‘not up to date’ in the School Information System (SIS).

If the AIR Immunisation History Statement is not provided, the status will be recorded as ‘not up to date’ until a current statement is provided.

Schools are expected to follow-up with parents and carers until a current statement is sighted. If you receive a follow-up letter from us, please respond to the information requested promptly.

Thank you for your efforts in maintaining the well-being of all children.

Health/Medical Forms

When students enrol at the College we record information about any medical conditions they may have. It is important that we have current details of all students’ medical conditions and the training/planning or response management (if required) recorded in our student database. Parents are reminded that they must inform the College front office if any of the medical conditions change, or there is a new one that we need to be aware of.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Medication/Medical Paperwork

It is a department requirement that all students with a medical condition or requiring medication at school to fill out medical forms on a yearly basis. Medical Forms are available from Administration, DO NOT give any medication to the classroom teacher, all medication must be presented to Student Services for processing. This includes any Antihistamine, Epipens, Asthma Meds that are required to be kept at Student Services and Prescription Medication.

Visa Details

Please ensure that if your child is enrolled at Cannington Community College via a visa, under DOE policy all visa details must be current at all times. If your visa details have changed or have been renewed, please bring the original documents to the front office to be photocopied by the office ladies.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Healthy Eating for Families

In our modern society, very few of us use up enough energy to take on the extra calories of ‘treat’ food and drinks. The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide up-to-date advice about the amount and kinds of foods and drinks that we need regularly, for health and well-being.

By providing your family with the recommended amounts from the Five Food Groups and limiting the foods that are high in saturated fat, added sugars and added salt, your family will get enough of the nutrients essential for good health, growth and development. A healthy diet reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers.

The amount of food your child will need from the Five Food Groups depends on their age, gender, height, weight and physical activity levels. For further information visit the link below.

A Healthy Lunchbox

Providing good food every day gives children the fuel they need to play, grow and learn.

Parents are the first and most important role models when it comes to eating well, which includes packing a healthy lunchbox full of fresh and nutritious meals and snacks. Healthy lunches and snacks are important for keeping active kids alert and focused.

A healthy lunch box should include:

• Fruit – at least one serve of fresh seasonal fruit. If you don’t have fresh fruit, canned (in natural juice) is a good substitute.
• Vegetables – vegetable sticks, salads or a mix of raw (with dip) or grilled vegetables
• Dairy – one serve of milk, yoghurt or cheese supports optimal growth and development in children. If your child can’t tolerate dairy provide a suitable alternative.
• Protein – lean meat or poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, legumes/beans, or nuts and seeds.
• Grain foods – wholegrain and high fibre varieties are best.
• Water – the best drink to keep children hydrated.

You can find lots of lunchbox inspiration and resources at:

Lunchbox Nutrition | Healthy Lunch Box Week

Healthy Lunchboxes | Crunch&Sip® (crunchandsip.com.au)

Tips for parents - Western Australian School Canteen Association Inc. (WASCA)Western Australian School Canteen Association Inc. (WASCA) (waschoolcanteens.org.au)

Food for kids (healthywa.wa.gov.au)

LiveLighter - Kids School Lunches

Shop Smart and Eat Healthy - Tips for Parents

Go shopping with your children and allow them to choose the healthy foods that they enjoy eating. For example, ask children to choose some of the fruit and vegetables.

Shop twice a week - fresher fruits, vegetables, breads and meats are more likely to appeal to the whole family.

Buy in season - seasonal fruits and vegetables taste great, are better quality and are better value for money.

Select small pieces of fruit - younger children prefer smaller pieces of fruit as they are easier to handle.

Choose quality - try to avoid bruised fruit or vegetables.

Encourage variety - so that your child does not get bored with their food.

Be SUNSMART at School

By following 3 simple sun protection steps at school when the UV Index is above 3, you can reduce your risk of skin cancer.

• PUT on a school shirt (preferably with collar for extra neck protection)
• SLOP on some sunscreen
• SLAP on a hat

Slap on a hat that provides as much shade as possible to your face, head, neck, ears and eyes. There are 3 main styles of hats that provide adequate sun protection:

• Broad brimmed hats – with a brim of at least 7.5cm.
• Bucket or surfie style hats – with a deep crown and brim of at least 6cm.
• Legionnaire hats – with a flap that covers the back of the neck.

Baseball caps and visors are not recommended as they leave the ears and the back of the neck exposed. The difference can be easily seen in these two photos, showing two different students in the same position, out in the sun, but the protection offered by the style of hats is very obvious.

Our school faction hats provide the best sun protection. They are available from the Uniform Shop in Willetton.

Wearing a Hat – All Year

All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who play outside are required to wear a hat. Parents are asked to ensure that students have a hat for Physical Education lessons, daily fitness and recess and lunch times. Hats should be named and offer protection for the face as well as the back of the neck. Wearing of a visor is not considered as wearing a hat as they do not offer protection for the top of the head or the back of the neck.

Lesson Times

Arriving on Time

School begins at 8:40am every day during term time. The College has a school-wide standardized lesson structure that is used to introduce new learning. The beginning of lessons is a time that the purpose of the learning is explained along with how and why the students will be engaging in the learning. The first lesson of the day is of critical importance in primary classes where highly structured literacy lessons are delivered every morning. Students that arrive late to class will miss this key part of the lesson and will then struggle to join in with what is going on. The interruption created by the late entry to the room also distracts the teacher and other students. Parents are asked to ensure that children arrive at school early enough so that lessons can begin at 8:40am.

Picking up Students

Our College finishes at 2:50pm every day except Wednesday when our finishing time is 2:35pm. Please ensure that the pick-up of students is made promptly at this time. In the event of a delay, we ask that you contact the College to inform the staff of the delay. This prevents students from becoming anxious and a lot of time being used by staff trying to make contact.

Food Allergies

At Cannington Community College we have a number of students with life threatening food allergies, particularly peanut/nut, eggs.

What does this mean for these students?

Even a small trace of nut, peanut, nut/peanut or egg product may trigger a severe allergic reaction called Anaphylaxis, which attacks the immune system leading potentially to death within minutes.

This reaction can happen by taste, touch and sometimes can be airborne. All of these students have access to an adrenaline injection in the form of an Epipen, which can save lives.

Cannington CC works with parents/carers to support students in developing an awareness of their allergies and what foods to avoid. Students are encouraged not to share food and to always check with a parent/adult/teacher if unsure at any time.

How can you help to keep CCC students with allergies safe?

Please help us by not including peanut or any nut products in your child's lunchbox if possible. This includes peanut butter and Nutella. Please avoid products with any nuts/peanuts listed as an ingredient.

Look for alternatives such as the delicious and moist Scooby Doo Chocolate Mud Spread and others that are available in the Health Food Section at the supermarket.

Please consider what you are sending for birthday treats to share with the class, checking there are no nut products included.

Explain about food allergy to your child and encourage the ‘no food sharing' rule.

The school canteen does not serve products containing peanut/nuts.

Thank you for your support.

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