Newsletter front page 9 August 2012

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Last week our school choir participated in the Western Australian Government Schools Musical Society concert at Burswood Entertainment Complex. The students in our choir did a magnificent job of combining complex dance movements with excellent singing. Many thanks go to Mrs Mount-Bryson and Mrs vanderWal for all the time they put into planning and preparing our choir for this event. My thanks also go to the parents who supported our choir by purchasing tickets and attending the concert.

At Tuart Hill Primary School we seek to develop and maintain high standards. The wearing of school uniform is one way that this high standard is displayed to the wider community. School dress requirements play an important role in promoting a positive image of our school and creating a sense of identity and a common bond among students. As well as this, the wearing of school uniforms:

o Promotes safety by making students easily identifiable during school activities

o Keeps the cost of clothing within reasonable limits for parents

o Removes peer pressure to wear the latest fashion

o Helps students learn the importance of appropriate presentation

Our school dress code has been endorsed by the School Board and all students are expected to wear the correct clothing to school. We ask all parents to support our school in this matter. If you have problems with supplying the appropriate clothing (including the red school hat) please contact the school so we can support you.

The NED Show was a great success and students have certainly taken in the message shared during the show:

N = Never give up

E = Encourage others

D = Do your best

Over $2000 of NED merchandise (yo-yos, strings etc) were purchased after the show. Many thanks go to our Year 7 helpers, Bianca and Saffy, who ran the NED shop and did a magnificent job.