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Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrep 2013
Information Evening
WELCOME….
TO THE EARLY YEARS PROGRAM AT
CHELTENHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Laying the Foundations”
Parents, Teachers and Friends Association
Building community spirit Family events Fundraising Welcome Afternoon Tea during the 1st
Transition session 9th November from 2.15-3.15pm in the
staffroom.Richelle Ryan, President
Out Of School Hours Care
Camp Australia Sarah Ryan – School Coordinator
Before and after school programActivitiesHoursEnrolment detailsJo Petraitis (Camp Australia Program Co-ordinator)
Uniform purchases
Leonie Edmonds Prep 2013 Sales & orders
Blue group: 9th NovemberRed group: 16th November
Green group: 23rd NovemberThe Uniform shop is also open
Mon: 8.45-9.15am Fri: 3.15-3.45pm Orders may also be left at the office.
School Banking
Commonwealth BankLeanne Laverty will present an overview of the program on Friday 16th and Friday
23rd November at 2.15pm .
School Banking Day is Tuesday.
The Transition Sessions
Session 1- 9th November 2.15pm
Arrive 2.10pmGo to the Junior wing, attach child’s name tag and sign your child in to their groupSettle your child in their ‘colour line’ and proceed to the Staffroom for the PTFA afternoon tea Blue group Uniform ordersReturn at 3.15pm to collect and sign out your child
Session 2- 16th November
Proceed to the Junior wing, sign your child in, attach name tag, settle in to line.Enjoy tea and coffee: getting to know other parents in the staff roomRed group uniform orders3.15pm Sign out and collect your child
Session 3- 23rd November
Proceed to the Junior wing, sign your child in, attach name tag, settle in to line.Enjoy tea and coffee, getting to know other parents in the staff roomGreen group uniform orders3.15pm Sign out and collect your child
Curriculum LiteracyReadingWriting Speaking and ListeningMathsNumberSpaceMeasurement Chance/DataWorking Mathematically
By having an understanding of the Literacy and Numeracy programs you are able to be involved
in your child’s learning
Session 1) Understanding literacyThursday 21st February 7.00 – 8.00pm
Session 2) Understanding mathsThursday 28th February 7.00 – 8.00pm
2013 Curriculum Information sessions
Specialist subjects Music- weekly Art- weekly Physical Education-weekly Science Perceptual Motor Program- term 2&3 weekly Kitchen Classroom-fortnightly Gardening- fortnightly Swimming - Term 4 - 8 day intensive
Developmental Curriculum
Based on investigative learning through children’s interests
Learning centres -collage/craft, blocks, box construction, role play, reading, writing and maths areas, feature learning centres e.g. dinosaurs, plants, space.
Smooth transition from pre-school programs to school
School Entry AssessmentStudent free Wednesdays 2013 February 6th, 13th, 20nd, 27th March 6th
Individual student assessment Parents encouraged to observe Feedback and discussion at conclusion Each child is different……….and special!
Prep newsletter and homework program
Home reading program 5 -10 minutes
Practising learning foci in literacy and maths
Communication pouch
Please send this to school dailyAll school notices will go home via email
or in the pouchYour child’s learning information book
and take-home reading book will be in this pouch
School Council
Education FinanceBuildings and GroundsCommunity Partnerships
First school days…p.4
Friday 1st FEBUARY 2013
Prep half day – you will be advised of your child’s A or B group
Group A - 9.00am-12.00pmGroup B – 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Monday 4th FEBRUARY 2013
Prep alternate half day – Group B - 9.00am-12.00pmGroup A – 2.00pm – 3.30pm
WEDNESDAYS February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and March 6th
2013
PLEASE NOTE:
SCHOOL ENTRY ASSESSMENT DAYSNo school for Preps on these Wednesdays.
Your child will only attend if it is their nominated assessment day.
Prep students are required to attend on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
during this period.School commences at 9am and concludes
at 3.30pm.
From Tuesday 12th March (after Monday 11th March – Labour Day holiday) the Prep
students will attend 5 days per week.
Information book -
Page 4 - First School Day Information Page 5 - Starting and Dismissal times for Preps School Calendar Page 6 - School Hours Page 7 - Preparation for the first day Page 8 - Assisting with learning at home
General Information Page 12 - Bank Day Before & After School Care – Camp Australia Canteen Education Maintenance Allowance Lost Property Newsletter/notices Page 13 - Parent Participation Parent / Teacher Interviews/Prep Entry Assessment Perceptual Motor Program (P.M.P.) Page 14 - School Council Page 15 - School Uniform School Uniform Shop Swimming Page 16 - Health & Attendance Page 16- Fees: Yearly fees, Term payments.
Questions…
We look forward to sharing your child’s educational journey………..