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School News

20th April, 2017

Values:

Respect Excellence Co-operation Responsibility School Mission- The community of Glenroy West Primary School works in partnership to inspire every child to do their best and encourages them to grow and achieve excellence

School Vision - Inspire, Grow, Achieve

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

School Website: www.glenroywestps.vic.edu.au

Term2 April Thursday 27th April- School Photo Day

May Tuesday-Friday 9-11th May- Years 3 and 5-Naplan

Wednesday 17th May- Open Day/Prep Information Night 6.00pm-7.00pm (Preps 2018)

Monday 22nd May- Grade 1-2 Melbourne Museum Excursion

Tuesday 30th May- Grade 3-4 Excursion to the National Gallery/ Book Fair begins

June Tuesday 6th June- Foundation excursion to the Melbourne Museum

Monday 12th June- Queen’s Birthday / Public Holidays

Tuesday 13th June- Curriculum day

Monday 26th June- Grade 5-6 Excursion to Parliament House

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents/carers,

Welcome back after our Term 1 holiday and Easter break. Hopefully families had some quality time to gether over this time and some happy experiences. We find ourselves ready to head into Term 2 and here are some upcoming events to keep in your diary. Building Works During the holidays the Builders have been working full steam ahead to ensure ‘works’ will be completed by the end of Term 2. I am very happy with the progress thus far and expect a fantastic result at the completion date. Again, thank you for your cooperation whilst temporary arrangements are in place. Enrolment Places For Year 2018 The demand for places at Glenroy West Primary School and kindergarten is high. Enrolment forms are located on the school website or alternatively an enrolment form can be obtained from the school office. School Tours are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday from 9.15am. If these days are not suitable we can arrange an alternate day and time for your convenience. A personalised tour with the school principal Pamela Streete can be arranged at your request. Please arrange a suitable day and time via the office staff with Anita or Rita.

School Mission- The community of Glenroy West Primary School works in partnership to inspire every child to do their best and encourages them to grow and achieve excellence


Upcoming Events for Term 2

Tuesday 25th April- ANZAC DAY HOLIDAY

Year 6-7 transition afternoon at 3.30pm.

Thursday 27th April- SCHOOL PHOTOS

NAPLAN TESTING Years 3 & 5- 8th-11th May inclusive

Wednesday 17th May- OPEN DAY 9.30-10.45AM & 11.45- 1.30PM

Education Week- 21-27th May

Monday 22nd May- Year 1-2 Excursion to Museum

Thursday 25th May- Grandparents Day

Tuesday 30th May- Grade 3-4 Museum Excursion

Tuesday 30th May- Book Fair begins

Tuesday 6th June- Foundation excursion to Melbourne Museum

Monday 12th June- QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

Tuesday 13th June- CURRICULUM DAY

Friday 23rd June- Reports sent home

Monday 26th June- Grade 5/6 Excursion to Parliament House

Wednesday & Thursday 28th & 29th June- Parent Teacher Interviews/ 3- Way

Conferences

Friday 30th June- Last day of Term 2 –Dismissal at 2.30pm

Anzac Day Ceremony- Student Leadership will Conduct Ceremony Dear Parents/carers, In commemoration of ANZAC DAY we will hold our ANZAC DAY Ceremony on Friday 21st April at 11.30am. Parents are welcome to attend. Staffing Anita will be the acting Business Manager whilst Eva enjoys her Long Service Leave until the 1st May. Rita will continue to support Anita in the office as required. May I take the time to thank the office staff for their incredible support and the fantastic teamwork that is displayed at all times. Compass COMPASS is coming to Glenroy West Primary School. It is a web based school management platform. We will be using Compass as our management information system to communicate with parents externally and with staff internally. Parents/carers will be able to access your child’s reports, access school information and events, and many more features. We will endeavour to keep you informed of our online system once operating. Premiers Reading Challenge Australia’s premiers have launched the reading challenge for 2017. We hope parents will encourage their children to read as many books as possible. Children reading daily is one of the most effective ways to improve their overall academic development. Further information will be forwarded to parents and students.

PYP LEARNER

PROFILES

ATTRIBUTES

Inquirers

Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective



EVERY DAY COUNTS- ATTENDANCE IT’S NOT OK TO BE AWAY.EVERY DAY COUNTS We are presently reviewing our processes for daily attendance and ‘lateness.’ DID YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD’S BEST LEARNING TIME IS THE STRAT OF THE SCHOOL DAY? THAT’S WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS THE MOST! It is very important to receive notification from parents or guardians when children are absent from school as we have an accountability to the Department of Education. Please use the following methods to inform us and include your child’s name and grade, date and reason for the absence.

Phone in

Written note

Speak directly to the Classroom teacher. Teachers have a Duty of Care to call parents

if a child is absent more than 2 days.

Respond to text message

At Glenroy West Primary School we are committed to providing your child with an excellent education. The building blocks of an excellent education begins with all students coming to school each and every day. Regular school attendance is vital and missing school days can have a big impact on a child’s future. Missing one day a fortnight will equate to missing four full weeks by the end of the year. Each day a student misses school puts them behind and can affect their educational outcomes. Some of the reasons for student absence at GWPS

Staying home to celebrate a birthday

Going shopping

Looking after a sibling

Spending time with a relative

Extended weekends

Overseas travel

Dental and medical appointment

Illness

If for any reason your child must be absent from school, parents or guardians are required to provide written notification, stating the reason for their child’s absence. This information will be retained by the teacher and archived by the school. This is a DET requirement. Please be aware from March 1st 2014, new federal government laws will mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without an acceptable reason. If you are having attendance issues with your child, please inform your child’s teacher so we can work together to get your child to school every day.

PYP ATTITUDES

Appreciation

Enthusiasm

Cooperation

Creativity

Confidence

Commitment

Curiosity

Integrity

Empathy

Tolerance

Independence

Respect



SAFETY REMINDERS

CROSS AT THE SUPERVISED CROSSINGS

WEAR A HELMET WHEN RIDING YOUR BIKES/ SCOOTERS TO SCHOOL

ADHERE TO ALL PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation. PARKING Please be mindful when dropping and collecting your child/ren. It has been brought to our attention once again that cars are parking over the school crossing which is illegal. Please abide the traffic rules or parking infringements may occur from the Moreland City Council Parking Officer. Please refer to the DET guidelines below and attached on the school website. Kind regards, Have a wonderful week, Pamela Streete Principal

Student

Pamela Streete Principal

Inquirer- For demonstrating the Learner Profile of Inquirer by showing an enthusiasm and natural curiosity for learning. Commitment- For demonstrating an ongoing commitment to his learning and evidence of academic progression across all curriculum areas.

Muhammed Z Foster W

Ms Emma Fuller Assistant Principal

Inquirer –For always inquiring into mathematical problem. Commitment –For being committed to helping our school routing with the bell every day.

O’Drisco Liam

Foundation A -Ms Eyigun

Inquirer-For being a curious inquirer in her learning. Commitment- For showing commitment in giving his reading a go.

Annabella Rohan

Foundation B- Ms Bryers

Inquirer-For sharing with the class how we might find answers to our wonderings. Commitment-For showing commitment to his learning during class time.

Krishmika Shawaiz

1/2A-Ms Wheeler Inquirer-For always asking great questions to help his learning. Commitment-For his commitment to improving his handwriting.

Prateek Yusha

1/2B-Mr Hoatson Inquirer-For inquiring into anything and everything during any possible opportunity. Commitment-For being committed to her writing.

Nabaa Salman

1/2C-Ms Luke

Inquirer-For thinking and creating a continuous number pattern. Commitment-for showing commitment to completing her work and doing her best!

Marwa Jaylasera

3/4A-Ms Kowalski/Mr Allen

Inquirer-For wanting to know more about our new Unit of Inquiry. Commitment- For being committed to following our Classroom Essential Agreement.

Ethan Maryam

3/4B- Ms Tchung

Inquirer -For being a curious inquirer during our unit of inquiry by asking questions to find out more about exploration. Commitment-For always showing commitment and dedication in completing classroom and home learning tasks to the best of his abilities.

Allie Sebastiane

3/4C- Mrs Mendham

Inquirer-For her interesting wonderings and questions for our current inquiry. Commitment- For showing continued commitment to his learning.

Matilda Erthan

5/6A-Mr Clarke Inquirer- For asking questions during our provocation learning about trade and bartering. Commitment-For always paying attention to the lesson and adding to the lesson with her opinions.

Ishika Retal

5/6B-Ms Edwards

Inquirer-For her ongoing inquiry over through the holidays into our Palm Oil project. Commitment-For continual commitment and hard work to improve his learning.

Jasmine Mobin R

PE –Ms Webster

Inquirer-For asking questions in sport. Commitment-For committing to football activities.

Bailey Hossien

Arts- Mrs Silveira Inquirer-For being an excellent inquirer when mixing colours in art and discovering how to make colours, such as green and purple. Commitment- For demonstrating commitment when mixing colours by making sure her artist palette was organised with clear, clean colours.

Maryam 12B Zarirah 56A

Maker Space-Mr Allen

Inquirer-For their inquiring approach into creating their computer game. Landry Jasmine&Hooria

***The Student of the Week awards will be presented to the nominated students at Assembly on Friday 21st April,2017.***

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