School News

2nd March,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

Term 1

March Monday 13th March- Labour Day Holiday Friday 24th March-Foundation-Grade 6-Indonesian Incursion Thursday 30th March-PYP Celebration Friday 31st March- Last day of Term with a 2.30pm dismissal

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents/carers, I hope everyone has had a great week. The term is certainly flying by as we move into the month of March. Building Works- Please refer to attached letter that went home this week to the school community. PUBLIC HOLIDAY- Monday 13th March NO SCHOOL Just a reminder Monday 13th March is Labour Day Holiday . 2017 – SCHOOL COUNCILS VANCANCIES Nominations for the 2017-2018 School Council term are now closed however we still have a parent category nomination to fill. Please consider a role on school council for a 2 year term. We are looking for a parent who is willing to attend a monthly meeting at the school, supporting the efficient governance of the school and to help advance the educational opportunities for our students. Nomination forms are available from the office and must be submitted by 3rd March,2017.

TERM 1: From the Principal We have had a great start to the year and the children have settled into their new classes extremely well. The Foundation children have demonstrated enthusiasm and confidence and we are very proud of their efforts. Our main focus for 2017 is on collaborative learning, achieving consistency of high quality teaching and curriculum, attending to IB PYP Authorisation. Our overarching vision and mission statements provide us with the keystones that unite us and I encourage all members of our community to reflect on these important statements. The International baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect .

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

To this end, the IB works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand other people with their differences, can also be right. Glenroy West Primary School aims to deliver best learning and teaching practice which supports and develops learners who are knowledgeable and seek to display an international perspective. Teachers, students and the wider community assist in the development of lifelong learners who contribute responsibly to the global community. Our community nurtures the individual talents of children so that they become critical and compassionate thinkers who are open to the differences that exist in our local and global community. Glenroy West Primary School is committed to safety and the wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making. Glenroy West Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Every person in Glenroy West Primary School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make. 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. CURRICULUM OVERVIEWS AND ESSENTAIL AGREEMENTS Term 1 Curriculum overviews have been prepared and will be posted on our website by the end of this week. Please refer to the website to see what areas of the curriculum your child will be covering this term. Class PYP Essential Agreements will be available on the school website also. This will give you an insight into understandings children have about working co-operatively in a safe environment. SCHOOL GROUND SUPERVISOR Staff are rostered on to supervise the school grounds from 8.45am- 9am and from 3.15am-3.30pm.Please make sure your child is not here unsupervised by family members before and after these times. Children playing on the play equipment who walk home may be asked to leave before 3.30pm. We believe children are safer walking home in pairs or groups. If you are unable to supervise your child/ children before school please book you’re a place with OSH Club, before and after school. 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.

PYP LEARNER

PROFILES

ATTRIBUTES

Inquirers

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

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

ATTENDANCE IT’S NOT OK TO BE AWAY! Significant absence has a profound impact on your child’s learning. Parent responsibility Parents/ Carers are required to ensure their child attends school and to provide an explanation for their child’s absence from school. The principal by law must meet the obligation to record in writing the reason (if any) given by the parent. We are currently reviewing our attendance process at GWPS and we will inform you of the changes in due course. Please continue to make sure your child attends daily as well as being on time for the beginning of the school day at 8.50am. Please refer to the DET guidelines below and attached on the school website. EVERY DAY COUNTS- ATTENDANCE 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. His 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. OSCH PROGRAM- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Hours: School Council approved Before school care: 7am- 8.45am After school care: 3.15pm- 6.00pm Please phone OSCH Coordinator Nicole Jackson for any bookings on her Mobile 0423 308 293 or phone the school office on 9306-8955. You may also continue to contact the office for bookings on 9306-8955.

PYP ATTITUDES

Appreciation

Enthusiasm

Cooperation

Creativity

Confidence

Commitment

Curiosity

Integrity

Empathy

Tolerance

Independence

Respect

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

SAFETY REMINDERS- USING THE SUPERVISED CROSSING A reminder to cross the road at the school crossing at all times please. We would like to remind parents the importance of modelling safe walking practices by using the school patrolled or pedestrian crossing. Parents and children darting across busy York Street can be very distressing for drivers and sends a poor message to children about road safety. In the interests of your children and others driving in and around the school please cross where there is a school crossing for safety reasons. The school crossing is supervised before and after school in your best interests. Thank you for your cooperation.

Enjoy your week ahead. Pamela Streete Principal

Student

Pamela Streete Principal

For demonstrating the IB-PYP Learner Profile of 'Principled' by being honest, acting fairly and always respecting her peers, teachers and other adults. Well done. Curiosity-For demonstrating the IB-PYP Attitude of 'Curiosity' by being curious and inquiring into learning about the world and how we live.

Dakota Avani D

Ms Emma Fuller Assistant Principal

Principled – For being an excellent role model and doing the right thing. Curiosity – For being curious when solving mathematical problems .

Ravindu Miguel

Foundation A-Ms Eyigun

Principled-For demonstrating that he is honest, fair and a responsible learner. Curiosity- For always using her imagination and asking questions.

Riley Nevaeh

Foundation B-Ms Bryers

Principled-For being principled in the classroom. Curiosity-For demonstrating curiosity when he drew his wonderings.

Krishmika Yaqub

1/2A-Ms Wheeler

Principled- For always doing the right thing by making good decisions towards her learning. Curiosity For being curious and always asking questions.

Abigail Yugesh

1/2B-Mr Hoatson

Principled-For being principled and encouraging others to do the right thing. Curiosity-For being curious and asking interesting questions.

Musa Heena

1/2C-Ms Luke

Principled-For be a caring class mate and thinking of others. Curiosity-For searching for artefacts to put on our table and showing an interest in our safety inquiry unit.

Jaylasera Hossein

3/4A-Ms Kowalski/Mr Allen

Principled- For making good choices and always doing the right thing Curiosity-For questioning everything, always wanting to know more.

Dilmi Aarhan

3/4B- Ms Tchung

Principled-For following 3/4's Essential Agreement inside and outside of the classroom by being fair and honest. Curiosity -For always asking insightful questions to further his understanding of the world.

Lara Mark

3/4C-Mrs Mendham

Principled-For always respecting the group by being helpful to both students and staff. Curiosity-For satisfying her curiosity and sharing her findings with the class by making a PowerPoint presentation

Haania Narjis

5/6A-Mr Clarke Principled - Uses a strong sense of fairness and justice in how she communicates with her peers.

Curiosity - For continuing to ask questions to clarify her learning .

Hiba Ishika

5/6B-Ms Edwards

Principled -For always acting with integrity and honesty in the classroom and respecting others. Curiosity -For his inquiry work into culture and migration.

Savia Dhiya

PE –Ms Webster

Principled– For remaining principled during interschool sport when representing Glenroy West Primary School. Curiosity-For showing curiosity when learning the skills of Bat Tennis.

Cloe 5/6A Sascha 1/2C

Arts- Mrs Silveira

Principled-For always being honest and fair during art class sessions. Curiosity- For demonstrating curiosity when exploring print making effects in art.

Apekshya 3/4C Marcus 3/4B

Indonesian-Ms Ooi

Principled- For always take responsibility for his own learning by finishing work on time. Curiosity- For she is always curious about the Indonesian language and culture.

Yukesh Nikitha