As part of our school’s NAIDOC celebration, we will be welcoming Phil Geia to our school on Wednesday 1 August 2018 to perform 'ISLAND DREAMING'. Phil is a Bwgcolman (many tribes) with family ties to Yarrabah and the Torres Straits. He had the privilege of attending two types of schools: a mainland school and an Aboriginal school where his grandfather was a teacher. Phil has many years’ experience working with school children both nationally and internationally and for the past few years has been working as Cultural Officer at Palm Island. Island Dreaming is a storytelling program that incorporates traditional stories given modern relevance by Phil, song and dance, instruments (didgeridoo, bipra (clap sticks), kulaps (shakers), boomerangs) and cultural insights. Through these mediums the performance will teach: · right from wrong, · that all young boys get up to mischief (a story about

brothers), · games that children play, · Aboriginal terminology, · why ‘saltwater’ people learn to dance at a young age . With lots of participation and plenty of laughter, this is will be unique murri presentation for our students. Our school would like to thank City of Parramatta for the Naidoc School Grant provided to us to present this progam.

CELEBRATING THE ARTS Congratulations to all our performing arts students for their outstanding

From the Principal’s Desk DEAR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Ballandella Road Toongabbie; Phone: 02 9631 3610 We would like to show respect and acknowledge the Darug People, the Traditional Custodians of the Land.

Newsletter:31 July 2018 Term 3 Week 1 For further information, visit our web page at: http://www.toongabwst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

If you would like to receive a newsletter electronically, please email toongabwst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and include your child’s name and class.

CALENDAR

31 July ICAS English

31 July Stage 2 Camp info night @ 6pm in Library

1 Aug NAIDOC celebration day

6-8 Aug Stage 2 Camp

Great Aussie Bush Camp

14 Aug ICAS Maths

14 Aug P&C Meeting @ 7pm

15-17 Aug Stage 3 Camp

Canberra

22 Aug Wakakirri

23 Aug Father’s Day Mufti day

28 Aug SRC Disco

30 Aug Father’s Day stall

6 Sept Zone Athletics

14 Sept Open day/ Character Parade

18 Sept K-2 Athletics Carnival

The canteen will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 1 August.

efforts during their rehearsals. This year our 3-6 Dance Troop were successful in their audition and will be performing centre stage. The 3-6 Choir will be performing as part of the Combined School Choir and four of our percussionists will be performing as part of the Combined Schools Concert Band. Tickets for family and friends who wish to attend the CTA performance go on sale Monday 6 August 2018 and cost $20. They need to be purchased directly from Riverside Theatre Parramatta. Please be aware that Toongabbie West Public School are performing only on Tuesday 4 September 2018 (Week 7). Students who are performing do not need to purchase a ticket. We look forward to seeing the Bollywood Dancers and Rock Band perform at our School Showcase later this year.

PBL NEWS In Weeks 1 and 2 our school PBL focus is Be Respectful, with a specific emphasis on ‘treat others the way you want to be treated’. Teachers will discuss in the classroom how students can be respectful in different contexts both at home and school. This includes, listening and following teacher instructions, speaking politely to others, apologising when you have done the wrong thing, taking responsibility for your actions and if you have borrowed an item from someone, use it with respect and return it

when finished. Students need to learn how to be respectful towards others in different ways in order to receive it. Finally, congratulations to the students presented with PBL awards at our assembly on Thursday. Well done.

PSSA Netball Beresford Rd v Toonie West @ Beresford Rd Boys Soccer Toonie West v The Meadows @ Harold Read Reserve Girls Soccer Toonie West v Toongabbie @ Binalong Oval

WAKAKIRRI Tickets are still available from the office if you would like to purchase extra tickets, $36 cash only. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following students on receiving their award. Principal’s Award: Taha, Ului, Jasmine, Viyan, Lily, Missy, Diamond, and Abha 1/2H. Lily, Megan, Megan, Anjana, Angelica and Sanujan 1/2K. Cruz, Harbir, Meriam, Tristan, Phoebe, Bradley, Praveen and Ryleigh 3/4Z. Maneesha, Miguel, Elise, Mia, Anshita, Cypriss, Alfiya and Viktoria 5/6S. Afsar, George and Chelise 5/6T.

Weeknight Classes run Monday through Friday for a 1hr period. In this time students, will undertake a variety of form

techniques, stretches, punching and kicking techniques all in a safe and empowering atmosphere.

Ladies Self- Defence Classes run on Tuesday Mornings from 9.30am at Toongabbie West Public School and cater to

ladies of all ages and abilities in a safe and respectful environment with other likeminded women.

Saturday Mornings have two classes, the first is available to all students while the second is an advanced class for Brown

Belts and above.

Morgan Products We also supply boxing, fitness and training equipment from gloves and bags to complete boxing rings

and everything in-between.

Facebook and Instagram, we are on Facebook, Instagram and host our own YouTube channel all under the name

Power with Purpose. You will find information about the club and Taekwondo in general, from club photographs, videos and

inspirational talks from us and other talented martial artists.

Contact: Michael Rahn 0409 928 534

info@powerwithpurpose.com.au http://powerwithpurpose.com.au/

Power with Purpose Parramatta West, Toongabbie west

Toongabbie, Blacktown, Leumeah.

Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2

July/August

29 30

31

Stage 2 Camp

Info night

@6pm

English ICAS

1 August

NAIDOC

Celebration day

2

Assembly

3

PSSA Winter

4

3

August

5 6

Stage 2 Camp

Great Aussie bush camp

7

Stage 2 Camp

Great Aussie bush camp

8

Stage 2 Camp

Great Aussie bush camp

9

10

PSSA

11

4

August

12 13

14

Maths ICAS

P&C Meeting @7pm

15

Stage 3 Camp

Canberra

16

Stage 3 Camp

Canberra

Assembly

17

Stage 3 Camp

Canberra

PSSA

18

5

August

19 20

21

22

Wakakirri

23

Father’s day Mufti

24

PSSA

25

6

August/

September

26 27

28

SRC Disco

29

3

P&C Father’s Day Stall

Assembly

31

PSSA

1 September

7

September

2

3

4

K-2 Athletics

CTA Rehearsal & Performance @ Riverside

5

6

Zone Athletics

7

Last winter

PSSA

22

8

September

9 10

11

P&C Meeting

@7pm

12

13

Assembly

14

Open day

Character Parade

Book Fair

29

9

September

15 17

18

K-2 Athletics

19

Regional Athletics

20 21

Summer

PSSA

Resumes

22

10 September

23 24

25

26

27

Assembly

28

PSSA

End of Term

29

Week 1

Term 4

October

14 15

Students Return

16

17

18

19

20

24 July 2018

Fact sheet for parents and carers

Dear Parents and Carers

Over the next few weeks our school will be completing the Nationally Consistent

Collection of Data (NCCD).

What is the NCCD?

The NCCD on School Students with Disability is an annual collection that counts the

number of school students receiving an adjustment due to disability and the level of

adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other

students.

Each of the included students has been identified by a school team as receiving a

reasonable adjustment to address a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act

199 (the Act) (www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2017C00339).

Why is this data being collected?

All schools across Australia collect information about students with disability.

A nationally consistent approach to collecting data provides evidence on:

the number of school students receiving an adjustment due to disability

the level of adjustment they receive

the broad type of disability.

From 2018, the student with disability loading provided by the Australian

Government is based on the national data collection. Funding is being provided via a

loading at different rates based on students’ received level of adjustment.

The students with disability loading may be used for broader supports at the

classroom, school and sector level, as well as for supports for individual students.

Education authorities may, for example, opt to use funding for professional learning

and to build capacity and inclusive cultures in schools.

What information will be collected?

Every year, your child’s school will collect the following information for each student

receiving an adjustment due to disability:

the student’s year of schooling

the student’s level of adjustment

the student’s broad type of disability.

If a student has multiple disabilities, the school team, using their professional

judgement, selects the broad category of disability that has the greatest impact on

his/her access to education and for which adjustments are being provided.

How will this data be used?

The information provided through the national data collection will give governments

greater insight into the numbers and distribution of students receiving adjustments

because of disability in Australian schools.

In addition to informing funding, the data will inform work at a school and system/

sectoral level. It will help to ensure that better support for students who are

receiving adjustments because of disability becomes routine in the day-to-day

practice of schools.

Who is included in the national data collection?

The definition of disability for the national data collection is based on the broad

definition under the Disability Discrimination Act 199 (www.legislation.gov.au/

Details/C2017C00339).

For the purposes of the national data collection, students with learning difficulties

(such as dyslexia or auditory processing disorder) or chronic health conditions (like

epilepsy or diabetes) that require monitoring and the provision of adjustments by

the school may be included.

Who collects information for the national data collection?

Teachers and school staff identify the number of students receiving an adjustment

due to disability in their school, the broad type of disability and the level of

adjustment provided. other relevant information.

School principals are responsible for ensuring the information identified about each

student is accurate.

What are the benefits of the national data collection for my child?

The aim of the national data collection is to collect quality information about

Australian school students receiving adjustments due to disability.

This information will help teachers, principals, education authorities and

governments to better support students with disability to take part in school on the

same basis as other students.

The national data collection provides an opportunity for schools to review their

learning and support systems and processes to continually improve education

outcomes for students with disability and all students.

What are schools required to do for students with disability?

All students are entitled to a quality learning experience at school.

Schools are required to make reasonable adjustments, where needed, to assist

students with disability to access and participate in education free from

discrimination and on the same basis as other students.

These responsibilities are outlined in the Disability Discrimination Act 199

(www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2017C00339) and the Disability Standards for

Education 200 (the Standards) (www.docs.education.gov.au/node/16354). The

Standards require educators, students, parents and others (e.g. allied health

professionals) to work together to ensure students with disability can participate in

education.

What is a reasonable adjustment?

A reasonable adjustment is a measure or action taken to help a student with

disability access and participate in education on the same basis as other students.

Adjustments can be made across the whole school setting (e.g. ramps into school

buildings), in the classroom (such as adapting teaching methods) and at an individual

student level (e.g. extra tuition for a student with learning difficulties).

When does the collection take place?

The national data collection is conducted in August each year.

Is the national data collection compulsory?

Yes. All education ministers agreed to full implementation of the national data

collection from 2015. This means that all schools must now collect and submit

information annually on the number of students receiving adjustments due to

disability in their care, and the level of adjustment they receive.

How is my child’s privacy protected?

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all students and their families is

essential and is an explicit focus of the national data collection. Data is collected

within each school, and personal details, such as student names or other identifying

information, are not provided to local or federal education authorities.

Further information about privacy is available in the Public information notic

(www.docs.education.gov.au/node/33415).

Further information

Contact your child’s school if you have further questions about the Nationally

Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.

You can also visit the Department of Education and Training’s national data collection

webpage (www.education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-

students-disability).

An e-learning resource (https://resource.dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/) about

the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005 is

freely available for the use of individuals, families and communities.

With the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, and where

otherwise noted, all material presented in this document is provided under a

Creative Commons Attribution 4. (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

licence.

The details of the relevant licence conditions are available on the Creative Commons

website (accessible using the links provided) as is the full legal code for the CC BY 4.

(www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).

The document must be attributed as the Frequently Asked Questions for Schools on

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data – Students with Disability.