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THORNLEIGH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL
INFORMATION NIGHT 2014Who we areFacilitiesProgramsStudent OpportunitiesReward ProgramReporting to ParentsStarting schoolCommunity InvolvementUpcoming datesA Kindergarten Day
Questions Finbar O’Doherty-Relieving Principal (for Chantal Mamo – Principal)
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We Are:Local and publicStudent focussedCommunity focussedDeveloping positive relationships and mannersFocussed on “safe, happy” studentsExcelling in: Computer EducationNational Testing (NAPLAN) – Literacy / NumeracyStudent WelfarePerforming ArtsSport
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FacilitiesSet on 3 ha. / 7.2 acresTreed, leafy areaOne site K-6Technology rooms IWB’s in all roomsLarge classroomsLarge school hallAir-conditionedWell resourced libraryInternet access in all rooms (and wireless network)Safe – no traffic, grassed
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Facilities
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Programs KLA – Key Learning Areas
1. ENGLISH – (Kindergarten)• Reading and viewing• Writing and representing• Spelling • Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary• Handwriting and using digital technologies• Speaking and listening• Expressing themselves• Thinking imaginatively and creatively• Reflecting on learning
2. MATHEMATICS• Number• Patterns and Algebra• Space and Geometry• Data• Measurement• Working Mathematically
3. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY• Science• Computer Education• Environmental Education
4. HSIE – Human Society and Its Environment• Environmental Studies• History• Aboriginal Studies• Moral and Religious Education• Languages Other Than English (French)
5. CREATIVE ARTS• Music• Visual Arts• Craft• Dance• Drama
6. PD/H/PE - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
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Staffing Executive Principal Deputy Principal- non teaching 4 Assistant Principals- teaching
Teaching Team 21 classroom teachers Support teachers- library, sport, French,
Reading Recovery, Learning Support, drama, art, EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect), Learning and Support Teacher.
School Learning Support Officers (SLSO)
Administration Staff School Administration Manager (SAM) School Administration Officers (SAO) General Assistant- grounds &
maintenance
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Specialist programs at TWPSSpecialist Teachers for:Library (Miss Hoffman)
French (Madam Saker)
EAL/D (Mrs Dawson)
Reading Recovery (Mrs Batson)
Learning Support (Mrs Wilson)
Learning & Support (Mrs Corbett-Wilkins)
Teacher PE / Sport skills (Mr Gallie)
Drama (Ms Johnson)
Gymnastics (ProSport)
Dance (Ms Fabbro)
Scripture / Religion+ School Counsellor
(Mr Singh)
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Opportunities for Students Band - Senior Concert
- Junior Concert - Training Band - Funk Band
Choirs - Primary Proms – (Town Hall) + Senior – (Sydney Opera House) + Festival Choir – UTS+ School Spectacular –Syd Ent. CentreDramaWakakirriDebatingPublic SpeakingArt Competitions
Sport – Interschool Comp.- Representation in Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country at Zone, Region, State, NationalUNSW CompetitionsVisiting PerformersInterrelate (sexuality education Year 6)Life Education Languages- French & MandarinA Stream classes Yrs 1-6Class / School Leadership Student Representative CouncilSchool Councillors / CaptainsHouse Captains
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PBEL Reward Program
Awards etc: * Respect, Responsibility, Achievement Citizenship Medal + bronze, silver & gold badges• * Aussie of the Month (DEC values)• * Principal’s Morning Tea• * Achievement / Assembly Awards • * Newsletter recognition• * Carnival ribbons• * Assembly presentations
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Reporting To Parents- About the School
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter -online
Annual School Report
School Website
Annual Financial Statement
P&C Report
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Reporting To Parents – About the Students
Parent information evening (general)
Student Report – each semester
Formal parent / teacher interviews
Additional interviews as requested
Teacher / Executive / Principal access
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Starting School(In 2014) 4 Kindergarten classes
Average class sizes: Kindergarten: 20 students Year 1 – 22 average Year 2 – 24 average Years 3-6 30 average
Caring, professional, available staff
Expectations – “respect, responsibility and achievement”
Academic – emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy
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Orientation Program – KindergartenNovember – every Friday morning
Kindergarten 2015 Orientation Parent Morning
Student Orientation / Activity Mornings x 3 for children
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Community Involvement
Opportunities for Involvement:SCHOOL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
P&C Committees –
- Band- Uniform Shop- Canteen- Spring Fair- Mothers Day / Fathers Day Gift Group- Green Thumbs
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Community Involvement
SCHOOL / CLASS ACTIVITIES:
Reading SupportCraft / Art ActivitiesClass GroupworkExcursionsSport / Gross MotorClass parentMentors
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Community Involvement
SOCIAL: 2014 EventsGrandparents Day- Term 2Education Week Open Day- Term 3Spring Fair- Term 3Year 6 Farewell- Term 4SRC discos
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KINDERGARTEN 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS for 2014
Information Evening Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm (Hall)
School Tour Wednesday 28th May 9.30am (meet in main playground)
Band / Bear Day Friday 5th September 11.30am – 12.30pm (Hall / Oval)
Kinder 2015 Parents Orientation Morning Friday 24th October 9.30am (hall)
Kindergarten Students Orientation Sessions (Kindergarten Classrooms)
- Friday 31st October 10.00 – 11.15am - Friday 7th November 10.00 – 11.15am - Friday 14th November 10.00 – 11.15am
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A Kindergarten Day
Mrs Leanne Browne
Mrs Kath BoonAssistant Principals ES1
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Enrolment Procedures1. Enrolment Form / proof of residential
address2. Birth certificate or ID documents3. Immunisation history statement4. Entry onto data base
Notification of upcoming events Letter regarding class placement and
interview in the first week of school 2015 (Best Start)
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QuestionsDocuments available:
Enrolment Forms Upcoming Events 2014
QuestionsFinbar O’Doherty R/PrincipalLeanne Browne R/Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kinder) Kath Boon Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kinder)Julie Granville R/Deputy Principal