west lakes shore school newsletter · term 4, week 9 - 13th december 2019 - last edition for 2019...
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PRINCIPAL'S CORNERPRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Families,
What an outstanding Christmas Concert we had last week!
It was a perfect, warm and sunny evening to celebrate the ‘End of Year’ as a community! What a fabulous way toshowcase the singing, dancing and performing skills of the classes from each unit. I was extremely impressed withthe e�ort and commitment of all students to do their best. A big thanks to Ms Sammy, who stepped in to organiseand lead the whole-school event, and sta� for their continued commitment to practising and ensuring all childrenwere well prepared for their roles. A huge thank you to families for your support with costumes and coming alongto help us celebrate. From our youngest students singing ‘Santa Claus is Coming' to our Year 3 Octopus Unitmedley of the 2019 Connected Curriculum, it truly was an amazing evening.
As we end 2019 and my �rst complete full year as Principal at West Lakes Shore School, I would like to take theopportunity to acknowledge how much the community contributions and improvement ideas are impacting on ourdecisions now, and our goals and targets as a school in 2020 onwards. A summary of the Year in Review and oursuccesses as a school is included below and I wish to congratulate everyone for their input to our improvements.Together, we can support every child; it is through a strong partnership with you as families that we can make thebiggest di�erence.
Governing Council AGM 2020
Our Annual General Meeting will take place in Term 1 2020. The school has a number of continuing members butwill also be seeking nominations for new members. If you are interested in �nding out more about the role of aGoverning Council member please email [email protected] or come along and collect avolunteer pack. Other roles you may want to support in 2020 include classroom helpers, trips and excursions,sports programs and canteen. We truly value the work that volunteers do and the di�erence you make. All 2020volunteers will need to ensure they have completed the appropriate forms to be compliant with the new VolunteerPolicy and Processes rati�ed by Governing Council this year. Online access to complete these forms is availablethrough the following link - VOLUNTEER ONLINE FORMS
West Lakes Shore School NewsletterTERM 4, Week 9 - 13th December 2019 - LAST EDITION FOR 2019
Class Structure and Class Placements
In 2020 we will have 24 classes. This includes a R/1, 2/3 and SD6 5,6,7 class and 20 straight classes across R-7.Children have visited their new class and teachers on Wednesday morning and and reports and class placementletters were also sent home yesterday. Please share with your child their successes and celebrate theirachievement and e�ort. A big message to support is that mistakes help us to grow as this supports students topersist and strive to improve themselves.
Sta�ng Goodbyes
West Lakes Shore School has a range of outstanding sta� with a vast range of skills and qualities. At the end of2019 we say goodbye to some contract and long-serving permanent sta�. We say goodbye to Aileen Clancy whotakes up an Assistant Principal leadership position at Henley Beach Primary School. Aileen is ahighly organised, rigorous teacher who provides challenge for every child to develop as individuals. Lucas Brennanwill return to his permanent full-time Japanese position at his own school and we thank him for seamlesslysupporting and teaching the students who have attended his lessons on Fridays. Immersion students will thankshim at the Friday assembly. Ms Wilson, our site ACEO, took up a position earlier in the year at the SA Museum, andthe ATSI students will say their farewells to her at assembly on Friday am. Please join us at 9.10 if you wish to sayyour goodbyes. We wish all sta� leaving our school the best for their future careers and thank them for the hardwork and commitment to making a di�erence for each and every child. Ms Christina will commence her maternityleave and we wish her and her husband all the best and good luck for the imminent arrival of baby Savas.
Sta�ng News
We congratulate Ms Wendy Banks and family on the safe arrival of baby Eli. Baby Eli was born 6th December andwas a healthy 3.99kg. He is a beautiful baby brother for Evelyn and Lavinia.
Sta�ng 2020
We congratulate a number of sta� who have won one year leadership positions and will work as part of theleadership team for 2020. Fay Anderson will continue as Assistant Principal leading Student progress and Studentneeds. Rozika Pratap will continue in her position as Wellbeing Leader for two days and a Year 4 classroomteacher for 2 days a week. We are currently working to ensure the Year 2/3 vacancy has a highly-skilled andexperienced teacher for 2020. Helen Grant will commence her 5 year Deputy Principal role and is currently busymoving o�ces and classrooms; Helen will be based in the front Deputy Principal o�ce and will support teachersin classes in the Numeracy Coach role. We congratulate all of the sta� winning Leadership roles and look forwardto the consistency the team will continue to provide to support ongoing improvement across the school in 2020.
Year 7 Graduation
The time at Primary School is coming to an end for our Year 7 students. This time can be a mixture of happiness,anxiety, joy and fear as students re�ect, look forward and consider their next pathway of learning. We would liketo take this opportunity to wish all our Year 7s good luck. The graduation ceremony to recognise each of ourstudents takes place tonight on Thursday, 12th December from 6.30pm at the Christian Family Centre, FredrickRoad, Seaton.
Students and Families leaving the West Lakes Shore School Community
To all of our Year 6 student leavers heading o� to High School and other children leaving our school - Zoe Menzel,Stanley Caporn, Liliana Walsh, Patrick Hennessy, Ava Pelazarri, Lucas Hicks, Mollie Noone, Naomi Gagnon, AnabelHaravitsidis, Emily Davison, Caleb Guinane, Sahara Organ, Jenny Lee, Brodie Grant, Harper Plummer , Blake Keller,Indigo Hamblin, Lucas Woods, Celine Soliman and Alex and Lila Lewitt. We wish you the very best at your newschool in 2020 and beyond. To the families, thank you for being a part of our school community and we hope yourchildren continue to grow at their new school.
Adventure Seekers
In Term 1 our whole-school Connected Curriculum will be titled ‘Adventure Seekers' and will focus on supportingchildren to develop skills in being adaptable and resilient to change. Change is a constant and we need to ensurestudents have the strong foundational skill of adaptability so they can be successful. Our termly values focus willlook at building resilience and supporting students to see change in a positive way. As an inclusive school we workwith children with a wide range of needs and endeavour to support every child’s social, emotional and academicneeds. Please do not hesitate to pop in and let your child's class teacher know any information that can help ussupport them with a great start in 2020.
Have a great holiday and enjoy the festivities.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all in the community who will celebrate this.
We look forward to working together in partnership with you all in 2020!
Kind regards,
Carol Press
Principal
Welcome Baby Eli Banks
Baby Eli being introduced to his big sisters
ADMINISTRATION HOUSEKEEPING FOR 2020We require families to update their details for 2020 if any of the below information has changed.
New mobile numbers for both parentsNew work phone numbers for both parentsChange of family circumstance or custody informationEmail addresses for both parent / guardiansChanges to Emergency Contacts
Please forward all updates to rachel roe536@schools sa edu au with Update Family Details and your child's name
Please forward all updates to [email protected] - with Update Family Details and your child's namein the subject line.
ALL ADDRESS CHANGES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION - DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION ADDRESSCHANGE REQUIREMENTS.
In South Australia placement in a school is based on a child’s residential address.
It is very important that we have up to date address details on our EDSAS system. We are unable to change anyaddresses without the following documentation.
If you own your home
· a copy of the contract of sale for the property or a recent council rates notice, and
· recent a gas or electricity bill for that property in your name.
If you rent a home
· a signed rental agreement and a signed bond receipt lodged with Consumer and Business Services showingthe current place of residence - the rental agreement should cover at least the �rst 12 months the child will beattending the school, and
· a recent gas or electricity bill for that property in your name.
Renting a room or rooms at a property for your child, does not constitute a primary place of residence. Familiesmust rent an entire property in order for it to be their primary place of residence.
If your child is living with a relative or friend, you will need to provide supporting documentation stating that therelative/friend is the legal guardian of the child. This documentation must include a parenting order from theFamily Court, which states that the relative/friend is the formal full-time carer of the child.
The principal is responsible for determining whether proof of residence has been satis�ed.
If you are unsure as to what address we have on �le for you please contact the front o�ce.
THIS INFORMATION MUST BE CORRECT FOR THE YEAR 7-8 TRANSITION PROCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO ZONINGRULES. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ZONE PLEASE CLICK HERE: SOUTH AUSTRALIA HIGH SCHOOLZONE INFORMATION
If you are interested in a special interest or specialty program at one of the many high schools please follow thelink to �nd out more: Secondary School Special Interest Programs
IMPORTANT TERM DATES TO REMEMBERTHURSDAY, 12th DECEMBER - 6:30 pm arrival, 6:45pm take seats, 7pm start - Year 7 Graduation -Christian Family
Centre, Seaton.
FRIDAY, 13th DECEMBER - Last day of school for 2019 - Early Dismissal - 2.15pmMONDAY, 27th JANUARY 2019 - Australia Day TUESDAY, 28th JANUARY 2020 - First day of school for 2020 - 8:50am prompt start - All children are required togo straight to their new classes
WEST LAKES SHORE SCHOOL Edwin Street, West Lakes Shore, SA 5020
+61 8 8449 7255
www.westlakes.sa.edu.au