Wednesday 4 September 2019 Issue 14

M Cnr Hampshire & Derby Roads, SUNSHINE 3020 P 8311 5700 F 9312 3506 E sunshine.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au W sunshineps.vic.edu.au

In This Issue Student Achievement

Staffing

Playground Update

Attitudes To School Survey

It’s a Boy

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Calendar 2019

Wed 4 September Year 3/4 Science Expo 2:30pm to 3:15pm in the Hall

Thurs 5 September DUE—Book Club Orders

Fri 6 September

Year 5/6 Incursion—Our Amazing Bodies

Premiers Reading Challenge Ends

Tue 10 September Year Prep Excursion—Local Walk

11:30am to 1:00pm

DUE—Fundraiser Closet Cleanout

Wed 11 September Australian Girls Choir FREE workshop

Prep Parents Afternoon Tea—2:30pm RSVP Required

Mon 16 September Year 5/6 Excursion—Learning Through

Lunch

School Council

Wed 18 September Year 5/6 attending Shine Concert at

Sunshine College

Fri 20 September Last day of Term 3 Early Dismissal 2:15pm

Mon 7 October First day of Term 4

Mon 14 to Wed 16 October

Year 3 to Year 6 Camp

Thurs 17 October

Year 1/2 Dinner

Year 2 Sleepover

Fri 18 October

Year 6 Excursion—Local Walk Police Literacy Buddies Visit at Sunshine Police Station

Wed 23 October

ART Mazing Art Show

Wed 30 October

Year Prep Excursion—Melbourne Zoo

The calendar in this newsletter is subject to

change so please check carefully each fortnight

for any alterations.

Term 3—2019 15 July—20 September

Last day of Term 3 Early Dismissal 2:15pm

NEWSLETTER Our School

Remember

and what strategies we can put in place to address these. This is a major factor of incorporating “student voice” into our students’ education. In the table below you will find some results in relation to questions answered. I have selected some overall positive results (highlighted in green) as well as some areas for improvement (highlighted in orange).

Lyn Read Principal

Message From The Principal

Student Achievement Last week we had assessment week where teachers assessed students in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy. This is an important part of our work as it lets us see which students are flourishing and which students may need extra support. Teachers do not only value outright achievement but also growth. A child may be behind the expected level of his or her peers but makes outstanding growth which is important for us to acknowledge and celebrate. Teachers have identified several students who are working extremely hard both at school and home and who are getting some amazing results. These students were presented with Principal’s awards at assembly last week. Please be sure to acknowledge and celebrate these wonderful achievements.

Staffing Ms Oji will commence leave from Monday for the rest of the year. She will be replaced by Michael Edwards who will be in to meet the students and do a handover tomorrow. Ms Richards commences family leave at the end of the term and will be replaced by Sophie Lagerway. Sophie has spent today with Eve and the class doing a handover. Sophie will also be in next week. We wish Sandra all the best for her leave and thank her for her contribution to Sunshine Primary School.

Playground Update After extensive consultation, discussion and voting the School Captains and members of the Junior School Council are proud to announce that the new playground equipment will be the Space Climber. We are hoping to have the new structure installed over the holidays. Thanks to all our families who support our fundraising efforts as this is where all money raised goes.

Attitudes to School Survey The students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 completed the Attitudes to School Survey online. Below you will find a sample of student statements and the corresponding results in percentages. I am sure you will agree that we have a wonderful group of students who really respect and care for each other. It certainly makes me proud to be part of such a remarkable community. Over the next couple of weeks we will be holding de brief sessions with the students to look at the data, discuss what is going well, what needs improving

Student Absence To report your child’s absence please call the school on 8311 5700 and choose option 1 OR use the link on our

website and complete the absence form.

Our School Values We shine when we are: Learning, Respectful, Safe.

Payments A reminder if you wish to pay for your

child’s/children’s incursion/excursion etc… costs, you can pay cash, cheque, and now BPay.

If you have misplaced your reference number please call the office to obtain your family reference number.

Sunshine PS a Child Safe School!

Congratulations to Emma Muiznieks (Ms M) and her partner on the safe arrival of their baby boy Riley. Mother and baby are both doing well and we look forward to their visit.

Student Questions (Years 4, 5 & 6) Overall

Positive

result %

My teacher tells us what we are learning and why. 96 %

My teacher asks questions to check that we understand. 96 %

My teacher expects students to pay attention. 96 %

Students at this school treat teachers with respect. 52 %

Students at this school treat each other with respect. 51%

My teacher expects nothing less than our full effort. 94 %

I can talk to my teacher if something is worrying me. 63 %

My parents believe that going to school is important. 93 %

I can recover in a short time when something bad

happens to me.

76 %

I have friends at this school. 93 %

My teacher makes sure all students feel included. 94 %

At this school, I help decide things like class activities

or rules.

61 %

It is okay to be different at this school. 91 %

All students are treated fairly at this school. 60 %

Reward Tokens

Week Raffle Winners

6 (T3) Stella - 5/6 H

53 Tokens Isabella - 3/4 L

7 (T3) Kevin - 1/2 M

47 Tokens Ada - Prep R

Available over the Counter ONLY

When Item Cost

4 September Jelly Cups $1.00

11 September Nacho’s $2.00

18 September Cupcakes $2.00

25 September Donuts $1.00

Class Presented 23 August Presented 30 August

Prep L Vihanjot Tomoki Pippa Sarah

Prep R Bryan Ashley Ioanna Aymen

Prep W Marlee Tiffany Kasen Felipe

1/2 A Ehren Rugshana Natalia Arabella

1/2 M Nuban Frankie Yuga

1/2 O Hamza Lachlan

3/4 E Simae Joseph Shubhpehal Thien

3/4 G Koby Paityn

3/4 L Isabella Khadija Arushi, Scott, Lenny

5/6 H Elwyn Safiyeh Felicity Kenny

5/6 L Seham Kassie

August Ayman, Arthur, Ben, Michael, Nuban, Nolan.

ART AWARDS

Tomoki, Lenny, Zarlia.

A big thank you to the following parents who took time out of their busy schedule to help out at the Father’s Day Stall. Rebecca Pattinson, Sonia Fellowes, Helen Tsegos, Michelle Muscat, Tonya Lewis and Nusrat Sharmin. Parental support is always appreciated by the students and staff.

PRINCIPAL AWARD

Tomoki, Will, Aliyah, Alex, Ben, Queen, Shiza, Isabella, Zagabi, Bilal, Felicity, Jamie, Surajh, Ben, Harley, Asha, Pavithra.

Special Awards

Lenny.

SAVE THE

DATE 23 10 19

ART Mazing Art Show

Yard Supervision A reminder to parents that the school yard is supervised from 8:45am to 8:55am and 3:15pm to 3:25pm.

We remind parents that students need to be picked up by 3:25pm. Any students who are not picked up by this time will be sent to the after school care program were parents will incur a cost. If you are running late please notify the office so we can inform your child/children.

Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge

The program will finish on FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

Well done to all the students who participated in this years challenge.

Our Breakfast Club is sole run on donations. We are currently seeking donations of margarine and strawberry jam. If you are able to assist please leave your kind donation at the breakfast club.

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