PARENT INFORMATIONSESSIONOCTOBER 30, 2012

Introductions Principal Mandy O’Mara Assistant Principal Tracy Peters Assistant Principal Michael Laird

LeadersSharon WilsonBrianna MorelliSuzie KibarLisa SarpaNatalie Hansen

Admin StaffHeather Johnson – Business ManagerMaree Amey – Enrolments/Public Relations

TeachersAbbey LynchJenna LewerKristy EllisMelissa CourtJess McCourt

Community Partnerships…

Commonwealth BankPrimary School WearNext ByteFlexi-rent

About Truganina South Primary School

The school has been constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement as part of the State Government's Public-Private Partnerships project. The Education Department leases the schools from Axiom Education Victoria, who will maintain the schools for the next 25 years.

FacilitiesTruganina South Primary School is an

excellent state of the art learning facility that brings together the best in contemporary educational design and promotes active student-centred learning through the creation of flexible, functional spaces. The school features shared classroom areas, a library, performing arts centre and gymnasium.

VisionAt Truganina South Primary School the child is at the centre and purpose of all that we do. All teachers and support staff work hard to provide a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st Century designs including ICT rich environments and Personalised Learning for all students.

Truganina South Primary School strives to: Provide high quality Personalised Curriculum

programs to develop the ‘whole’ child, promote self confidence and provide a conduit for student connectedness to school.

Provide the best possible social, emotional and educational outcomes for each and every student.

Increase the literacy and numeracy levels of each and every child.

Form a strong connection with all students. Build strong partnership with the school

community. Form partnerships with the wider community. Develop a high level of student welfare

support. Encourage positive behaviours from all

members of the school community

Learning CommunitiesAll students and teachers work in learning communities to create flexible teaching options in classrooms and to better cater for the individual needs of all students. Your child will be working in a learning community with 4 adults. This will allow children and parents to develop relationships with 4 different people. The teachers within the team will work with the students to develop their Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Inquiry Skills. We aim to give all students the best possible start to their school life by providing them with the opportunities to work collaboratively.

Grade StructureGrades structures are directly linked with the VELS levels:

Straight Preps Multi-age communities

1/2, and 3/6

Curriculum At Truganina South Primary School staff will

design a curriculum that meets the needs of every individual child all students have personal learning goals. The students and teachers work together to develop these goals. Learning goals will be communicated with parents.

The teachers constantly challenge the students to ensure they are always engaged in their learning.

The children will be involved in needs base clinic groups, mixed ability groups and interest groups. This allows the teachers to develop the whole child.

Literacy & Numeracy

The key components of the teaching programs at Truganina South Primary School are the effective teaching of literacy and numeracy.

• Your child will be involved in reading, writing and speaking and listening activities everyday.

• Each Community will have there own classroom library where students will select books to read during Independent Reading. Independent Reading is designed to build reading stamina.

• Students will take home books every night to read. Please ensure you read at home with your child each night. The books they will bring home will be easy for them to read. This assists in the development of their confidence when reading.

• Students will also bring home a list of words which they will need to learn to read.

• The students will also visit the school library each week and will borrow a book to share with you at home. This book may sometimes be challenging for them, but is a fantastic opportunity to sit and enjoy a book together.

Literacy

Before School Begins• Students need to identify and write their own name.• Students can identify and recall some letters of the alphabet. • Students can write some letters of the alphabet.• Students can speak confidently to the community adults and their class mates .• Students have some knowledge of how books work. Eg Holding the book

correctly.

By the End of Prep

• Students will know all letters of the alphabet.• Students will be able to write a meaningful sentence using correct spelling of

common words and include full stops and capital letters.• Students will be able to participate in extended periods of independent

activities.• Students will be able to read simple text and comprehend what the text is about.• Students will be able to relate to the books they read.

Literacy Goals

NumeracyNumeracy sessions will take place everyday. Students will be involved in tasks which will allow them to challenge themselves and work at a level that is appropriate to them.

Each Community will have there own classroom resources where students will select the resources they need to complete the maths task assigned.

Students will have access to Mathletics at both home and school.

At home your support will be appreciated. You can play simple games using cards- matching the numbers, ordering them from largest to smallest.

Numeracy GoalsBefore School Starts

• Students can count to 10 orally and read and write some numbers• Students can identify shapes in the environment• Students can identify colours.

By the End of Prep

• Students will be able to count by 1s to 120• Students will be able to count backwards from 20 by 1s• Students will be able to recognise, read and record numbers to 100• Students understand positional language e.g. next to, beside, on top of• Students can add and subtract a collection of numbers of 20 objects.• Students can sequence the days of the week.• Recognise and verbalise 1st-10th to describe position.

The use of iPads in Prep

Why iPad?EngagingInteractiveHands-onPortableFlexible

Fun!

Hundreds of thousands of Apps!

Anywhere, anytime learning… but not all the time!

Blended Learning

ExpectationsStudents are on taskThey use the technology

purposefullyStudents are able to articulate and

talk about their immediate and long term goals

Respect for the learning space and learners inside it

Taking responsibility for their own actions/property

iPads @ Truganina SouthBlended LearningSelf maintained iPadsApple iTunes Cards (Discounted prices – Gift cards on sale) School App lists onlineSupport provided by school

School Wide Positive Behavioursis an evidence based practice for building a positive social culture that will promote both social and academic success.How do we do this ?Common purpose and approach to disciplineClear set of positive expectationsProcedures for teaching expected behaviourContinuum of procedures for encouraging expected

behaviourContinuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate

behaviourProcedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation

School Rules…At Truganina South Primary School all students , staff, parents and community members follow 3 school rules…

1. We are always safe2. We are always respectful3. We are always ready to learn

Preparing your child for school

• Practise opening their lunches• Practise writing their name• Practise taking their jumpers on and off. This can sometimes be

challenging for students• Talk to your child about some of the tasks they may do at

school.• Encourage them to drink water

UniformUniform is compulsory and must be worn at all times.• Please ensure all items of the uniform are clearly labeled with your

child’s name. This allows us to return it to your child as quick as possible.

• Terms 1 and 4 are Sunsmart terms. The school hat must be worn during all outdoor activities, including recess and lunch times.

• All items that are not part of the school uniform will be asked to be removed.

• Jewellery is not to be worn to school. Studs or sleepers are acceptable for those who have pierced ears. This is for safety purposes.

Parental Participation

At Truganina South Primary School we strongly encourage parental participation. This can be done through helping out in Classroom, Fundraising Committee, Special Event days, and excursions.

We will offer training to parents who would like to help out in the class.

2013 PREP FEESThis year School Council has set the Essential Learning Charges at $240. This covers the cost of all stationary and materials your child will require throughout the year.Fees can be paid at the office prior to the end of the year or alternatively paid on Book Collection Day Friday 25th January 2013.If you hold a current Concession Card you may be entitled to the Education Maintenance Allowance.Please talk to the office staff for further information.

Key Dates

School Starts Friday February 1st for all studentsWednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th of February are student

free days for Preps only. These days allow the teachers to conduct one on one interviews with your child to gather information about their skills and challenges

Last day of Term 1 is Thursday 28th March First day of Term 2 is Monday 15th April

Transition DatesThese days are designed for your child to meet

other 2013 Prep Children staff and become familiar with the school.

They will participate in a range of literacy, numeracy and developmental play-based activities throughout the sessions.

The sessions will be running in November and December this year.

You will be notified of the upcoming dates and times your child will be required at the

school.

QUESTIONS…