School News

14th September ,2017

Values:

Respect Excellence Co-operation Responsibility School Mission- The community of Glenroy West Primary School works in partnership to inspire every child to do their best and encourages them to grow and achieve excellence

School Vision - Inspire, Grow, Achieve

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

School Website: www.glenroywestps.vic.edu.au

Term 3 September ● Wednesday-Friday-13th- 15th September Grades 3-6- Camp Metung

Thursday 21st September- School Concert- Matinee 12.30pm-2.15pm and Evening Session 6.30pm-8.30pm

Friday 22nd September- Last day of Term 3. Sports dress up day. Assembly at 1.45pm in the Hall

Dismissal at 2.30pm

Term 4

October

● Monday 9th October- Students return to School for Term 4

● Thursday 12th October-Curriculum Day- No Students at School on this day

Thursday 12th October– Curriculum Day Students for IB PYP Students are not required to attend school

Friday 13th October-Grade 1-2 & 3-4 Incursion- Yarra Valley Water

Wednesday 18th October- Foundation Excursion to Aquarium & Yr. 5/6 Exhibition

Thursday 19th October- Prep orientation and Celebration of Learning

Friday 20th October- School Fun Run

Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October- IB PYP Authorisation

November

Thursday 2nd November - Prep Orientation

Friday 3rd November -Blue Light Disco after school

Tuesday 7th November-Public Holiday- Melbourne Cup day

Thursday 9th November –Prep Orientation

Tuesday 14th November- Prep Information session at 6.30pm

December

Wednesday 6th December Parent Helpers Morning tea

Friday 15th-Thurdsay 21st December inclusive-Swimming Program begins

Monday 18th December-Grade 6 Graduation

Thursday 21st December-Whole School Picnic & Carols

Friday 22nd December-Last day dismissal at 1.30pm

School Mission- The community of Glenroy West Primary School works in partnership to inspire every child to do their best and encourages them to grow and achieve excellence

School Vision - Inspire, Grow, Achieve

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents/carers, Hope your week began well. Let’s hope our weather is improving as we move towards the end of term and holiday period. FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS FOR 2018 A specific reminder to all Glenroy West Primary School families if you have a younger child to begin Foundation in 2018 and you have not enrolled them please take action regarding this at your earliest convenience. STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING Parents routinely provide information to the school about why their child/children are absent. When your child is away due to ill health, it is important to note that it is not mandatory that you provide details of the illness. In most cases ill health will be the reason given by parents and, the reason recorded by the school. If however your child is suffering from a condition that has been medically diagnosed as being contagious the circumstances change. Parents must inform the school by communicating with admin staff or members of the leadership team. In addition to this, if as a parent you feel that from the symptoms presenting the condition may be contagious then it is also important to provide such information to the school. Some illnesses are classified as reportable infectious diseases. Any reports of other infectious diseases such as gastroenteritis from a parent will seek advice being given in line with the ‘minimum period of exclusion from primary schools for infectious diseases statutory rule’. SCHOOL PROCEDURE Whilst children are at school staff work hard to ensure that all children receive ongoing messages relating to sound hygiene practice. This includes modelling of the correct way to wash hands and the use of soap and hand drying. In working to ensure a safe environment for all, I request all parents to

Keep children at home from school in line with medical directions if condition is

contagious

Tell the school if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition

Actively teach your children how to wash hands thoroughly and monitor this from

an early age

Ensure all children’s finger nails are clean and regularly trimmed

The following link will take you to the world Health organisation and a video on how to wash hands hygienically http://www.whoint/gpsc/5may/hand hygiene video/en/

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation.

School Mission- The community of Glenroy West Primary School works in partnership to inspire every child to do their best and encourages them to grow and achieve excellence

School Vision - Inspire, Grow, Achieve

GROWTH MINDSET The role of a teacher or school leader is a challenging role that requires perseverance, patience and hard work to meet the challenges that are presented daily. As educators we grow, learn, develop skills and we also make mistakes. An idea that I and other teachers rely upon is the idea of ‘Growth mindset’ ……………………….Mindset is a simple idea theorised by world renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great achievement. At our school we promote the idea of a growth mindset. Our brains are a muscle just like the other muscles, it changes and gets stronger the more you use it. The approaches we take to assessing learning, the kinds of tasks we assign and the way we report success or failure at school send powerful messages to students not only about their own learning, but also about the nature of learning itself. Working hard, struggling and having difficulties with reading or maths problems should be seen as a good thing. It means your brain is working and is therefore growing stronger. If we are only doing things that are easy then we are not working our brain muscles. Another way of looking at this struggle and hard work is comfort zone versus learning zone. At school we provide the right level of support alongside the right level of challenge as a key element in reducing the anxiety levels of students and promoting a growth mindset. Attendance Attendance can, and does, make a substantial difference to the learning of every child. While missing a day or two might seem insignificant at the time, they soon add up and impact on student connectedness to their peers (friend ships and working groups), the classroom and school. Late arrivals also play a major role in student morale as well as academic success. Having to walk in late, after class has begun, is not only hard on the child but disturbs the learning of other children who are on task. The roll is marked promptly each day with children who are not present marked late after this time. We are currently working on improving in both of these areas and would really appreciate your support in ensuring your children are both punctual in their arrival and, whenever possible, attend school on a regular, daily basis. Despite it being difficult for them to get up in the mornings the children will thank you for it when they rebuild relationships, enjoy a short play before school with their friends, and are able to join effectively in the morning sessions.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation Term 4 CHESS Dear Parents/carers, CHESS is to be introduced as an extra -curricular subject in Term 4. If you would like your child to participate please complete the form attached. CHESS classes will be fully operational in Term 4. Simon Endre is travelling overseas in Term 3 hence the delay in beginning Term 4. Any queries please speak to Pam or your child’s teacher. OSCH PROGRAM- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Please ensure that weekly payments are made if are using our OSCH facility. Please phone OSCH Coordinator Nicole Jackson for any bookings on her Mobile 0423 308 293 or phone the school office on 9306-8955. School Tours School Tours are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday from 9.15am. If these days are not suitable we can arrange an alternate day and time for your convenience. A personalised tour with the school principal Pam Streete can be arranged at your request. Please arrange a suitable day and time via the office staff with Anita or Rita.

School Mission- The community of Glenroy West Primary School works in partnership to inspire every child to do their best and encourages them to grow and achieve excellence

School Vision - Inspire, Grow, Achieve

Woolworths Earn and Learn Rewards

Just reminder that Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers are due on the 19th September, 2017. The box is located at the front of the office. Thank you.

Absences When your child is absent or late to school we are required to present a reason for the absence to the Department of Education DET. You are welcome to write a note to the class teacher brought to school by your child on their return. There are other avenues you can use to inform us of your child’s absence. A phone call or an email to the school email, glenroywest.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au or lodge on COMPASS. It is very important that children attend school daily except if they are unwell or in extreme circumstances. We know that every day at school. EVERY DAY COUNTS- ATTENDANCE IT’S NOT OK TO BE AWAY.EVERY DAY COUNTS We are presently reviewing our processes for daily attendance and ‘lateness.’ DID YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD’S BEST LEARNING TIME IS THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY? THAT’S WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS THE MOST! It is very important to receive notification from parents or guardians when children are absent from school as we have an accountability to the Department of Education. Please use the following methods to inform us and include your child’s name and grade, date and reason for the absence.

Phone in

Written note

Speak directly to the Classroom teacher. Teachers have a Duty of Care to call parents if a child is absent

more than 2 days.

Respond to text message

At Glenroy West Primary School we are committed to providing your child with an excellent education. The building blocks of an excellent education begins with all students coming to school each and every day. Regular school attendance is vital and missing school days can have a big impact on a child’s future. Missing one day a fortnight will equate to missing four full weeks by the end of the year. Each day a student misses school puts them behind and can affect their educational outcomes. Some of the reasons for student absence at GWPS

Staying home to celebrate a birthday

Going shopping

Looking after a sibling

Spending time with a relative

Extended weekends

Overseas travel

Dental and medical appointment

Illness

If for any reason your child must be absent from school, parents or guardians are required to provide written notification, stating the reason for their child’s absence. This information will be retained by the teacher and archived by the school. This is a DET requirement. Kind regards Have a great week ahead Pamela Streete Principal

Pamela Streete Principal

For demonstrating excellent social skills by taking turns and sharing the playground equipment with each other and friends.

Adeena Xavier

Ms Emma Fuller Assistant Principal

For working through the social skills by accepting responsibility for their actions and resolving conflict through communicating and listening to each other with empathy.

Orion Gifford

Foundation A -Ms Eyigun

For communicating respectfully with all his peers in the classroom. For always demonstrating he is able to work well with all his peers.

Madhav TJ

Foundation B- Ms Bryers

For co-operating with his peers during small group work by sharing materials and taking turns. For always listening carefully to others thoughts and ideas.

Bilguun Shawaiz

1/2A-Ms Wheeler For cooperating well with others when completing group work. For accepting responsibility and taking turns in group work.

Dakota Yusha

1/2B-Mr Hoatson For reflecting on their social interactions, and acting towards improving their relationships.

Jenan Heena

1/2C-Ms Luke

For sharing with others and thinking about the needs of others. For working cooperatively with others and listening to others

Sascha Seray

3/4A-Ms Kowalski For recognising the importance of social skills. For working well with others in the class.

Dhanush Jordi

3/4B- Ms Tchung

For being able to work cooperatively in whole class and small group situations. For being able to accept responsibility and take on constructive feedback.

Alex Ayan

3/4C- Mrs Mendham

For taking on and completing tasks in an appropriate manner. For developing her leadership skills in given situations.

Baran Mahnoor

5/6A-Mr Clarke For listening to others and helping them within problems in their learning. For listening to others and uses these discussions to help her understand what she is learning.

Brooke Dimple

5/6B-Ms Edwards

For accepting responsibility both independently and in group roles and for always listening to and respecting others. For trying out new roles when working in a group, cooperating and listening to others.

Bansi Mobin

PE –Ms Webster

For demonstrating outstanding social skills during the Athletics day activities.

Krishna Bansi Soubrine Israa Jasmine Dua

Indonesian Ms Ooi

For showing care to her peers. For adopting a variety of group roles.

Yana 12C Jasmine 56B

Arts Mrs Silveira

For demonstrating the social skill of cooperation when rehearsing for the school concert. For his excellent contributions during the discussion about how to communicate in different and appropriate ways.

Haania 34C Tej 12B

Glenroy West Primary School

York Street P.O. Box 547

GLENROY 3046 Phone: 9306 8955

Fax: 9300 1028

21st July 2017

CHESS LESSONS – TERM 4

Dear Parents/ Guardians, In Term 4, we will be offering CHESS lessons on Wednesdays from week one to week ten at a total cost of $50.00 for the ten sessions, payable in advance. A qualified CHESS teacher, Simon Andre will be providing the lessons for students in grades 2 to 5. To secure your position the $50.00 term fee is payable by Friday 15th September 2017. As we are holding the fee payable on behalf of the CHESS tutoring company we can only accept cash, NO EFTPOS, Cheques or CSEF are available through the school for CHESS. If you would like your child to participate, complete the permission below and ensure the payment of $50.00 is made by the closing date of Friday 15th September as places are limited and positions are secured in order of receipt. Thank you Pamela Streete Principal --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PERMISSION FOR CHESS LESSONS - TERM 4 Name of Student: ___________________________________________ Grade: ___________________________________________ I wish my child to attend CHESS lessons on Wednesdays in Term 4 and enclose my payment of $50.00 for the ten sessions. Parent Name: ___________________________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________________

PERMISSION AND PAYMENT DUE BY 15/09/2017