school newsletter issue 14 2020 rosebank · discuss the great opportunities offered at our school....

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue 14 2020

Student Semester 1 Reports In line with advice from the NSW Department of Education, Student Reports for Semester 1 will be more concise than usual. The reports will contain reference to student learning both at home and at school and will primarily focus on learning undertaken in English and Mathematics. Reports for Semester 1 will be sent home during the first half of Term 3. 2021 Enrolments Rosebank Public School is now taking enrolments for students commencing school in Kindergarten in 2021. If you know of anyone who is considering our school as an option for their child can you please ask them to come and make an appointment so we can discuss the great opportunities offered at our school. Details about our Kindergarten Orientation Program and Parent Information Session will be released early next term. Another Superb Incursion Last Thursday we had another great Bush School day with Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre. We compared our invertebrate data, explored turbidity, pH levels, salinity and riparian zones. We had incredible in-depth discussions and constructed ephemeral art around water pollution and macro plastics. New Resources The Junior Class were very excited to see and use their new resources this week.

Rosebank Public School

Email: [email protected] Website: www.rosebank-p.school.nsw.gov.au Principal: Juanita Thomson Phone: (02) 66882126

CANTEEN NEWS

Term 2 Week 10 2020 Canteen is operating

this Friday. All hot food items will be

available. Please place orders in on Thursday morning. Due to Covid-19 restrictions Rosebank Public School staff will set up

and serve.

COMING UP SOON!! Friday 3 July

Last Day of Term 2

Term 3 Monday 20 July

Staff Development Day Tuesday 21 July

First Day of Term 3 for Students Friday 24 July

Robokids Permission Note Attached.

Tuesday 18 August Healthy Harold

Monday 24 August Book Week and Book Fair

Curious Creatuers, Wild Minds

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.rosebank-p.school.nsw.gov.au/

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N.S.W School Curriculum Last week the Premier announced that the N.S.W school curriculum will be overhauled to improve standards, with changes starting in 2021with all students learning the new curriculum by 2024. Changes include:

• Stronger foundations in literacy and numeracy with new English and Math syllabi for Kindergarten to Year 2 by 2022.

• More time for teaching essential knowledge and skills in each subject by 2022.

• Year 11 and 12 learning will be better linked to future work and study with new Key Learning Areas and career pathways by 2022.

Please refer to the student and parent/carer fact sheets attached to this newsletter.

Have an Awesome Week Everyone! From Juanita, Oliver, Lauren, Kim and Jen (The Rosebank Team).

‘Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our

imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.’ -Jamie Paolinetti.

We respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and

present of the Wijabul Wiyabul people and other

peoples of the Bunjalung Nation.

They are the first peoples of this land, which has long

been a place of learning for Aboriginal people.

Student of the Week Kian: A positive, compassionate class member who always strives

to do his best. Alex: Achieving over 100% effort

and growth for four cycles in Math Pathways.

Class Awards Rose: Sharing ideas and thinking in Number Talks. Trying her best

with growth mindset. Max: Neat writing and

perseverance in writing an information report.

Sierra: Great book review of Beetle Boy.

Gabriella: Creating a personal timeline and for having a positive

growth mindset when working with 24 hour, analogue and

digital time.

Bronze Award Congratulations to Finley, Annabel, Beau and Cleo.

Book Pack and Voluntary Contribution Invoices

Reminders were sent home last week for families needing to pay

for their 2020 book pack/technology invoices.

Please pay by the end of Term 2.


Covid-19 Advice To view the latest COVID-19 advice and Department of Education updates please select the link or go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/maineducation/news/Face_to_Face_Learning_Guidelines_for_Families.pdf. Please be reminded that it is important that parents and carers advise the school if anyone in the family home is being tested for COVID 19. Once test results have been confirmed, please advise the school of the outcome. If the test results are negative, students may return to school. If the results are positive please notify the school for further advice before your child returns to school. The school is required to advise the Department of Education of all testing and where possible to provide answers to the following three questions.

• What are the symptoms? • Where is the family member being tested? • What was your child's last day of school?

The Wellbeing of Our School Community It is important that we do all we can to ensure the wellbeing of our community. Anyone exhibiting any sign of illness should not be attending school. If a student falls ill or exhibits symptoms of being unwell while at school, the current procedures apply where a parent or carer will be contacted to collect the student as quickly as possible. Your support in this matter is appreciated. Students should not return to school until they are well and symptom free. Fixed Playground Equipment This week we have reopened the fixed equipment. Students using the fixed equipment will be supplied with hand sanitiser and be instructed to wash their hands. Enhanced hygiene practices are still in place across the school. We are looking forward to the day when parents are allowed back on site again, we really miss you. Until then, if you would like to talk to staff, please call the office and they will organise a suitable time for a phone interview. Please continue to practice social distancing when waiting for students at the gate. Staying Healthy and Well NSW Health has a website with useful resources called Kids and Families. Information can be found on this link: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 It is as important to keep healthy during this time by eating well, staying physically active and getting enough rest and sleep. This will ensure students and their families maintain mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. There are many ways to keep our immune systems healthy and guard against disease, including colds, flu and other viruses. These include handwashing, eating well, being physically active, managing stress and getting enough sleep. Prolonged sleep loss weakens our immune system, making us more prone to infections such as the common cold. The Australian Government recommends: • An uninterrupted 9 to 11 hours of sleep per night for 5 - 13 year old’s. • 8 to 10 hours per night for 14 - 17-year old’s with consistent bed and wake-up times. • Adults 18 and over require 7 - 9 hours of quality sleep.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/news/Face_to_Face_Learning_Guidelines_for_Families.pdf

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19


Bush School Incursion comparing our invertebrate data and investigating turbidity, pH levels, salinity, riparian zones, water pollution

and macro plastics.


Our students have been exploring Talk Move strategies in the past fortnight as a powerful tool for learning.


Senior Class Exploring Measurement through Capacity, Mass and Volume.

Creamy Tuna Pasta


Writing in our Junior Class

Junior Class Exploring Measurement through Capacity, Mass and Volume.

Fact sheet for parents and carers

A new NSW school curriculumEvery student prepared and ready for their future

Visit nswcurriculumreview.nesa.nsw.edu.au to find out more.

What are the recommendations of the Review?

The Curriculum Review includes 24 recommendations that address the following areas:

The content and structure of new syllabuses

• New syllabuses will prioritise core knowledge, understanding and skills, giving

teachers time to focus on depth of learning.

• The structure of the new syllabuses will provide improved information to parents

about their child’s progress and the next steps in their learning.

Why did we have a Curriculum Review?

In May 2018, the NSW Government announced the launch of the NSW Curriculum

Review (the Review). This was the first comprehensive review of the NSW primary

and secondary curriculum since 1989, and aimed to equip students to continue to

contribute to Australian society in the 21st century.

Parents and carers were invited to be part of the Review through consultation

opportunities in 2018 and 2019. Feedback from parents and carers informed

the shape of the final recommendations of the Review.

The publication of the NSW Curriculum Review final report indicates the

completion of the review process and signals the commencement of

activities to achieve curriculum reform.

http://nswcurriculumreview.nesa.nsw.edu.au



Building strong foundations for learning in the early, middle and senior years of

schooling

• English and Mathematics will be prioritised in the early years.

• Clear standards will be set in mandated subjects for students to achieve by the

completion of their schooling.

• HSC subjects will be organised under new learning areas. Future HSC subjects will

integrate theory and application of knowledge.

The design of the new curriculum will take into account the diversity of learners in NSW.

How will a focus on building strong foundations for learning benefit my child?

Early years

The early years of school are important in establishing foundations for future learning

success, particularly the development of oral language, reading and writing skills, and

mathematical knowledge and skills.

Middle years

In the middle years of school, priority will be given to providing every student with

challenging learning material appropriate to their current level of knowledge and skills.

This means that students who need more time to master curriculum content will have it,

and students who are ready to move on more quickly can do so.

The new curriculum will set clear standards for achievement in mandated subjects

by the completion of schooling. It will provide teachers and parents/carers with an

improved way of monitoring students’ long-term progress which will make it easier to

know if students are on track with their learning.




Senior years

In the later years of school, each subject will build solid theoretical foundations, provide

opportunities to transfer and apply knowledge, and develop skills in the practical

application of subject learning. This will help to ensure that your child leaves school

better prepared for further learning, life and the workforce.

Pathways through senior school to post-school destinations, like university, TAFE or the

workforce, will be strengthened through the introduction of new learning areas, which

will act as a focal point for schools’ careers advice and relationships with businesses

and tertiary providers.

What are the NSW Government priorities for reform?

The NSW Government Is prioritising reform with an ambitious timeframe:

• Building strong foundations for future learning by 2022 with new English and

Mathematics curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 2

• More time for teaching by 2022 by reducing the hours teachers spend on

extracurricular topics and issues and compliance requirements

• Strengthening post-school pathways by 2022 with new learning areas for Year 11

and 12 that clearly link learning to future employment and study options

• A new curriculum from 2024 with new syllabuses focused on what is essential

to know and do in early and middle years of schooling, and senior years key

learning areas


A new NSW school curriculum Every student prepared and ready for their future


Why did we have a Curriculum Review?

In May 2018, the NSW Government announced the launch of the NSW Curriculum

Review (the Review). This was the first comprehensive review of the NSW primary

and secondary curriculum since 1989, and aimed to equip students to continue to

contribute to Australian society in the 21st century.

Parents and carers were invited to be part of the Review through consultation

opportunities in 2018 and 2019. Feedback from parents and carers informed

the shape of the final recommendations of the Review.

The publication of the NSW Curriculum Review final report indicates the

completion of the review process and signals the commencement of

activities to achieve curriculum reform.

Fact sheet for parents and carers

What are the recommendations of the Review?

The Curriculum Review includes 24 recommendations that address the following areas: The content and structure of new syllabuses

• New syllabuses will prioritise core knowledge, understanding and skills, giving

teachers time to focus on depth of learning.

• The structure of the new syllabuses will provide improved information to parents

about their child’s progress and the next steps in their learning.

http://nswcurriculumreview.nesa.nsw.edu.au/



Building strong foundations for learning in the early, middle and senior years of

schooling

• English and Mathematics will be prioritised in the early years.

• Clear standards will be set in mandated subjects for students to achieve by the

completion of their schooling.

• HSC subjects will be organised under new learning areas. Future HSC subjects will

integrate theory and application of knowledge.

The design of the new curriculum will take into account the diversity of learners in NSW. How will a focus on building strong foundations for learning benefit my child?

Early years

The early years of school are important in establishing foundations for future learning

success, particularly the development of oral language, reading and writing skills, and

mathematical knowledge and skills.

Middle years

In the middle years of school, priority will be given to providing every student with

challenging learning material appropriate to their current level of knowledge and skills.

This means that students who need more time to master curriculum content will have it,

and students who are ready to move on more quickly can do so.

The new curriculum will set clear standards for achievement in mandated subjects

by the completion of schooling. It will provide teachers and parents/carers with an

improved way of monitoring students’ long-term progress which will make it easier to

know if students are on track with their learning.




Senior years

In the later years of school, each subject will build solid theoretical foundations, provide

opportunities to transfer and apply knowledge, and develop skills in the practical

application of subject learning. This will help to ensure that your child leaves school

better prepared for further learning, life and the workforce.

Pathways through senior school to post-school destinations, like university, TAFE or the

workforce, will be strengthened through the introduction of new learning areas, which

will act as a focal point for schools’ careers advice and relationships with businesses

and tertiary providers.

What are the NSW Government priorities for reform?

The NSW Government Is prioritising reform with an ambitious timeframe:

• Building strong foundations for future learning by 2022 with new English and

Mathematics curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 2

• More time for teaching by 2022 by reducing the hours teachers spend on

extracurricular topics and issues and compliance requirements

• Strengthening post-school pathways by 2022 with new learning areas for Year 11

and 12 that clearly link learning to future employment and study options

• A new curriculum from 2024 with new syllabuses focused on what is essential

to know and do in early and middle years of schooling, and senior years key

learning areas


Dear Parents and Carers,

We have invited the ROBOKIDs crew to come along to Rosebank Public school to work with our K-6 students and students from Upper Coopers Creek.

ROBOKIDS run workshops throughout Australia and have highly experienced teachers looking to empower students by turning their natural curiosity into creative exploration using the Lego WeDo 2.0 set and Lego Spike. Robotics is as an instant engagement tool to enhance student’s skills in Science, Maths, Engineering, Digital Technology and Coding.

Years K-2 will explore the key learning values of: • Investigating, modelling and designing solutions. • Engagement in Science and Maths in real and relevant situations. • Programming using sequential, logical thought processes. • Recognition of data and computational thinking. • Collaboration and presentation skills.

Years 3-6 will explore the key learning values of:

• Coding and programming. • Enquiry based learning. • Innovative and critical thinking. • Curiosity and problem solving.

We are looking forward to this very special event on Friday 24 July, 2020 at Rosebank PS 9:00am-2:45pm with a reduced price of $40 per student.

Please complete the permission note below with $40 payment per child to the School office. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Robokids Consent Form with $40 payment per child

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________

I have read all of the information about the ROBOKIDS workshops happening at Rosebank PS on Friday 24 July, 2020.

I give consent for my child/children__________________________________ (print names) to participate in the workshop.

I understand that the cost is $40 per student for Years K-6 (full day workshop). I have enclosed payment/made an online payment with receipt no ______________________/will make a payment ASAP. (Please circle as relevant).

Rosebank Public School 340 Rosebank Road ROSEBANK NSW 2480 Telephone: 61 2 6688 2126 www.rosebank-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 3.7.2019

http://www.rosebank-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

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