Welcome to Stage 3

2019

Acknowledgement of Country

As we gather here today, we acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is situated. We also pay our respects to the Eora Elders of the past, present

and future, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander students and families of Randwick Public School and recognise the continuing connection Indigenous people have to the land and

water of this region. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt, this school is, was and always will be on traditional Aboriginal land. May we continue to learn and grow together as

a safe, respectful and united community. Welcome back to school everyone!

Stage 3 Teachers

Year 5 Teachers

5W - Rhys Whalley5J - Taylor Johnston5BP - Jillie Brayley/SarahPenprase5P - Simon Pillidge

Year 6 Teachers

6T - Charles Townsend6A - Alex Blake6B - Quetzal Bell6N - Michael Nemeth

Senior School Mint English

Laura Richards/ Lauren Sten

Senior School Mint Maths

Laura Richards/ Rachael Chisholm

Positive Behaviour for Learning

During 2019 our school will continue to develop the Positive Behaviour for Learning Framework to support our students’ social, emotional and intellectual growth.

The three core values are:

• Be respectful

• Be responsible

• Be a learner

Randwick Public School students are respectful, responsible learners.

Home Class ➔ Maintains overall duty of care. ➔ Co-teaching. ➔ Email home class teacher on the day your child is absent. ➔ CAPA, PDHPE, History, Geography, Science/STEM and

Library is taught by home class teacher. ➔ Home class homework. ➔ Interviews are not scheduled with home class teacher in

Week 10/11.

Senior School - commence Friday Week 2

➔ Students may have a different Senior School English, Maths and home class teacher. ➔ During the first 4 weeks movement can be made to ensure students are placed in the

correct class. ➔ Classes remain fluid over the year and after the first 4 weeks parents and students will

be contacted if movement needs to be made. ➔ English and Maths homework is set by Senior School teachers. ➔ Diary and pencil case is required for every lesson. ➔ Interviews will be held in Week 10 and 11.

Senior School - timetable

Please do NOT book musical tutorials during Senior School.

Monday:

English 9 – 10:20 Maths 11:40 - 12:40

Tuesday:

English 9 – 10:20 Maths 11:40 – 12:40

Wednesday:

English 9 - 10Maths 10 - 11

Thursday:

English 9 - 10Maths 10 - 11

Friday: (Summer)

English 11:40 – 12:40Maths 12:40 – 1:40

Home Reading

➔ Continue nightly reading.

➔ Books must be recorded in diary and signed by an

adult.

➔ Books are borrowed from the library. ➔ Novel studies in English.

Useful document on reading with your child.

Classroom equipment

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Reminder to encourage good personal hygiene.

• Wash everyday

• Deodorant

• Clean clothes

This really helps with social interactions

between children.

Personal Hygiene

➔ Students are provided with a school iPad.➔ Strict guidelines on use in class and in transit to classes. ➔ Students and parents have signed the Digital User Agreement

before using technology. ➔ Digital Citizenship Teaching Program.

➔ Tips for home.◆ Monitor Screen time.◆ Keep communication open and positive.◆ Use technology in a visible place.

Technology and Digital Citizenship

➔ Phones/Smart Watches are to be kept in school bag from when a student enters the school grounds in the morning.

➔ Students can also leave their phone/Smart Watch at the office for extra security.

➔ Phones/Smart Watches can be accessed after 3pm when students have left the building. They are not to be used in the hallways.

➔ Any urgent messages should be sent to the school office.

Mobile Phones and Smart Watches at RPS

• The Skoolbag App (Apple or Play store)Make sure you select to be notified of appropriate year through ‘Push notifications’

• CareMonkey (website & app)

• Seesaw (website & app)

• Class Parent email list (email)

• Flexi-Schools www.flexischools.com.au (website & app)

• Randwick Public School Facebook Page (website & app)

• Randwick P&C Facebook Page (website & app)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Hotmail accounts unfortunately are not accepted by the school’s distribution software so please provide school office with an alternative email address.

The many ways to stay connected at Randwick Public School- see flyer for more information

School Grounds

All school gates will be locked at 9am.

➔ From 9am - entry and exit will be via the school office on Avoca St.➔ From 2:30pm all gates will be opened➔ From 3:15pm the school will be accessible via the OOSH gate until 6pm

and Frances St Council gate for AMS.

● Class parent● Email ● Seesaw

If you need to get an urgent message to either the teacher or your child please contact the front office.

Staying in Touch with the classroom teacher

P&C

President: Noelle Phegan

First Meeting: Monday 18th February

Meetings will continue to be on the third Monday of the month at 7pm. Any variation will always be notified by Skoolbag. Our first meeting will be in the new staff room.

Parent Volunteers

Parent VolunteersAny parent/carer/relative wishing to help in class or at the

school. E.g. reading groups, excursions, sport MUST complete the Department Appendix 5 Document: Declaration for

volunteers available from the office AND Supply 100 points of ID.

This document is to be completed every year. WWCC is not valid for volunteer work.

You will be unable to volunteer at RPS without this information.