Year 7 Parents’ PAL

Information

and

Social Evening 2011

Ms Barbara WatkinsPrincipal

Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015

Mr. Ken McMurtrieDeputy Principal

The Parent Portal

This URL will take you to the Parent Portal (http://parentportal.loretonh.nsw.edu.au)

To access it you will need to use the following Username and Password combination:

Username:         student\loretoparent

Password:           parent2011

Director of Students: Pastoral CareMrs Gabrielle Stooke

Music Festival

For organisation...

Daily organisation...

Expectations...

Weekly Newsletter

-via email link

-via News link on the school portal http://www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au/news/index.html

Student Portal

Year 7 Portal

Communication• Advise school in writing/by email of changes to email addresses (and any other changes e.g. address, phone contacts, health, etc)

• Many ways to communicate with the school – Phone call Note in Handbook Email via @loretonh

principal@loretonh.nsw.edu.au deputy@loretonh.nsw.edu.au attendance@loretonh.nsw.edu.au pastoral@loretonh.nsw.edu.au learning@loretonh.nsw.edu.au

Laptops - tomorrow

Learning device Use as and when they are appropriate Handwriting is important Personal responsibility e-books

Reading - academic achievement and reading are closely linked

• All subjects, including Mathematics expect high levels of literacy

• All students should read for pleasure every day of the year• Ensure it is part of preparation for bed• Reading relaxes the brain• Makes students smarter!

Learning Resource Centre offers a myriad of reading and research resources

All subjects are important

Mathematics, English and Science may seem to be the foundation subjects but……

Integrated Learning teaches our students: to work collaboratively Essential research skills To support an informed argument or point of view Critical thinking – to consider implications Problem solving ICT skillsThese skills support a good HSC

All students study Studies of Religion for their HSC and it helps improve the ATAR.

RE classes in Years 7-10 teach the foundation content and skills for the senior years

What are the current pastoral concerns?

• Fast pace• Staying organised• Taking care and being responsible for books, laptops and

uniform items• Fitting in• Friendship changes, misunderstandings.

How does the school deal with these pastoral concerns?

EQ skills in all classes, especially Integrated Learning Regular Conversations with the Advisor Great communication and a measured, considered

response Discuss the school expectations Values form the foundation of all we do Bullying is never ignored – so tell us! Great policies to support our actions

How can you help?

Stay calm, reassure, don’t allow your daughter to catastrophise

Let us know

Put them to bed early

Friendships Made at

Loreto Normanhurst

Spring Fair – September 2009

Your 2011 Year Parent Coordinators

Events in 2011

Parent Information Nights

Monday February 21st Year 7 Parents7pm – 9.00pm Teresa Ball Centre

Monday February 28th Year 9 Parents7pm – 9.00pm Teresa Ball Centre

Wednesday March 2nd Year 11 Parents7pm – 9.00pm Teresa Ball Centre

Term 1 Events

Date Event LocationSaturday Mar 12th

Year 7 Family Dinner6.30pm

Fun night for all the family held in the gym

Friday Mar 25th

Fathers’ Dinner at the Epping Club - 7pm An exciting annual event – guest speaker, sports, trivia, raffle and prizes

Saturday Apr 2nd

Open Day - 11am – 3pm Volunteers needed please

Friday Apr8th

City/ Country Mothers’ Lunch - 11am -2pm Boarders’ Dining Room

Term 2 Events

Date Event Location

Saturday Apr 30th

Year 12 Parents Cocktail Party - 7pm – 10pm Reception Room

Sunday May1st

Mother/ Daughter Eucharist & Morning Tea 9.30am Chapel

Wednesday May 18th Parents Association (PAL) Meeting7.30pm

TBA

Saturday Jun 4th

PAL Trivia Night - 7pm – 12pm Gym

Thursday Jun 16th

Loreto Normanhurst/Kirribilli Morning Tea 10.30am

Loreto Normanhurst

Sunday Jun 19th

Country Gathering Lunch TBA

Term 3 Events

Date Event Location

Wednesday Aug 3rd

Parents Association (PAL) Meeting7.30pm

TBA

Friday Aug19th

Mission Lunch - 11am Boarder’s Dining Room

Sunday Aug 28th

Father/ Daughter Eucharist and Morning Tea9.30am

Chapel

Friday Sept2nd

Yr12 Mother’s Liturgy Chapel

Thursday Sept8th

Grandparents Day Loreto Normanhurst

Date Event Location

Wednesday Oct 19th

Parents Association (PAL) Meeting7.30pm

TBA

Sunday Oct 23rd

Spring Fair Loreto Normanhurst Oval

Wednesday Oct 26th

World Teachers’ Day Staff Morning Tea TBA

Sat/Sun Oct 29/30th

Country Gathering TBA

Tuesday Nov 1st

PAL Melbourne Cup Lunch TBA

Thursday Nov 10th

PAL Golf Day and Dinner TBA

Tuesday Nov 15th

PAL AGM & PAL Meeting Curran Theatre

Sunday Nov20th

Family Eucharist and Christmas Drinks 5pm – 8pm

Chapel and Reception Centre

Term 4 Events