G. Walker · 2019. 10. 13. · Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners...
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Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21 st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with a focus on project based learning. GIRRAWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL Principal: Mr. G Walker 9 Bando Road Phone: 9631 3650 GIRRAWEEN NSW 2145 18th September 2014 Tuesday 7th October Term 4 commences Dear Parents, As we complete our third term of the school year it is with continued pride that I can report on excellent NAPLAN results achieved by our Year 3 and Year 5 students. Our school profile is significantly higher than the national averages in both Year 3 and Year 5. These consistently high academic results are a clear demonstration of the excellent work our teachers are doing in classrooms from Kindergarten to Year 6 and the support students receive from their parents and families. I will review the school data with staff over the next few months to assist our plan- ning for 2015 programs. While our school performance has been excellent there are areas in which we can make improvements with targeted programs next year. Last week we commenced our summer sports program for Years 3-6. PSSA teams are now completing the second half of their summer competitions. Term 4 will continue the summer sports program. All students K-6 will be expected to be wearing summer uniform in Term 4. During the holiday break we will have two new demountable classrooms installed. We will be forming a new class to reduce the numbers in our Year 3 and Year 4 classes. This is an exten- sion class. Students will be working with Miss A. Roberts for the final term of the school year. Finally I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success our school has en- joyed during the term. Our students have experienced a wide range of academic, social, cultur- al and sporting activities as we develop a well rounded education for all students. Have a great holiday everyone. I look forward to seeing everyone refreshed for the final school term when we return in two weeks time. Warm regards, G. Walker DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 7th October Term 4 commences 7th October Uniform Shop CLOSED 8th October Uniform Shop REOPENS P&C Meeting—7pm 9th October Stage 3 Riverside Excursion 21st October Games-a-thon
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Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
GIRRAWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Principal: Mr. G Walker 9 Bando Road
Phone: 9631 3650 GIRRAWEEN NSW 2145
18th September 2014
Tuesday 7th October Term 4 commences
Dear Parents,
As we complete our third term of the school year it is with continued pride that I can report on
excellent NAPLAN results achieved by our Year 3 and Year 5 students. Our school profile is
significantly higher than the national averages in both Year 3 and Year 5. These consistently
high academic results are a clear demonstration of the excellent work our teachers are doing in
classrooms from Kindergarten to Year 6 and the support students receive from their parents
and families. I will review the school data with staff over the next few months to assist our plan-
ning for 2015 programs. While our school performance has been excellent there are areas in
which we can make improvements with targeted programs next year.
Last week we commenced our summer sports program for Years 3-6. PSSA teams are now
completing the second half of their summer competitions. Term 4 will continue the summer
sports program.
All students K-6 will be expected to be wearing summer uniform in Term 4.
During the holiday break we will have two new demountable classrooms installed. We will be
forming a new class to reduce the numbers in our Year 3 and Year 4 classes. This is an exten-
sion class. Students will be working with Miss A. Roberts for the final term of the school year.
Finally I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success our school has en-
joyed during the term. Our students have experienced a wide range of academic, social, cultur-
al and sporting activities as we develop a well rounded education for all students.
Have a great holiday everyone. I look forward to seeing everyone refreshed for the final school
term when we return in two weeks time.
Warm regards,
G. Walker
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
7th October Term 4 commences 7th October Uniform Shop CLOSED 8th October Uniform Shop REOPENS
P&C Meeting—7pm 9th October Stage 3 Riverside Excursion 21st October Games-a-thon
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
ICAS SPELLING COMPETITION
Recently we had 210 students from Years 3-6 sit the ICAS Writing Competition. Of those students who sat the competition, 5 received a High Distinction, 27 received a Distinction, 89 received a Credit, 22 re-ceived a Merit and we had 67 receiving a Participation. Well done students.
Year 3 High Distinctions: Sussana Charles, Ragav Subramaniam Arasu (absent)
Year 4 High Distinctions: Sidarth Menon, Sanjey Thevarajah
Year 5 High Distinction: Pratham Bhatt
Year 3 Distinctions: Edward Hu, Sahana Anand, Tia Bhaskar, Riya Jani, Aranan Myooran, Rohan Raj, Arishan Shan-kar, Chaitanya Sharma, Shreya Shrestha, Tarunesh Srikrishna, Mannan Zaveri
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Year 4 Distinctions: Ashvin Gajendra, Jason Lao, Khushi Bangur, Pavethen Krishnakumaran, S Lakshmi Narayanan, Anoosha Mohanaraj, Siya Pujari, Abinesh Ravichandran, Shahanan Sarvananda,
Year 5 Distinctions: Akshanth Suresh
Year 6 Distinctions: Thanuskan Indrakumar, Girish Ravi, Aishani Ravichandran, Arthiga Vick-neswaran, Shivaram Venkataraman
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
BOOK FAIR
A huge thank you to all students, parents and caregivers who purchased books and
items at our Scholastic Book Fair held in August. Due to your generosity the Library is
able to purchase over $3500 worth of new books and resources for the children.
It was wonderful to see so many parents and caregivers enjoying the occasion.
A special thank you to my volunteer helpers: Mrs Gale, Mrs Byrnes, Mrs Goss, Mrs
Anand, Mrs Jani, Mrs Thevathasan, and Mrs Jegendran. Without you and the help of
many of the staff at Girraween PS the Book Fair would not have enjoyed the success that it did.
BOOKFEAST
On Thursday 11th September, Mr Heffernan and I took the twelve Library Monitors and
six avid readers from year 6 to Bookfeast. Here select students from all over Sydney
were given the opportunity to engage directly with Australian authors and illustrators
such as Christopher Cheng, Susanne Gervay, Patricia Bernard, Bruce Whatley, Di Wu, P.J. Thierney and many more.
We would like to thank the P&C who made it possible for so many of us to attend this
highly educational event.
Mrs K. Propst Teacher Librarian
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Ideas to get your family moving:
Go outside and play chasing, ride bikes or throw a ball or a Frisbee. Encourage children to make their own obstacle course at home. You could use garden
hoses as tight-ropes, chairs to crawl under, and the clothes line to run around. Include a skipping rope and some jumping. For variety ask them to walk backwards, hop or skip through the obstacle course. Time them to see how they are improving.
Encourage your child to play outside whenever possible. Play along whenever you can. Be a good role model – be active when you’re with children. What gets children moving
is what parents do, not what they say. Children learn by example! Include games and walks in family outings. Negotiate a time limit on sedentary activities such as watching TV and playing computer
games. Walking together is a good time to talk to children about their lives and
yours.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
LIMITED VACANCIES!
Preschool is a necessary stepping-stone to ‘big school’ and an important stage in a child’s develop-ment. At First Academy Preschool Childcare, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and nurturing environ-ment in order for your child to reach their full potential. Our centre caters for children from 0- 6 years of age, operating between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm and offering:
Quality supervised, learning and development programs integrated with play time
School readiness and transition programs for preschool children
Fun and enriching activities
All meals, including hot lunches, fruit and milk For enrolments or any enquiries, please call 9863 2361 or visit the centre at 35 Carinya Rd. Girraween and meet our qualified and friendly staff. First Academy Preschool Childcare The Kids Paradise.
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/
Value of the Month: Responsibility
Being accountable for your individual and com-munity’s actions towards yourself, others and
the environment. In school communities, evidence of this value includes:
Reflecting policy and school community needs in school rules
Supporting the decisions of the school
Accepting responsibility for the school’s involvement in community activities
Including in school rules strategies to re-inforce appropriate behaviour as well as consequences for breaking rules.
In classrooms, evidence of this value includes:
Self-discipline
Modelling expected behaviours
Involvement in strategies to encourage compliance with school rules.
Keep brains ticking
If your child is working on a personal project or a school assign-ment or you want to do a little revision, don’t forget www.SchoolAtoZ.com.au has lots of information and fact sheets to help with homework. For students polishing their spelling skills, the free Spelling Bee mobile app also allows them to record a list of their own words and then test themselves. You might even want to challenge them with a list you create. Here’s where you’ll find the free app to download: http://bit.ly/Q9ez0G
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Please note that the Uniform Shop will not be open on Tuesday 7th October. However it will be re-opened on Wednesday 8th October. Thanking you Uniform Shop Co-ordinator
Kids love rewards
Praise healthy habits. This may be snacking on fruit, drinking water and being active. Use treats like stickers, special games and outings, hugs and
praise.
Avoid using food as a reward.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
Phone: 1800 460 870
Our school Vision Girraween P.S. will create 21st century learners through innovative, culturally sensitive teaching practice with
a focus on project based learning.
