School News

2nd June, 2016

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

May

Tuesday 31st

May- 7th

June, 2016 Book Fair(Held in the Library)

June

Monday 6th

June- School Photos

Wednesday 8th June-Student Led Conference from 1.00pm

Monday 13th June- Queen’s Birthday Holiday – No Students Required at School

Tuesday 14th June- School Council meeting at 5.30pm

Monday to Wednesday 20th June-22nd June - Camp Coolamatong Grade 3-6

Friday 24th

June- Reports sent home

Friday 24th

June- End of Term 2 & Dismissal at 2.15pm

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete

Dear Parents/carers,

Reports and Student Led Conferences Our teachers are working very hard on preparing the mid- year reports for the past 4 months at school. The children are adding pieces of work into their portfolios ready to share with you at the Student led conference day on Wednesday June 8th from 1pm. This is a very important learning opportunity for your child and will support the report with some samples of the learning journey. Student Led Conferences- Wednesday 8th June Please ensure you complete your online booking for the Student Led conference beginning at 1pm on Wednesday 8th June. If you have any problems booking online please speak to Mr. Clarke or Mr. Allen. The office staff are always happy to assist as well.

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

School Photos – Monday 6

th June

All students are expected to wear full school uniform. For tying hair please wear the school colours blue and gold please. Thank you for your cooperation. Internet Privacy E Smart- SMART, SAFE, RESPONSIBLE Teach children NEVER to give out their full names, birth dates, passwords, address or details to anyone, or share online. Enrolment for Prep 2017 Parent/carer Tours for Students commencing in 2017 Commencing in May there will be parent/carer enrolment tours for the 2017 school year. For further information please contact the school office or visit the school website for an enrolment form. School Tours are conducted at 9.30am Tuesday to Thursday. If you are unable to make this time we can arrange another day and time for your convenience. Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund – CSEF The Education State APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING CLOSES Friday 3rd June 2016 How to apply Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from the CSEF website www.education.vic.gov.au/csef. Applications close Friday 3

rd June, 2016

The Victorian Government has introduced an initiative last year to ensure all Victorian students can take part in school trips and excursions. The Camps, Sports and excursion fund (CSEF) will run over four years and provide payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions. To be eligible for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or non Govt. school, primary or secondary school must on the first day of Term 2 or three

1. Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State concession Act 2004, that is, be the holder of a

Veterans Affairs Gold card or be an eligible Centrelink health care card or Pensioner concession.

2. Temporary foster parent.

3. Submit an application to the school by the due date. CSEF eligibility will be subject to validation in

Centrelink.

Book Fair Just a reminder that Book Fair has begun at Glenroy West Primary School. Dates of the Book Fair 31st May, 2016 till the 7th June,2016 Please come to the library before and after school for Book Fair purchases. Hope to see you all there. EFTPOS facilities are available. OSCH PROGRAM- Before and After School Please phone OSCH Coordinator Nicole Jackson for any bookings on Mobile- 0423 308 293 or phone the school office on 9306-8955. You may also continue to contact the office for bookings on 9306-8955. Please ensure there is another person allocated as a contact (with mobile number) if you are unable to collect your child from the OSHC program please contact the Nicole.

PYP

LEARNER

PROFILES

ATTRIBUTES

Inquirers

Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

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

School Uniform The School Council would like to remind parents that we follow our Glenroy West Uniform policy. It is compulsory for all students. If your child is not able to be in correct uniform please provide a note to the classroom teacher. For your convenience the Uniform shop is open each Monday from 9.00am-10.00am and Wednesday from 9.00am-11.00am. Talent Show Talent show postponed until next Tuesday 7th June, 2016. The Talent show will take place at 2.20pm on Tuesday 7th June, 2016 during Assembly. Have a great week ahead, Kind regards Pamela Streete Principal

For the last few days the children have shown an interest in creativity by spending a lot of time in the art area doing lovely drawings and pastings. As this is my first week in the program, we are making a new art wall. The children have been working very hard to get this ready, keep an eye out! The children have also extended this creativity into building things with the Lego. They have shown a continuing interest in farm houses as we have been constructing different types of designs with amazing outdoor area facilities for the farm animals. The children have also explored their creativity when asking to use the balloons in games. The children came up with the idea of each child having a balloon and competing to see to see who could get it to touch the roof of the hall. Other things played a race when they blew up the balloon then without tying it up, they let it go and

saw whose flew the fastest. We have also had some exciting paper plane races where one child's design of a plane went from one end of the hall to another. When the night draws to an end we have all been sitting down together playing Hang Man. The children love guessing the letters and we all have a laugh and celebrate when the word is finally discovered. I look forward to meeting the rest of the families. From Nicole (Nicki) Before and After School Care Co-ordinator

PYP ATTITUDES

Appreciation

Enthusiasm

Cooperation

Creativity

Confidence

Commitment

Curiosity

Integrity

Empathy

Tolerance

Independence

Respect

Week 6 - Attitude - Respect Student

Prep A For showing respect to her teachers and classmates by always listening. Abigail

Prep B For always being polite and kind to others in and outside the classroom. Yusha

1/2A For always showing respect towards other class members and teachers. Koby

1/2B For always being a respectful to her teachers and class mates. Acsah

1/2C For always demonstrating respect. Heena

3/4A For always respectfully listening to her peers during class discussions. Abizah

3/4B For always being polite and kind to teachers and his peers. Jaydyn

3/4C For his good manners and the way he assists other students. Landry

5/6A For being respectful to his and others learning. Jack

5/6B Shows respect every day and is respected by his classmates. Jake

Mrs Pamela Streete Principal

For demonstrating respect to his peers teachers. Miguel Mark B

PE For showing respect to all students in learning new sports. Ewan

Art For demonstrating respect to all those and sharing ideas in art sessions. Wynter

Indonesian For always being polite and kind to everyone and herself. Jasmine

Science For the respect shown to classmates when sharing his knowledge about volcanoes.

Amaan

Glenroy West Primary School

York Street PO Box 547

Glenroy 3046 Phone 9306 8955

Fax 9300 1028

Thursday 26

th May

Entry form for The Australian Mathematics Competition

Dear parents and families, Each year since 1978, the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) has conducted a school mathematics competition called the Australian Mathematics Competition. Glenroy West Primary School is inviting students from Year 3 - 6 to take part in this challenge in 2016, to continue our participation in this nationwide event. This competition involves solving problems that can require more than one stage and process. It is a fun and challenging way for students to explore different mathematical ideas and experiences, broadening their knowledge and creativity. The competition is designed for a range of student abilities, so all students are able to take part. The Australian Mathematics Competition is being held on Thursday 28th July. If your child would like to participate, please return the form below and the payment of $6 to the Office by Friday 10th June. For more information, please contact Steve Allen on 9306 8955 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and alternate Thursdays or visit http://www.amt.edu.au/mathematics/amc/. We look forward to joining your child in this experience. Sincerely, Pamela Streete Steve Allen Principal Mathematics Coordinator

Australian Mathematics Competition

I (parent name)…………………………………………………………………………. give permission for my child (student name)…………………………………………………………………… in grade ……………………….. to participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition on Thursday 28th July, 2016. I have enclosed payment of $6 (yes/no). Signed:……………………………………………………………

This is an invitation for all families and friends who would like to see what Glenroy

West Primary School has to offer their child in prep in 2017.The school will be holding

two Orientation sessions.

ART & PERFORMING ARTS &

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

On Thursday:

1stSeptember

8th September

9:00am to 10:00 am at the school

Please ring school on: 9306 8955 to confirm attendance and if you have any inquiries. Please meet at the office,

where you child will be put into one of the above groups for the afternoon session. At this stage of the year, you

will be required to remain with your child at the session.

Kind Regards,

Pamela Streete

Principal

Prior booking is required - just ring the office and notify of attendance or return

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‘Step Into Foundation Year’ Orientation dates - Thursdays between 9:00am and 10:00 am.

Parent Name…………………………………………….

Child’s Name……………………………………………..

1St September....……..…………….……. I am interested in attending with my child

8th September …..……………..……..…. I am interested in attending with my child

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RESPECT - EXCELLENCE – CO-OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITY

Now taking Prep enrolments for 2017

at Glenroy West Primary School