School News

8th June,2017

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

Term2 June 2017

Monday 12th June- QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

Tuesday 13th June- CURRICULUM DAY

Friday 23rd June- Reports sent home

Monday 26th June- Grade 5/6 Excursion to Parliament House

Wednesday & Thursday 28th & 29th June- Parent Teacher Interviews/ 3- Way Conferences

Friday 30th June- Last day of Term 2 –Dismissal at 2.30pm. Disco and Free Dress

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents/carers, CURRICULUM DAY- 13th June, 2017 On our Curriculum day, staff will be preparing for our pending PYP Authorisation, attending to documentation and thinking tools. PYP- PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME- WHAT DO WE WANT THE STUDENTS TO BE ABLE TO DO? In order for our Primary Years Programme students to be able to go through the process of purposeful learning with asking questions and seeking answers to their questions, they need to master a whole range of skills. The IB PYP calls these skills transdisciplinary skills. They are seen and used in all subject areas. Your child is challenged every day to acquire to grow in the use of social, research, thinking, communication, and self- management skills. The Victorian Curriculum has introduced the teaching of Capabilities; Critical and Creative thinking, ethical, intercultural and personal and social capabilities. These match the transdisciplinary skills we have been teaching through the units of inquiries and are not isolated in any particular area, but intertwined throughout the curriculum. This allows your child many opportunities to master these skills beyond the basics. We want our students to be able to understand and draw on these skills in order to be well prepared for further education and for life beyond school.

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

COMPASS SCHOOL MANAGER

Compass School Manager provides access to school news, events, upcoming class assignments, academic results and more. This application is designed for staff, students and parents. You should receive an individually assigned username and password for login into Compass this week. Please check your child’s bag for the envelope and inform the office should you not receive this. NUT ALLERGIES This is a reminder to our community that we have a very small number of children at our school, who suffer from allergies. To support these children we ask that you keep nut based products for weekend snacks. This will put parents and children at ease knowing that our school community is showing consideration by reducing risks of cross-contamination for these children. We do not support children sharing food from their lunchboxes and carefully monitor class celebrations and food used for cooking experiences. PARKING YOUR CAR IN AND AROUND GLENROY WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our children safe. It is encouraging to hear parents are taking more care and not parking over the school crossing or over driveways. Please ensure you abide by the 40km speed limit around the school. We must all work together, be tolerant and obey the road rules. Thank you VISITORS AND TOILETS We kindly ask parents and visitors to use the adult toilets located in the main building when necessary. Thank you. LANGUAGES OPEN THE DOOR TO A BIGGER WORLD-WHY LEARN A SECOND LANGUAGE? Parents, Why would you encourage your children to learn another language? This is one important reason: “Language skills and cultural sensitivity will be the currency of this new world order”-General Peter Cosgrove, speaking to a conference with languages learning in Australian schools 30 May 2002. The obvious reason is to enable more effective communication with the non-English speaking people of the world. Learning another language is about recognising one of the realities of life-94% of the world’s population currently speak a language other than English. The world is a language rich place. In learning a new language, students can learn things that they can learn in no other way. An important part of being a responsible world citizen is to be able to manage sensitive, effective communication and the transfer of knowledge across languages and cultures. Through learning languages students can understand and value their own culture and the cultures of other people, so that they can view the world from a wider perspective.

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

SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING CAN BE AN IMPORTANT AID TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LITERACYAND GENERIC COGNITIVE AND LIFE SKILLS It is often forgotten that learning a second language develops literacy skills. There is considerable evidence to suggest that learning another language can enhance literacy in a student’s first language. By comparing features of their first language with those of another language, learners are better able to understand the structure and workings of English. For example, second language learners develop and enhance their skills and strategies for making meaning from words. This transfers to English. A second language can also provide a new beginning and success at school for learners who have struggled with English. This is good for the motivation and engagement of learners. Students can apply the generic skills that they learn through the study of languages to all subject areas. These skills include critical thinking, reasoning, conceptualizing and problem solving. At the core of Languages learning is the development of communication skills, both written and oral. The development of all these skills prepares students for success in all subject areas and later life. Second language proficiency opens career opportunities for students that otherwise wouldn’t exist. In response to a rapidly changing global marketplace, all economically developed countries now recognise the importance of a highly skilled workforce. Students with good language skills enhance their career prospects and opportunities in fields such as aid agency work, business services, engineering , finance services, govt. and public administration, health, marketing, media, journalism, technology and tourism. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. ENROLMENT PLACES FOR 2018 The demand for places at Glenroy West Primary School and kindergarten is high. Enrolment forms are located on the school website or alternatively an enrolment form can be obtained from the school office. School Tours are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday from 9.15am. If these days are not suitable we can arrange an alternate day and time for your convenience. A personalised tour with the school principal Pam Streete can be arranged at your request. Please arrange a suitable day and time via the office staff with Anita or Rita. SCHOOL UNIFORM AVAILABLE ONLINE Dear Parents/carers, Please be advised you can also purchase school uniform online on our school website under Student, then click on Uniform and go to essential Clothing on their website. FREE DELIVERY AVAILABLE Phone Debra at Essential Clothing on Phone: 03 9305- 5177 Mobile: 0409 185 524

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS/STUDENT LED CONFERENCES-28TH -29TH June Please note Parent teacher interviews close on the 15th June 2017. If you have difficulty organising a time to meet with the teacher please arrange via the classroom teacher or the office.

PYP ATTITUDES

Appreciation

Enthusiasm

Cooperation

Creativity

Confidence

Commitment

Curiosity

Integrity

Empathy

Tolerance

Independence

Respect

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 UPDATE-CHESS Dear Parents/carers, CHESS is to be introduced as an extra curricular subject in Term 4. We will be requesting $5.00 per lesson which will go towards the cost of the program and CHESS Master teaching the strategies and skills. For the next 4 Wednesdays of this term, Endre Simon (Chess Master) will be conducting classes each Wednesday. If you would like your child to participate please bring along $5.00 to the office. As Endre is heading overseas for Term 3, CHESS CLASSES will begin officially in Term 4, 2017 each Wednesday. Any questions regarding CHESS please speak to office staff or to Pam directly. ABSENCES When your child is absent or late to school we are required to present a reason for the absence to the Department of Education DET. You are welcome to write a note to the class teacher brought to school by your child on their return. There are other avenues you can use to inform us of your child’s absence. A phone call or an email to the school email, glenroywest.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au . It is very important that children attend school daily except if they are unwell or in extreme circumstances. We know that every day at school counts! There are a few bugs around again and as winter approaches we can expect more. Our

EVERY DAY COUNTS- ATTENDANCE IT’S NOT OK TO BE AWAY.EVERY DAY COUNTS We are presently reviewing our processes for daily attendance and ‘lateness.’ DID YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD’S BEST LEARNING TIME IS THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY? THAT’S WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS THE MOST! It is very important to receive notification from parents or guardians when children are absent from school as we have an accountability to the Department of Education. Please use the following methods to inform us and include your child’s name and grade, date and reason for the absence.

Phone in

Written note

Speak directly to the Classroom teacher. Teachers have a Duty of Care to call parents if a child is absent

more than 2 days.

Respond to text message

At Glenroy West Primary School we are committed to providing your child with an excellent education. The building blocks of an excellent education begins with all students coming to school each and every day. Regular school attendance is vital and missing school days can have a big impact on a child’s future. Missing one day a fortnight will equate to missing four full weeks by the end of the year. Each day a student misses school puts them behind and can affect their educational outcomes. Some of the reasons for student absence at GWPS

Staying home to celebrate a birthday

Going shopping

Looking after a sibling

Spending time with a relative

Extended weekends

Overseas travel

Dental and medical appointment

Illness

Kind regards, Have a wonderful week, Pamela Streete Principal.

OSHC PROGRAM- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE If your child attends Before and After School Care can you please ensure that payments are made weekly either to the office or Nicole Jackson. Methods of payment are as follows: Cash , eftpos or cheque. If you hold a Credit Card you can also contact the office on 9306 8955 for over the phone payment. You can also give payment to Nicole Jackson this can be done by CASH or CHEQUES ONLY. Nicole will then forward payment to the office for processing and a receipt will be issued to your child. Please make sure that you check your child’s bag for any outstanding invoices and receipts. Please text OSHC Coordinator Nicole Jackson for any bookings or cancellations on her Mobile 0423 308 293.

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ICAS TEST DATES

Subject Year Official Sitting Date

Writing Yr 3-12 12–16 June 2017**

Spelling Yr 2-7 14 June 2017 – Wed

English Yr 2- 12 1 August 2017- Tue

Mathematics Yr 2 -12 15 August 2017- Tue

Student

Pamela Streete Principal

Reflective-For demonstrating the LP of ‘reflective’ by always thinking about her work and taking care in her presentation. Well done Mikaela. Creativity-For demonstrating the attitude of ‘creativity’ by showing a creative flair and imagination for thinking and problem solving. Well done Yusha.

Mikaela Yusha

Ms Emma Fuller Assistant Principal

Reflective-For thinking of ways to improve in all areas of the curriculum. Creativity-For always thinking of new ways to present her work

Aaron Dilpreet

Foundation A -Ms Eyigun

Reflective-For reflecting on her writing using the Five Star Sentence checklist Creativity- For using detailed illustrations in her pictures for her reading books.

Aleena Harriet

Foundation B- Ms Bryers

Reflective- For reflecting on how he can improve his writing. Creativity- For using excellent detail in his Long Ago House poster

Jacob Aryan

1/2A-Ms Wheeler Reflective-For reflecting on her goals and identifying where to next in her learning. Creativity- For being creative when drawing different artefacts.

Alex Sarakshi

1/2B-Mr Hoatson Reflective-For reflecting on his writing and putting in his best effort. Creativity- For his creative narrative writing.

Guney Nevatama

1/2C-Ms Luke

Reflective-For think of ways she can improve her learning through discussion and setting learning goals. Creativity-For thinking of ways being creative in our school performance.

Dash Nitya

3/4A-Ms Kowalski Reflective- For reflecting on her thinking strategies in numeracy Creativity- For his creative book cover for his explorer project

Yaman Dilpreet

3/4B- Ms Tchung

Reflective-For being able to reflect on his actions to make better choices inside and outside of the classroom. Creativity -For using her imagination and creativity to publish her Invisible Me narrative writing.

Acay Giovanna

3/4C- Mrs Mendham

Reflective-For demonstrating excellent behaviour and attitude. Creativity-For using her imagination to write an excellent narrative.

Andrew Haaria

5/6A-Mr Clarke Reflective-For reflecting on his learning goals and improving his learning. Creativity-For demonstrating creativity in his portfolio presentation.

Rishit O’Drisco

5/6B-Ms Edwards

Reflective- For always reflecting on her strengths and limitations to support her in future learning and personal development. Creativity-For using creativity when approaching her maths task.

Bansi Hooria

PE –Ms Webster

Reflective- For reflecting on his learning and improving his throwing technique. Creativity- For their presentation on throwing and catching.

Prateek Hooria,Nikitha,Bansi Aarmish,Felicity

Indonesian K-Sze

Reflective-For demonstrating the LP of ‘reflective’ by always thinking about how to speak and write the Indonesian language. Well done Creativity-For demonstrating the attitude of ‘creativity’ by using the Indonesian language independently and artistically. Well done.

Hossein Ghena

Arts- Mrs Silveira Reflective-For being reflective about her drawing and persisting to get the effect she wanted. Well done Creativity- Stephanie Faust 5/ 6 B For her creative attitude in art. A beautiful painting Stephanie

Adeena Stephanie

***The Student of the Week awards will be presented to the nominated students at Assembly on 9th June,2017***

WE WANT OUR STUDENTS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK

We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction and are conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and Training to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience. The Department has updated the survey for 2017 to include important new measures that are known to influence student engagement and performance. Students from Year 4 to Year 6 at our school will participate in the survey. Your child will complete the survey online during school hours using a purpose built secure online survey tool. It is important to note that we are not in any way “testing” your child. Your child has the right to refuse or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during, or after completion of the survey. Your child will be provided with a unique login to complete the survey. The student login is an assigned identifier that may be used by the Department to combine data for research purposes only. Your child’s privacy and the confidentiality of your child’s survey responses will be protected at all times. No identifiable personal data is included in the survey response file.

The survey results will be reported back to the school in Term 3. No student can be identified in the results reported to schools or in any other report of the data. School may inform that the survey results will be communicated to parents through annual reporting or by some other means.

This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted at our school over the period Monday 22 May to Friday 23 June. The survey only takes 20-30 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's class time. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like more information or visit the Department of Education and Training website:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/management/Pages/performsurveyat.aspx.

Scholastic Book Club – Issue 4 is

Due back to school Friday 9th June, 2017.

All orders must be in a sealed envelope and go to the office

via the classroom.

No late orders will be accepted

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Please be advised that School Banking will finish on the 21st June, 2017 and resume in Term 3 26th July,2017

For every deposit made at school, no matter how big or small, students will receive a

silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can

redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their

regular savings habits.

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Glenroy West Primary School.

Anita Onzo

Banking Co-ordinator