2 August 2012 Issue 21/40

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Dear Families

As you are aware, last Semester Woodroffe implemented the Australian Curriculum (AC) in English and Mathematics.

The Northern Territory Curriculum Framework (NTCF) which previously guided our English and Mathematics programs described outcomes over an 18 month period. Many of the outcomes were progressed and developed over several bands. This resulted in overlaps and therefore students in a class were assessed at various band levels. The Australian Curriculum standards describe what students are expected to be able to do for a particular year level. The students’ reports, A B C D or E

described what the students achieved within their year level, therefore the difference between the Australian Curriculum and the Northern Territory Curriculum Framework grades cannot be compared.

Further, Woodroffe cannot compare our previous data with the new Australian Curriculum data to track student learning and school improvement. These graphs will be our baseline data for the Australian Curriculum so we can track future whole school learning improvement.

I am pleased with our AC data, which reflects the hard work of both staff and students. There

is an expected distribution in Reading, Writing and Number. Mid-way through the year we already have a good number of students who have achieved an A or B standard. Woodroffe staff and students are working extremely hard to move grades to a higher level and for the students who have already achieved an A, to use their knowledge in many different contexts.

Teachers this week used a traffic light system to identify students at risk (red), students who are nearly there (amber), students who are achieving (green) and students who require extension. This is to provide extra support for student learning as

Telephone: (08) 8932 3788 Email: woodroffe.ps@ntschools.net

Facsimile: (08) 8932 2190 Web: h#p://www.schools.nt.edu.au/woodroffe

Faith A2 Dahlia A1 Lachlan G3

Devontae P4 Kierra B1 Leah M2

Taqwaizya A2 Emily A3 Kawan M4

Leo M1 Tiahna B2 Braydn M1

Sophie M2 Kahla A1 Tayla G2

Amy M2 Nicholas A4 Amerie A2

Jaxon B3 Zachary A4 Chace B1

Rohnan M4 Ethan B2 Myabelle A4

Ethan B1 Kevin P5 Daniel G4

Memphis G2 Abbey A4 Cheyenne B4

Giselle G4 Ashley G2 Natasha G2

Izac M2 Benjamin B1 Kelvin G3

These students have achieved

100% attendance for Term 2

as well as to help differentiate the teaching instructions to challenge students at their level but within the required standard of the year level.

This semester we are adapting the C2C units to guide our teaching of the AC. I will explain this in next week’s newsletter.

A quick update, we are currently interviewing for a grounds-person to replace Mr Green who did a fantastic job but has now moved interstate.

This week at assembly we handed out attendance certificates. I repeatedly mention the importance of “every child, every day”. In this light I think it is worthwhile to give credit to those students who do come every day. This does not mean that I don’t value the children who only miss school when they are genuinely sick.

The “Woodroffe Way” Competition is now at the final stages of School Council endorsement of the winning slogan. At this stage it is planned to announce the winner at Monday’s assembly in week 4. There were some fantastic entries.

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me. Sharon Reeves (PRINCIPAL)

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These students have achieved 100% attendance for Semester 1.

What a fantastic effort!

Jeremy M1 Lacey B1

Joeie P5 Jordan M1

Lucy A1 Kasey B2

Nicole M3 Jordyn A4

Archer A1 Nelson G3

Imogen M2 Kayla B4

Kieren M2 Oliver M2

Liam A4 Nyasha B4

Jagar B2 Flynn G4

Aaron M2 Jayden B1

Lara B1 Charlee G4

Jim A2 Christopher A1

Damien G3

Danyela G3

Michael B3

Conor A1

Sarah B2

Anitha M1

Bailey G3

Terrance P3

Ebony A4

Kaira B2

Jade M2

Justin B1

Shannan A3

Isis B3

Hussain A3

Kyle M1

Logapriya B3

Alyssa M4

Ayeisha M3

Jaymee A1

Jack A4

Kyle B4

Georgia B4

Congratulations!Congratulations!Congratulations!Congratulations!

Want a fun, free and different weekend activity for the kids?

The City of Palmerston has teamed up with Skateboarding Australia

to run free ‘Streetwise’ skateboard workshops at the Palmerston

Skate Park!

'Streetwise' is a targeted national grassroots development program designed to offer youth from all walks of

life the opportunity to become actively involved in skateboarding in Australia. ‘Streetwise’ provides youth in

all areas of Australia with the opportunity to be involved in skateboarding clinics conducted by some of

Australia's best skaters. The workshops are open to all ages and skill levels and boards and head gear is

provided.

The August workshops will be held at Palmerston Skate Park on Saturday the 11th from

9am until 2 pm.

To register for an event simply fill out a registration form (which are available at the front office) and bring it

along on the day. (Participants under 18 require parental permission and registrations can be lodged on the

day). For more information please contact Ayrlie.williams@palmerston.nt.gov.au or call 8935

9986

THANK YOU

We now have a terrific blue frame to hold our new ukuleles courtesy of Mr Barry Kilgour, dad of Sam in Year 5/6. We would like to sincerely thank Mr Kilgour for his time and generosity in donating the materials and constructing the frame. This makes the use of our class set of instruments much easier for everyone. Yours in Music Suzie Jackson

CONGRATULATIONS

to Sophie Blake for being selected to play in the PARCS 12 years and under Touch Football Team at the School Sport Championships next month.

Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation Centre

(Vanderlin Drive Berrimah NT 0828) YOUNG GUNS JUNIOR

GOLF CLUB

What: Young Guns Junior Golf Club coaching sessions Where: Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation When: Each Wednesday (during school terms) 5pm - 6pm Cost: $100 per term (includes equipment, balls and coaching) For: Children between the ages of 5 and 15 years.

For more information please contact Lisa on 89471257

Early Early Early Early

ChildhoodChildhoodChildhoodChildhood

Noonan Transition

Jasmine Flynn

Scott Transition

Alexys-Rose Callum

Driver/Jolley Transition

Emily Domminic

Findlay Year 1/2

PJ Brooklyn

Winston Year 1/2

Shahni Tayla

Hicks Year 1/2

Cooper Nissa

Mortimore Year 2

Xavier Tia

Jenner (P2) Carlie

Upper PrimaryUpper PrimaryUpper PrimaryUpper Primary

A Stewart Year 3

Logan Kierra

Sapuppo/Shields Year 3/4

Ethan Kho Annette

R Stewart Year 3/4

Ashley Ben

Chilcott Year 4

Nyasha Bradyn

Bowen Year 5/6

Lizzie Josh

Steele Year 5/6

Alex Chloe

McCasker Year5/6

Lindsay Amy

Gillies Year 5/6

Manoli Chloe

Knyvett (P3) Alex

MERIT AWARDS

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Monday 6th August Picnic Day PH Friday 10th August Last day to bring in Woolies Earn & Learn stickers 22nd - 24th August Year 5/6 Camp Friday 24th August Last day to bring in Coles Sports dockets Monday 27th August Spellathon Week

Coles Sports for Schools

As the official supermarket of the Australian Olympic team for the 2012 Olympic Games, we’re celebrating by giving you double vouchers until the 14th August. Which means you get 2 vouchers for every $10 you spend at any Coles, Bi-Lo or Pick ‘n’ Pay stores or at Coles Online.So double the amount of sporting equipment you can earn in the next 3 weeks! Also keep an eye out for bonus products throughout the store to get even more vouchers for your school!

So c'mon Woodroffe support your school and collect extra vouchers!

Well done Woodroffe! From March to July we have raised $275.30 so please continue to collect and bring into school your Paul’s milk bottle caps. We were also very lucky to win an extra $1000 in a bonus draw! Thank you Pauls Thanks also to Mrs. Winston for coordinating this.