GEPS NEWS Term1 Week 8 Friday: 22nd March 2019

Glendale East Public School - Safe, Respectful Learners

Glendale East Public School 8 Margot Street

GLENDALE 2285 Phone: 4954 9551 Fax: 4956 6248

HARMONY DAY FUN

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-

ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the

day. Well done Alex!

Harmony Day On Thursday, GEPS students were involved in the celebration of Harmony Day. It is a day celebrat-ing our wonderfully, diverse and rich culture, a day about inclusiveness, respect and having a sense of belonging. The students were able to try a variety of wonderful International cuisine served up by our dedicated staff. In the classroom, students were engaged in a number of activities revolving around Harmony Day. Parent Teacher Interviews Parent teacher interviews will be conducted in Week 9. This is an Important opportunity for parents and carers to discuss their child’s educational experiences with their teacher. Easter Celebrations The 2019 Easter Hat Parade will take place on Thursday 11

th April. A separate note has been sent

home explaining the mornings timeline. If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s teacher. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mrs Lisa Ariizumi Relieving Principal

Message from the Relieving Principal

Harmony Day

We can’t believe it is Week 8 already in 1/2M! This term we have been busy deciding on our Personal Learning Goals for reading, writing, maths and a personal goal. Students have brought their goals home to discuss with you and strategies we are working on to achieve them. This term there has been a big focus on Visible Learning, especially in writing. Students are looking at the success criteria of the level they are working towards, for example, include describing words in my writing, and attempting to include that in their writing. We have a WAGOLL wall at the back of our room which shows examples of the four different levels. Students are thoroughly enjoying giving feedback to each other’s writing using a concept called ‘Star Star Wish’. We give 2 positive comments and 1 comment on what they think their peer could do better with next time in writing. Photo We started STEAM groups last week and 1/2M were learning to use Beebots with Mrs Ariizumi. In the coming weeks students will be involved in doing science experiments, creative and critical thinking activities and creative outdoor activities. For those parents still not on the Seesaw app, I strongly encourage you to add it to your phones. It is a wonderful way to stay in touch with your child’s learning as I try to upload activities as much as possible. Also it is a good way (as well as email) to get in touch with me if you need anything. Again I’d like to say how absolutely thrilled I am to have your child in my class. We are having an

absolute ball getting to know each other!!

Message from 1/2M

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-

ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the

day. Well done Alex!

Message from the Office

Just a reminder that all money for all upcoming events MUST be returned to the office prior to the due by date as advised on notes. The office cannot accept any further payments after this date. Unfortunately, if payment is presented to the office after this date it will be returned home and your child cannot attend the excursion. Families are encouraged to use the POP (parent online payment) link on our school website. NO Uniform payments are to be made through the school parent online payment system. Correct amount of cash can be left in an envelope addressed to the uniform shop. Payments cannot be receipted after 3pm as the till must be closed and reconciled by the end of our working day. Cash payments can be left after 3pm and will be receipted the next day, however we cannot give change after 3pm. Eftpos cannot be processed after 3pm as it must be included in the day’s banking. NO uniform eftpos transactions can be made through the office. Correct amount of cash can be left in an envelope addressed to the uniform shop. Department of Education Visitors sign on requirements All visitors to the school site are reminded to please sign on and off in the office visitors’ book every time you visit between the hours of 9am to 3pm for a specific purpose for example; meeting with teacher, purchasing uniforms, parent helpers, canteen helpers etc. This does NOT include assemblies.

Medications As a general rule, the school does not administer non-prescribed medications. If medication is required during school hours, then it must be approved by the Principal.

Parents/carers must complete a medication form if a child requires a specific medication or ongoing health management. A letter from the prescribing doctor will be required.

Contacting Teachers Just to remind you that the best way to contact your child’s teacher is via our school email address. The address is: Glendalee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Please attention the email to the teacher you wish to speak with and include your child’s name and a contact number. Your child’s teacher can then contact you to make a mutually convenient time to chat. Messages for Students We respectfully ask that you discuss with your children prior to the school day the arrangements for the afternoon. This will help minimise interruptions to classes in getting messages to children. Transporting students by private vehicles on

school business.

From time to time, it is necessary for our students to be transported by private vehicle. Parents who volunteer to transport students are reminded the following documentation is required: Parent Driver Declaration Form a copy of the current Vehicle Registration A copy of a current Drivers Licence Appendix 5 Form 100 Points of Identification Please provide this information to the office prior to the excursion if you have agreed to transport students by private vehicle. This will assist our school to comply with Department of Education Procedures.

NAPLAN—Year 3 and Year 5

P & C News

PBL FOCUS WEEK 9

“Hands and

feet to self”

PBL FOCUS WEEK 10

“Canteen- wait

patiently in lines,

play free zone”

Hi Everyone, My name is WOOF and I’m just letting you know that School Banking day is THURSDAY. So please bring your Bank Book into the office on Thursday mornings ready for banking. If your child/ren does not yet have a bank account, you can open one at your local Commonwealth Bank Branch. Kids, once you make 10 deposits you can claim one of our many rewards.

School Pick Up Times

This year we have seen a significant increase in the number of parents arriving late to pick their child up from school. Please remember that school finishes at 2:57pm and students should be collected from school at a designated pick up point. Please give notice before 2.45 to the office if you may be late to collect your children to make sure their teachers are given the message.

School Banking

Glendale East Public School

Ph: 02 49549551

Email: glendalee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.glendalee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Visit 1 (15/8) Getting to know you (drop and go—structured play (9.30am-11am).

Visit 2 (29/8) Getting to know you (drop and go—structured play (9.30am-11am).

Visit 3 (12/9) Getting to know you (drop and go—structured play (9.30am-11am).

Visit 4 (31/10) Children meet their buddies (9:30am-11am)

Visit 5 (14/11) Children learning session with buddies (9.30am-11am)

Visit 6 (28/11) Children learning session with buddies (9.30am-11am) including

Parents “Meet and Greet” morning tea and Kindy Orientation Graduation at 10:30am

Parent Information Session

12/09—6pm in the school library:

Uniform, P&C, canteen, School

initiatives, Learning and Support Team

Kindy teachers discuss:

* Hints for getting kids ready

* Preparing for Literacy and Numeracy

* School Programs

* Best Start

2019 Important Dates

Literacy and Numeracy Info Session

28/11—9:30am-10:30am in the school library:

Literacy and numeracy expectations

How GEPS teaches literacy and numeracy

How parents can help at home

Literacy and numeracy resources

Glendale East Public School Important Dates—Term 1

Week 9

Monday 25/03/2019 Assembly - no item

Mon-Fri 25/3/2019-29/3/2019

Parent Teacher Interviews

Week 10

Monday 1/04/2019 Assembly - 3/4M

Tuesday 2/04/2019 Out of Uniform Day - Colourful

Thursday 4/04/2019 Personalised Learning Pathways - Aboriginal Students

Week 11

Monday 8/04/2019 Assembly - no item

Thursday 11/04/2019 Easter Hat Parade

Friday 12/04/2019 Last day of Term 1