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Leumeah Public School
Fortnightly Newsletter
Week 4, Term 2, 2018
TUE 22/5 Taronga Zoo Stage 2
School Banking
THU 24/5 Infants Assembly
H - 1/2F P - 1/2G
FRI 25/5 GALA Day
WED 6/6 Myuna Bay Camp Deposit
$92.00
Upcoming Events
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Dear Parents and Caregivers
Congratulations to:
Jerome, Logan, Ryan (5/6T), Declan, Jordan and Jordan from 5/6R
for their outstanding research in Guided Inquiry on “Things that
Shape Austria”. Their presentations using Popplet and Book
Creator were very impressive
Kelahze W in 5/6/X who is able to identify alliteration and
hyperbole when looking at figurative language
Cameron, Tupu and Taryn for their excellent mathematics work in
graphing
Kind regards
Kerry Wood
Reporting changes this semester for Years 1 - 6
With the introduction of Guided Inquiry lessons to Release from Face to Face (RFF) teaching sessions, we are unable to report in our traditional method for the following Key Learning Areas (KLAs):
Science and Technology
History and Geography
Creative Arts
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
In the past, we have provided one comment, a grade and effort rating for each one of these areas. Guided Inquiry lessons are addressing integrated and different KLAs each term, that are usually the responsibility of the classroom teacher. This means that classroom teachers are not able to comment on all or part of some KLAs. This semester, in each of the KLAs listed above, students will still receive, a grade and effort scale. However, rather than four separate comments, there will be one larger comment, where teachers will report on their teaching and learning program and student achievement. The Assistant Principals, Mrs Shankar and Mrs Allen will provide a comment on each report in regards to student achievement in Guided Inquiry and will contribute to student grades and their effort scale.
From the Principal’s Desk
TUE 29/5 School Banking
THU 31/5 Whole School Assembly
FRI 1/6 Zone Cross Country
From the Deputy Principal’s Desk
We believe that moving to this way of reporting, will enable teachers to provide comments on student capabilities in regards to both content understanding and important learning skills to provide more detail for parents. Please contact the school if you have any further questions in regards to reports. Safe traffic around the school Concerned parents and community members have contacted the school in regards to student safety of a morning and afternoon. The main issue raised is that cars are double parking and children are running in between cars, across the street and driveways to get in or out of the school. It is essential that parents park, then students cross at the crossing with the supervisor. If these rules are followed, children and community members will stay safe at our school. Congratulations to these students and classes:
Muhammad in 1/2H for enthusiastic participation in Guided Inquiry lessons.
Matilda (1/2H) for supporting me in the Week 2 K-2 assembly, by bravely answering my questions in front of all students and using the microphone.
Julia and Arisha from 3/4M for an engaging presentation, during Guided Inquiry, about Sacagawea. They included information about her and the impact of her part in the Lewis and Clarke exploration expedition.
Stage 1 teachers for determining comprehension goals for the next five weeks. The teachers are hoping that:
Year 1: 77% students will move from Cluster 4 to Cluster 5 by Week 8 Term 2.
Year 2: 83% students will move from Cluster 6 to Cluster 7 by Week 8 Term 2. If students in these grades meet their comprehension learning goals, this will ensure that these students stay on track with their learning in this area.
Kristy Hill
Save the date!!
Thursday 14 June
More information to
follow in next
Newsletter - 7 June.
3/4M Happy Mother’s Day, 2018
In Week 2, 3/4M had a challenging time making some very special mother’s day gifts including butterfly and flower key rings.
The students know how very lucky they are to have such amazing mums, aunties and grandmas! Here are some extracts from their heartfelt Mother’s Day cards.
Dear Mum,
“Thank you for caring for me and giving me the best life ever” (Julia)
“You are the best mum in the whole universe…You always believe in me” (Ashlyn)
“I really appreciate that you give me hugs when I am scared and when I tried to ride a bike you encouraged me” (Zack)
“Thanks for accepting me for who I am” (Arisha)
“I love you so much” (Sirena)
“I am grateful to have a mum like you… You make the best pancakes” (Saracen)
“You always cheer me up when I’m sad. You are the most important person I know” (Fatima)
“I’m grateful when you do all the cooking and laundry. You always organise fun events and buy things for me” (Henna)
“I really like it when you’re near me. You are so kind and helpful” (Adrian)
“Thanks for keeping me safe from strangers” (Rafsun)
“I am so thankful for how you care for me” (Levi)
“We laugh and have fun” (Joshua)
“I love it when you are there for me because when I fall you come out and help me up” (Mia T.)
“I am so grateful to have a loving, caring and kind mum. I just want to let you know that I will always love you no matter what. Whenever I look at you all I see is an angel. You are the best mum in the whole wide world (Mahlia)
“I really appreciate it when you help me with my homework” (Juliet)
“Every time things seem hopeless or when I am sad you always cheer me up” (Lazeem)
“I also appreciate how you listen to me when I am sad or have a problem. You always do what is best for me and support me” (Maleeka)
“I love you to heaven and back” (Mia E.)
With the new School Plan comes new committees. The Events Committee is a new concept.
The purpose is to celebrate and commemorate significant events which enhance the LPS community.
Members of the committee:
Leader – Mrs Hambley
Members – Miss Hall, Mrs Garai, Mrs Shankar, Mrs Thompson, Miss Churchin
I am very excited to be leading the Events Committee and would like to share some reflections and future events.
Term 1 Reflections
Harmony Day
This year Harmony Day’s theme was “Everyone Belongs”. Students excitedly shared their culture through literacy with a book or a song. Classes shared their understanding of Harmony day by creating a poster which was shared in the office foyer. LPS & Community Of School (COS) ANZAC Events
ANZAC day was commemorated through a whole school assembly which was well attended by our school community. The Events Committee provided resources to classes to allow all students to be engaged in learning about the meaning and significance of ANZAC day. Thirty-five students, staff and our community respectively attended the local Campbelltown ANZAC event. School captains Jordan and Emily laid a wreath. Future Events
Term 2 & 4 Cultural Celebration with Community
In place of Interest Groups, which meet Strategic Direction targets of the previous school plan; we will be focusing upon our community sharing their culture. The two culture groups that will be focused upon this year are the Aboriginal and the Indian culture. We will begin with the Aboriginal community sharing their culture during NAIDOC week. This will involve Aboriginal students and their families learning and sharing their culture together - this will cross over into Aboriginal Education. The second event will be in Term 4 with the Indian students and families sharing their culture. Term 3 Education Week Education Week is the 6-10 of August and the theme is “Today's schools - creating tomorrow's world”. During this week there will be a literacy focus with the author David Legge visiting and sharing with students how he plans, composes, reviews and publishes his work. This reflects stage focuses. Community will be invited to share in student learning with open classrooms. Dates will be confirmed closer to the occasion. Term 3 Book Week Book Week is the 18-24 of August and the theme is “Find Your Treasure”. Classes will continue with their exploration of David Legge’s books and students will be sharing their learning with their peers. Community will be invited to attend the book fair during this week as well. Term 3 Year 6 Fair This is a stage 3 event. The Fair will occur on the 26 of September. I look forward to sharing with our community the student learning that has occurs during activities organised by the Events Committee. Mrs Linda Hambley Assistant Principal
The Events committee coordinated the school and attendance at the community ANZAC commemorations this year.
Thank you to community for your support in donating flowers to create class wreaths/bouquets and for supporting the
assembly and the community event. A special mention to Miss Smith for her assistance with making these events
successful.
LPS ANZAC Day Commemoratory Assembly
On Friday the 13th of April, our school honoured the ANZACs with a whole school assembly. SRC
and class representatives laid the wreaths in respect; with stage 3 students helping the
Kindergarten representatives. As a whole school we sung the Nation Anthems for Australia and
New Zealand. We respectively listened to the Last Post, which was followed by a minute of silence
in honour of the thousands of Australian and New Zealand soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Community of School ANZAC Commemoration
On ANZAC Day 35 students, their families and LPS Staff represented our school and marched to Mawson Park. Jordan
and I laid our school wreath as a mark of respect. Many people shared during the ceremony including: our local RSL
and Member of Parliament the Honourable Mike Freelander. The Australian National Anthem was performed by
former Hi 5 member and Campbelltown local, Nathan Foley. Our school was then called upon and Jordan and I laid our
school wreath as a mark of respect. Lest We Forget.
by School Captain Emily McMartin
Mrs Shankar
Events Committee
Community Recognition
We proudly received the below letter from the RSL.
Verbal Warning Lockout from SRL Chart
Staff have recently reviewed PBL procedures. As a result students who receive a Verbal Warning in the classroom or on the playground will not receive an SRL stamp on their chart for that day. This is to ensure that students are being rewarded appropriately for following our school behaviour expectations of being safe, respectful, learners. This change will come into effect Week 2 of Term 2. All teachers have talked about this change with their classes during Week 1 to support students as we transition into the new procedures in Week 2.
'Photos from the 5/6S STEM Conference'
Science Groups
Cameron E 5/6X
Isabella D 5/6X
Isabella D and Cameron E have been
working hard in science their groups to
create a model showing how the Earth,
Sun and Moon all work together.
