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MANLY WEST MINI MATTERS WEEK 10 TERM 1 Wednesday 1st April, 2020

WEBSITE: http://www. manlywest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EMAIL: manlywest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au P&C www.manlywestpandc.org.au

Principal’s Message

Manly West Framework for Teaching This week, we sent out our Manly West Framework for Teaching Week 10 to all parents for each grade and stage. Next Monday, we will send the Framework for Teaching Week 11. The google classroom guide was sent to assist parents with accessing the student work online. The Remote Learning Committee led by Mr Richards is currently working on upskilling staff with online platforms to support students with their programs. We are continuing this week with Phase 1 and will move to Phase 2 next week. The PBEL expectations and guides for parents are a way of discussing with children the protocols of using Google Suite and managing a balance with technology.

Manly West Community Learning Plan Update

Mr Richards has sent a message from the Remote

Learning Committee:

Thank you to all who have completed the Access to Technology Survey. Your voice is critical in our planning as we are incredibly aware of the impact that remote learning has on your family and home life. We are aiming to make our learning from home lessons and plans as streamlined and easy as possible whilst still trying to maintain quality learning experiences. If you have not had a chance to complete the survey yet please use the link below to do so.

https://forms.gle/i4QJkfExcRJbY7uH7

Our staff have been working through a four-phase plan that aims to develop effective and meaningful connections between staff and students. We are currently in Phase One.

Please consult with the ‘How to Access Google Classroom’ guide attached to today’s newsletter. If you have read through this and require extra support, please call the office.

Some tips: Speaking with young people about Coronavirus Our counsellor Noelene Cox has researched some websites and topics that may be useful: Young people have heard about Covid-19, and even if they don’t really understand the virus they will have seen the changes around them that have occurred and continue to occur. So please do not be afraid to speak with them about it, it is important that they hear calm clear information from the people that care about them. Here are some points to remember when speaking with young people:

Stay calm, select a time where you, and family are calm and relaxed. As the carer you may need to read up a bit first;

Make sure that the way that the information is given and what is given is age appropriate (a preschooler may need a different approach than a ten year old or a teenager);

Stick to facts and be realistic. If you don’t know the answer that’s ok come back to it later;

Take care with what social media or news that young people are accessing. Try to watch news that provides rational, realistic and clear information rather than information that is anxiety provoking.

The following articles/sites could be helpful in supporting your approach when speaking with your young people https://www.unicef.org.au/blog/news-and-insights/march-2020/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-coronavirus https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/coronavirus-and-children-in-australia#talking-to-children-about-coronavirus-covid-19-nav-title NB: Whilst these websites are listed and recommended from reputable sites, the school cannot take responsibility for the content provided and parents and caregivers are encouraged to review all sites before their children. We are thinking of all of our Manly West families and we wish you all our support and care!

Mrs Julie Organ

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Deputy Principal’s Message

Congratulations to Saskia Hansen and Stella Lewis the gaining4 Expectation Cards to receive an Expectation Certificate.

Special congratulations to Saskia Hansen for gaining a Bronze Banner.

Learning from Home/Attendance If your child is currently physically absent from school and you have not already contacted the school to indicate a reason for absence, please contact the school by email with Learning from Home in the subject matter and your child’s name in the body of the email. While we understand that most students who are currently absent from school are doing so in response to the Premier’s message and communication from the school, it is a requirement that we mark the roll accurately.

Learning from Home – Completion of Weekly Frameworks for Teaching We do not expect all children to complete the weekly Frameworks for Teaching. Literacy and Numeracy tasks are the priority. Learning Support for Students Learning at Home This week we emailed Support Frameworks for Teaching to parents of students whose teachers identified that their child could benefit from a modified program. Next week, additional students will receive this Support Framework. Designated Learning Support Teachers for each grade will contact parents of students receiving Support Frameworks for Teaching. Kindergarten Katie Davis Year 1 Lara Richards Year 2 Katie Davis Year 3 Gabbie Bombardiero Year 4 Gabbie Bombardiero Year 5 Lisa Greco Year 6 Lisa Greco Should you wish to contact one of these teachers, please email the school. Jill Robertson, our substantive Learning Support Teacher, is currently on leave.

School Security Number 1300 880 021Please call School Security if there is an out of hours incident/concern of which you become aware. The number is displayed on the school noticeboard on the corner of Hill St and Griffith St.

Mrs Wendy Mwanga

Deputy Principal’s Message PBEL— Mindfulness/Smiling Mind-Thrive Inside Smiling Mind has developed additional resources to support families through this time. Thrive Inside is a special initiative to help you stay calm and healthy in the physical constraints of your home, while remaining calm and healthy inside your mind. Managing our emotions and supporting each other can be challenging at the best of times. This is why, more than ever, we all need to be doing our best to regularly pause, take a breath and be proactive in looking after ourselves and others. It provides information and practical ideas to help us all stay well. https://www.smilingmind.com.au/thrive-inside Miss Catherine Wyles

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Library News Heaps of praise for the following terrific students who completed the 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge: Zara Smith (4M), Juliet Yardley (4S), Benjamin Coghlan (4S), Trinity Perret (3R), Hallie Brain (2L) and Lucy Hough (3R)! Students can use their DET logons to record the books they have read at www.premiersreadingchallenge.nsw.edu.au . Instead of printing your reading record, you can email it as an attachment (ellen.lo@det.nsw.edu.au) to be acknowledged in the fortnightly newsletter. Once we are back at school, children can collect all their other prizes and receive a certificate at the end of the year. Remember the following as a general rule:

K-2: 30 PRC books, either being read to or read independently Primary: 20 PRC titles read independently Keep calm, read and complete the 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge! The second delivery of Scholastic Book Club orders has arrived, and the books are available to be picked up in the Teacher Resource area of the library.

Are you using some of the Super Six comprehension strategies at home? Here at school, Year 5 practised PREDICTING with a picture book with some excellent results. Remember all students can make predictions before, during and after reading. They can use the words, illustrations and their own background knowledge and experiences to make an informed prediction. This is just one strategy that can show understanding of the text. Have a go when you read next!

Happy reading and predicting! Mrs Ellen Swick Teacher Librarian

Student News

Congratulations to Carlito Vesely who is the

Australian 2020 Canoe Sprint under 12’s Champion. This is the

7th time Carlito has won this event.

Reminder: Mosman Youth Awards in Literature -Writing competition Some children who love writing may consider entering competitions such as the Mosman Youth awards in Literature. These awards have been developed to encourage students to write original stories and poems. Please consider entering this competition and entries must be submitted by 31st May. This gives plenty of time to write and edit. The information can be found online on www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/youthawards or contact Mosman Library 9978 4091.