School News

18th May,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 May 2017

Monday 22nd-27th May Education Week

Monday 22nd May- Year 1-2 Excursion to Museum

Thursday 25th May- Grandparents Day

Tuesday 30th May- Grade 3-4 Museum Excursion

Wednesday 31st May - Book Fair

June 2017

Tuesday 6th June- Foundation excursion to Melbourne Museum

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.

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents/carers, Within the last two weeks Glenroy West Primary School has submitted all documentation as required online preparing for Authorisation later this year. At this point in time, we are waiting on a date which will involve outside visitors to our school over two days. The verification visit will involve sighting our documentation, interviewing staff, students and parents. As soon, as we know of the dates we will keep you informed regarding the pending verification visit. NAPLAN TESTS Testing was undertaken last week for students in Years 3 and 5. The children were pleased that they were familiar with the formats and felt prepared. Our hope is that they feel comfortable with the testing regime so they can perform their best. We are very proud of the mature way the children have approached the challenge with greater confidence. Individual results are forwarded to parents and schools later in the year.

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

SCHOOL INTERVIEWS BOOKINGS Dear Parents/carers, Please note the code for the interviews on the 27th and 28th of June, 3:30-7:00pm. https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au CODE: farpv Admin login: 4810 Password: gwps

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! COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TEACHING STAFF AND PARENTS PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT We welcome open communication between our teaching staff and our school community. However, we would like to courteously remind parents/carers to make appointments for meetings with classroom teachers. It is respectfully requested that issues of serious concern are not addressed with our classroom teachers prior to school commencement or late after school. Instead any serious issues need to be directed to the Assistant Principal or Leading Teachers. Team Leaders are also available to assist as well. Foundation- Two Ms Luke and Grades 3-6- Mrs. Mendham. Our teachers need to be calm and focused on our students and their learning at the start of the school day. A meeting will be arranged for you with your child’s teacher, if necessary, at a more suitable time in a confidential setting. Thank you for your support. 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. PRIEMERS READING CHALLENGE Australia’s premiers have launched the reading challenge for 2017. We hope parents will encourage their children to read as many books as possible. Children reading daily is one of the most effective ways to improve their overall academic development. Further information will be forwarded to parents and students.

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

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 STRAT 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

If for any reason your child must be absent from school, parents or guardians are required to provide written notification, stating the reason for their child’s absence. This information will be retained by the teacher and archived by the school. This is a DET requirement. Please be aware from March 1st 2014, new federal government laws will mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without an acceptable reason. If you are having attendance issues with your child, please inform your child’s teacher so we can work together to get your child to school every day.

Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF) application close 23rd June, 2017. Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply for $125 for eligible primary school students to attend camps, sports and excursions. If you haven’t already applied for 2017, do so as soon as possible, but before the closing date of 23/06/2017.

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

SAFETY REMINDERS- USING THE SUPERVISED CROSSING A reminder to cross the road at the school crossing at all times please. We would like to remind parents the importance of modelling safe walking practices by using the school patrolled or pedestrian crossing. Parents and children darting across busy York Street can be very distressing for drivers and sends a poor message to children about road safety. In the interests of your children and others driving in and around the school please cross where there is a school crossing for safety reasons. The school crossing is supervised before and after school in your best interests. 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

Digital Technologies

Yr 3-10 23 May 2017 - Tue

Science Yr 2 -12 30 May 2017- Tue

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

Knowledgeable-For demonstrating the LP of ‘knowledgeable’ by exploring local and global issues in regards to the unit of Inquiry. Well done Abbas Integrity- For demonstrating the Attitude of ‘Integrity’ by demonstrating fairness and honesty during an outside game with her peers. Well done Dakoda.

Abbas Dakota S

Ms Emma Fuller Assistant Principal

Knowledgeable- For demonstrating enthusiasm and articulation of his knowledge to his peers. Integrity -For noticing that I had dropped my keys, and telling me where they were.

Tej Yusha

Foundation A -Ms Eyigun

Knowledgeable-For demonstrating her knowledge when participating in class discussions. Integrity-For always being honest to herself and her friend.

Harriet Sahar

Foundation B- Ms Bryers

Knowledgeable-For sharing his knowledge with others. Integrity-For always being honest and fair within the classroom.

Blake Ziyad

1/2A-Ms Wheeler Knowledgeable for bringing great ideas to our class discussions Integrity -For always being truthful and honest with his peers. Well Done.

Mehdi Azyz

1/2B-Mr Hoatson Knowledgeable-For sharing her great vocab knowledge with the class. Integrity- For taking responsibility for his actions.

Adeena Ilya

1/2C-Ms Luke

Knowledgeable-For sharing his knowledge about how toys have changed over time. Integrity-For always being kind to others in the classroom and out in the playground.

Karanveer Jayla

3/4A-Ms Kowalski/Mr Allen

Knowledgeable-For his developing knowledge and confidence in numeracy. Integrity-For being fair and honest in her words and actions.

Mobin Omsu

3/4B- Ms Tchung

Knowledgeable- For using a variety of strategies to work out unknown words during Reading. Integrity-For always following our classroom essential agreement inside and outside the classroom.

Demitha Marcus

3/4C- Mrs Mendham

Knowledgeable- For sharing his vast knowledge with his class. Integrity- For always being open and honest in her approach to her work.

Angos Narjis

5/6A-Mr Clarke Knowledgeable- For continuing to ask questions during her research to increase her knowledge. Integrity-For always trying to be the best he can using the our essential agreements.

Dua Jaydyn

5/6B-Ms Edwards

Knowledgeable-For always asking great questions and using her prior knowledge. Integrity-For always being honest and kind to others.

Savia Emirhan

PE –Ms Webster

Knowledgeable-For sharing her knowledge with others in PE classes.

Integrity- For having a positive mindset and completing the cross country trial honestly as a class.

Dakota 12C Class of 56B

Arts- Mrs Silveira Knowledgeable-For being knowledgeable in art by showing everybody how to make a moving figure in his picture. Integrity- For always demonstrating honesty and being fair to others during art.

Gifford 12C Rumeysa 56A

***The Student of the Week awards will be presented to the nominated students at Assembly on Friday 19th May,2017.***

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Ordered items can be collected up at the uniform shop or the school's reception, or delivered. Please allow 3 work days. Local delivery is free.

Glenroy West Primary School Website

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