THORNLEIGH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL

INFORMATION NIGHT 2014Who we areFacilitiesProgramsStudent OpportunitiesReward ProgramReporting to ParentsStarting schoolCommunity InvolvementUpcoming datesA Kindergarten Day

Questions Finbar O’Doherty-Relieving Principal (for Chantal Mamo – Principal)

We Are:Local and publicStudent focussedCommunity focussedDeveloping positive relationships and mannersFocussed on “safe, happy” studentsExcelling in: Computer EducationNational Testing (NAPLAN) – Literacy / NumeracyStudent WelfarePerforming ArtsSport

FacilitiesSet on 3 ha. / 7.2 acresTreed, leafy areaOne site K-6Technology rooms IWB’s in all roomsLarge classroomsLarge school hallAir-conditionedWell resourced libraryInternet access in all rooms (and wireless network)Safe – no traffic, grassed

Facilities

Programs KLA – Key Learning Areas

1. ENGLISH – (Kindergarten)• Reading and viewing• Writing and representing• Spelling • Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary• Handwriting and using digital technologies• Speaking and listening• Expressing themselves• Thinking imaginatively and creatively• Reflecting on learning

2. MATHEMATICS• Number• Patterns and Algebra• Space and Geometry• Data• Measurement• Working Mathematically

3. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY• Science• Computer Education• Environmental Education

4. HSIE – Human Society and Its Environment• Environmental Studies• History• Aboriginal Studies• Moral and Religious Education• Languages Other Than English (French)

5. CREATIVE ARTS• Music• Visual Arts• Craft• Dance• Drama

6. PD/H/PE - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Staffing Executive Principal Deputy Principal- non teaching 4 Assistant Principals- teaching

Teaching Team 21 classroom teachers Support teachers- library, sport, French,

Reading Recovery, Learning Support, drama, art, EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect), Learning and Support Teacher.

School Learning Support Officers (SLSO)

Administration Staff School Administration Manager (SAM) School Administration Officers (SAO) General Assistant- grounds &

maintenance

Specialist programs at TWPSSpecialist Teachers for:Library (Miss Hoffman)

French (Madam Saker)

EAL/D (Mrs Dawson)

Reading Recovery (Mrs Batson)

Learning Support (Mrs Wilson)

Learning & Support (Mrs Corbett-Wilkins)

Teacher PE / Sport skills (Mr Gallie)

Drama (Ms Johnson)

Gymnastics (ProSport)

Dance (Ms Fabbro)

Scripture / Religion+ School Counsellor

(Mr Singh)

Opportunities for Students Band - Senior Concert

- Junior Concert - Training Band - Funk Band

Choirs - Primary Proms – (Town Hall) + Senior – (Sydney Opera House) + Festival Choir – UTS+ School Spectacular –Syd Ent. CentreDramaWakakirriDebatingPublic SpeakingArt Competitions

Sport – Interschool Comp.- Representation in Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country at Zone, Region, State, NationalUNSW CompetitionsVisiting PerformersInterrelate (sexuality education Year 6)Life Education Languages- French & MandarinA Stream classes Yrs 1-6Class / School Leadership Student Representative CouncilSchool Councillors / CaptainsHouse Captains

PBEL Reward Program

Awards etc: * Respect, Responsibility, Achievement Citizenship Medal + bronze, silver & gold badges• * Aussie of the Month (DEC values)• * Principal’s Morning Tea• * Achievement / Assembly Awards • * Newsletter recognition• * Carnival ribbons• * Assembly presentations

Reporting To Parents- About the School

Wednesday Weekly Newsletter -online

Annual School Report

School Website

Annual Financial Statement

P&C Report

Reporting To Parents – About the Students

Parent information evening (general)

Student Report – each semester

Formal parent / teacher interviews

Additional interviews as requested

Teacher / Executive / Principal access

Starting School(In 2014) 4 Kindergarten classes

Average class sizes: Kindergarten: 20 students Year 1 – 22 average Year 2 – 24 average Years 3-6 30 average

Caring, professional, available staff

Expectations – “respect, responsibility and achievement”

Academic – emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy

Orientation Program – KindergartenNovember – every Friday morning

Kindergarten 2015 Orientation Parent Morning

Student Orientation / Activity Mornings x 3 for children

Community Involvement

Opportunities for Involvement:SCHOOL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

P&C Committees –

- Band- Uniform Shop- Canteen- Spring Fair- Mothers Day / Fathers Day Gift Group- Green Thumbs

Community Involvement

SCHOOL / CLASS ACTIVITIES:

Reading SupportCraft / Art ActivitiesClass GroupworkExcursionsSport / Gross MotorClass parentMentors

Community Involvement

SOCIAL: 2014 EventsGrandparents Day- Term 2Education Week Open Day- Term 3Spring Fair- Term 3Year 6 Farewell- Term 4SRC discos

KINDERGARTEN 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS for 2014 

Information Evening Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm (Hall)

School Tour Wednesday 28th May 9.30am (meet in main playground)

Band / Bear Day Friday 5th September 11.30am – 12.30pm (Hall / Oval)

Kinder 2015 Parents Orientation Morning Friday 24th October 9.30am (hall)

Kindergarten Students Orientation Sessions (Kindergarten Classrooms)

- Friday 31st October 10.00 – 11.15am - Friday 7th November 10.00 – 11.15am - Friday 14th November 10.00 – 11.15am

A Kindergarten Day

Mrs Leanne Browne

Mrs Kath BoonAssistant Principals ES1

Enrolment Procedures1. Enrolment Form / proof of residential

address2. Birth certificate or ID documents3. Immunisation history statement4. Entry onto data base

Notification of upcoming events Letter regarding class placement and

interview in the first week of school 2015 (Best Start)

QuestionsDocuments available:

Enrolment Forms Upcoming Events 2014

QuestionsFinbar O’Doherty R/PrincipalLeanne Browne R/Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kinder) Kath Boon Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kinder)Julie Granville R/Deputy Principal