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Wales Street Primary School Newsletter
Date: 24 October 2019 Term 4, Number 2
In This Issue
Message from the Principal
Principal Morning Tea
Kids Film Festival
Movie Night
Wanted Mulberry Leaves
The Learner Profile
Mango Fundraiser
Healthy Digital Habits
My Order Cup Fundraiser
The yard is supervised before school from 8.45am and after
school until 3.45pm. Students must not be dropped off and left alone before 8:45am. Any student in the yard unsupervised before 8.45am will need to go to our school aged care program.
An important reminder that any change of address or contact phone numbers needs to be updated with the office. This includes work numbers and emergency contacts. It is very
important that the school is able to contact families in the event of an accident or illness. Recess: 10.40am–11.10am Lunch
eating time: 12.50pm-1.00pm
Lunchtime: 1.00pm – 1.50pm School Finish: 3.30pm
From the principal……
Concert 2019 - The Witches Castle
With one week to go, the students and staff are putting on the final touches for this
special F-3 concert which is our major Arts school event for 2019. Hope you have
secured your tickets for the show. We will be having a dress rehearsal at the venue
next week and the children are getting excited.
Sport
Congratulations to our basketball team who have progressed to the regional finals
which will be held in the coming week at Mill Park. Well done to our athletes who
competed last week in the Regional Athletics meet and proudly represented Wales
Street PS at this level.
Curriculum Day
Our next curriculum day is on Friday 1 November, the day after the school concerts.
This day was chosen to coincide with the Cup weekend when many families take the
opportunity to take a longer weekend mini break before the end of the year. Also
after two nights of performing, many children may be ready for a rest day.
As we have done over the past few years, Monday 4 November (Cup Eve), the school
will be open and we will run a modified program due to many people taking an extra
days leave. SAC will be available on Friday 1 November and bookings are essential.
The Process of Class Formations for 2020
We appreciate parents’ input regarding the educational setting for their child. As we
begin to plan for the 2020 school year, we would like to make you aware of our Class
Formation policy that can be found on our website and on Compass under School
Documentation. This policy is used as a reference when forming classes.
Student placement letters are neither encouraged nor discouraged but provide
parents a means of expressing special circumstances that might need to be
considered. Parents have this opportunity to provide information regarding their
child and any special circumstance that might need to be considered.
Student placement is taken seriously and is initiated according to a process involving
time and careful thought concerning the best interest of every child in each
classroom. In order to create balanced classes of students, the following factors are
Events Friday 25 October G1 CERES Excursion
Foundation swimming continues Wednesday 30 October P-3 Rehearsal Day P-3 School Production Thursday 31 October P-3 School Production Friday 1 November
Curriculum Day (Pupil Free Day)
Tuesday 5 November Public Holiday Wednesday 6 November G1 & 2 Swimming Continues Thursday 7 November
2020 Foundation Info Night Friday 8 November Foundation Swimming Continues Friday 15 November Principal Morning Tea
Contact Us
Ph: (03) 9484 3949
Fax: (03) 9480 5930
www.walesstps.vic.edu.au
considered: gender, ability levels, student needs, behaviour concerns, and special
program needs.
We use a software program, Class Creator, to store information that we gather to
make decisions about the classes to be formed for 2020. Classes undergo extensive
review in an effort to produce the best outcomes for all students.
We ask that you carefully read the policy information and make a note of the
deadline for submitting information, if you choose to do so. Only letters that have
followed the guidelines of the policy will be considered.
Please note that the final decision on all student placements rests with the Principal.
In order for letters to be considered, please submit via email to: Wales Street
Primary School: “Parent Request for Student Placement Considerations 2020”.
Jenny Deeble
Acting Principal
Morning Tea with the Principal The school Community is invited to attend our Term 4 Principal
Morning Tea on Friday 15 November, straight after assembly,
in the staffroom. Come along and have a cuppa with the
Leadership team. There will also be second hand uniform for
sale for a gold coin donation.
Venue: Staffroom Date: Friday 15th November Time: 9:30am
WSPS Home Made Kids Film Fest #6
The Wales Street Home Made Kids’ Film Fest is now in its 6th year. The film fest is
part of the annual Wales Street Outdoor Movie Night on Friday 15 November 2019
where students can showcase their talents in short films they make themselves on
this year’s theme “Old and New”.
How to submit your entry:
Film Makers: All films must be made by Wales Street Primary School students with
minimal assistance from grown-ups.
Films cannot be longer than 2 minutes: Films must be suitable for children between
5 and 12 years. Make sure you don’t present anything against WSPS values.
Films must be submitted by Friday 8 November: All films must be submitted on a
USB stick to the school office in a sealed envelope and must include your name, age,
class & parent’s email & telephone number.
PYP Learner Profile
Attributes
Open Minded
Principled
Reflective
Courageous
Thinker
Caring
Communication
Inquirer
Knowledgeable
Well Balanced
PYP Attitudes
Appreciation
Enthusiasm
Cooperation
Creativity
Confidence
Commitment
Curiosity
Integrity
Empathy
Tolerance
Independence
Respect
Not all films will be selected to be shown: Films will be selected on the originality
of the idea, creativity, quality, use of the theme ‘Old and New’ & length (within 2
minutes).
For more information, email [email protected]
WANTED - Mulberry Leaves
Grade 2 have class pets – silkworms – and they’re hungry! If
you have a mulberry tree and would like to help feed them,
please drop off leaves to any of the grade 2 rooms in the
Wales Street Building. The silkworms currently prefer small,
new leaves. We would be very grateful for your help
The Learner Profile In focus next week is: COMMUNICATOR
Last Chance for Mangoes Don't miss out on your juicy mangoes to kick the summer off. Orders are due Friday 25 October. Order and pay online: https://www.32auctions.com/WSPSMangoes2019 Or order and pay at the school office.
Creating healthy digital habits in your child by Martine Oglethorpe
Surveys have consistently shown that children are being exposed to increasing amounts of screen time each year.
As parents we’re often concerned about the connections children and young people are making and the subsequent impact on their wellbeing. The time they spend online, scrolling, searching and swiping which could be spent doing outdoor activities is also concerning.
Digital devices are here to stay, so it’s imperative to look at how kids can remain in control of their screen use, and ensure the time they’re investing online is adding something helpful, positive and meaningful to our lives.
Here are four tips to help kids develop healthy digital habits. Being mindful of how time is spent on devices, is certainly not just reserved for young people.
1. Encourage creation not just consumption Is your child more of a consumer or creator when they’re online? Check to see if they spend time online time in creative mode such as making things, creating own videos, editing photos, writing posts, coding a video game or composing a song. Encourage them to be creative rather than mere consumers of digital content.
2. Discuss who they are following The digital world encourages leaders and followers. It places people and individuals from all walks of life in close contact with your kids. They can follow companies, musical icons, sports stars as well as friends. Encourage your child to follow people and companies that can fuel their passions.
For instance, if they love space, search for NASA and related accounts. If they love photography, help them find great photographers sharing their work online. When they’re following people that teach, inspire and ignite their passions, they’re less likely to spend valuable time with energy zappers.
3. Digitally de-clutter regularly Many kids collect apps on their devices in the same way that former generations collected football cards or swap cards. Encourage them to delete the apps they no longer use or apps that offer no benefits to their lives. Could there be better games to play? Are there better videos for them to watch than the ones that the YouTube algorithm believes they want to see?
4. Show kids good practises Most kids learn much more from what they see and experience, rather than from what they are told. As a parent be intentional with your screen time. Do you:
Follow people that support you, challenge you in helpful ways or inspire and lift you up? Interact in positive ways? Give people your attention rather than scroll whilst others are talking to you? Put your digital devices away in order to fit all the other important things into your day?
Setting your kids up with healthy digital habits will help make these practises the norm. If you don’t want your children falling prey to the harmful and unhelpful experiences online, you need to be sure that they are focusing on positive and helpful screen time pursuits.
Martine Oglethorpe is an accredited speaker with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner and has presented to numerous parent groups, schools and teachers. She is a speaker, counsellor and educator with a passion for building resilient kids in a digital world. Contact details: [email protected], themodernparent.net, facebook.com/themodernparent
