Dear Parents and Care Givers, That me of year is fast approaching, where the school provides formal, wrien reports to all students from Year K-6. From Tuesday 27 June, parents/care givers will be asked to collect their child’s report from their classroom teacher. Reports will not be sent home with children without a wrien request from the parent/care giver. Leſtover reports will not be mailed home, rather they will need to be collected from the school aſter the holiday period. I ask all parents to take the me to read and understand their child’s report as it contains valuable informaon about their achievement and progress in first semester. Vital explanatory notes to assist you in making sense of your child’s report are provided on the reverse of the report’s cover page and in an accompanying leer from me. As our expectaon of students at each year of schooling is increased under the West Australian Curriculum, it is possible that your child’s “grades” may appear to have declined in comparison to previous years. This does not necessarily mean they have not progressed; rather it is most likely that our expectaons of them have liſted. It is important at this stage to clarify that “A” and “B” grades are only issued when a student is consistently performing at a level that exceeds the expected standard for their year level - these grades are awarded far less than when you and I went to school. The informaon contained in this report is a valid and reliable summary of your child’s achievement, atude, behaviour and effort throughout the first two terms of 2017. I would strongly recommend that if you are concerned about any aspect of your child’s report that you make an appointment to discuss your concerns with the classroom teacher. If you are sll concerned aſter this, please feel free to discuss these concerns with me. Informaon on how your child performed in the subjects studied compared to that of other children at Gosnells Primary School is available from the office upon request. The School Posion Report shows you the number of students in each of the achievement levels at our school and will be included in the report package when requested before Friday, 23 June. It is hard to believe the end of semester one is just around the corner, it is even harder to comprehend that this signals four years that I have been at Gosnells Primary School! With everyone feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted I thought I would take a look back at exactly why we are feeling this way! Overall, there has been a 12% increase in the number of students aending our school from 2016 to 2017; Day One of 2017 saw the arrival of 22 new students aending Gosnells Primary School as part of our Specialist Program for Children with Ausm Spectrum Disorder; Key staff have embarked on our Posive Behaviour Support Framework journey (stay tuned for some big changes here!); Constable Care Visited us back in March; We parcipated in the Annual Interschool Big Bash Compeon; The Naonal Day of Acon Against Bullying & Violence was marked at GPS through parcipaon in the ‘Million Stars to End Violence’ campaign; Wednesday, 21 June P&C Meeting - 6:30pm, Room 22 Thursday, 22 June Interschool Winter Sports Carnival Friday, 23 June P&C Quiz Night Amherst Village Community Hall Doors Open 5:45pm Quiz starts 6:30pm sharp $7 per ticket, available from Uniform Shop or by order form Monday, 26 June NAIDOC Week Tuesday, 27 June School Reports Available Friday, 30 June Assembly - Room 1 Last day of Term Two Monday, 17 July First day of Term Three Students return to school Principal: MR CRAIG ANDERSON Deputy Principals: MS LAUREN HOOK AND MRS SUZANNE PEARSON Program Coordinator (Ausm): MRS ALISON WADE 21 June 2017 9
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Dear Parents and Care Givers,
That time of year is fast approaching, where the school provides formal, written reports to all students from Year K-6. From Tuesday 27 June, parents/care givers will be asked to collect their child’s report from their classroom teacher. Reports will not be sent home with children without a written request from the parent/care giver. Leftover reports will not be mailed home, rather they will need to be collected from the school after the holiday period.
I ask all parents to take the time to read and understand their child’s report as it contains valuable information about their achievement and progress in first semester. Vital explanatory notes to assist you in making sense of your child’s report are provided on the reverse of the report’s cover page and in an accompanying letter from me.
As our expectation of students at each year of schooling is increased under the West Australian Curriculum, it is possible that your child’s “grades” may appear to have declined in comparison to previous years. This does not necessarily mean they have not progressed; rather it is most likely that our expectations of them have lifted. It is important at this stage to clarify that “A” and “B” grades are only issued when a student is consistently performing at a level that exceeds the expected standard for their year level - these grades are awarded far less than when you and I went to school.
The information contained in this report is a valid and reliable summary of your child’s achievement, attitude, behaviour and effort throughout the first two terms of 2017. I would strongly recommend that if you are concerned about any aspect of your child’s report that you make an appointment to discuss your concerns with the classroom teacher. If you are still concerned after this, please feel free to discuss these concerns with me.
Information on how your child performed in the subjects studied compared to that of other children at Gosnells Primary School is available from the office upon request. The School Position Report shows you the number of students in each of the achievement levels at our school and will be included in the report package when requested before Friday, 23 June.
It is hard to believe the end of semester one is just around the corner, it is even harder to comprehend that this signals four years that I have been at Gosnells Primary School! With everyone feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted I thought I would take a look back at exactly why we are feeling this way!
Overall, there has been a 12% increase in the number of students attending our school from 2016 to 2017;
Day One of 2017 saw the arrival of 22 new students attending Gosnells Primary School as part of our Specialist Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder;
Key staff have embarked on our Positive Behaviour Support Framework journey (stay tuned for some big changes here!);
Constable Care Visited us back in March;
We participated in the Annual Interschool Big Bash Competition;
The National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence was marked at GPS through participation in the ‘Million Stars to End Violence’ campaign;
Wednesday, 21 June
P&C Meeting - 6:30pm, Room 22
Thursday, 22 June
Interschool Winter Sports Carnival
Friday, 23 June
P&C Quiz Night Amherst Village Community Hall
Doors Open 5:45pm Quiz starts 6:30pm sharp
$7 per ticket, available from Uniform Shop or by order form
Sayeed Khalil, Exaviah, Isabella, Lilah, Hamish, Eh Tah Mu Htoo, Andreas and Kobi.
09/06/17 - Maneet, Polina, Xander, Laylah, Jayden, James and Julia San. 16/06/17 - Sani Zahra, Syed Mahad, Harsimran, Sahil, Emily, Ranya, Nanthethaa, Amrutha, Tara, El-Betel, Pheobe, Deacon, Parker, Jessee, Arvind, Sayeed Khalil and Liam.
Bendigo Bank and Gosnells Men Shed donated 3 Buddy Benches to our school at the end of first term;
Teachers conducted individual Parent-Teacher Interviews early in April;
Our ANZAC Service was once again a highlight of the year to date;
Our Councillors have taken on the role of leading our school to become more ‘Waste Wise’;
Students in Year Three and Five completed the Annual NAPLAN Assessments;
Staff and Students participated in National Simultaneous Story time last month;
School Photos were taken recently; and
All students contributed to our giant ‘Community Canvas’ project, to raise cultural awareness.
So when you throw in our fortnightly assemblies as well as the exciting extra-curricular activities going on in each individual classroom, you can see why everyone is looking forward to Friday 30 June! Stay Safe Regards Craig
LOST PROPERTY Our lost property bin is overflowing. Any items of clothing not collected by the end of term will be donated to charity. Please ensure your child’s clothing is clearly labelled so items can be returned to them.
P&C NEWS The Disney Pixar Quiz Night is on THIS FRIDAY! This is going to be a fun night out for all your family and friends. There’s just 3 tables remaining, so if you were thinking about coming but have not yet booked, see Chris at the Uniform Shop on Thursday morning. Remember, you can also pre-order hot or cold platters at the Uniform Shop Thursday, 22 June only. There will be some snacks and drinks available for sale on the night, as well as raffles, so be sure to bring some money with you. Doors open at 5:45pm and the quiz starts at 6:30pm sharp. For full details see the promotion below.
We’re also excited about the BBQ Raffle which will be drawn at the Quiz night. If you haven’t already received the raffle ticket sheet we sent home, check your child’s bag or speak with their teacher. This prize (image below) is valued at more than $600! Tickets are $5 each and are available for the whole community to purchase. We can’t wait to see who goes home with this amazing prize, thanks to Coles, Bunnings and Woolworths.
As part of our commitment to improving the lives of others, this year the P&C are asking for donations for our WINTER APPEAL. This initiative will assist those in need during the colder months, and we are asking for donations of blankets, jackets and socks suitable for both adults and children. All items, either new or in good second-hand condition, will be greatly appreciated (although perhaps not second-hand socks). Donations can be taken to the Child and Parent Centre. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! We are also asking for donations of second-hand books to sell as a fundraiser at the upcoming Twilight Market. Books can be taken to the Uniform Shop. And if you’re keen to host a stall at the Twilight Markets in Term 4, contact Candice through our Facebook page.
Finally, a reminder to start collecting 5c pieces for next term’s 5c challenge! This was a great fundraiser last year, with the kids enjoying the competition between classrooms. Students from the class who collects the most money will receive a tasty treat from the canteen. The challenge commences in week one of next term.
West Australian Government Schools Music Society (WAGSMS)
2017 CONCERT
Gosnells Primary School will be performing at the WAGSMS Concert on
MONDAY 21 AUGUST 2017
Tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster for the 2017 season and the following ticketing procedures will apply:
1. Tickets for ALL Crown concerts will go on sale at
10:00am on Monday 12 June 2017. Tickets are on a first in best seats basis. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be purchased per transaction. Concerts have “Sold Out” in the past so to guarantee your attendance, early ticket purchase is recommended.
2. The ticket price is $25.00 per ticket for 2017. There is
no student or pensioner concession on the ticket price.
3. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster online
at www.ticketmaster.com.au or over the telephone on 136100. A booking fee per transaction (not ticket) of $8.05 along with a 1.95% credit card charge will be charged.
4. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Box Office at
Crown for $25.00 with no booking fee. Tickets at the Box Office (only) can be paid for via EFTPOS and cash with no fee involved. If paid for by credit card there will still be the 1.95% fee.
5. Wheelchair and/or special need tickets can only be
purchased over the telephone on 136100. Request must be made at the time of booking.
6. Should concerts not be “sold out” tickets will be
available to purchase on-line and at the box office at Crown up until the Concerts commence.
Kindergarten / Pre-Primary
Applications for 2018 If you have a child due to start Kindergarten in 2018
(born 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014) or Pre-Primary (born 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013)
please complete an application for enrolment form available from the front office.
Applications should be completed by
Friday 21 July 2017
The Waste Wise team are excited to announce that the school has received a $400
grant from Rivers Regional Council which will enable us to implement a Community
Recycling Station. As well as the pre-existing battery recycling program, you will be
able to bring a range of products from home including soft plastics, printer cartridges,
oral care products (toothpaste tubes, brushes and packaging), aluminium cans and
newspaper. The recycling station will be in the Junior Primary area outside Room 13
from week 1 next term. More details will be sent home soon.
We have many other initiatives planned for the rest of the
year, including two worm farms, and are looking for more
people to help us. If you loathe waste as much as we do and would like to help, send an
email to [email protected] or join us at our next meeting in the school’s library on
