School News

3rd March, 2016

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

March Friday 4th March- Ride and Walk to School day Tuesday 1st March- School Council Ballot papers distributed Wednesday 2nd March- National Young Leader’s Day. Grade 6 Leaders Monday 4th March- Close of School Council Ballot Monday 14th March- Labour day holiday Friday 18th March- National day of action against bullying and violence Monday 21st March-Harmony Day Wednesday 23rd March-Easter Bonnet Parade at 9.30am in the School Hall. Celebration of learning at 2.15pm all classroom. Thursday 24th March- End of Term 1.Casual clothes day & Disco (fundraising). Assembly at 1.30pm in the School Hall. School finishes at 2.15pm

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete

Dear Parents/carers, Curriculum Afternoon Thank you to the parents who attended our Curriculum information afternoon last week. I hope you all came away from the afternoon fully informed of how and what your child/ children learn in regards to the Curriculum at Glenroy West Primary School. We appreciate the strong partnership between home and school and know that you will encourage your child to complete weekly homework, daily reading and their Oxford words as explained to all parents on the afternoon and in the Newsletter. We would appreciate Readers and Self Managing Folders (Oxford Words) to be returned daily to school to ensure teachers can monitor and record reading and spelling. Any parents who require any support with any of the above please don’t hesitate to ask your child’s teacher. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation.

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

Curriculum Day- Professional Learning for Staff On Monday 29th February all staff attended Moonee Valley Racecourse and were involved in professional learning regarding our Powerful Learning with other Network schools. The professional learning will be shared back in schools to address teacher practice and improve student outcomes. It is an exciting project and includes Victoria University Post graduate Student teachers who will be attending schools for the year to learn their practice and undertake theory. Glenroy West Primary School will oversee six Student Teachers who have been assigned to teams across the school. What is the PYP (PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME) The International Baccalaureate IB- Primary Years programme is for students aged 3-12yrs. The PYP prepares students to become active, caring lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer both within and beyond the classroom. The PYP presents schools with a complete plan for high quality, international education. It provides schools with a curriculum framework of essential elements such as knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and action that young students need to equip themselves for successful lives, both now and in the future. Schools work with the five elements to construct a rigorous and challenging primary curriculum for international education. The curriculum is transdisciplinary, meaning that it focusses on issues that go across subject areas. The PYP is organised to include

1. The written curriculum, which explains what students will learn.

2. The taught curriculum, which sets out how educators teach the PYP

3. The assessed curriculum, which details the principles and practice of effective assessment in the PYP.

School Council 2017 Ballot papers have been distributed and the close of ballot is Monday March 7th. Any interested parents who would like to become involved in the operations of the school and become a member of Council please speak to Pam or Eva (Business Manager) in the office. PYP (Primary Years Programme)-Professional Learning for Staff Ms Joelene Kowalski is our PYP Coordinator and is currently undertaking training this year. Mr. Patrick Clarke will also be attending training regarding the Grade 5/6 PYP Exhibition. Please note both teachers will be attending PL on a weekend to complete the training. Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) The camps, sports and excursion fund provides payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions. $125.00 per year will be paid for eligible primary school students. Families holding a valid means tested concession card, or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. To be eligible students need to be enrolled at the school on the 27/1/16. Forms are available from the office and applications close 03/06/2016. CAMP COOLAMATONG- GRADES 3-6 Deposits due after the holiday break in the second week of Term 2. If your child is in the senior grades they may be interested in attending our school camp this year in June 20-22nd 2016. For any information please speak to your child’s teacher or Mr. Clarke the Camp Coordinator. The camp is action packed and lots and lots of fun!

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

Canteen News Special Lunch Orders-Wednesday 23rd March. Hot Cross Buns , Hot Dog (Halal) with sauce and Drink Quench Only=$7.00 Order forms will be sent out to students next week. If you would like to purchase Hot Cross Buns separately the cost is 0.50c each. Regards Jodie Canteen Co-ordinator Administration Carpark Important Reminder- Administration Carpark in York Street. For staff parking only NOT parents for the safety of all concerned. Traffic Safety Officers will be in attendance around the school in coming days. Only parents with a sticker for wheelchair access may park in the defined car spaces. Thank you for your cooperation & understanding in this safety matter. Ride and Walk to School Day On Friday 4th March, students, parents and staff are encouraged to walk or wheel their way to and from school on this day. Walking and wheeling- ride your bike, scooting and skate boarding are all great ways to get around and do not rely on fossil fuels, just healthy food power your body. Parent al support is also welcomed in helping students walk or wheel. As always safety and that of others is first and foremost. Student wheelers may legally use footpaths, but remember Wheelers give way to Walkers, and they walk their wheels in the school grounds. Please observe the laws and rules of the road. Cross busy roads at traffic lights and look out for traffic. All students must wear a helmet on their head as it is a legal requirement. Students who ride and walk to school will receive a certificate of participation from Ms. Marr. Mother Day’s Collection Glenroy West Primary School is having a collection of 425gr tins(empty) for our Mother’s Day Stall. If you have any tins that aren’t used can they please be brought to the office for usage. Thank you Jodie OSCH Program- Before and After School Care Please phone OSCH Coordinator Sam Kale for any bookings on Mobile- 0423 258 21. Sam will be providing her details to parents this week. You may also continue to contact the office for bookings on 9306-8955.

School Uniform The School Council would like to remind parents that we follow our Glenroy West Uniform policy. It is compulsory for all students. If your child is not able to be in correct uniform please provide a note to the classroom teacher. For your convenience the Uniform shop is open each Monday from 9.00am-10am (Cash Only) and Wednesday from 900am-11.00am. Enjoy your week, Kind regards, Pamela Streete Principal

Grade Reason/s Name/s

00A

Susan Hosking

Learner Profile: Inquirer For asking lots of great questions and thinking hard. Tilly

00B

Zerrin Eyigun

Learner Profile: Inquirer For being a curious inquirer and always asking

questions where he looks for answers in dependently.

Ayan

12A

Kirsty Wheeler

Learner Profile: Inquirer For always asking great questions. George

12B

Jaclyn Webster

Learner Profile: Inquirer For creating great questions to ask his family. Walid

12C

Emma Silveria

Learner Profile: Inquirer For his well-written information report detailing his

Inquiry into what it was like when his parents were

children.

Anant

34A

Teriann Bryers

Learner Profile: Inquirer For always asking great questions to help her with her

learning.

Rumeysa

34B

Nurdan Demir

Learner Profile: Inquirer For being curious and always asking questions to find

out more.

Retal

34C

Denise Mendham

Learner Profile: Inquirer For asking great questions. Ravindu

56A

Patrick Clarke

Learner Profile: Inquirer For asking deeper questions in his learning about the

human body and the systems that are important.

Sanju

56B

Linda Starr

Learner Profile: Inquirer She has represented the profile learner of “Inquirer”

in a positive way through purposeful and constructive

research during Inquiry Sessions.

Amisa

Pamela Streete

Principal

Learner Profile: Inquirer For demonstrating an inquiring mind throughout her

learning.

For demonstrating ‘curiosity ‘and inquiring.

Heena

Ethan

Sport

Samantha Marr

Learner Profile: Inquirer For inquiring about new sports and how to play them. Milan

Miss Kim Szi Ooi

LOTE

Learner Profile: Inquirer For showing curiosity in the orang-utan story by

asking questions.

Landry

Arts

Samantha Marr

Learner Profile: Inquirer For inquiring into various artistic ideas. Tej

Maker Space Learner Profile: Inquirer For inquiring about connections in circuits Landry and Ravindu

Term 1 Week 6, 2016