School News 20th October,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 Term 4 Friday 21 st October,2016-Coffee and Chat with Pamela Streete at 9.15am-10.00am Friday 21 st October-Grade 5/6 Market Thursday 27 th October-Prep Orientation 2017 Friday 28 th October-Special Lunch Order Day Monday 31 st October-Approved Curriculum Day Tuesday 1 st November-Cup Day Holiday. No students required at school Thursday 3 rd November-Prep Orientation 2017 Monday 7 th November- Grade 3-4 Excursion to Eco-line Bacchus Marsh Tuesday 8 th November-Excursion to Aquarium –Preps Tuesday 15 th November-Coffee and Chat with the Principal at 9.15am-10.00am Wednesday 16 th November-Grade 1-2 Excursion to Museum Friday 25 th November-Prep –Two Games Night and Grade 3-6 Maths Night Thursday 8 th December-School Concert Friday 9 th December- Approved Curriculum Day. Planning day and Report writing. No students required on this day. Monday 12 th December-16 th December- Swimming Program Begins Thursday 15 th December-Morning Tea for Parent Helpers and Volunteers Friday 16 th December- Grade 6 Graduation, Reports sent home Monday 19 th December-Grade 6 Big Day Out and School Picnic/ Christmas Carols @11.00am-12.00pm held in the School Grounds Tuesday 20 th December-Last day of Term 4. Dismissal at 1.15pm
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School News
20th October,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
Term 4
Friday 21st October,2016-Coffee and Chat with Pamela Streete at 9.15am-10.00am
Friday 21st October-Grade 5/6 Market
Thursday 27th October-Prep Orientation 2017
Friday 28th October-Special Lunch Order Day
Monday 31st October-Approved Curriculum Day
Tuesday 1st November-Cup Day Holiday. No students required at school
Thursday 3rd November-Prep Orientation 2017
Monday 7th November- Grade 3-4 Excursion to Eco-line Bacchus Marsh
Tuesday 8th November-Excursion to Aquarium –Preps
Tuesday 15th November-Coffee and Chat with the Principal at 9.15am-10.00am
Wednesday 16th November-Grade 1-2 Excursion to Museum
Friday 25th November-Prep –Two Games Night and Grade 3-6 Maths Night
Thursday 8th December-School Concert
Friday 9th December- Approved Curriculum Day. Planning day and Report writing. No students required on this day.
Monday 12th December-16th December- Swimming Program Begins
Thursday 15th December-Morning Tea for Parent Helpers and Volunteers
Friday 16th December- Grade 6 Graduation, Reports sent home
Monday 19th December-Grade 6 Big Day Out and School Picnic/ Christmas Carols @11.00am-12.00pm held in the School Grounds
Tuesday 20th December-Last day of Term 4. Dismissal at 1.15pm
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
Principal’s Report Pamela Streete
Dear Parents/Carers,
Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and is having a wonderful week. It’s great to see so many parents actively involved in their child’s education and supporting our school. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you are interested in helping in your child’s classroom or assisting in the canteen. We will be welcoming our new preps into the school over the next few weeks as part of their transition program into Glenroy West P.S. on Thursday October 27th and Thursday 3rd November. Many parents will recall the happy time their children had at these events when the children participated in the transition to school program. This is a valuable time for children, parents and teachers. Storm Damage Please excuse our grounds over the last two weeks after the recent storms. A couple of our shade sails and poles were damaged by the fierce winds and have been removed for repairs. Reminders NO SCHOOL MONDAY 31ST NOVEMBER – CURRICULUM DAY NO SCHOOL TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER- MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY. 2017 VACANCIES FOR THREE YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN PLEASE NOTE ENROLMENTS ARE OPEN FOR THREE YEAR OLD KINDER. If you have a child who is eligible to attend kinder please come to the school office to enrol. Places are limited so please enrol your child as soon as possible to avoid disappointment of a place for 2017. Any queries please speak to office staff or Pamela. Are you leaving the area? Please inform the office staff if you are leaving Glenroy West and that your children will not be returning for 2017. This information is important for future planning of class sizes, classroom allocation and teachers. Chat & Morning tea with the Principal- Staffroom Please come along to an informal session for a chat with the Principal on the following dates Friday 21st October from 9.15-10am Tuesday 15th November from 9.15-10am. Hope to see you all there! EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES-LUNCHTIME CLUBS This term we have provided additional activities for your child/ children during lunchtime. Monday- Chess and games Wednesday- Scratch/ ICT Friday- Choir The activities will change and rotate in the next few weeks. Any queries regarding the
lunchtime activities please speak to your child’s teacher or Mr. Clarke.
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
Walk to School Glenroy West is getting active this month of October with the help of VicHealth Walk to School month initiative. We encourage all students to walk to school during this month. Miss Marr/ PE Teacher. Attendance We want all students to receive a great education hence it is extremely important your child is present at school daily. Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future- a student missing one day a fortnight will miss 4 weeks by the end of the year. It is important that children develop habits of regular attendance at an early age. Schooling is compulsory for children and young people aged from 6-17 Years unless an exemption from attendance has been granted. Parent Responsibility- Parents are required to ensure their child attends school and to provide an explanation for their child’s absence from school. Punctuality- Parents must ensure their child/children arrive at school by 8.50am to begin the school day. Ongoing ‘lateness’ is not acceptable and has an impact on a child’s learning. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation. Sun Smart Reminder Sun Smart Policy- Important reminder. Due to the higher UV rays at this time of year all children must wear their hats when outdoors. This comes under our Sun smart policy. Thank you for your cooperation.
Term 4: Dates for the Calendar Friday 21st October- Coffee & chat with the Principal @ 9.15-10am Friday 21st October- Grade 5/6 Market Monday 31st October- Approved Curriculum day Tuesday 1st November- Melbourne Cup day holiday REMINDER- Prep Enrolments for 2017 A reminder that Prep enrolments are now due. If you have not already done so, please notify the school if you are intending to proceed with your enrolment by completing and returning the enrolment forms to the front office. The enrolment form is also on the school website for your convenience. Please refer to Prep Transition information for 2017. Thursday 27th October- Prep Orientation 2017 from 9-10am Thursday 3rd November- Prep Orientation 2017 from 9-10am Parent Information session for 2017 Preps on Tuesday 15th November from 6.30pm Tuesday 6th December- Final Orientation morning for 2017 Preps
Three and Four Year Old Kindergarten- York St A reminder Three & four Year old kindergarten enrolments are due now. Booking a place for your child is essential as places are filling fast for 2017. For Three year old kindergarten you may enrol at the school office and for Four Year old kindergarten you can enrol at Moreland Council. If you require further information regarding kindergarten please enquire at the school office and we can assist you. The York Street kindergarten phone number is 9304-3308.
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
EVERY DAY COUNTS- ATTENDANCE 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. His information will be retained by the teacher and archived by the school. This is a DET requirement. OSCH PROGRAM- Before and After School Care Hours: Before school care: 7.00am- 8.45am After school care: 3.15pm- 6.00pm Please phone OSCH Coordinator Nicole Jackson for any bookings on her Mobile 0423 308 293 phone the school office on 9306-8955. You may also continue to contact the office for bookings on 9306-8955. Please ensure there is another person allocated as a contact (with another home number or mobile number) if you are unable to collect your child from the OSHC program please. Have a great week ahead, Kind regards, Pamela Streete Principal
Week 3 Student
Pamela Streete Principal
For demonstrating the IB PYP Learner Profile of a ‘Thinker ‘by applying , thinking skills during the Curriculum. Congratulations and well done for demonstrating the IB PYP attitude of ‘Creativity and Cooperation ‘in Group Project.
Rahma Retal Dua and Zion Joey and Isabella
Foundation A-Mrs Hosking
For thinking about his work and completing tasks well. Musa
Foundation B-Ms Eyigun
For her great thinking by making links in her learning Wynter
1A-Ms Wheeler
For communicating excellent predictions in her reading. Chloe
2B -Ms Webster
For always being courageous when exploring new ideas.
Jordi
1/2C Mrs Silveria
For demonstrating empathy by recognising that someone’s feelings were hurt and cheering them up. Well done!
Macrena
3/4A Ms Bryers For his commitment to his learning this week. Well done Tassi! Tassi
3/4B Ms Tchung For demonstrating the Learner Profile attribute of Communicator by articulating her academic goals and contributing her ideas during whole class and small group discussions.
Emmasina
3/4C Mrs Mendham
For her increasing confidence with her communication skills. Omsu
5/6A Mr Clarke For working really well to communicate his learning to others. Hargun
5/6B Ms Starr
For showing confidence in their ability as a learner and during maths having the courage to take risks applying what she has learned and in reading making the appropriate decisions and choices to move forward
Eloise
PE Ms Marr
For demonstrating commitment to learning different sports. Ethan
Arts Ms Marr For always sharing and communicating ideas Mark
Indonesian For caring for a fellow classmate, without being asked.
Omsu
Dear Parents
This year, Glenroy West Primary School will be holding our annual concert. The title for
this year’s concert is Glenroy West: A Learner’s Journey through the Decades. All
songs through the decades have a link to our IB PYP Program Learner Profile
Attributes/Attitudes.
Each class has chosen their decade and song and are working tirelessly to get everything
into place! The students have also worked cooperatively with one another to choose their
costumes. The songs, costumes and PYP links are all listed below. Some of the costumes
will be drawn and painted on. Students will need to have their costumes organised,
ready and brought to school by Monday November 21st, especially those grades who
will be painting their t-shirts.
Thank you for your support and all students are looking forward to showing you the great work that they have done. Regards, Samantha Marr
