11th February 2020

Glenroi Heights Public School Newsletter Term 1 Week 3

We are a Strong Smart Proud School

12/02/20 – Stage 1 Information Session 2.30pm – 3.00pm 14/02/20 – Stage 3 Information Session 2.30pm – 3.00pm 20/02/20 – Yarn up, breakfast included 9.00am – 10.00am 21/02/20 – Swimming Carnival 8yr – 13yr 26/02/20 – 2020 Community BBQ and Games 4pm – 5pm UPCOMING EVENTS 30/03/20 – School photos

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Message from the Principal Week 3 is upon us and students are settling well into their classes. I love it when students come and show me their learning. Last week I had some Stage 3 boys share their maths learning with me. It was great to see the problem solving and team work that they utilised to solve their number problem. Well done to Joseph, Nicolai, Jakobi and Kane. Your smiles say it all!

We have our Welcome BBQ coming up in Week 5. Check out our Facebook page for the details. We will have lawn games and fun activities for the whole family and we would love to see as many people there as possible. It is a great way to meet the teachers and other parents.

You may have noticed a few new faces on our teaching staff. Welcome to Myles Woodward who is teaching Stage 3 (Year 5 and 6). Myles comes to us from Kelso Public School. We also have Averil Keen who is also teaching Stage 3 on Thursdays and Fridays. She is team teaching with Mrs Greatbatch. Monique Haigh comes to us with expertise in dance and PDHPE. When you see them say hello and introduce yourselves, give them a warm Glenroi welcome. Thank you to all of the parents who have attended our class information sessions. We have had a great turn out with over

30 parents/carers attending the Stage 2 session and around 25 parents/carers attending our Kinder session. Your child’s education is so important and your assistance and support is integral in their learning journey. Stage 1 information sessions will be held tomorrow at 2.30pm and Stage 3 will be held this Friday at 2.30pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Liz Beasley Principal

STAGE NEWS Uniforms

Early Stage 1 Uniforms can be purchased from the school office. Polo Shirts $10 Hoodies $20 Hats $10 We are currently out of a few sizes in the polo shirts. New stock has arrived. As you may be aware we are looking to change the school uniform from green to black. We have found that black shorts and tracksuit pants and a lot easier to find than the green. Last year we sent out a survey to see how parents felt about this. We will be following this up over the next couple of week. Please note that changing the school uniform is a 2 year process and parents will not be expected to change the uniform straight away. We have attached the survey on our Facebook page for any parents that have not previously done it.

Our Kindergarten classes are looking at rhyming words in nursery rhymes this week. Kinder Blue are doing Incy

Wincy Spider and Kinder Green is learning Hickory Dickory Dock.

Stage 1 Stage 1 will hold their Information Session on Wednesday 12th February. Come along and have a chat about what is happening in your child’s class this year. Meet outside 2 Red classroom on the lawn area. We would love to see you all there.

Stage 2 Stage 2 classes are reading A Good Tip for Ghosts out of the Paul Jennings book Uncanny. The students are not only reading the book, they are also doing comprehension, strategies and looking at descriptive text.

Stage 3 Reminders A great way to spend Valentine’s Day is to come along to the Stage 3 Information Session at 2.30pm this Friday. Enjoy afternoon tea while you hear about all the wonderful things that will be happening this year in Stage 3.

*Just a quick reminder that students should not be a school prior to 8.30am as there will not be staff supervision. Bell Times: 8.40am - Arrival bell 9.00am - In class ready to learn 11.00am - lunch 1.20pm - Recess 3.00pm - Home time * Parent uniform survey on Facebook. * Canteen survey on Facebook * Return volunteer’s note * Return orange emergency contact cards * Return parent/Carer information sheets *Follow us on Facebook, you will find stories, photos and general information about our students and school.

GHPS NEWS

MEET THE TEACHERS

STAGE 1

Parents and Carers of students in

Stage 1 are invited to join us for

afternoon tea.

Let’s celebrate the beginning of a great year!

Wednesday 12th February

2:30 – 3:00

On the lawn outside 2 Red Classroom

Are you riding your bike/scooter to school?

Please remember to wear your

helmet every day and take it to the office when you pick up a lock.

All scooters and bikes are not to be ridden in the school grounds. This

student is showing us all how to walk our bikes to the bike rack.

LOST PROPERTY Every Friday at 3pm Mrs Barrett will be out the front in the seating area with all lost property that doesn’t

have names on it that we have collected during the week. All items that are labelled with your child’s name will be

returned to the classroom each day.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK This week we will celebrate the following Staff and

Student’s birthdays. Happy Birthday everyone!

Koby – Kinder Blue Rebecca – 5/6 Olive Jessica – 5/6 Maroon Tyson – 1/2 Yellow Caleb – 5/6 Maroon Lilly-Grace – 5/6 Maroon George – 3/6 Apricot Isaac – 5/6 Maroon Timothy – 5/6 Bronze Serena – 5/6 Maroon Dre – Kinder Blue Zenith – 3/6 Apricot Miss Sargent – Kinder Blue Miss Hamling – Kinder Blue and Green

COMMUNITY NEWS

Playgroup

Come and join us for a cup of tea at playgroup and join in the fun craft activities, stories and singing with the children. Glenroi Grasshoppers Tuesday, 9.30 –11.00am @ Marang Gunya. Cheeky Monkeys Friday 9.00 – 11.00am @ GHPS Preschool Room. Playgroups are a great opportunity to meet other families. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Livingstone, SACC Facilitator on 0401 004 092 or just turn up.

We want you to be a volunteer Are you interested in volunteering at Glenroi Heights Public School.

The staff and students are appreciative of those parents and community

workers who are willing to give up their time to help our students succeed and

thrive.

Education of our students is a community effort and we value your

contribution to helping make our school the best it can be.

Your support will add greatly to the educational experience of our students.

Volunteer Requirements

The school is bound by the Department of Education requirements. When you volunteer you need to provide the following items. Just call in and see the office staff and they will help you fill in the forms so you can get started.

100 points of Identification

Appendix 11 Declaration

Work Health and Safety School Induction

Volunteer’s Working With Children Check (Can be done online and at RMS)

Some ways you can help :

· Covering books in the library

· Laminating or copying resources for classroom teachers

· Reading with children

· Gardening and school beautification projects

· Helping with Breakfast Club

· Cooking Programs

· Interest groups

· School Concert and Eisteddfod preparation

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