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Thursday, 11 April 2019

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Web: http://www.granvilles-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Email: granvilles-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 – Week 11

Dear Parents / Carers,

Thank you students, staff, parents and community members for a fantastic Term 1. There have been many achievements over the 11 weeks which include academic, creative and sporting endeavours.

I am so very proud to state that we had more students attend our first PBL Star Kid Day then we have had before, which is a result of a lot of hard work from teachers and students. I walk around the school and observe teachers teaching high quality lessons and students are engaged and participating in their learning.

As previously mentioned I am heading overseas for the next nine weeks. Mrs Natasha Zeremes (Monday – Thursday) and Miss Lana Williams (Friday) will be relieving Principal during this time. Although I am extremely excited, I am actually feeling quite sad as I know I will miss everyone greatly. I wish you all the best over the Easter holidays. May you all have a safe and fun filled two week break and brilliant Term 2.

Karen Macphail

Principal

Hardball Students in Years 3 – 6 last week had the amazing opporunity to watch the first two episodes of a new ABC Me TV show called ‘Hardball’. Representatives from the ABC as well as five of the actors attended the screening at the school. What makes it even more special is that one of our very own students, Reannah stars in the show. Reannah was required to audition and was successful in gaining the role of Salwah. Reannah and her mum were required to be on set for very long hours during the day and also on weekends. It is a very good example of how hard work and dedication pays off. We are truly very proud of Reannah in taking on this mammoth role / job and making it a success. Don’t forget to have a look at the show.

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NAPLAN – Yrs 3 & 5

In May 2019 the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be completed by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. NAPLAN has the support of all State and Territory Education Ministers and will assess the literacy and numeracy skills of students across Australian schools. The results of the tests will provide important information to schools about what each student can do, and will be used to support teaching and learning programs. Parents will receive a report indicating their child's level of achievement. Each student's level of achievement will be reported against the national minimum standard. Student background information (student name, gender, date of birth, language background and Aboriginality) will be collected as part of the National Assessment Program. This information is treated confidentially and held securely to ensure that every student's right to privacy is maintained. In 2019, your child will sit the NAPLAN online tests. However, children in some other schools across Australia will sit the NAPLAN paper tests this year. Federal, state and territory education ministers have agreed that all schools will move online by 2020. State and territory education authorities will determine when their schools move online. As students are assessed on the same literacy and numeracy curriculum content, regardless of whether they complete the test online or on paper, results for both formats can be reported on the same NAPLAN assessment scale. To find out more about NAPLAN Online, visit nap.edu.au

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NAPLAN Online 2019 timetable The assessment window for NAPLAN Online is extended from three days provided for the paper test to nine days. This is to give schools more flexibility in scheduling and accommodate schools that may have fewer devices. The NAPLAN Online assessment window starts on Tuesday 14 May and finishes on Friday 24 May 2019. A note will go home in Term 2 with the exact timetable. Year 5 Opportunity Class 2020 Opportunity classes cater for academically gifted and talented students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level.

Applications for opportunity class placement are considered mainly on the combined results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test and school assessments. The Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held on Wednesday 31 July 2019.

If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2020, you need to apply soon. You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address).

Notes have been sent home to all Year 4 students detailing instructions on how to apply online will be available from Tuesday 30 April 2019 at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

The application website opens on Tuesday 30 April 2019 and closes on Friday 17 May 2019. You must apply by the due date.

Upcoming Events

Term 1 Week 11

Monday 8/4 Parent / Teacher interviews start

Tuesday 9/4 Stage 2 Excursion

Wednesday 11/4 Choir going to Granville South High

Thursday 12/4 K-6 PBL Assembly at 2pm

Friday 12/4 Summer PSSA finishes for Term 1

Easter Hat parade at 2pm

Last day of school for Term 1

Term 2 Week 1

Monday 29/4 Staff return to school

Tuesday 30/4 Students return to school

Friday 3/5 Zone Cross Country

Term 2 Week 2

Monday 6/5 Sydney Writer’s Festival

Ramadan begins

Tuesday 7/5 P&C meeting at 9:30am

Thursday 9/5 Mother’s Day Stall

PBL Update

Our students have made great progress as they use positive behaviour each day at school. Our focus for Weeks 10 and 11 is being kind to others and using kind words.

This week was our Term 1 Star Kid’s Day. We had a record number of students attending which was amazing. Congratulations to all students. Your teachers and parents and all very proud of you.

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On Thursday 11th April we will also be holding a K-6 PBL Assembly at 2pm under the COLA. At this assembly our normal merit certificates will be handed out as well as new PBL awards.

SRC Update This Term SRC had a very productive role within the school. They had the opportunity to actively participate in school events such as Clean Up Australia day, National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and Harmony Day. Students created informative posters as part of an awareness campaign for the whole school community. In association with Harmony Day, SRC members and their family’s volunteered in fund raising to further support our school. We appreciate all the support and donations, many hands make light work. PSSA We have had an awesome season of PSSA so far. All players have been trying their hardest to learn the rules of the game and have been putting in a solid effort into achieving results for their team. Unfortunately round 4 and 5 of PSSA were washed out due to heavy rain but we are hoping for better weather for the next two weeks so teams can get back out there and represent their school in PSSA sport.

Just a reminder to all parents and players that the code of conduct that was sent home to all players needs to be abided and respected. It is a privilege to represent our school at sporting events. Please remember to have adequate food and water as it does get quite hot and players need their energy to put in a solid effort in games.

We look forward to seeing results in this week’s games. Keep up the great work. Ms Shahrouk PSSA coordinator Players Reports Softball Last week in softball Granville south versed Granville Public School. Both our girls and boys team played awesome and both teams won. The results: Boys: 24-8 Girls: 16-8 Written by Firas 6/5S T-ball Last match t-ball played against Rose Hill. We had a good match. The girls team was short in players, but we still played and got great results. We enjoy our Friday matches. We are learning alot!

Written by Anas 4/3 C

Basketball On Friday the 29th of March, Granville South Public School versed Rosehill Public. The senior boys and girls worked tremendously hard however lost to the opposing team. The junior team continued their quest in being the undefeated. We are all so excited to be on a team that works so well together. Written by Ali 6/5H

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Congratulations A very big congratulations to Ahmed A and Shady for being selected in the Auburn PSSA Zone Rugby League Team. Both boys were required to attend training sessions after school and attend a competition day yesterday where both boys made the Grand finals. An awesome effort boys!

School grounds open during the holidays NSW schools can make their facilities available to the community under the Community Use of School Facilities Policy. This doesn’t always happen due to increased maintenance, cleaning, security measures, insurance costs, and other risks. To address this, a second trial program is proposed over the coming holiday period. How will it work? Facilities would be open from 8am-6pm, 7 days a week, from 15 April 2019 to 26 April 2019

Bunting will be strung to separate the play areas from school buildings

Signage will be placed at the entrances to notify the times of access, and non-permitted activities

A Security Guard will be on site while the school is open

The Security Guard will lock the gates at 6pm

What’s happening at Granville South?

Our first item printed from our 3D printer

Anti bullying discussion

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Awesome information reports!

Great writing!

Fantastic work Aymen!

STAR KIDS DAY

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Go Miss Han!

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EGGVENTIONS Fortnite EGGIES

L’EGGO City

Farewell Miss Hazel

Stage 2 Excursion

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KB Artwork

Star PBL Awards Term 1

Class Student KB Maryam B

KH Yusuf A

KM Omar A

2/1M Mikhael M

2/1S Mona Y

2/1N Aurelia N

2/1AD Frashta M

3/2E Walid A

4/3M Mena H

4/3C Anas M

4/3H Fatima M

6/5H Avrianna T

6/5N Ehsan H

6/5S Daliyah A

PBL Awards

3rd Shooting Star 1/2AD Yila Z

2nd Shining Star 1/2AD Lyden T

2nd Shining Star 2/1S Omar H

3rd Shooting Star 2/1S Tasneem A

2nd Shining Star 2/1S Jana Y

2nd Shining Star 2/1M Madina E

3rd Shining Star 2/1M Alana A

3rd Shining Star 6/5H Baneen A

3rd Shooting Star 6/5H Ali H

1st Shooting Star KH Yacoub Y

2nd Shining Star 6/5H Aya A

1st Shining Star 6/5H Mia T

2nd Shooting Star 6/5H Mia A

2nd Shooting Star 2/1AD Mikaylah C

1st Shining Star 2/1AD Batool H

2nd Super Star 3/2E Ameria E

1st Shooting Star KM Sanaa M

1st Super Star 3/2E Zia E

1st Shooting Star KB Sanaa H

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1st Shooting Star KM Xavier S

2nd Shooting Star 2/1S Maryam A

3rd Shining Star 2/1S Aydan K

1st Shooting Star 2/1S Sarah W

3rd Shining Star 2/1S Ahmed A

1st Shooting Star 2/1S Issa A

1st Shining Star 2/1S Mona Y

1st Shooting Star KM Mia-Rose B

3rd Shooting Star 6/5H Dalaa K

Week 10 and 11 Merit Certificates

Class Name Reason

KB Zanoubya Y

For demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning in all areas. Well done Zanoubya!

Jecklyth B For making consistent improvements in his behaviour within the classroom. Keep it up, Jecklyth!

KM Jayden C For using his words to solve problems. Keep it up Jayden!

Lina C For her consistent effort in all areas of learning. Well done Lina!

KH Omar A For demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning in all areas. Well done Omar!

Hayat A For being persistent and showing enthusiasm when learning new skills in all learning areas. Well done Hayat!

2/1AD Mikaylah C For using excellent conjunctions and adjectives in her informative writing.

Nasir A For using a new strategy to visualise and count on when solving addition problems.

2/1M William T Always demonstrating great work during numeracy tasks.

Medinah F Always trying her best during all KLAs.

2/1N Dakota C using great strategies when reading new texts

Sahar A Writing a fabulous information report about kangaroos

2/1S Issa A For demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning in all areas. Well done, Issa!

Rukia A For settling into Granville South Public School as an enthusiastic classmate. Welcome!

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3/2E

Cameron M

For writing an information report on dolphins. Well done Cameron, keep up the great work!

Billy A For showing enthusiasm in completing multiplication problems.

Megan M For using conjunctions to create compound and complex sentences in her information report on dolphins.

4/3M

Bibi K For achieving a higher level in her reading. Congratulations!

Ahmed A For fabulous planning and writing about Lions. Well Done!

4/3C

Yusuf H For a well written information report on tigers. Keep up the great work!

Reda A For his consistent effort in all areas of learning. Well done Reda!

4/3H

Mohammed E

For consistently completing learning tasks with a positive attitude.

Abdul C For bringing humour in 4/3H and making us smile.

6/5H Smith G For demonstrating a conscientious attitude to all areas of his

learning. Keep it up Smith!

Mia A For composing an impressive information report on arctic fox.

6/5N Hasan A

For composing an interesting information report about whales.

Moustafa Z For an outstanding effort in writing.

6/5 S Jo T For consistently answering questions and showing enthusiasm when learning. Keep it up!

Ahmed A For following the writing process when composing information reports.

Library K-2 Amelia A For being a wonderful role model in the library and displaying all the PBL qualities of being safe, being respectful and being a learner. Well done!

Technology K-2

Nahida E For independently logging on and accessing apps on the computer without assistance.

Community Language K-2

Nour E For doing her best during history and Arabic lessons.

K-2 EAL/D Mohamed I For trying hard in reading groups.