21st June, 2017

Newsletter No. 11

85 Walls Rd, Werribee

SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATE At the School Council Meeting this week the work of Sub-Committees was established for 2017. There will be several sub-committees of council and we invite members of our school community to consider joining us to assist with the work we aim to complete in 2017.

An Expression Of Interest Form is attached to the newsletter today. We would be very grateful for any assistance school community members could give. The sub-committees meet outside of school hours, usually between 5.00 – 6.30PM.

Included below is a brief outline of the work of each sub-committee. School Council looks forward to working with members of the school community on these school improvement priorities.

Community Engagement Sub-Committee

Terms of Reference

Developing ways for the school to work actively with its community including parents / guardians, and the wider community;

Developing fundraising activities for the school;

Including sponsorship for school events; and,

Developing school events to build the school community.

Priorities for 2017

Food Fair / Multicultural Evening – Major fundraising event

Family Recipe Book (could include history and cultural aspects of recipes)

Catering and fundraising activities for the Science Afternoon (September)

Carols in Courtyard

Education and Policy Sub-Committee

Terms of Reference

Developing and reviewing educational policies for School Council;

Monitoring implementation of strategic Plan & Annual Implementation Plan; and,

Reviewing school data such as NAPLAN assessment and school level data.

Educational Policy priorities for 2017

Dress Code Policy update if necessary

Child Safe Policy – reviewed annually

Student Engagement Policy – reviewed annually

Homework Policy

L.O.T.E. Policy

Camps & Excursions Policy

Development of a S.T.E.M Policy

Canteen News CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED FOR ALL LUNCH ORDERS ON

THURSDAY, 29TH & FRIDAY, 30TH JUNE. Counter sales will be

available during recess and lunch times on Thursday only.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO COMMENCE IN TERM 3 – please

contact the canteen if you can spare any time at all, even if you

can only spare one day a term that would be fantastic. PLEASE

NOTE ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CURRENT

‘WORKING WITH CHILDREN’ CARD.

Please remember all lunch orders MUST have a clean paper

bag, if you require the canteen to supply a bag you must in-

clude 20 cents to your order.

Karen & Laurel.

Term 2—Due now (unless already paid)

Term 3—Due 28th July

Term 4—Due 20th October

Payment methods accepted at the office -

Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card

Direct Deposit details

CBA—Thomas Chirnside School Council Account

BSB - 063-541 Account No.– 10038817

ipad Payment Schedule

Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee

Terms of Reference

Planning and developing an attractive and safe school environment;

Organising to maintain or improve the appearance of the school;

Providing advice to council on external groups who may wish to use the school facilities.

Priorities for 2017

Safety fencing around the school

Safety fencing along decking area of ELC

A garden and sensory play space

Installation of removable barriers at vehicle access points / pedestrian exits

General upkeep of garden areas

Tree safety audit and lopping of problem trees/branches

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NAME……………………………….. Child/ren: ………………………………. Class:…………….

I would like to express interest in being a part of the:

Community Engagement Sub-Committee

Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee

Education and Policy Sub-Committee

Please return this expression of interest by Friday 30th June.

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Newsletter 11, June 21st, 2017

Next Week Monday 26thJune Year 5/6 Museum Excursion

Thursday 29th June NO LUNCH ORDERS

Friday 30th June End of Term 2.30pm Dismissal

Friday 30th June Canteen CLOSED

Soon Monday 17th July Term 3 Begins

Wednesday 19th July Learning Celebration 3.30—6.00pm

Wednesday 26th July Foundation Excursion Scienceworks

Calendar

Newsletter 11, June 21st, 2017

STUDENT REPORTS - Reporting against the achievement standards in 2016

TCPS teachers are currently writing Semester 1 Student Reports and these will be sent home at the end of

term. Students will then have the opportunity to share their learning portfolio with parents on Wednesday 19th

July.

In 2016 TCPS began implementing the new curriculum for Victorian schools. This curriculum incorporates the

Australian Curriculum and reflects Victorian priorities and standards. The Victorian Curriculum covers the

knowledge and skills required by students for life-long learning; social development; and, active and informed

citizenship. In the Victorian Curriculum the achievement standards are structured in 11 levels for English and

Mathematics and in five or six bands for all the other learning areas.

What will I see in my child’s report?

Students and families will know what they have achieved.

Students and families will know the next main thing to focus on in their learning, especially in English and

Mathematics. These are the things that families can reinforce at home

Families will receive information on attendance for the Semester.

The Victorian Curriculum, Foundation to Year 10, represents the curriculum as a continuum of learning

and this is reflected in how the reports are presented to parents.

Each child’s report will show their development on the learning continuum.

A yellow band on the report will indicate the expected level and parents will be able to see how their

child is working against the expected level

Individual student Use of TCPS School Values will be reported on.

Planning Days

During this week teachers have been working in PLCs to analyse data and learning for first semester. As a follow

on from this teachers will again work together next week to plan the learning program for Term 3. During this

time classes will participate in specialist programs.

School Nursing Program

All Foundation students School Nursing Program 2017 forms are due now. Please return them asap.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM Attached to this newsletter is the July Holiday Program. Please return by Wednesday 28th June.

All accounts for before and after school must be up to date to confirm a place at Holiday Program. Alternatively, contact the school office to arrange a payment plan.

Payment for holiday program will be included on the first statement for Term 3.

Newsletter 11, June 21st, 2017

LEARNING CELEBRATION TCPS invites all families to join us for student led Learning Conferences

on Wednesday 19th July 3.30—6.00pm

During the Learning Conferences families will be able to join students in celebrating their learning achievements. Students will be sharing their Learning Portfolios with par-ents and family members and teachers will be available in the room to assist if neces-sary. Parents may wish to ask teachers questions they have about their child’s learning or discuss any information from the Semester 1 Student Report

There will be no booking times in any classroom

School Council has approved an Early Dismissal on Wednesday July 19th at 2.30pm to allow for the conferences to be held. For parents unable to collect their children at 2.30pm on this day the OSH care program is available. The OSHC program will begin at 2.30pm and bookings can be made through the school office on 9741 0200

Conferences begin at 3.30pm Things to Remember

Early dismissal 2.30pm 19th July

Students will share learning portfolios—not teachers

Teachers will be able to assist if necessary

Open to all families

No set times for families