School News

18th June,2020

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 2

June

Thursday 11th June- Genesis Music school returns

Tuesday June 23rd- School Council Meeting Via Webex

Friday 26th- Last day Term 2- 2.30pm dismissal

Term 3

July

Monday 13th- Term 3 begins at 8.50am

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… WELCOME BACK TO OUR YEAR 3-6 STUDENTS

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents and Guardians, Return to whole student cohort to school

Thank you to all members of the school community in assisting us with such a smooth transition back for all

students last week. The restrictions regarding parents on site will continue until further advice from DET.

The students did exceptionally well by following instructions as well as entering and exiting the designated school

gates daily.

Thank you to ALL staff for their excellent contribution to ensuring all students were firstly well cared for in terms

of their wellbeing and assisting students to settle back to both school and class routine.

The energy and excitement of all students back at school is a powerful affirmation of a happy and engaged GW

student body. The scene of younger siblings guiding older brothers and sisters through the gate entry process on

the first day was heart-warming. For those who didn’t have a sibling at school they also demonstrated amazing

fortitude in managing their return to school. Taking in their stride the modified entry and exit approach planned for

them, with many planning for the following days, arrangements to walk or ride to school with peers, reconnecting

friendships lost during the remote learning period. The level of confidence and independence on display during this

time should be captured and valued as we move back to normal school routine.

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

Capturing the voice of the community

It was, during the remote learning experience, incredible to see what was achieved due to

the hard work of both students and students, teachers, support staff and parents/carers.

There is a strong voice from DET that this experience should be seen as opportunities for

innovation and transformation in education.

Glenroy west is taking the opportunity to reflect on how we can learn from this experience.

This experience should provide us with an opportunity to rethink past assumptions about

learning, teaching, student voice and agency, engagement, and to learn from the innovations

that have emerged during this time. GW has adopted an internationally recognised

philosophy and approach to teaching and learning with a learner centred curriculum. As a

school there is an opportunity to consider and plan to build back better and different learner

centred curriculum, not just revert back to normal. In doing so we have already begun to

capture the voice of the staff and students in different ways to see how we can benefit and

grow from this experience.

Capturing the voice of the community and understanding how as parents/ carers you

experienced flexible and remote learning is the next point in working collaboratively to

understand the impact of this change.

A Community Survey will be sent via Compass.

We would appreciate responses to the questions posed by as many members of the

community as possible. Your opinions and voice is highly valued.

The survey will be open until the last day of term 2, Friday 26th June 2020.

MOBILE PHONES

A reminder of key elements of the school mobile phone policy introduced in Term 1 2020.

Requires that

Students who bring mobile phones to school must have them switched of and

securely stored during school hours

The school provides secure storage for mobile phones that are brought to school

Mobile phones owned by students are brought to school at the owner’s risk like any other

personal item.

If a family chooses to provide their child with a phone to bring to school please note:

Mobile phone is handed in at the office each morning by 8.50am

At the end of the school day, after 3.15pm they are required to collect their phone

from the office.

It is important note that whilst the school provides secure storage it is the responsibility of

the student to ensure they hand the phone into the school office am daily. Teachers or other

staff do not store the phone for them.

PYP LEARNER

PROFILES

ATTRIBUTES

Inquirers

Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

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

During the COVID period, please ensure all parents remain at the gates and not to come on

site unless there is a specific need or alternatively an appointment can be made at the office.

We ask all adults to respect the social distancing measures at all times.

All students need to use the designated gates as specified in last week’s newsletter and on

compass this week.

All students should arrive between 8.45 and 8.50am through the gates specified and head

directly to their classroom. We expect all students to be in class by 8.50am to organise

themselves for the school day.

Students depart at 3.15pm through their usual gate and head home.

FOUNDATION STUDENTS- YORK ST KINDER GATE

GRADE 1-2 STUDENTS- WILLIAM ST GATE

GRADE 3-4 STUDENTS – CLOVELLY ST GATE

GRADE 5-6 STUDENTS- CLOVELLY ST AND YORK ST ENTRANCE

PLEASE NOTE

We are expecting siblings look out for younger members of their family and arrange to enter

and exit the same gate together.

KISS & DROP

Miss Nola will be manning this area to ensure parents do not need to get out of their cars and

children can be dropped off safely and enter and exit the school grounds.

Staff will continue to ‘man’ and monitor gates at all entrances of the school grounds.

Thank you for your continued cooperation,

Appreciation for GW Staff

GWPS staff wish to thank members of our school community for the messages and tokens of

appreciation and gratitude that have been provided via email. These have been well received

and appreciated.

Student Progress Reporting:

At Glenroy West, reporting student learning progress and achievement is part of the important

cooperative relationship between the school, trust and parents. It also involves two way

communication, mutual responsibility, respect and trust. The complete process serves to build

engagement of parents and increase knowledge relating to the comprehensive nature of

assessment and reporting in schools.

DET along with the VCAA provide the framework, expectations and guidelines, for schools

regarding reporting on student achievement. The requirement for all Victorian schools is to

report on achievement against the Victorian curriculum achievement standards at least twice a

year for every student.

The Department of education and Training (DET) has adjusted the expectations of Student

Reports for semester one in recognition of the transition to remote and flexible learning during Term 2. In

recognition that schools have adopted revised teaching and learning plans for Term 2, schools must provide:

A description of the Victorian curriculum F-10 taught

A succinct descriptive assessment of student learning achievement, based on the Achievement standards

in the Victorian curriculum F-10, for the subject areas taught

A comment on how the student has adjusted to the remote and flexible learning environment with

reference to the Personal and Social Capability curriculum

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

June Semester Report

The semester one reports at GWPS for June will provide parents with information regarding student progression

during both onsite and flexible learning engagement during semester one. Student reports will include:

A comment regarding student level achievement, based on the Vic Curriculum for the areas

taught and assessed

A comment on how the student has adjusted to the remote and flexible learning environment- referencing

the personal and social capability and the IB approaches to learning as well as the Learner Profiles

Teacher judgements and progression points will be included.

The report for your child is written by the classroom teacher and specialists. It also makes reference to a piece of

student self- evaluation.

ICT DEVICES

Thank you to the parents/carers who have returned the loaned devices during the remote learning period. If you

have not returned the device could you please ensure your child returns the device and inform the teacher.

Thank you kindly for your cooperation.

OSH PROGRAM

Please note our procedures for the OSH program remain the same that is students will proceed straight to the

classroom at 8.45am with the exception being made to Foundation students who will be collected and dropped off

by the OSH worker.

So parents/ carers you will need to make sure that you inform your children if they are enrolled in the program and

on which days. An important reminder- If you do the services of the OSH program for your child/ren please

complete an enrolment form so you do have access to the program.

CANTEEN

THE SCHOOL CANTEEN IS ‘OPEN’ OPERATING AFTERNOON BREAKS DAILY.

CLASSROOM CUISINE

HAS RETURNED FOR WEDNESDAY LUNCH ORDERS FROM THIS WEEK. Please refer to the lunch menu and ordering

system provided.

UPDATE-FUTURE BUILDING WORKS

A fast moving timeline- By the end of this term we will begin the process of moving forward with DET and region

regarding the initial planning stages of new buildings for the GW school community. We are finalising the first

stage of the planning report in consultation with students, staff and the school community inclusive of school

council.

Kind regards

Pam.

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

FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS 2021

• If you have a preschool child ready age wise to begin school in 2021 please let us know

• Let us know if there may be questions about your child being ready and, of course information can be

adjusted throughout the rest of the year.

• Information is on our school website and on Compass

Please provide this information via email to me as principal at streete.pamela.p@edumail.vic.gov.au regarding enrolling or direct any queries to our office administration of 9306-8955. Alternatively, school email glenroywest.ps@edumail.vic.edu.au Thank you to the many families who have responded to this request. STUDENT ENROLMENT PROCESS PROCEDURES IN 2020 FOR 2021

Updated information regarding Student Enrolment process and procedures in 2020 for 2021 are now on the school website. This information highlights that due to the current COVID19 situation there are no school tours at this time. This is important information for families as, families may be asked about enrolment/ tours at GWPS from friends, neighbours and acquaintances. The 2021 Enrolment form is on our school website. Any enquiries you can ring the office on 9306-8955 or email me directly at streete.pamela.p@edumail.vic.gov.au or alternatively the school email. Have a wonderful week.

Kind regards

Pam Streete-Principal

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE: 2020

About the Challenge The Premiers’ Reading Challenge has now started! Now in its 16th year, the Premier’s Reading Challenge CONTINUES TO INSPIRE MORE CHILDREN TO READ, HELPING TO BUILD ESSENTIAL LITERACY SKILLS THAT SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATION. The theme of this year’s Challenge is “READING: EVERYBODY.EVERYDAY” As part of the challenge, students in Years 3-10 need to read at least 15 books in the 6 months from March September to complete the challenge. For prep-Year 2 students, the challenge is to read or experience 30 books. All books must be registered by 4th September 2020.

Semester One Student Reports

Semester One Student Reports will be available for download via Compass from Tuesday 23rd June. A notification

will be sent via Compass when they are ready for download.

Our Semester report does look a little different this year due to the extended remote learning.

Students were required to complete assessment tasks, undertake conferences with their teachers and submit daily

work tasks. Teachers have used this information to write your child’s Semester report. Some students did not

submit work for some curriculum areas and therefore have not been assessed on that area.

You will notice that the comments for English, Mathematics and Specialists relate to assessment Learning Tasks

that were sent to students. If you would like more information on what was assessed in the Learning Task, you are

still able to access all Learning Tasks in your child’s Compass profile.

Curriculum areas that have not been taught or assessed this semester will be assessed next semester.

You will have the opportunity to discuss in more depth your child’s achievements and areas for improvement in

the 3-Way Conference occurring on Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June.

Please ensure you read the Semester Report before your conference time so you can discuss any concerns. You

can also email your child’s teacher if you require more information.

Lisa Brandecker

Assistant Principal

TERM 2-WEEK 10 Mrs Streete Principal

For demonstrating the Learner Profile of ‘Knowledgeable’ by developing knowledge across many subject areas. Well Done.

Deanna

Rishon

Foundation A Ms Mead

For being caring and kind to all of her classmates. Jacinta

Foundation B Ms Bryers

For being reflective and thinking about ways she can improve her writing. Monique

Foundation C Ms Tran

For being principled and working hard on her writing to achieve her goals. Khadija

1/2A Ms Luke

For always listening and following instructions. Henry

1/2B Ms R Chen

For being a risk-taker and trying his best in numeracy. Battal

1/2C Miss Wheeler

For making principled decisions in the classroom. Giuseppe

1/2D Ms S Chen

For being an inquirer and always trying his best. Hesham

1/2E Mrs Slade

For being a risk-taker with her work in Writing. Jessica

3/4A Ms Plane

For using her understanding of descriptive writing to write an engaging information text.

Annabella

3/4B Ms Silveira

For being so courageous and balanced when settling into her new school. Welcome to GWPS!

Noor

5/6C Ms Webster

For always listening attentively and working to the best of her ability. Yaman