Principals Welcome to 2020Dear Families,

I hope you have had a relaxing holiday period and have enjoyed quality time together. It was a di�cult period oftime, with bush�res and the recent �oods, for many people across Australia. I would like to acknowledge theincredible work that the volunteer �re�ghters and others do within our communities. As a school we will continueto do our bit to support, and will hold future fundraisers to assist with the ongoing recovery e�ort. Our thoughtsgo out to all those a�ected.

We look forward to seeing you back at school, which recommences at 8.50am on Tuesday 28th January. Theashphalt will be supervised from 8.30am and classrooms will begin to open from 8.40am so sta� can welcome youand your children into their new learning environments. Children are to go straight to their new classrooms.

A special welcome to all our new students and families due to commence at West Lakes Shore. Please pop in tospeak to our friendly front o�ce sta� should you require any support.

We also welcome the following sta� to our school: Meghan Otte as Year 7 teacher, Sophie Tye as Year 5 teacher,Michelle McDowall as Year 2/3 teacher and April Watt as Japanese Teacher. In addition we welcome Sara Bingaporewho will undertake the role of ACEO o�cer. We congratulate and farewell Michelle Angel who will be undertaking a

West Lakes Shore School NewsletterWELCOME TO 2020 - Week 0

Performing Arts position at Seacli� Primary School. Last term we said our �nal goodbye to Jayne Langley, ourCanteen Manager, who did an outstanding job. So�e Falidis will now take on the Canteen Manager role and wewelcome Caroline Bliss to �ll Sophie’s previous part -time canteen assistant role.

A full sta� list will accompany our week 1 newsletter.

Sta� spent considerable time throughout the holiday period organising and preparing their learning spaces, andplanning an engaging curriculum for the term ahead. This term our whole-school Connected Curriculum will betitled ‘Adventure Seekers’ and will focus on supporting children to develop skills in being adaptable and resilientto change. Change is a constant and we need to ensure students have the strong foundational skill of adaptabilityso they can be successful lifelong learners. Our termly values focus will align with building resilience andsupporting students to see change in a positive way. As an inclusive school we work with children with a widerange of needs and endeavour to support every child’s social, emotional and academic needs. Please do nothesitate to pop in and let your child's class teacher know any information that can support your child/ren. Inresponse to the positive feedback and request for addition wellbeing hours in the family feedback last year, theWellbeing Hub will be open for additional hours in 2020. Rozika Pratap continues to lead this area and will bebased in the hub on Wednesday and Thursdays. Tracey Beavan, our site Pastoral Care Worker, will take on anadditional 12 hours SSO support and be based in the Wellbeing and Community Hubs, whilst also being prevalentin classes.

As part of this term’s learning we will host a whole-school day of action linked to Harmony Day. Other eventsinclude Sports Day, Bike Ed for Year 5 and Aquatics for Year 6 and 7.  Swimming for Reception to Year 5 has beenmoved from Term 1, and we will trial running it in 2020 in weeks 9 and 10 of Term 2. Further details about Term 1events and key information will follow. A provisional date of Monday 10th February has been set for our annualAcquaintance Evening. This is a time for you to meet and greet your child’s new teacher and see their classroom ina more informal capacity.

Enjoy the �rst day as your child/ren start(s) their new learning journey. We look forward to teaching, supportingand guiding them to grow as individuals.

Thank you,

Carol Press and the WLSS sta�

GOVERNING COUNCILGOVERNING COUNCIL

GOVERNING COUNCIL AGM 2020Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 10th February at 7.00pm in the school sta�room. The schoolhas a number of continuing members but will also be seeking nominations for new members. Please emailcarol.press854@schools.sa.edu.au to request a nomination form if you are interested in joining council in 2020.These need to be �lled out and returned to the front o�ce by COB on Friday 7th February. If you are interested in�nding out more about the role of a Governing Council member pleaseemail michelle.fearne570@schools.sa.edu.au or come along and collect a volunteer pack.

Other roles you may want to support in 2020 include classroom support, trips and excursions, sports day andsports programs, school action teams and canteen. We truly value the work that volunteers do and the di�erenceyou make. All 2020 volunteers will need to ensure they have completed the appropriate forms - Working withChildren Check (WWCC formally known as DCSI Clearance) and relevant RAN training, to be compliant with thedepartment Volunteer Policy and Processes. Please contact Michelle Fearne if you have any queries regarding this.Online access to complete these forms is available through the following link - https://bit.ly/2Yg9dv5 

BEGINNING OF TERM REMINDERSBEGINNING OF TERM REMINDERS

CHANGE OF DETAILS

We rely on families to keep us updated with change of address, phone numbers and any other relevant informationthat is essential to your childs enrolment at West Lakes Shore School.  Please advise us if you have recently movedor have new phone numbers. Remember if you have changed address we require the following:

If you own your home, you need to show both of these:

contract of sale for the property or a recent council rates noticerecent gas or electricity bill for the property.

If you rent a home, you need to show both of these:

rental agreement and a bond receipt lodged with Consumer and Business Services showing the current place ofresidence. The rental agreement should cover at least the �rst 12 months at the school.recent gas or electricity bill for that property.

You must give your child’s primary permanent home address, not a commercial, postal or mailing one.

SUNSMART

Please remember to pack a hat and water bottle to ensures you child stays sun safe. As a SunSafe School our policyaround hats is no hat, play in the shade.

OSHC

Our OSHC is open before and after school. Due to a large volume of interest there are waiting lists for Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday after school.

Pl i f OSHC ibl if l i Thi ill t f ili t th h l

Please inform OSHC as soon as possible if you no longer require care. This will support families new to the schoolwho are keen to secure spots. For all early arrivals (before 8.30am) please book your child into our OSHC which hasa range of exciting activities for your child to do. Phone: 8242 3141 or 0413 311 486 

MEDICAL PLANS

All students that have medical conditions are to bring medication and new plans and/or medication agreementsdated 2019 to the front o�ce on the �rst day of school. If your child self medicates e.g. Asthma and carries theirown medication please ensure you inform their class teacher as due to a new policy additional paperwork needs tobe �lled out.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

If you need to replace any of your child's uniform please make sure to visit LOWES at West Lakes Mall.  The friendlysta� there will be happy to help you with your requirements.

Please remember that the following are not considered part of the West Lakes Shore School Uniform and are notallowed.

Hoodies or Jackets with hoods (the exception of being a rain coat) of any typeAny denim shorts or jeansBlack Leggings OR Bike pants (Bike Pants can be worn under skirts/dresses as long as they are not visible)Thongs / Flip Flops / Boots or shoes with heels - School appropriate sneakers or shoes onlyPeaked baseball style hatsVery short skirts or shorts - mid thigh or longer is acceptableAny long sleeve tops or t shirts that are not in the school colour of Navy or Jade

IMPORTANT TERM DATES TO REMEMBERMONDAY, 27th JANUARY 2020 - Australia Day Holiday

TUESDAY, 28th JANUARY 2020 - First day of school for 2020 - 8:50am prompt start - All children are required togo straight to their new classesMONDAY, 10th FEBRUARY 2020 - Acquaintance EveningTHURSDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2020 - Year 6 & 7 AquaticsFRIDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY 2020 - Year 6 & 7 AquaticsMONDAY, 9th MARCH 2020 - Adelaide Cup HolidayFRIDAY, 13TH MARCH 2020 - MSP School PhotosMONDAY, 16th MARCH 2020 - MSP School Photo Catch Up DayTHURSDAY, 9th APRIL 2020 - Last day of Term 1 - early dismissal at 2:15pmFRIDAY, 10th APRIL 2020 - Good Friday - Public Holiday

WEST LAKES SHORE SCHOOL Edwin Street, West Lakes Shore, SA 5020

+61 8 8449 7255

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