School News

26th 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

LAST DAY OF TERM IS FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2.30PM FINISH

CASUAL CLOTHES DAY- GOLD COIN DONATION

June

Thursday 11th June- Genesis Music school returns

Friday 26th- Last day Term 2- 2.30pm dismissal & Casual Clothes day- Gold coin donation

Term 3

July

Monday 13th- Term 3 begins at 8.50am

Term 4 Victorian School Terms- 2020

Term 2, 2020- Tuesday 14th April and ends Friday 26th June, 2020 Term 3, 2020 – Monday 13th July and ends Friday 18th September, 2020 Term 4, 2020- Monday 5th October and ends Friday 18thDecember, 2020 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… WELCOME BACK TO OUR YEAR 3-6 STUDENTS

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete Dear Parents and Guardians, Restrictions continue for this term-

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. 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.

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

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.

From the Principal-Pam

Students will be dismissed from classrooms at 2.30pm to start their two week holiday.

Please enjoy then holiday time with family. Happy holidays to you all.

We shall see everyone back at school on Monday 13th July for an 8.50am start. Please note-

All students are expected to be in class by 8.50am.

Thank you for your fantastic cooperation this term,

Kindest regards

Pam Streete- Principal

Curriculum Report-June

This has been a very different and at times challenging term with remote learning occurring

owing to COVID. Teachers, parents and children are to be commended on their considerable

efforts to continue learning. A major focus was on wellbeing, focussing on being kind to

ourselves and others during these difficult times.

Staff worked so hard to provide online learning, having to adjust the curriculum and to make

it more accessible for all students. We had to reflect and adjust frequently. At first it was

baffling as to why so many children were unable to work independently, as we thought our

instructions were clear and at a suitable level. We realised that some children not all rely on

their classmates, on working together, on visual explanations and finding oral and written

instructions hard to follow at times. We also realised the need for many visual examples and

found many useful videos to assist students.

Many thanks to parents for their hard work and support, no doubt it was challenging to

juggle children, your own work and running a household.

Well done to all students for giving their best with remote learning. Many children truly

missed their classmates and social interactions. The class meetings were a supportive way to

enable social interaction.

EVERYONE has learnt a lot about technology, some of us were really pushed out of our

comfort zone but we were truly grateful to have IT support and a bank of devices so that all

children could have access.

The main positive from this experience is that health and wellbeing was paramount, and we

will continue to work together to stay safe and as healthy as possible.

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

MID YEAR REPORTS

Individual mid- year reports have been distributed and you would have had the opportunity to

discuss your child’s report this week. The reports reflect the learning and experiences during

the time of the COVID-19 remote learning. Student Led Conferences are being conducted on

Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please book via compass. If you require any assistance

logging on please advise your child’s teacher or ring the school office as we can assist you.

TERM 3

At this point we are unsure as to what regulations will apply to schools in tetm 3. We will

inform parents once Victoria’s Chief health officer provides schools with instructions and

operational procedures.

Thanks again to everyone for supporting the school with entering and exiting as well as

supporting social distancing.

SCHOOL UNIFORM REMINDER

With all students back on site it is timely to remind parents, carers and students, about our

school dress code. All students are to wear correct school uniform at all times. At the moment

there are a number of children wearing other non -school uniform items, particularly tops.

Parents are reminded that our Dress Code as approved by GWPS School Council contains the

approved required uniform list.

Please make sure all school items are clearly named.

CAPTURING YOUR VOICE AND THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY VIA SCHOOL

SURVEY

Please see details regarding the survey in last week’s newsletter June 18th, under the heading

of Survey.

The information that you as a community provide to us will assist us to plan ahead for future

improvements.

Parent opinion and feedback is highly valued and, gaining a high level of survey responses will

be appreciated. A survey will be sent in Term 3.

SCHOOL REVIEW TERM 4,2020

The school will be undertaking a School Review in term 4. Your feedback will provide valuable

data and insights for us as a school to move forward.

We have had many emails and comments of a positive nature from parents during term 2

regarding remote and flexible learning experience however, it is important that we gain feedback in a more formal

way.

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

ENROLLING 2021 PREPS

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions placed upon schools to keep our students and staff safe, we have not been able

to conduct our usual foundation/ prep information sessions and school tours this term. From now all the

information and forms required to enrol your child at Glenroy West are available on the school’s website.

http://www.glenroywest.vic.edu.au

If you have a child who turns five before 30th April 2020 and would like to enrol them please see the enrolment

details on the school’s website. Please ring the school for further information on 9306-8955.

Also, if you believe your child may be transferring or relocating to another school now or next year, the earlier you

can notify the school the greater you can assist the school in its forward planning and preparation.

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 SCHOOL HOLIDAY 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.

Please see flyer for school holiday program attached.

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. This week I met with the

Architects to begin the interviewing and tendering process. Exciting times ahead.

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. 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

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

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TERM 2-WEEK 11 Mrs Streete Principal

For demonstrating the learner profile of open minded by appreciating other cultures and values in our society. Well done and Happy Holidays.

Deepson 12A Tilly 34A

Foundation A Ms Mead

For being principled and making good choices in the classroom. Shadrach

Foundation B Ms Bryers

For always being principled both inside and outside the classroom. Ingrid

Foundation C Ms Tran

For always being kind and respectful to his peers and teachers. Manraj

1/2A Ms Luke

For making good choices in the classroom and working to the best of his ability.

Abra

1/2B Ms R Chen

For always being a risk taker and a great thinker in her learning. Emily

1/2C Miss Wheeler

For her commitment to improving her handwriting and spelling. Krishala

1/2D Ms S Chen

For being a risk taker in numeracy. Aiman

1/2E Mrs Slade

For always being a caring class member. Ecrin

3/4A Ms Plane

For settling in well to his new school. Adem

3/4B Ms Silveira

For presenting her learning so well during her 3 Way conference.

Trisha

5/6A Ms Marks

For asking excellent questions to improve his ability to add and subtract fractions.

Demitha

5/6B Mr Hutchison

For being a principled learner who always strives to give his best work. Yukesh

5/6C Ms Webster

For communicating respectfully to her peers and teachers.

Alex

PE Ms Rogers

For being a role model in class and trying her best. Zuweyda