Principals’ message
Dates to be aware of:
Planning day for year 3 & 4 teachers 2020
(Thursday 28.11.19)
Planning day for year 5 & 6 teachers 2020
(Friday 29.11.19)
High School transition year 6
(Tuesday 3.12.19)
Kindergarten & Opportunity Class Orientations
(Wednesday 4.12.19)
Planning day for Kindergarten teachers 2020
(Thursday 5.12.19)
Planning day for year 1 & 2 teachers 2020
(Friday 6.12.19)
Choir performance at Jewells Plaza
(Wednesday 11.12.19)
Year 6 Farewell (Thursday 12.12.19)
Presentation Day (Friday 13.12.19)
Party Day (Tuesday 17.12.19)
Last Day for students
(Wednesday 18.12.19)
Staffing
This term I have undertaken an executive review
process in addition to a nominated teacher transfer.
The staffing mix for 2020 has been strategically
crafted to drive clear improvements in the academic,
social and emotional wellbeing of students.
The three Assistant Principals (Louise Filan-Davis,
Alison Jackson and Julie Low) have a teaching load
of (0.4) Thursday and Friday. On those days where
they have been strategically funded to provide
support (0.6), Monday – Wednesday, the clear ex-
pectation and accountability is to:
Provide clear coaching, mentoring, & support to
teachers to improve explicit teaching of literacy
and numeracy
Monitor and evaluate teaching programs and
student work samples (fortnightly) to ensure
consistency and compliance with syllabus
expectations
Monitor student data (Reading, Writing,
Numeracy, Attendance and Wellbeing) across
classes, working with teachers to drive
improved outcome achievement
Monitor interventions to ensure students are
progressing in Reading, Writing and Numeracy
Lead staff professional learning in the explicit
and effective teaching of Reading/
Comprehension, Writing and Numeracy
Assist teachers in evidencing their practice
against Australian Professional Standards
Classes for 2020:
Kinder Lynley White
Kinder Michelle Pedonese
Year 1 Katie Clarence
Year 1 Nadine Purdy (Mon-Tues) /
Beth Ivey (Wed-Fri)
Year 2 Janelle Smee
Year 2 Will Sutherland (Mon-Wed)/
Louise Filan-Davis (Thurs-Fri)
Year 3 Stacy James
Year 3 Bayly Williams
Year 4 Jenny Hoade (Mon-Wed) /
Alison Jackson (Thurs-Fri)
Year 4/5 Shirelle Douglass
Year 5 Meg Ross (Mon-Wed) /
Graeme McCulloch (Thurs-Fri)
Year 5/6 Jessica Wagner (Mon-Wed) /
Julie Low (Thurs-Fri)
OC Christine Vial
Year 6 Elizabeth Mansfield
Term 4 - Week 6 Thursday 21st November 2019
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Support Personnel
Library Sarah McDonell (Tues-Thurs)
RFF Susana Jones (K-2 Tues/Wed)
Lisa Garfoot (3-6 Mon/Tues)
Intervention
K-2 Donna Anderson (Mon-Thurs)
ATSI Michelle Yeo (Tues/Thurs)
Administration
Admin Manager Beverley Lowrie
Admin Officer Deb Sweeney
Melinda Miller
Renee Mullins
Tech. Officer Glenn Wirth
Planning Days
The teachers of classes for 2020 will undertake a
day of strategic planning, class formation and
hand-over to ensure that the commencement
of 2020 is a seamless process. On each stage
planning day, teachers will be provided clear
plans for how they will address quality
curriculum delivery, wellbeing and reporting to
parents, so that there is a shared and consistent
approach.
Maintenance
Over the course of the next few weeks, the
school has some scheduled maintenance that
is being undertaken. We regret any
inconvenience that this may cause.
Student Leadership
I would like to thank the P&C for working with
me on the very challenging process of
counting student votes for the 2020 Student
Parliament. I wish to congratulate every person
that stood for election and look forward to
working alongside those new leaders soon to
be announced.
Student Reports
Teachers are currently examining student work
samples and student assessments over the period of
this semester in preparation for the formalised report
on each child’s academic progress, effort and
application.
Written reports will be sent home Friday 13
December 2019.
Barry Croft
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
Event Year Activity Date
Whole School Assembly All Stages Week 8 - Thursday 5th December at 9:30am
All Welcome !
Kindergarten & Opportunity
Class Orientations
K -2020
OC - 2020
Week 8 - Wednesday 4th December
(Uniform shop will be open for orientation
sessions 9:30am to 12: 30pm)
Choir performance at
Jewells Plaza
Junior, Senior
and Signing
Choirs
Week 9 - Wednesday 11th December
10:00am - 10:45am
All Welcome !
Year 6 Farewell Year 6 Week 9 - Thursday 12th December -
Charlestown Pool
Presentation Day All Stages Week 9 - Friday 13th December - Belmont
High School
Party Day All Stages Week 10 - Tuesday 17th December
Last Day for Students All Stages Wednesday 18th December
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
Invoices for Term 4 - 2019
All invoices have now been sent home this week, if you have any queries relating to the
charges don’t hesitate to contact the office.
We would appreciate payments to be made by the 13th of December as this will help in
finalising our end of year processes.
Many Thanks
Office Staff
SPORTS NEWS
Estelle and Thomas qualified for NSW PSSSA Athletics Carnival and competed on 6th and 7th
November for high jump.
A fantastic achievement. Congratulations!
SCHOOL NEWS
HOLIDAY FUN
SCHOOL NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
Jewells Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop will be
OPEN 8:45am TO 9:45am on:
Tues 3 December 2019
FREE - SELECTED 2ND HAND ITEM’S WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY.
Paid orders can be left at the office anytime.
Payment by POPS, Eftpos or Correct Cash
Volunteers are appreciated ! Thank you !
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS