Marie Bashir Public School

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow 159 Albert Road Phone: (02) 8736 4400 Strathfield NSW 2135 Fax: (02) 8736 4450

Website: www.mariebashirpublicschool.com.au

Email: MarieBashir-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Issue 9/2014 16 September 2014

DATES TO REMEMBER

Term 3, 2014 19 September Last Day Of Term 3 Term 4, 2014 7 October First Day Of School Term (Students and Staff Resume) 8- 10 October Life Education 16 October Orientation Day 23 October Orientation Day 31 October Mufti day (Year 6 Fundraiser) 26 November Thank you Breakfast for Parents and Scripture Teachers 4 December Prefect Speeches and election 8 December Presentation Assembly (Parents invited) 10 December School dance and Year 6 farewell 12 December Stewart House Concert 17 December Last Day of School Term

PRINCIPALS REPORT

Principals Message Congratulations to all the students who represented the school in the Premiers Spelling Bee on Tuesday, 16 September at Ashfield Public School. I would like to wish all students and parents a safe and happy holiday. Life Education Parents are invited to attend a special Life Education lesson that will be conducted on Wednesday, 8 October 2014 at 9:30am. The lesson will outline the program in which the children will be participating in the first week of term 4. There is no cost to parents for their class. Help Required Assistance is required with the covering of home readers and library books. If you could spare an hour or two, please contact Mrs Attard or Miss Owen at the school. Alternatively, you may prefer to take the books home to cover. Fathers Day Stall Thank you to the P & C who organised a fantastic Fathers Day stall. I am sure there were many happy dads.

Parent satisfaction Each year, the school will survey students, staff and parents in order to analyse the schools operation. We ask you to take a couple of minutes to complete the attached survey and return it to the school office ASAP. Your assistance in completing the questions is appreciated and will greatly assist in our analysis of the schools operation. Uniform Shop The uniform shop is open each Wednesday from 9am-10am. It is situated on the left hand side of the driveway. Orientation I look forward to meeting our new students for 2015 at the Marie Bashir Public School orientation day which will be held at the beginning of term 4- Thursday 16 October and 23 October 2014 at 9:45am. On these days all children will also be placed in their class for 2015. Your childs teacher will not necessarily be your childs teacher in 2015. Children will be informed about who their class teacher is at the commencement of 2015.

NAPLAN Results 2014 Congratulations to all students who completed the exam. They are to be commended for their efforts and results. The following is the NAPLAN results for 2014. Year 3 The schools 2014 reading results revealed that in Year 3, 64.3% performed in the top two bands compared to 46.1% across the state. No student performed in band 1 or band 2. The schools 2014 writing results revealed that in Year 3, 50% performed in the top two bands compared to 43.4% across the state. No student performed in the last three bands. The schools 2014 spelling results revealed that in Year 3, 71.4% performed in the top two bands compared to 48.6% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2014 grammar and punctuation results revealed that in Year 3, 78.5% performed in the top two bands compared to 50.6% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools results for 2014 in numeracy revealed that in Year 3, 57.1% of the students performed in the top two bands compared to 39.4% across the state. No student performed in band 1. The schools results for 2014 in data, measurement, space and geometry revealed that in Year 3, 50% of the students performed in the top two bands compared to 40.2% across the state. The schools results for 2014 in number, patterns and algebra revealed that in Year 3, 57.1% of the students performed in the top two bands compared to 33.9% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. School Spectacular Congratulation to Mrs Ling and our dance group who performed at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday, 2 September, 2015. They were fantastic! The costumes were spectacular.

NAPLAN Results 2014 Year 5 The schools 2014 reading results revealed that in Year 5, 40% performed in the top two bands compared to 32.1% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2014 writing results revealed that in Year 5, 20% performed in the top two bands compared to 15.6% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2014 spelling results revealed that in Year 5, 60% performed in the top two bands compared to 41% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2014 grammar and punctuation results revealed that in Year 5, 40% performed in the top two bands compared to 41.2% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. In numeracy in Year 5, 20% of students performed in the top two bands compared to 26.5% across the state. No student performed in the bottom three bands. The schools 2014 data, measurement, space and geometry results revealed that in Year 5, 20% performed in the top two bands compared to 21.8% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2014 number, patterns and algebra results revealed that in Year 5, 60% performed in the top two bands compared to 29.1% across the state. No student performed in the last three bands.

Not Returning To Marie Bashir Public School In 2015

We are now starting to consider the arrangement of classes for 2015. As you would be aware, schools are staffed according to the number of children who enrol at the beginning of each year. To assist in our planning, we need to know of any children currently in K to Year 5 who will not be returning in 2015. If you know your child will not be at Marie Bashir Public School next year, would you please complete the form below and return it to school as soon as possible. Please note that if your child will be returning to school after the first day of term (i.e. Wednesday, 28 January 2015) you will also need to notify the school in writing otherwise your child cannot be allocated to a class. Thank you for your support. Regards, Jacqui Attard Principal

ONLY RETURN THIS NOTE IF YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ATTENDING MARIE BASHIR PUBLIC SCHOOL IN 2015

Childs Name: ____________________________________ 2014 Class: ___________________ My child will be enrolling in another school and not returning to Marie Bashir Public School in 2015. Signature: __________________________ _________ Date: ______________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY 2014 Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your assistance in completing the questions is appreciated and will greatly assist in our analysis of the schools operation.

Your Stage

Almost Always Usually Sometimes Rarely

1 My child likes to attend school each day

2 The teacher treat my child fairly

3 Teachers take an interest in helping my child with their work

4 Teachers listen to what my child has to say

5 My child is anxious about his/her school life

6 My child gets along with other students in his/her class

7 My child thinks that he/she is a success as a student

8 I am happy to contact my childs class to talk about his/her learning

9 My child thinks the work he/she presents is engaging

10 The school is connected to the community and welcomes parental involvement

11 Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher to discuss concerns relating to their child

12 There are good lines of communication between the school and parents

Your Comments: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Tick the circle for the answer you agree with most. For example, this parents response was usually for the statement What my child is asked to learn is important. If you do not have an opinion about a question leave all boxes blank. Almost Always Usually Sometimes Rarely

1 What I am asked to teach is important

Community

Catholic Scripture Dates below are for Catholic scripture students interested in completing their Confirmation and First Holy Communion. For all enquiries, please speak to Suzanne at St Marthas. Sacrament Date/Time Event First Reconciliation (Yr2 and above)

18th Oct 5pm Commitment Mass

22nd Nov Time TBA Retreat afternoon

27th Nov 6pm & 7pm First Reconciliation

Websites

Reduce, reuse, recycle Australians throw away 3.3 million tonnes of food every year up to a quarter of the country's food supplies - mainly because we purchase too much. Consider planning your meals and only buy what you need. Reduce packaging in your childs lunchbox and use re-usable containers rather than plastic wrap where possible. It also leaves our school grounds much cleaner!

Mobile Maths Games Channel your childs interest in playing mobile apps into a chance to improve their maths skills and recall. The free School A to Z app has a Maths Monkey game to help test times tables and the follow-up app, Maths Monkeys Quest ($1.99), challenges kids from Yr 2 to Yr 8 with addition, subtraction, ratios and percentages. Both apps are created by the NSW Department of Education and are available for Apple iPhones and iPads, and Android phones and tablets. Youll find links to both here: http://bit.ly/oSREYV

Selective schools Are you already thinking about your childs Year 7 placement in a selective school in 2016? Selective high schools are government high schools that cater for highly-achieving, academically talented students by offering an educationally enriched environment. Application for entry to a selective high school in Year 7 in 2016 will be online only, from 14 October, 2014. Youll find more information about selective schools and dates for examinations here: http://bit.ly/selectiveHS

Registrations close 15 September 2014. Registrations can be completed on the form attached

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Ages 5-12

23 September 3 October 2014 Registrations close 15 September 2014. Registrations can be completed on the form attached.

Payments must be made in order to confirm your place. Please see attached registration form.

PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY 2014Your Comments: __________________________________________________________________