PARENT INFORMATION SESSION15th of October, 2021

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Welcome:Ms Satchwell

Meet the team

Fiona PorterFacilitator

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Sara Dower

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Emily Neophitou

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Tailah Ross

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Emma Clarke

Outline

SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

TERM 1 IN FOUNDATION

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

● School uniform● Booklist● Hats and sunscreen● Office ● OSHC● PFA

● Grade formation process

● First day of school● Getting to know you

interviews● Buddies● Daily structure● Social skills

● Additional school services

● Getting ready for school● Helpful hints● Statewide Transition Day● Take home packs

TERM 1 IN FOUNDATION

Grade formation process

● Information is gathered via the Parent Survey

● Information is then processed using Sentral Class Builder

● Foundation Team access TLDS to gain additional information

● Foundation Team touch base with Kinder/Child Care and adjust grades to ensure best fit

● Teachers are allocated to grades● Multi-age classes are considered

when best fit for students.

First day● The first day for Foundation

students will be Tuesday 1st February 2022

● This will be a half day running from 9am-12.45pm

● Parents will receive more information regarding drop off and pick up closer to the date.

Getting to know you interviews

Foundation students will not attend school for the following dates:● Wednesday 2nd February● Wednesday 9th February● Wednesday 16th February● Wednesday 23rd February

We will be holding ‘Getting to Know You’ interviews during which we will be administering the mandated Maths Online and English Online Interviews.

Parents will be required to book one session during these dates. Your child must be present for their session!

Buddies● Each Foundation child will receive a

Year 5 buddy● Students will have opportunities

throughout the year to meet with their buddy both in the classroom and outside in the yard

● Buddies play an important role when helping students settle into life at school and navigating the playground

● Your child will meet their buddy on the Statewide Transition Day.

Daily structure8:50am: Doors open, morning process

Session 1

10am: Fruit break

Session 2

10:40: Recess

Session 3

Session 4

12:50pm: Lunch

Session 5

Session 6

3:30pm: Home time

Timetable● 4 sessions of Specialist per week

(Japanese, Performing Arts, PE and Visual Art)

● Students visit the library weekly● Students eat in class before

going out to play● In Term 1 students are given

additional playtime in the afternoon

● Brain breaks and toilet breaks are scheduled throughout the day.

Daily structurePlaytime● Foundation students

play on the pirate ship playground

● Grade 5 buddies are welcome once students are settled

● Yard duty staff and student leaders supervising at all times.

Social SkillsSetting the Climate● First 6 weeks of Term 1● Class processes● Classroom structure● Emotional regulation● Values● Getting to know

classmates

Social SkillsIn the classroom● Investigation mornings● Perceptual Motor

Program (PMP)● Social skill sessions● Play is the Way

Curriculum● Alphabet recognition● Exploring number● Early reading behaviours● Name writing● Pre-writing/fine motor

Additional school services:

Megan TaylorMatt Jackson

● Occupational Therapist● Speech Therapist● Sensory Circuit● Student support services

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

Getting ready for school

Starting school is a BIG step for your child. Here are some easy ways you can prepare them over the holidays:● Writing their name● Getting dressed independently● Practising packing and carrying their

school bag● Eating from their lunch box (e.g.

opening and closing tubs)● Tying or fastening shoelaces● Putting on sunscreen● Packing away toys

Helpful hints● Talk freely and naturally to your child about

school. Encourage them to ask questions and voice concerns, but model positive thinking

● Give your child a chance to settle into their new school environment - big changes take time!

● Don’t worry if your child comes home exhausted or emotional - they have had a HUGE day at school and home is their place to let go and relax

● After school, consider the questions you are asking your child. E.g. ‘What was your favourite part of today?’ - keep this positive!

Statewide Transition Day

● Tuesday 7th December● 9.30am-12:00pm● Students will meet their 2022 classmates,

their teacher and their buddy● Sessions will be held in their 2022

classrooms● Students are not required to wear uniform

but will need to bring a packed lunch, snack, drink bottle and hat

● This can be an exciting and emotional time, thank you in advance for your support in building your child’s independence.

Take home packs● Countdown to school calendar● Fine motor tips● Name writing tag● Class photo● Preparing for school information● My New School social story● Number line/alphabet strip

Additional information

● Chelsea Heights Primary School website● Chelsea Heights Primary School

Facebook Page● Play is the Way website● Zones of Regulation website● Fine motor skills and tips for parents● Tips for starting school advice for

parents

SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

School uniform

Uniform can be purchased via the PSW website:

PSW WebsiteLink to CHPS school uniform

policyCHPS Uniform Policy

● Please label ALL uniform items● For second hand uniforms, please

phone the school office to make an appointment.

● Families facing financial hardship can call Kate in the office for State School Relief funding

Booklist● Some individual items may need

to be labelled with your child’s name

● No other items need labelling as we use them as shared resources in the classroom

● Stay tuned for more information about dropping off items

● A copy of the booklist will be sent out to families once they are finalised.

Hats and sunscreen

● School hats must be worn outside during Term 1 and 4 and dependent on UV levels for Term 2 and 3.

● Please label your child’s hat!● Sunscreen will be ordered through the booklist,

however it is helpful for students to apply sunscreen at home before coming to school. We will always re-apply at lunch time.

● Teaching your child to apply their own sunscreen during the holidays will help make the process run smoothly.

OfficeOffice staff will contact parents soon regarding medical supporting documents (anaphylaxis management plans, asthma management plans, etc.)

Outside School Hours Care

● Before and after school care provided by TheirCare.● Click here for more information on the CHPS website.● Foundation students are walked to and from class by

TheirCare staff or their classroom teacher.

Parents and Friends Association (PFA)

Ways to get involved:● Attend monthly PFA meetings (when possible).● Add your name the Parent Helper Database - contact the Office or

Nicole Everett.● Volunteer to help when requests come home.

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:30pm. If you would like any further information about what we do, or you have any suggestions for events etc. please either come along to the meetings or speak to a current member.

THANK YOU FOR COMING