School News

5th May, 2016

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

May

Friday 6th May- Mother’s Day Stall &Grade1/2 Excursion Werribee Zoo

Tuesday 10th-12th May inclusive Naplan Testing for Year 3 & 5

Wednesday 18th May- Education Week

Wednesday 18th May- Open day and Pre Foundation Information Evening from 6.00pm-7.00pm

Friday 20th May- Walk Safely to school day

Tuesday 31st May- Book Fair (held in the Library)

June

Monday 6th June- School Photos

Wednesday 8th June-Curriculum Day. No Students Required at school.

Monday 13th June- Queen’s Birthday Holiday – No Students Required at School

Tuesday 14th June- School Council meeting at 5.30pm

Monday to Wednesday 20th June-22nd June - Camp Coolamatong Grade 3-6

Friday 24th June- Reports sent home

Friday 24th June- End of term 2 & Dismissal at 2.15pm

Principal’s Report Pamela Streete

Dear Parents/carers, To all the Mums, I do hope you have a lovely Mother’s day on Sunday shared with family. Mother’s day Stall & Afternoon Tea This week we are holding our annual Mother’s day stalls on Thursday and Friday of this week. The children are invited to bring along a carry bag and a small amount of money to choose a gift for their Mum for Mother’s day on Sunday 9th May. There will be an afternoon tea for Mums on Thursday 5th May at 2.15pm in the hall. Hope you can join us.

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

Absences When your child is absent or late to school we are required to request a reason for the absence. You may write a note to the class teacher, phone the school office or use school email if you prefer. It is very important that children attend school every day except if they are unwell or in extreme instances. Parent/carer tours for Students commencing in 2017 Commencing Thursday 28th April there will be parent/carer enrolment tours for the 2017 school year. For further information please contact the school office or visit the school website for an enrolment form. Student Welfare At Glenroy West Primary School we have a comprehensive policy and program in regards to a bullying prevention and student engagement policy. Attached policy for your perusal. What is Bullying? Bullying is repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological aggressive behaviour by a person or group directed towards a less powerful person or group that is intended to cause harm, distress or fear. Types of bullying behaviour:

Verbal or written abuse-such as targeted name calling or jokes, or display offensive

posters

Violence- include threats of violence

Sexual harassment-unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which could reasonably be

expressed to cause offence ,humiliation or intimidation

Homophobia and other hostile behaviour towards students relating to gender and

sexuality

Discrimination including racial discrimination treating people differently because of their identity

Cyberbullying-either online or via mobile phone.

What is not bullying? There are also some behaviours, which, although they may be unpleasant or distressing, are not bullying

Mutual conflict which involves a disagreement but not an imbalance of power

Single acts of nastiness and physical aggression, or aggression directed towards many different people is not

bullying

Social rejection or dislike is not bullying unless it involves deliberate or repeated attempts to cause distress

exclude or create dislike by others.

Prep Transition Program Foundation 2017 For Prep Enrolments in 2017, please ensure you have completed and handed in your enrolment form to attend the Prep Information Evening at 6.00pm-7.00pm.

PYP

LEARNER

PROFILES

ATTRIBUTES

Open Minded

Principled

Reflective

Courageous

Thinker

Caring

Communication

Inquirer

Knowledgeable

Well Balance

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

School Carpark Both the Staff carpark and Administration carpark are NOT open for parents to park their vehicles. We do allow for a child/children with a disability only. Again, this is in the best interests and safety of our children. Cars parking and reversing is a hazard to all. School signage will be displayed. Please abide by the safety signage. Thank you for your cooperation. Book Fair Book Fair return to Glenroy West and will be held in the library from Tuesday 31st May and concludes on 7th June, 2016.

OSCH Program -Before and After School Care Please phone OSCH Coordinator Sam Kale for any bookings on Mobile- 0423 258 218 or phone the school office on 9306-8955. You may also continue to contact the office for bookings on 9306-8955. Please ensure there is another person allocated as a contact (with mobile number) if you are unable to collect your child from the OSHC program please.

School Uniform The School Council would like to remind parents that we follow our Glenroy West Primary School Uniform policy. It is compulsory for all students. If your child is not able to be in correct uniform please provide a note to the classroom teacher. For your convenience the Uniform shop is open each

Monday from 9.00-10.00am

Wednesday from 9.00am-1.00pm. Have a great week. Happy Mother’s Day Kind regards, Pamela Streete Principal

PYP ATTITUDES

Appreciation

Enthusiasm

Cooperation

Creativity

Confidence

Commitment

Curiosity

Integrity

Empathy

Tolerance

Independence

Respect

Term 2 Week 3, 2016

Week 2 - Learner Profile Attribute-Balanced Student

Prep A For having a balanced lunchbox of food every day. Arshdeep

Prep B For always making balanced decisions in the classroom. Ansharah

1/2A For always making balanced decisions in the classroom. Farhad

1/2B For being balanced and positive between what she needs to do and what she would like to do.

Lily

1/2C For being so balanced and positive when you are writing. As a result your writing has been amazing!

Massi

3/4A For continually being a balanced student including physically, socially and emotionally.

Israa

3/4B For always listening carefully, asking relevant questions and completing all set activities independently.

Dilmi

3/4C For her approach to all aspects of school. Ridham

5/6A For having a good work life balance. Chitwan

5/6B For showing her ability to perform all her set task as she has an excellent attitude and is balanced in her life and her learning

Krista

Mrs Pamela Streete Principal

For demonstrating a balanced approach to all aspects of life and learning. For demonstrating a balanced approach to learning. Well done

Miguel Rowan

PE For taking a balanced approach to learning new sports George

Indonesian For always working well with others in a group as well as independently Esther

Art For using different and new ideas to balance her piece of art Emma

Science For being Balanced in her response to challenges in her Maker Space project. Isabella