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Volume 24 Issue 34
Thursday 01November 2018
DATES TO REMEMBER term dates 2018 term 3 16 july - 21 sept 2019 term 1 30 jan - 05 apr
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jim bell, principal
term 4 08 oct - 21 dec term 2 23 apr - 28 jun
pupil free day melbourne cup public holiday ice cream day toys over time incursion—payment due by 2nd November year 2—seaweed sally incursion year 3 history incursion jenny reid, assistant principal
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hinese Language and Culture Having accepted an invitation, with school council endorsement, to attend the 2018 Jiangsu International Forum for Principals, this Friday morning, I will depart for China. The Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education and the Zhenjiang Municipal Government, as hosts, are meeting the cost of registration, accommodation, receptions and networking events. It is a wonderful opportunity which has once again been afforded to me, professionally, and to our school. Principals will be attending from a variety of countries with the objective of sharing experiences and consolidating relationships with their respective Jiangsu sister schools and each other. In addition to forum and subforum participation, the itinerary will also include a visitation to our sister school; Yangzhong Experimental Primary School. Jim Bell, principal
jo-anne doran, assistant principal
forwarded the results. These results will presented to School Council, in detail, at our forthcoming meeting on Tuesday 13 November. The survey covers three of the measures of the Department of Education and Training’s Framework for Impr oving Student Outcomes [FISO] str ategy. These are:
Community Engagement in Learning Excellence in Teaching and Learning Positive Climate for Learning
Within these measures, there are sub domains:
Parent Community Engagement School Ethos and Environment Student cognitive Engagement Student development Safety Connection and Progression
Within these sub domains, there are Framework Factors and within the Framework Factors there are specific questions relating to the Framework factors. In summation, within the General Satisfaction factor of the School Ethos and Environment domain, 93% of the parents randomly selected stated that “they were satisfied with the education their child receives at Brentwood Park”, 3% were non-committal and 3% revealed dissatisfaction.
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Within the School Connectedness factor of the Connection and Progression domain, 93% of the parents randomly selected stated that “their child feels accepted by other students”, 5% were non-committal and 2% revealed dissatisfaction and within the Respect for Diversity factor of the Safety domain, 89% of the parents randomly selected responded positively, 8% were non-committal and 2% revealed dissatisfaction.
arent Opinion Survey 2018 As you are aware, opinions of parents are sought on an annual basis through the random sampling of Our results were pleasing overall and gratifying given school families. From the families selected, we had 37% that, as a school, we work tirelessly to provide the best returned for external processing and we were recently possible education for all children.
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work together and use the knowledge of all teachers at the year level together with specialist teachers and senior staff in the final formation.
PLEASE do not park during these designated times! City of Casey will be monitoring traffic control for the children’s safety.
We endeavour to design each class as a cohesive working and learning unit and, where possible, place children with at least one of their nominated friends. This in itself is a complex procedure but cannot be seen as the primary focus in class organization. Sometimes it is beneficial for students to explore new relationships and not be reliant on the same one or two class friends year after year. Additionally, sometimes it is the teachers’ considered opinion that particular children need to be separated from friends to enable them to develop and realize their potential.
arking and Maintaining Safety Around our School It’s important for drivers and pedestrians to be aware and take care during busy times, particularly when school is dismissed. Please by mindful when parking and picking up children at these times. The parking bays at the front gated entrance to the school are strictly a pick up and drop off zone: 8:00—9:15 a.m. and 3:00—4:00 p.m.
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un Smart In adherence to our Sun Smart policy, students are now required to wear their wide brimmed hat whenever out in the yard during Health and Physical Education lessons or at recess and lunchtimes. When organising classes for 2019, staff will be placing An amendment also now encourages the wearing of the children in class groups which are conducive to sunglasses! learning. This will remain as the primary focus.
Parent support in ensuring the compulsory wearing of The staff are aware of the friendship groups and will also hats and wearing of sunglasses is strongly encouraged. attempt to include a friend, however, attaining a positive learning environment will be the primary determining tudent Transfers and Enrolments 2019 factor. In order for us to arrange staffing, grade structure, budget allocations and various other school urriculum Day - 5 November functions for the 2019 school year, it is imperative that As you are aware, Monday 5th November has we are able to ascertain student numbers for next year. been approved by School Council as a student The more accurate with our future planning, the free day for the purpose of staff professional smoother we can make the transition for the children development. The day will focus on spelling, and in from one year level to the next. Parents are requested to particular, the whole school implementation of the contact the office of additional enrolments for Years Words our Way approach in 2019 which has been Foundation – Year 6, if they have not already done so. piloted in the Year 1 and Year 6 classrooms this year with great success! If any of our families are aware that their children, other than the current Year 6 students, will not be attending Brentwood Park Primary School next year, could you please notify the office or your child’s classroom teacher.
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As you can appreciate, other families who are out of our designated neighbourhood boundary are currently on a waiting list for enrolment in Brentwood Park Primary School should a vacancy eventuate through the relocation of others. Thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
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tudent Placements 2019 The organisation of classes for next year will soon be underway. When we organise classes, we try to ensure an even spread of abilities within each class across the year level. Teachers take into consideration how individual children
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ear 5/6 Production—PORRIDGE On Wednesday evening, the spotlights shone on our Year 5/6 students as they performed this year’s production of Porridge, at Bunjil theatre, Narre Warren! With singing, acting, dancing & characterisation skills prevalent throughout, our audience of parents and other family members and friends, were treated to a most entertaining evening!! A collage, capturing the occasion, is in this week’s newsletter for all to enjoy!!
Term 4
Week ending 26 October, 2018 FTL
Haya
for trying her best in all her learning tasks. Well done.
FBC
Shay
for having a positive attitude at all times!
FSM
Aban
for developing beautiful handwriting. Well done, Aban!
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Raunaq
for consistently trying your hardest in all activities; keep working hard!
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Xander
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Alex
for doing a FANTASTIC job counting syllables in words. Well done, Xander! You are a Superstar! for working hard to improve his writing skills.
1MK
Insha
for showing HUGE improvement in her reading! Amazing job!
1BV
Jayden
for always showing kindness and for working hard! Well done!
1HG
Zeeshan
1KC
Zoya
for working persistently to try and achieve your personal best in everything you do! WELL DONE! for her super creative ‘Speech Tale’ using adverbs, adjectives and nouns!
1NC
Lachlan
for all your hard work you have been doing in your learning!
1EN
J ames
2DK
Rithin
for using a clear and audible voice when presenting the calendar. Super job! for his excellent narrative writing. All the best at your new school, Rithin!
2AK
Dhanvi
2CM
Peyton
for overcoming your nerves and delivering your inquiry presentation with confidence. for working hard when writing. Well done and keep up the good work!
2AD
Tane
for his improved spelling in his writing and homework! Well done!
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Dev
for being a fantastic helping hand this week! Well done!
3CH
Vedha
for being a kind and considerate member of the class.
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Dulmeth
for always trying his best in all areas of his work! Well done!
3SH
Amy
for your creative and VCOP, packed story ‘The Great Escape.’
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Tiar a
4BM
Yenuli
for her creative narrative ‘The Great Escape’. You included so much VCOP. Well done! for an outstanding first draft to her story about ‘The Scientist’.
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Thomas
for always trying to complete his best work. Well done!
4GD
Char lie
for his growing confidence in maths. Keep up the good work!
4SM
Ethan Karishma Har sh
for always trying his best and working hard in class. for always completing work to a high standard. for always focussing on his maths work and applying his maths knowledge.
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Term 4
Week ending 26 October, 2018
5LM 5LM
for helping make the 2018 Mini Fete a huge success!
5LF
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Fantastic 5LF, for an amazing, awesome and profitable mini fete. Well done!
5SI
5SI
for working extremely hard to create successful Mini Fete stalls!
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Helna for always being willing to assist others and giving positive encouragement.
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J ett
6LM
J ustin for his enthusiasm and helpful approach during our production rehearsals.
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Natalia for being a great team player and always giving her best!
6JA
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for challenging himself by taking on a new role in the school production.
the amazing 6JA, for an awesome mini fete. Congratulations!
SPECIALIST CLASSES LOTE: Chunyan FBC for your excellent singing of the song ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ in Chinese. LOTE: Daisy 6JA for your fantastic Chinese character writing skills! Performing Arts: Kenneth 6JP for your concentration and support of each other during production rehearsals. Well done! Performing Arts: Troy n/a Physical Education: Jim 4BM for always being highly motivated during the H & PE classes.
Physical Education: Mel 1MK for their astonishing throwing and catching in cricket, Visual Arts: Joi 4GD for the amazing mixed media art work based on their narratives. 4BM for their fantastic Pamela Irving inspired Larry La Trobe dogs. Visual Arts: Jessica 1NC Well done for working with care and concentration during your paper mache lesson.
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LEASE DIRECT MONEY FOR EXCURSIONS, ETC TO YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER - NOT TO THE OFFICE.
Please hand money and permission slip in sealed envelopes to classroom teacher first thing in the morning. By following this process teachers are aware that your child will be attending the excursion and mark them off their lists. Money is collected by office staff and processed each morning and a receipt given back to teachers along with permission slips. All money is tallied and banked daily – no money is left on the premises. If you wish to pay by credit card, a proforma is available from the office. This can be filled out with details and placed in a sealed envelope and handed to your classroom teacher Please deliver cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and grade on the front by 9.30 a.m. If you have a number of children attending an excursion you can place all money and permission slips in the one envelope with children’s names and grades on the front and deliver to one of the children’s teachers. The office staff will be able to allocate money to the children’s particular items and distribute permission slips and receipts back to teachers. Envelopes are available at the office. If you have a large amount to be paid or need to process an EFTPOS transaction through a savings account you can make arrangements to pay at the office. We also have a new Qkr payment system on our Skoolbag app. If you download our Skoolbag app and Qkr payment app you can now pay for your child’s excursion on line. All change will be delivered to the children in the afternoon. Re-imbursements will only be made under certain circumstances – they will be made by cheque (no cash transactions are made). Notices are sent out with a final collection time – please adhere to this time. All money and per mission slips ar e required to be sent back by this date – otherwise your child will not be able to attend. This enables us to confirm bookings and numbers with bus companies and organisations we are visiting. Also we need to send details to the Department of Education Emergency Management for all excursions, camps, etc. We also need to accommodate students who will not be attending. We would appreciate it if parents could please follow these processes.