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2020
Parent
Information
Evening
Welcome
Education is a partnership between school and
home. We look forward to continuing this
journey with you and your family in 2020.
The Partnership
Learning Intention
We are learning about the context of Highvale Primary School. This
includes processes, expectations and opportunities to engage in the
learning partnership with my child and our school.
Success Criteria
I know and understand:
• How and when to contact my child’s teachers.
• Highvale Primary School’s performance, vision and goals.
• How my child’s cognitive (learning), social emotional and physical
needs will be supported.
• Our school community and communication channels.
Our 2020 School Community
There are 4 Learning Communities:
Prep (2 classes)
Year 1&2 (4 classes)
Year 3&4 (4 classes)
Year 5&6 (4 classes)
Specialist programs in Performing Arts, Physical Education, STEAM, Languages and RTI support and enrich learning across the school.
We are a proud multicultural community with an enrolment of 321 students.
Our students come from many language and cultural backgrounds. These include:
English, Burmese, Marathi, Malayam, Persian, Tamil, Indonesian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, Sinhalese, Kannada, Dutch, Gujarati, Tagalog, Malay, Urdu, Hausa, Arabic, Vietnamese, Bengali, Dari, Punjabi, Russian.
Highvale Happenings
Please check the newsletter each week for key dates regarding all
Learning Communities.
Newsletter
The Big Picture
Our Vision
Our globally diverse school community works together to nurture engaged, socially responsible and resilient learners. Students are empowered to experience challenge, develop independence and achieve success.
Our practice:
• places students at the centre of all decision making.
• is always informed by evidence and research.
• includes high expectations of our students, staff and community.
• creates a safe, inclusive learning environment for everyone.
School Values
Highvale ‘Achieving Excellence’ through
Respect Considering others, their property and the environment
Responsibility Being reliable, resourceful and owning your actions
Honesty and Integrity Being fair and trustworthy
Commitment Persisting, giving your best and bouncing back
Our School Values are the cornerstones of our whole school student wellbeing
framework. They underpin the proactive approach we use to teach and develop
consistent, positive behaviours and relationships across our school.
School Performance
School Performance
2020-23 Strategic Plan Goals
Wellbeing
To improve the resilience of all students.
Engagement
To improve student agency.
Achievement
To maximise learning growth and achievement of all
students.
2020 -23 Strategic Plan Goals
Wellbeing
To improve the resilience of all students.
https://beyou.edu.au/learn/learning-resilience
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
Evidence based school wide framework.
Framed by our school values.
Focus on Positive Behaviours and Social Skills.
Restorative Practices.
P to 6 Buddies Program.
Buddies Day.
eSmart accreditation – supporting digital safety.
Cooperative Learning Strategies
Positive interdependence.
Individual and group accountability.
Interpersonal and group skills.
Face to Face Interactions.
Helpful Behaviours.
Wellbeing
Response To Individual Needs (RTI)
• Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Student Support Group meetings.
• EAL (English as an Additional Language).
Transition:
Into – Pre-Prep to Prep and new students.
Through - Prep-Year 6.
Exit - Year 6 to Year 7.
Wellbeing
Additional Resource for Parents
Student Safety Arrival and Departure
• Staff are not on Yard duty prior to 8.45 am.
• Students arrive at school between 8.45 am – 8.58 am.
• Students who arrive at school prior to 8.45 am must be with a parent.
or booked into OSHC if prior to 8.30 am.
• Students must be in their line up area by 8.58 am.
• 9.00 am Classes Commence.
• 9.00 am – 9.10 am Student Attendance Roll is taken by teacher.
• 3.30 pm Classes conclude for the day. Students dismissed.
• 3.30-3.45 pm - Students must be picked up by 3.45 pm or be booked
into OSHC.
Student Safety
Kiss and Drop Off at 'Turning Circle' • The safety of our students is our primary concern.
• Turning Circle Safety Rules, red and yellow curb lines.
Staff Car Park and Turning Circle Safety
• Staff Carpark strictly for staff use only between 8.20am-4.00pm.
Student Daily Organisation
Student Organisation – Preparing for the day ahead
To encourage effective transition at the beginning of the day,
students are supported to develop their organisational skills using
the following process.
8.45 am Teachers in their class from 8.45am except when on Yard duty. A minimum of
1 teacher per double room.
8.45 am – All students arrive at school and enter their classroom and unpack their bag.
Year 3-6 students also unpack and store their BYOD in their classroom.
Students prepare their learning work space for the first lesson (E.g. Chair down, pencil
case ready etcetera).
All students place their bag neatly in their bag rack or bag cubicle.
Students go back outside to play.
8.55 am Music plays – Students move straight to their line-up area.
8.58 am Bell rings – Teachers welcome students.
Announcements and proceed into class.
9.00 am – Classes commence.
2020 -23 Strategic Plan Goals
Engagement
To improve student agency.
Cast your mind forward to VCE and
beyond. What learning habits do
you want your child to have?
Agency – Enhancing opportunities
for students to direct and take
responsibility for their learning,
creating independent and self-
regulating learners.
There are compelling reasons to
amplify student agency. When
students have a strong sense of
agency, starting with more
commitment and a strengthened
focus on their learning, a positive
cycle of learning is generated.
Learner
Resilience
Engagement To improve student agency - How?
• Stretch – Students learn to use teacher feedback and their own
learning data to set regular goals using ‘I will’ statements.
• Reflect – Learn to monitor progress towards their goals with their
teacher. Learn to co-identify the evidence in their work to
demonstrate they have achieved their goal.
• Achieve - Use ‘I can’ statements to reflect goal attainment.
Explain their role in the process of co-constructed goal development with
their teacher.
Goal achievement Reflection and thinking about what comes next
Engagement
To improve student agency.
• Student Goals
• Student Goal setting - ‘I will’ and ‘I can’ statements will be further developed in 2020.
• Students will learn to develop their goals more regularly.
• Goal setting commences in Prep and is developed through each student’s education at our school.
• Goals are guided by the teacher and informed by three sources of data.
• Data includes learning evidence such as pre and post assessments from sources such Essential Assessments (Math), Writing pre and post assessments and Running Records of Reading. It also includes teacher observations and tasks designed to evaluate learning achievement in specific areas.
• Preps step into goals setting in Semester 2 (Term 3 & 4).
Engagement
To improve student agency.
Seesaw Purpose:
• To provide regular, consistent, timely feedback to parents and students of learning progress using assessed examples of student work.
• To inform student reporting.
• A minimum of 2 ‘Student Assessment Tasks’ are provided digitally to parents each term.
• Creates regular opportunities for parents to view examples of their child’s work, together with an assessment rubric, teacher comment and student comment.
• Parents are encouraged to discuss each task with their child and provide feedback to further support learning.
• In 2020 we will continue to develop the use of Seesaw as a tool to enhance engagement.
• How to ‘Sign up’ – Seesaw HPS Parents Guide.
https://highvaleps.vic.edu.au/parent-information/
Assessment and Reporting
February 2020
Parent Information Session.
P-6 Meet and Greet interviews.
April 2020
Student Progress Reports Term 1.
June 2020
Semester 1 (Term 1 & 2) Student Report.
Parent/Teacher Interviews.
December 2020
Semester 2 (Term 3 & 4) Student Report.
Preschool – Prep Interviews.
We welcome volunteers throughout the school and highly value parent
support.
Assistance in the classroom, excursions and incursions is always welcome –
please see your child’s classroom teacher about how you can help.
We welcome parent help for Year 5/6 Sport. You do not need to be a Year
5/6 parent to assist.
All volunteers need to sign the HPS Student Code of Conduct and have a valid
Working With Children’s Check lodged at the office. WWCC applications can
be completed online at
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ .
All volunteers must sign in at the school office and
collect and wear a Visitors Pass.
Parent Engagement in the
Learning Program
2020 Training Sessions for Parents
*Children’s English for Parents (Reading, Writing, Oral language)
Jodi Tate - Tuesday 25th February 9.00am-11.00am.
*Children’s Mathematics for Parents Marty Gill- Thursday 5th March 9.00am-11.00am.
*Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) for Parents Josh Crozier - Tuesday 10th March 9.00am-11.00am.
Parent Engagement in the
Learning Program
We are an eSmart accredited school
• Teaching students to be smart, safe and responsible online. This is
a shared responsibility between school and home.
• Our Prep – Year 6 Concept Curriculum includes an explicit focus on
the ‘Digital Technologies’ Learning Area each term.
• eSmart is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and endorsed by the
Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
Digital Technologies support learning
• Technology is just one tool that is used to support learning. It is
used when it is purposeful and advantageous to learning.
• It’s use to support learning continues to evolve rapidly.
Digital Technologies
• Digital Technologies School Policy.
• Student ‘Acceptable Use Agreement’:
• Completed and signed by students and parents.
• https://highvaleps.vic.edu.au/parent-information/#news
• Prep – Year 6 Class Digital Technologies sets:
• Yoga laptops, iPads, large screens and headphones.
• Year3-6 Optional BYOD Program:
• LWT online portal - http://highvaleps.orderportal.com.au/ .
• Information is available through the office and website.
• Supports Homework:
• Feedback to students.
• Mathletics, Reading Eggs, Sunset Maths.
Digital Technologies
2020-23 Strategic Plan Goals
Achievement
To maximise learning growth and achievement of all students.
In 2020 we will continue our collective staff work across each of the Victorian
Curriculum learning areas with a particular emphasis on Writing and Mathematics.
Achievement
Concept Curriculum - 2 Year Cycle
Term CYCLE A (Odd Year – 2021+) CYCLE B (Even Year – 2020+)
1 Identity (Prep-Health) (Y1-6 Humanities) Community (Prep-Health) (Y1-6 Humanities)
2 Sustainability (P-6 Science – Biology) Change (Prep-Health) (Y1-6 Science – Chemical & Y5&6 Physical)
3 Discovery (P-6 Science – Earth & Space) Creativity (Prep-Health) (Y1-4 Science – Physical) (Y5&6 – Economics)
4 Strength & Wellbeing (P-6 Health) Our World (P-6 Geography)
Prep to Year 2:• Take Home Reading Books.
• Magic Words – Prep.
• Letters and Sounds and Spelling.
• Mathletics – Year 1&2.
• Homework sheet sent out each week through Seesaw – Year 1&2.
Homework
Year 3 to Year 6:• Homework sheet sent out each fortnight through Seesaw.
• Reading 80 minutes per week which is recorded in the
student’s diary and signed by a parent.
• Individual Spelling words based on Letters and Sounds focus.
• Targeted Reading Eggspress and Mathletics tasks.
• Concept Learning as required based on the topic.
• Unfinished work.
• HPS Homework is a whole school, research informed, developmental approach.
• Homework is set at ‘practise’ level so that students can practise and represent their
learning from school.
• Homework policy https://highvaleps.vic.edu.au/parent-information/ .
Achievement, Engagement, Wellbeing
To maximise learning growth and achievement of all students.
Class Learning Areas
English • Reading and Viewing
• Writing
• Speaking and Listening
Mathematics• Number and Algebra
• Measurement and Geometry
• Statistics and Probability
Concept Curriculum• Health
• The Humanities
• Science
• Technologies (Digital Technologies)
• Capabilities
Specialists Learning Areas• Physical Education
• STEAM • Science
• Technologies (Digital Technologies)
• Engineering (Design Technologies)
• Arts (Visual Arts, Media Arts)
• Mathematics
• Performing Arts• Dance
• Drama
• Music
• Languages• German or Mandarin
Response To Individual Needs (RTI) (In and out of class)• English and Mathematics Extension, Enrichment and Intervention.
• EAL (English as an Additional Language).
• Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Program for Students with a Disability (PSD)• Learning and Social support (In and out of class).
• Student Support group Meetings (SSG).
• Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Achievement, Engagement, WellbeingTypical Daily Timetable
9.00 -9.10 am Student Attendance Roll is taken by teacher
9.00-11.05 am English
Reading & Writing (P-3 includes Synthetic Phonics)
Speaking and Listening
11.05-11.30 am Morning Recess (Students eat play lunch inside)
11.30-12.30 pm Mathematics
12.30-1.30 pm Lunch (Students eat lunch inside 12.30-12.40pm)
1.30 -1.40 pm Student Attendance Roll is taken by teacher
1.30-3.30 pm Concept Curriculum / Specialist Program
3.30 pm Home Time
Please note students must be picked up by 3.45 pm or booked
into OSHC.
Extra-curricular Enrichment
Opportunities additional to the core Victorian Curriculum.
Extra-curricular activities are provided as
enrichment opportunities beyond the core
curriculum requirements.
They are often interest groups that include one
or a combination of foci including social, ethical,
environmental, academic or health and
wellbeing.
Some activities are provided by staff, others
through grants sourced by the school, or by
parents, especially the Highvale Primary
Community Group (HPCG). Some are a
combination of staff and parents (e.g. RoboTech,
Carols Evening).
Extra-curricular Enrichment
Some extra-curricular activities require payments from parents as they are provided through external providers.
No Payment Required
• Year 3,4,5 Intra-school Sport
• Sporting Schools Program
• HPS Student Leadership Program
• Student Representative Council (SRC Year 1-6)
• Leadership and Multicultural Leaders Program (LAMP)
• HPS Choir
• Drama Club
• Combine & Design Club
• Minecraft group
• Lunchtime Library & relaxation
• HPS GREEN Team
• John Monash Enrichment program (Science,
Mathematics and Robogals - girls robotics)
• Loud Lunchtimes
• Lunchtime Sanctuary
• Other opportunities
Payment Contribution may be Required
• I Sea, I Care
• Year 5&6 Inter-school Sport
• Division and State Sport Competition
• HPS Debating Program
• HPS Instrumental and Band Program
• Y3&4 CAMP Program
• Y5&6 CAMP Program
• Robo Tech
• Young Engineers
• Chess Club
• Tennis
• Other opportunities
CommunicationAdministration Staff
Business Manager
Rebecca Foot• Payment Plans
• Qkr for payments
• Phone calls
Admin Support and Enrolments
Andrea Gill• Front desk
• Flexibuzz
• Student absences
• Phone calls
Communication• Highvale Happenings – Digital Newsletter:
• Please check the newsletter each Thursday for key
dates and events.
• Highvale website and level blogs:• https://highvaleps.vic.edu.au/
• Includes policies and useful school documents.
• Learning Community Blogs show class examples of
activities and are updated each term.
• Flexibuzz• The key means of day to day Communication for
important events or communications.
• Face to Face Communication:• Parent Information Events.
• Scheduled meetings.
• Student learning Progress:• Seesaw & Student Reports.
• Meetings with teachers.
• Student Learning Bulletin and Term: • Term Curriculum Planner for Parents – Describes
the teaching and learning program for the term.
• Parent payments:• The preferred method of payment is through QKR.
• Parent Contact details:• Contact Admin Staff to update whenever they
change please.
Teacher Meeting Availability
If you would like meet with your child’s teacher face to face to discuss
your child’s learning, wellbeing or any other matter please do not
hesitate. Please email your child’s teacher or call the office to arrange a
time that is suitable for both you and your child’s teacher.
Email should be used for short, succinct, non urgent messages that do not
require a face to face meeting.
Note: Class teachers are available most days before or after school,
however are not available before school on Tuesday mornings or after
school on Mondays and Wednesdays due to a range of meetings.
Class Teacher Availability
Before school – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
After school – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Specialist Teacher Availability
Specialists work a variety of days and hours. Parents should email the
teacher directly or call the office to make an appointment.
P-6 Learning Communities
Communication
Email EtiquetteStaff provide their email address as a means for improving avenues
for communication.
Emails must extend the same courtesy as a face to face meeting.
Please be mindful, that teachers are occupied during much of the
day. Teachers check their email before the start of the day and often
at the end, dependent upon meetings and other commitments.
A response will usually be forthcoming within two days. Often
sooner.
Emails are best used when you have a message that does not
require a lot of detail and is not urgent.
If a message is urgent, please call the school office.
Prep Learning CommunityTim Arendshorst: [email protected]
Ashton McDermott: [email protected]
Year 1&2 Learning CommunityJessica Kelaart (1/2K): [email protected]
Caisha Williamson (1/2W): [email protected]
Tamara Scully (1/2S): [email protected]
Teagan Wood (1/2WD): [email protected]
Year 3&4 Learning CommunityMarty Gill (3/4GT): [email protected]
Jodi Tate (3/4GT): [email protected]
Rachel Drew (3/4D): [email protected]
Michelle Cheong (3/4C): [email protected]
Nick Dempsey (3/4DY): [email protected]
Year 5&6 Learning CommunityKim Bennett: [email protected]
Brooke Simpson: [email protected]
Vivian Phan: [email protected]
Hannah Browning-Briese: [email protected]
Teacher names and email contacts
The Department of Education has recently advised schools that there will be a phased migration from the
@edumail address to @education. We will advise parents when this change occurs at HPS.
Contact
Response To Individual Needs (RTI)[email protected] Reading Recovery
[email protected] Intervention & Extension
STEAM [email protected]
Specialist Teacher Contacts
Performing [email protected]
Physical [email protected]
Parent Volunteers
School Council Consists of 7 Parent members & 4 DET members & up to 2 Community members.
Meet twice a term at 7.30pm on a Tuesday night.
There are currently 3 Sub Committees –Education & Partnerships (e.g. Grants & Business), Finance, Facilities & Environment.
In 2020 there are 3 Parent vacancies. We need parents on School Council.
Notice regarding 2020 Nominations for School Council will be communicated this week.
It is a great way to get involved and contribute to the governance of the school to support all students.
It is a very good way to help present and future students of the school.
Your children may feel a greater sense of belonging with the school.
Highvale Primary Community Group (HPCG)
The HPCG raised over $19 000 in 2019.
Member or volunteer?
Meeting once a month helps with organising and planning.
Wednesday lunches, Twilights Sports or Christmas Carols.
Sign up for event-assistance.
Highvale Primary Community Group (HPCG)
What’s in it for You?
Connect with other families at school.
Instil sense of community and social contribution in your children.
Understand school experiences.
Enjoy safe, happy and fun events together.
Meet and work with teachers.
• School Discos
• Carols Evening
• Book Fair
• Fun Run
• Welcome BBQ
• Mothers Day stall / breakfast
• Fathers Day breakfast
• Fundraising events e.g.
Easter Feast & Raffles
• Wednesday Special Lunches
• School Production
• Closet Collection
Parent Volunteers
School Council
HPCG
Uniform Shop
Classroom Helpers - (Training Sessions)
Events, Excursions, Biannual Camps
Working Bees
Sanctuary (2020 Focus)
2020 Events and Enhancements
Highvale Primary Community Group (HPCG)
Regular events including evening activities
such as the Welcome BBQ, Twilight Sports, Fun Run,
Special Lunches, Student Disco, Carols Night and Family
Portraits, barbecues, raffles and more.
School Production – Term 3
Into the Woods JR.
Proposed Facility Upgrades
New HPS Running Track.
School Library renovation.
School grounds improvement including landscaping projects.
Sanctuary rejuvenation.
Out of School Hours Care
• Academy for Kids
Viv Mahomet • 0405 323 357
Services• Before School Care from 7.00am.
• After School Care until 6.30pm.
• School Holiday / Vacation Care.
Bookings, Hours and Enrolment contact Viv.
Questions?
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