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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: [email protected]
Issue 8/2015 28 August 2015
DATES TO REMEMBER
Term 3, 2015 24 Aug-4 Sept Swimming Scheme 3 September Fathers Day Stall 7 September Parent Information Session-Mathematics 9 September Mass Choir Rehearsal 10 September Stages 2 & 3 Incursions- Together For Humanity 14 September Dance Group and Choir to Perform at Schools Spectacular at Opera House 16 September Stage 1 to Featherdale Wildlife Park 16 September Half Page Prefect Nomination 2016 Due 17 September Pyjama Mufti Day (Year 6 Fundraiser) 18 September Last Day Of School Term 5 October Public Holiday 6 October Students Return to School 8-9 October Stage 3 Camp 15 October Kindergarten Orientation 22 October Kindergarten Orientation
PRINCIPALS REPORT
Principals Message Congratulation Mrs Scully on a very successful Book Week Parade on Thursday 20 August, 2015. All teachers and students from Kindergarten to Year 6 looked fantastic dressed up in their favourite book character. Thank you to all parents for putting a lot of effort into the costumes. I also extend my gratitude to our P & C for organising a scrumptious sausage sizzle for all to enjoy. It was wonderful to see so many parents joining us for lunch.
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Opera House Tickets Our dance group and choir have been very busy preparing for the Granville Schools Spectacular. They will be performing at the Opera House on Monday, 14 September. I look forward to this memorable event. Extra tickets can be purchased from the school for $35.00. Kindergarten Enrolments 2016 I encourage parents of children who will be starting Kindergarten in 2016 to submit an enrolment form as soon as possible as Kindergarten orientation packages will be posted shortly. Parents will be asked to attend two information sessions. If you would like an enrolment form they are available from the school office or online from the DEC website. To be eligible to start school, children must turn 5 on or before 31 July, 2015 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 by Friday 28 August 2015. Your assistance in completing the questions is appreciated and will greatly assist in our analysis of the schools operation.
Aussie Of The Month As part of the schools student welfare program, each month at a special assembly a student is named Aussie of the Month and presented with a certificate. Our Aussie of the Month for August is Yashika in KL. Congratulations Yashika!
Greek Orthodox Scripture Greek orthodox classes have not yet commenced. The Greek Orthodox Church in Burwood will be organising a volunteer to service our school.
Zone Cross Country Congratulations Ahmed in 4L for his performance in the zone Athletics carnival. Ahmed came third in the 200m race. Well Done! Supervision Please remember that supervision commences at school at 9.00am and ceases at 3.25pm. It is extremely unwise to leave your child unsupervised in the playground outside these hours.
Swimming Scheme A two week swimming program has been organised for students in Year 2 and Year 3 from Monday, 24 August 2015 to Friday, 4 September 2015. The cost for 10 lessons, pool entry and transport to and from Enfield pool is $99.00. We understand that this is a significant amount. We will accept payment in instalments. Please complete the note attached and return it to the front office. Excursion/ Incursion Money Parents are asked to place all money for excursions and incursions in an envelope with your childs name and class clearly written on the envelope. These envelopes are to be deposited in the white postal box in the front office. Please ensure you enclose the exact money. Premiers Spelling Bee Congratulations to Catherine, Kevin, Amena, Abdullah, Julia, Anhaar, Lucy and Tony who were our class finalists involved in the Premiers Spelling Bee finals. The following students will represent Marie Bashir Public School at the Regional Finals at Harcourt Public School on Tuesday, 15 September, 2015: Anhaar & Julia Gomez (Junior), Abdullah & Kevin (senior). Good Luck!
My Science- Stage 3 Years 5 & 6 will be embarking on the MyScience adventure during Term 4. MyScience is a program that guides primary students to develop skills in scientific investigation with assistance from Teachers and Mentor Scientists from the business or industry sector. Teachers and mentors work together to assist students in building their knowledge and understanding of science and other topics being studied at school. We are seeking volunteer mentors who will be able to give a real-life context to our learning about Built Environments and exploration of topic Power. If you are interested in assisting as a mentor, and are available for the below mentioned sessions, please contact Mrs Le (4L) ASAP. My Science Mentor sessions: Monday 12th Oct (8:30-10:30am) and Monday 26th Oct (9:30-10:30am) and Monday 9th Nov (9:30-10:30am).
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NAPLAN Results 2015 Congratulations to all students who completed the NAPLAN this year. They are to be commended for their efforts and results. The following is the NAPLAN results for 2015. Year 3 The schools 2015 reading results revealed that in Year 3, 50% performed in the top two bands compared to 50% across the state. No student performed in band 1 or band 2. The schools 2014 writing results revealed that in Year 3, 81.8% performed in the top two bands compared to 54.4% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2015 spelling results revealed that in Year 3, 59.1% performed in the top two bands compared to 47.2% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2015 grammar and punctuation results revealed that in Year 3, 68.2% performed in the top two bands compared to 52.5% across the state. No student performed in the last three bands. The schools results for 2015 in numeracy revealed that in Year 3, 45.4% of the students performed in the top two bands compared to 38.1% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. Year 5 The schools 2015 reading results revealed that in Year 5, 54.6% performed in the top two bands compared to 38% across the state. No student performed in the last band. The schools 2015 writing results revealed that in Year 5, 45.5% performed in the top two bands compared to 21.4% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2015 spelling results revealed that in Year 5, 68.2% performed in the top two bands compared to 39.9% across the state. No student performed in the last two bands. The schools 2015 grammar and punctuation results revealed that in Year 5, 72.7% performed in the top two bands compared to 38.7% across the state. (50% of students performed in the top band) No student performed in the last band. In numeracy in Year 5, 68.2% of students performed in the top two bands compared to 30.7% across the state. No student performed in the last band.
Mosaic Thank you to the Nachabe family for donating the school mosaic in the foyer. It is a great contribution to Marie Bashir Public School!
Library Thank you to all the parents who have been working hard covering books. If any other parent has some spare time to cover more books, please see Mrs Scully. Education Week Marie Bashir Public School celebrated Education Week On Monday, 27 July, 2015. All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participated in a school play. Thank you to all the students and teachers who worked hard to prepare for the concert. It was wonderful to see so many parents watching the show.
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Not Returning To Marie Bashir Public School In 2016
We are now starting to consider the arrangement of classes for 2016. 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 2016. 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. Thursday, 28 January 2016) 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 2016
Childs Name: ____________________________________ 2015 Class: ___________________ My child will be enrolling in another school and not returning to Marie Bashir Public School in 2016. Signature: __________________________ _________ Date: ______________________________
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
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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: __________________________________________________________________
PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY 2015
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
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Community
Your Comments: __________________________________________________________________PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY 2015
