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GEPS NEWS Term 4, Week 10 Thursday 10th December 2015

Glendale East Public School values Respect, Honesty, Care, Love, Tolerance and Responsibility.

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Glendale East Public School 8 Margot Street

GLENDALE 2285 Phone: 4954 9551 Fax: 4956 6248

Year 6 Farewell

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

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Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-

ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the

day. Well done Alex!

Administration Staff

Staffing Changes

Ethics

If you are interested in becoming an

Ethics volunteer in 2016 please contact

the school and we will put you in touch

with our Primary Ethics coordinator.

Students Return

As you may be aware Mrs Wendy Potts our wonderful School Administration Manager has been successful in gaining employment as a training officer for terms 1-3 in 2016. Wendy will be surely missed in the front office. Mrs Karyn Toll will be replacing her from the commencement of term 1 2016 and she has been busy learning the ropes. We wish Wendy the best of luck in her new role!

Unfortunately two of our outstanding teachers will be leaving us in 2016. Ms Sophie Cowan has been appointed as a permanent teacher to Branxton Public School and Mrs Jessica Littlewood will be taking the year on maternity leave as she welcomes the arrival of her first baby. They will be surely missed as both are outstanding educators! We wish them well in their future endeavours. Mrs Emma Druce will be returning form maternity leave in 2016 for 3 days per week and we are excited to have her back.

Capa Groups and Gala Night

Throughout 2016 the School will be

implementing Creative and Performing

Arts groups of a Wednesday afternoon

commencing in week 6 of term 1. All

students will get the opportunity to work

with different teachers in areas such as

visual arts, drama, dance and choir.

There will be a culminating Arts Gala

night late in term 3 where all students

will have the opportunity to “show off”

their creations and performances. This

is a really exciting initiative and one that

we cannot wait to get started on!

Please be aware that students return for

2016 on Thursday 28th January. For

returning students class lists, teachers

and classrooms will be posted on the

website and facebook in mid to late

January. For new students and

kindergarten we will congregate under the

COLA on this day.

Bloopers

Make sure you check out the facebook

page and the website next week as Mr

Mclean posts the 2015 online news

bloopers – should be a great laugh!


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Getting to School on Time

Hints & Tips for Parents

It is essential to establish a regular routine each morning and arriving at school on time is an important part of your child’s morning routine. It is important to be at school on time be-cause: ·It sets up good habits for the future ·It sends a message to your child that you think that being on time is important ·It provides social benefits – good play time and discussion among friends. It gives stu-dents time to settle in before the start of the school day ·The school day usually begins with the teacher giving out information to students. Eg. Any changes to school routines, coming events etc. ·It is an opportunity for important teacher pupil interaction before school ·Students who are late to school cause disruption to the class and other students. How to ensure your child has a happy day at school ·Make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and is in bed by a reasonable hour. This may mean insisting on a specific time for bed on a school night. Technology is best avoid-ed at least 30 mins before bedtime. ·Make sure your child gets up early enough to -Have breakfast -Get lunch ready -Pack a school bag -Get dressed / showered ·Don’t turn the TV on or let your child use the computer / iPad unless your child is com-pletely ready for school Be organised yourself –help your child pack bags and have homework and sports gear ready for the next day. Be involved with your school l– meet with your child’s teacher and talk regularly. ·Offer your support and help ·Read notes from school and reply on time ·Listen to your child read ·Show an interest in homework If you are late for school ·It is your legal obligation to provide an explanation either written or verbal to the Principal. Be aware that reasons such as “sleeping in” or” running late” are not considered justifiable reasons for lateness.

Escort your child to the front office to sign them in. Don’t drop them off at the front gate


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Gold Awards & Merit Awards 2016

There has been an ongoing process of collaboration with the school community on developing an award system that is reflective of our school values. As a result there will be changes made to the merit processes for 2016. Class merits will be handed out at fortnightly assemblies to students who have done something particularly special or tried hard at something in class. THERE WILL BE NO SILVER AWARDS OR ACCUMULATION OF MERITS GOLD AWARDS There are a number of changes to the Gold Award. The criteria for this is as follows. ACADEMIC – students demonstrate that they are meeting their personal learning goals or benchmarks. PARTICIPATION – Students will be expected to participate in all school and class activities for example carnivals, public speaking etc. EFFORT – Students must have at least 1 outstanding effort in both the half yearly and yearly reports. BEHAVIOUR – Any student who has a detention or is suspended will not be eligible. GOLD AWARDS ARE PRESTIGIOUS AND HARD TO EARN IT IS EXPECTED THAT NOT EVERY CHILD WILL ACHIEVE THIS. GOLD AWARDS AND LEADERSHIP The school is reviewing its student leadership policy in line with the GOLD AWARD review. At this point in time any students in year 5 2016 must be meeting the requirements for a gold award to be eligible to be nominated to run for a leadership position. There will be more information on this at the commencement of 2016.

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Thank you to all the parents who return the Positive Behaviour for Learning Surveys. We will now collate the results of this survey with the teachers and the children to be guiding in our core values. The parent survey results were as follows:- Respect Responsibility Honesty Safety Working Together Resilience Success Tolerance Pride Courage

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Congratulations to James on receiving an achievement award for sport at the Hunter Schools Sports Association Sports Awards this week. James was recognised for his outstanding achievement in the sports of athletics, cross country, soccer, touch football, rugby league, rugby union and swimming. This is a great honour and we are very proud of James, not only for his impressive sporting achievements but for the level of sportsmanship he demonstrates at all times as well as his enthusiasm to be involved and assist with all sports events. Well done James!

Achievement Award for Sport

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Tuesday & Thursday

6.00 – 7.00 pm

Phone Wayne 4920 8930

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Our amazing year 6 adventure!!!

Last week the year 6 students were lucky enough to go on an amazing camp with Mrs Mantle, Ms Bartlett and Mr Pryce. When we hopped off the bus our friendly instructor greeted us. The first activity we did was Tree Tops. Many students conquered their fear of heights. Next we went canoeing where we paddled down the river. A highlight for me was when Mrs Mantle tipped and fell into the water. After that we went to mud world, where we had to crawl through mud. At the end of the course, we lifted each other up out of a cage were we then went down a water slide into the mud! The last activity for the day was the giant swing. It was by far my favourite activity. The swing was 15m high! The next day our class went to archery where we were able to play with real bow and arrows. Kurtis and I made our own bow out of sticks and string. The last activity at camp was the multi climb. The multi climb was where we were harnessed up and 3 students from our class had to hold you and take all your weight (crazy trust exercise) as you climbed up different obstacles that were 12m high. As the day drew to an end we all hopped on the bus with our instructor Mitch (Joel’s bff) and headed off home. We had an amazing few days away with our friends and teachers! Lexxi Sinclair

Primary Eth ics Cl asses

Since early 2011, NSW public school children have had a legal right to attend classes in philosophical ethics at their school if: their parents give permission for them to go to ethics classes and Primary Ethics can provide trained and vetted volunteers to organise and teach the classes.

Classes are available to all children from Kindergarten to Year 6 who don’t attend the available Scripture/SRE (Special Religious Education) classes in their school. However, Primary Ethics can only provide these classes if it has trained volunteers from either the school community or the wider community.

What are eth i c s c l a sse s? Ethics is a branch of philosophy that examines ethical concepts and issues, asking what is right or wrong in particular circumstances. Our curriculum comprises a wide range of age- appropriate topics that primary-aged children find interesting. Students learn to think about these ethical matters together and engage in the give-and-take of reasoned argument. This process allows students to properly consider other people’s points of view and to be sincere, reasonable and respectful in dealing with their differences and disagreements.

Our K-6 curriculum has 78 topics, starting with Questions and Puzzlement, introducing children to the foundation of ethical thinking. Children in the younger primary years examine issues such as being left out, sharing and bullying, while older children reflect on issues such as homelessness, fairness and teasing to help them consider the feelings and interests of others – one important aspect of moral reasoning. Other aspects include understanding consequences, having empathy and appreciating difference.

Research shows that well-reasoned moral judgement does not develop automatically as young people mature and that these skills are best developed using the methods we employ in ethics classes. Once acquired, these skills accompany individuals into adulthood.

Starting eth i cs cl asses at your schoo l

If there are no ethics classes currently available at your child’s school, you should:

let your principal know that you would like ethics classes for your child, go to the Primary Ethics website www.primaryethics.com.au to find out more about our curriculum, information for parents and volunteering, and email Primary Ethics at [email protected] to let us know the name of your child’s school and the year he/she is in.

We will contact you and/or your principal to get things started at your school.

No c l asse s for yo u r c h i l d ’ s ye ar ?

If there are ethics classes at your school but none for your child’s year, please contact your principal and the Primary Ethics Coordinator to let them know you would like ethics classes for your child. We will need to find a volunteer to start a class so volunteer yourself or ask your friends/family if they are interested. See

www.primaryethics.com.au/ethicsteacher.html

Ethics Classes for Glendale East Public School Dear Parents and Carers, Ethics classes are now available in NSW public primary schools as an option for children who are in Non-Scripture. The NSW government has authorised Primary Ethics, a not-for profit organisation, to design curriculum and deliver these classes. Classes are inquiry based and children use dialogue and discussion to learn how to think about ethical matters through the give-and-take of reasoned argument. Trained and vetted volunteer teachers lead discussions. The curriculum is age appropriate with classes for Kindy, Stage 1 (years 1 & 2), Stage 2 (years 3 & 4), Stage 3 (years 5 & 6). We can start ethics classes at our school in each stage when we have at least 8 children enrolled. Please let me know if you are interested in choosing Ethics for your child by returning the slip below by 16/12/2015. The more children and stages we have requests for, the more teachers we will need. If you are interested in either roles, there is more information at www.primaryethics.com.au . Please email Primary Ethics [email protected] with any questions you may have. Andrew Pryce Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------"------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please return this form if you are interested in choosing Ethics for your child. Child’s Name: ________________________________________________ Class: _____________________ Signed: ______________________________________________________Date ______________________

School to keep this portion

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School to return this section to Primary Ethics GPO Box 4351 Sydney NSW 2001 Yes, please register my interest with Primary Ethics: My name:______________________________________________ In 2016, my child is in year:_________ My email address: _______________________________________________________________________ Primary Ethics will only contact you about Primary Ethics & ethics classes. Your details will be stored securely and will not be passed on to any other parties.

Glendale East Public School

8 Margot St Glendale NSW 2285

http://www.primaryethics.com.au

Term 4 2015

11 Monday 14th December

PARTY DAY

Tuesday 15th December

Wednesday 16th Decem-ber

Students final day

Clap out for year 6

2:30pm

Thursday 17th December

HOLIDAYS

Friday 28th December

HOLIDAYS

`Term MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT SUN

1 25 Jan 26 Jan Australia Day

27 Jan Staff Development Day No students today

28 Jan STUDENTS RETURN Best Start Testing NEWSLETTER

29 Jan Best Start Testing

30 31 Jan

3 1 Feb Best Start Testing

2 Feb Best Start Testing

3 Feb Kindy classes formed

4 Feb SLT 2:30pm

5 Feb ASSEMBLY Best start rpts out Peer support

6 7 Feb

3 8 Feb Meet the teacher Term Letters

home

9 Feb Meet the teacher

10 Feb

11 Feb NEWSLETTER

12 Feb Peer support

13 14 Feb

4 15 Feb

16 Feb P&C Meeting

17 Feb

18 Feb Zone swimming SLT 2:30pm

19 Feb ASSEMBLY Peer support

20 21

Feb

5 22 Feb AOL

23 Feb AOL

24 Feb AOL

25 Feb NEWSLETTER

26 Feb Peer support

27 28

Feb

6

29 Feb

1 March

2 March CAPA GROUPS 2-3

3 March SLT 2:30pm

4 March ASSEMBLY Peer support

5 6

Mar

7 7 March

8 March


10 March NEWSLETTER

11 March Peer support

12 13

Mar

8 14 March

15 March P and C AGM


17 March SLT 2:30pm

18 March ASSEMBLY HARMONY DAY X COUNTRY

19 20

Mar

9 21 March

22 March

23 March ATHLETICS

CARNIVAL

24 March NEWSLETTER Easter hat parade and

morning tea

25 March Good Friday

26 27

Mar

10

28 March Easter Monday

29 March


31 March SLT 2:30pm

1 April ASSEMBLY

2 3

Apr

11 4 April Parent/teacher

Interviews RED DAY AT

CANTEEN

5 April

6 April CAPA GROUPS 2-3

7 April NEWSLETTER

8 April 9 10

Apr

Term 1 2016

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