LPS VALUES RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY LEARNING COOPERATION SAFE & FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT Lalor Primary School DATES TO REMEMBER Friday, 12th February Interschool sport-grades 5/6 Wednesday, 17th February Prep Entry Assessment Friday, 19th February Interschool sport-grades 5/6 Wednesday, 23rd February Meet the teacher interviews Friday, 26th February Interschool sport-grade 5/6 Wednesday, 24th February Prep Entry Assessment Thursday 25th February Athletics day for grades 3-6 Thursday, 3rd March Icypole day this issue Principal’s Report P.1 Community News P.2 Community News P.3 Student Of The Week P.4 ISSUE 11th February, 2016 2 Issue 1, 4th February, 2016 Principal's Report - 11th February, 2016 School Web Site If you need any information about the school, please go to lalorps.vic.edu.au. Chocolate Friday On Fridays we will be selling chocolates at lunch eating time 2 for $1.00 . Great start to 2016 School Year I must congratulate all the students across the school for a fantastic start to the 2016 school year. The behaviour, working attitudes and team work have been commendable and I am looking forward to seeing the academic results which will be analysed over the next few weeks after a variety of assessments across the school in literacy and numeracy. Congratulations also to staff for their fantastic efforts in ensuring a successful start to Term 1 and also to parents for their positive approach to ensuring students are at school be- fore 8.45am when our first learning time block commences. Meet the Teacher Meet the teacher will be conducted on Tuesday 23 rd of February. These meetings are an important oppor- tunity for you to share relevant information regarding your child with his/her new teacher. Classroom procedures and processes for 2016 will also be discussed. Please fill out the form your child should have brought home this week and return it by Monday February 15 th of February so that we can try to accommodate your preference of time. School Values At the start of every school year we revisit our school values so that all students are familiar with these values and the important part they play in our dealings with each other. Our school values apply to all members of our school community. COOPERATION LEARNING SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY Insurance I have been asked by the Department of Education and Training to remind all parents and guardians that the Department does not provide per- sonal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students. Parents and guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance/ ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/ transport and any other transport costs. School Council Our school council Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 8 th of March at 7pm. All members of our Lalor Primary School community are welcome to attend the AGM. The AGM will be followed by our first school council meeting of our 2016 committee. Cur- rently we have 2 parent vacancies on school council so if you would like to apply please see Debra at the office for a nomination form and more information on the selection process. Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school. Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging. Grade Student Reason for Award 5/6BL Adam For showing maturity and positivity in the classroom! Excellent! 5/6O The Whole Grade For a wonderful start to the year. I can’t wait to spend the whole year with you all. 5/6R Haytham For having a positive and helpful attitude. You have had an awesome start to grade 5/6. 5/6T Ganesh For starting the year off with excellent enthusiasm. Well done! 3/4F Michelle Welcome to Lalor Primary School. You have had a great week! 3/4H Zachariah For having an outstanding week of learning and for showing great leadership skills in the 3/4 area. 3/4I Jaafar Congratulations on a fantastic start to grade 3! You have tried your best during all activities and have been very kind to your classmates and teachers. 3/4R Rishita For a fantastic start to grade 3. You have been showing all the school values. Keep up the great work. 1/2A Ajna For being a well mannered student who is always willing to participate in class discussions. 1/2E Richlyn Welcome to Lalor P.S. You’ve had a great first week! 1/2L Cara For being a terrific role model to all students in 1/2L. 1/2S Joey For a fantastic start to the year! You are a great role model for your friends! Prep C Abdal Karim For being such a great listener and for helping his friends. Prep M Hanan For a fantastic start to prep. Well done. P-4 ICT Aaliyah Outstanding work on the iPads and helping others. 5/6 ICT Vincent Displaying excellence with his IT skills. Performing Arts Zack For staying focussed whilst writing and rehearsing your values rap. Great job! Visual Arts Abdul For being an excellent artist and drawing a beautiful duck. Physical Education Jack Well done this week in sport. You are showing great potential for Athletics Day. Principal’s Award Shianne & Alyssa For competently demonstrating outstanding iPad knowledge and skills. STUDENT OF THE WEEK