Website: hp://www.kendall-p.schools.nsw.edu.au E-mail: [email protected]1 Kendall Public School Newsletter Term 1 Week 4 — 21st February 2020 Principal’s Message The beginning of the school year is always a busy me as teachers and students sele in to new classes and many important events are planned. As we come to the end of Week 4, class rounes are now established and the organisaon of many major events either completed or well-underway. These include 3-6 and K-2 swimming carnivals, Parliament inducon and first session, Stage 3 Bonding Day, 2WAYFM, 3-6 Sport, Stage 3 Camp, disco, assemblies and sporng gala days. It is important to note that many of these acvies are oponal and only available for students through the commitment of our teachers who devote significant me and effort to plan these addional opportunies for our students. In addion to our teachers, I would also like to acknowledge our Administraon and Support Staff who play such a vital role in supporng teachers, students and parents. The administrave workload is parcularly heavy at the start of a school year and we are fortunate to have an efficient and friendly office team to support our school community. The assistance provided in the classroom and playground by our Learning Support Officers is so valuable in supporng students with their learning and social interacons. Thanks to all staff members for making Kendall a great school every day! Parliament Following their inducon last Friday, our 2020 Parliamentarians are quickly moving into their roles, leading their first Parliament session today. I know many students already have some excing ideas for moons during the year and look forward hearing the debates to come. Staffing/Classes We have now submied enrolment numbers to the Department and expect to hold our nine classes. The current classing structure will therefore connue without any changes. Aendance Strong aendance is crical to student success at school, both academically and socially. This year the Department has revised their expectaons for aendance rates with students now expected to maintain a minimum of 90% aendance throughout the year. The Home School Liaison Officer will be vising fortnightly to check aendance and follow up any concerns. A priority will be invesgang ongoing poor aendance, regular paral absences and any unexplained/unjusfied absences. It is a legal requirement that absences are explained within 7 days. The most efficient way for parents to do this is by responding to our SMS messages. Parents may also call our Admin office or write a note to explain student absences. Eliminang unnecessary absences will support your child to maximise their learning potenal and develop posive social interacons with their peers. Medical Records Student medical informaon is currently being updated. This includes students with known medical condions including asthma, allergies, diabetes and epilepsy, which require health care plans signed by your doctor. Current medical advice on the best response and treatment will enable us to fully support your child’s health care needs. If your child has a health condion, please ensure you provide us with any updated plans or informaon. Kindergarten Visitors Lovely to see these Kindergarten children pop into my office and share their reading skills this week. They were so proud of themselves and it’s only their second week at school! Well done Kindergarten. Best Wishes, Leonie Cosgrove
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The beginning of the school year is always a busy time as teachers and students settle in to new classes and many important events are planned. As we come to the end of Week 4, class routines are now established and the organisation of many major events either completed or well-underway. These include 3-6 and K-2 swimming carnivals, Parliament induction and first session, Stage 3 Bonding Day, 2WAYFM, 3-6 Sport, Stage 3 Camp, disco, assemblies and sporting gala days. It is important to note that many of these activities are optional and only available for students through the commitment of our teachers who devote significant time and effort to plan these additional opportunities for our students.
In addition to our teachers, I would also like to acknowledge our Administration and Support Staff who play such a vital role in supporting teachers, students and parents. The administrative workload is particularly heavy at the start of a school year and we are fortunate to have an efficient and friendly office team to support our school community. The assistance provided in the classroom and playground by our Learning Support Officers is so valuable in supporting students with their learning and social interactions.
Thanks to all staff members for making Kendall a great school every day!
Parliament
Following their induction last Friday, our 2020 Parliamentarians are quickly moving into their roles, leading their first Parliament session today. I know many students already have some exciting ideas for motions during the year and look forward hearing the debates to come.
Staffing/Classes
We have now submitted enrolment numbers to the Department and expect to hold our nine classes. The current classing structure will therefore continue without any changes.
Attendance
Strong attendance is critical to student success at school, both academically and socially. This year the Department has revised their expectations for attendance rates with students now expected to maintain a minimum of 90% attendance throughout the year. The Home School Liaison Officer will be visiting fortnightly to check attendance and follow up any concerns. A priority will be investigating ongoing poor attendance, regular partial absences and any unexplained/unjustified absences. It is a legal requirement that absences are explained within 7 days. The most efficient way for parents to do this is by responding to our SMS messages. Parents may also call our Admin office or write a note to explain student absences. Eliminating unnecessary absences will support your child to maximise their learning potential and develop positive social interactions with their peers.
Medical Records
Student medical information is currently being updated. This includes students with known medical conditions including asthma, allergies, diabetes and epilepsy, which require health care plans signed by your doctor. Current medical advice on the best response and treatment will enable us to fully support your child’s health care needs. If your child has a health condition, please ensure you provide us with any updated plans or information.
Kindergarten Visitors
Lovely to see these Kindergarten children pop into my office and share their reading skills this week. They were so proud of themselves and it’s only their second week at school! Well done Kindergarten.