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Welcome to Issue
#28—07 September ‘17
Monday 11th September
Gr 6 Excursion
Gr 4 Bike Ed
Monday 11th September
Prep Puppet Incursion
Part 2-3
Wednesday 13th September
Gr 6 Bike Ed
Thursday 14th September
Gr 4 Bike Ed
Friday 15th September
Gr 6 Yoga
Gr 4 Bike Ed
From Sonya …
NAPLAN 2017
You will have recently received your child’s National
Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
These were administered to Grade 3 and 5 students in May.
NAPLAN results provide information for students, teachers,
parents and principals, which can be used to improve student
achievement. Our school has performed well against
national and state results. More importantly, we have seen an
improvement at a school level. There have been increases
from the previous year in the medium and high growth
categories in numeracy, reading, spelling and writing.
As mentioned in the 2017 information for parents and carers
pamphlet that was sent home in May, “NAPLAN tests are one
aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process; they
do not replace the extensive ongoing assessments made by
teachers about each student’s performance.” NAPLAN
provides a snapshot of how the student is performing at the
time of the test.
For more information about NAPLAN please visit the VCAA
website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
Ask Anny...
‘Dad Jokes’ A little humour at Monday’s assembly in celebration of Father’s Day
Q. What time did the man go to the dentist?
A. Tooth hurty
Q. Why did the golfer get a new pair of pants?
A. Because he had a hole in one
Eva. G in 3B performing Acro Dance
at this week’s Assembly
Prep Working Bee
Saturday, 2nd September
… best working bee ever!
Well done to all who turned up on Saturday and moved mountains of playground soft-fall mulch
and undertook a myriad of other tasks. Your efforts are much appreciated!
Class Name PYP Attitude 0A Nathan L. Confidence
0B Zara H. Commitment
0C Grace W. Enthusiasm
0D Branden T. Enthusiasm
0E Roarke A. Commitment
1A Isla S. Commitment
1B Chloe S. Commitment
1C Lucas Z. Respect
1D Mikayla W. Commitment
1E Ryan O. Commitment
2A Bishay G. Enthusiasm
2B Felicia E.
2C Lou K. Confidence
2D Skye W. Creativity
2E Milla T. Curiosity
Class Name PYP Attitude
3A Judy L. Commitment
3B Kiara G. Commitment
3C Max M. Commitment
3D Charley R. Commitment
3E Stella K. Commitment
4A Heidi O. Integrity
4B Alessia P. Empathy
4C Kahlea B. Respect
4D Grace E. Enthusiasm
5A Shourya S. Independence
5B Connor H. Empathy
5C John F. Enthusiasm
5D Freddie M. Commitment
6A Excursion No award
6B Excursion No award
6C Excursion No award
6D Excursion No award
MONDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY
11th September 2017
Parents are welcome to attend our Monday morning assemblies at 9.00am in the Gym.
Junior School Council—Walk to School Initiative
Walk to school day is being held on the 12th October and Junior School
Council is asking students to make a poster at home to promote this event.
All posters will be bound and made into books to be displayed in the library
prior to the event.
Poster Requirements:
1. Poster must be A4 size
2. Include this poster title: Walk To School Day—12 October—
Raising Awareness to be Active
3. Ensure there is a 1cm boarder from the page edge so it can
be made into a book.
4. Include your full name in the bottom right hand corner—if
you had a helper please also include their name.
5. Submit your entries to your classroom box by 14 September
Thank you
Ava & Puck
Digital Learning Team
This week the Digital Learning Team has planned an array of fun activities to
support National Esmart Week.
Library display showcasing Cyber Safety
Class buddy activities including scavenger hunts and a ‘digital tattoo’
design (tattoo being the metaphor for ‘what you do online stays there
forever’).
A visit from Moorabbin Police to discuss online safety and cybercrimes
Announced at Assembly by Issac 6B
Presenting the BPS 2018
Intra and Interschool Sports Uniform
modelled by Mia & Grace
Available from the Uniform Shop from week 4 next term - further
information is being sent out to Grades 4 and 5 this week.
This week is eSmart week. eSmart is a framework that is part of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. It is designed to support schools to ensure they promote smart, safe and responsible use of technology. Brighton Primary received its accreditation in 2016 and continues to promote eSmart.
This week many students have participated in a buddy class activity. They had the option to do either a tech scavenger hunt or digital tattoo design, to learn that most of what you do online stays there forever.
Grade 6 students had a visit from Moorabin Proactive Police to talk about cybersafety.
Some teachers also conducted some in-class reading and viewing activities to support students.
There are many great resources out there to help parents stay up-to-date when it comes to supporting their kids.
The following are recommended by the eSmart organisation:
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner
https://esafety.gov.au/
Australian Federal Police
https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/parents-portal
Cybersafety resources from Telstra
https://www.telstra.com.au/consumer-advice/cyber-safety/for-families
Independent non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Dr. Kristy Goodwin
http://drkristygoodwin.com/
Father’s Day Stall
I hope all the Dad’s out there had a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday.
I especially hope they liked the lovely presents that the children brought home
from the Father’s Day Stall.
I would like to thank Lucy Calder, Kylie Stewart and all of the other amazing
volunteers who worked so hard to make our Dad’s day extra special.
School Disco – 13th October
The annual school disco will be held on Friday 13th October. This is always a fun
event that the children love. There is a theme each year, so stay tuned to find out
what that is.
The disco takes part in two sessions:
Preps – Grade 2 4.30pm – 5.45pm
Grade 3 – 6 6.30pm – 7.45pm
We will also be asking for your assistance and hope that you can volunteer an hour of your time during
either of these events. Only parents with WWC who have volunteered to be on duty will be allowed into
the disco.
Have a great week,
Tash
Exhibition 2017 Last week our gym transformed into our Grade 6 Exhibition. All Primary Years Program schools hold an annual Exhibition. The purpose is for students to share their learning with the community.
This year the students inquired in the theme ‘Who We Are’ with a specific focus on inclusion. The central idea was ‘Inclusion enriches and challenges humanity’. During the week the whole school community, including other schools, visit the Exhibition.
Students were passionate about a wide range of topics. These included equal rights for women, refugees, LGBTI and indigenous issues. Students followed the inquiry process. They selected their area of interest, created questions, researched and took authentic action.
The Exhibition is an excellent opportunity to showcase and celebrate learning.
We are so proud of the commitment, enthusiasm and curiosity our students showed. Thank you to the Grade 6 teaching team and other staff in the school who were mentors. It was a very successful Exhibi-tion.
Exhibition is like writing a story, the further you get into it the more it comes together. – Grace H.
New knowledge doesn't come from books or websites, it comes from the journey you take. – Diana G.
During exhibition, some of us did fret. But in the long run, we did not regret. I won't take anything back, and there's nothing that I lack. – Uma N.
Exhibition is like snakes and ladders, you never know when you are going to go back to the start, or get closer to finishing. – Larissa L.