Year 7 Parents’ PAL
Information
and
Social Evening 2011
Ms Barbara WatkinsPrincipal
Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015
Mr. Ken McMurtrieDeputy Principal
The Parent Portal
This URL will take you to the Parent Portal (http://parentportal.loretonh.nsw.edu.au)
To access it you will need to use the following Username and Password combination:
Username: student\loretoparent
Password: parent2011
Director of Students: Pastoral CareMrs Gabrielle Stooke
Music Festival
For organisation...
Daily organisation...
Expectations...
Weekly Newsletter
-via email link
-via News link on the school portal http://www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au/news/index.html
Student Portal
Year 7 Portal
Communication• Advise school in writing/by email of changes to email addresses (and any other changes e.g. address, phone contacts, health, etc)
• Many ways to communicate with the school – Phone call Note in Handbook Email via @loretonh
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Laptops - tomorrow
Learning device Use as and when they are appropriate Handwriting is important Personal responsibility e-books
Reading - academic achievement and reading are closely linked
• All subjects, including Mathematics expect high levels of literacy
• All students should read for pleasure every day of the year• Ensure it is part of preparation for bed• Reading relaxes the brain• Makes students smarter!
Learning Resource Centre offers a myriad of reading and research resources
All subjects are important
Mathematics, English and Science may seem to be the foundation subjects but……
Integrated Learning teaches our students: to work collaboratively Essential research skills To support an informed argument or point of view Critical thinking – to consider implications Problem solving ICT skillsThese skills support a good HSC
All students study Studies of Religion for their HSC and it helps improve the ATAR.
RE classes in Years 7-10 teach the foundation content and skills for the senior years
What are the current pastoral concerns?
• Fast pace• Staying organised• Taking care and being responsible for books, laptops and
uniform items• Fitting in• Friendship changes, misunderstandings.
How does the school deal with these pastoral concerns?
EQ skills in all classes, especially Integrated Learning Regular Conversations with the Advisor Great communication and a measured, considered
response Discuss the school expectations Values form the foundation of all we do Bullying is never ignored – so tell us! Great policies to support our actions
How can you help?
Stay calm, reassure, don’t allow your daughter to catastrophise
Let us know
Put them to bed early
Friendships Made at
Loreto Normanhurst
Spring Fair – September 2009
Your 2011 Year Parent Coordinators
Events in 2011
Parent Information Nights
Monday February 21st Year 7 Parents7pm – 9.00pm Teresa Ball Centre
Monday February 28th Year 9 Parents7pm – 9.00pm Teresa Ball Centre
Wednesday March 2nd Year 11 Parents7pm – 9.00pm Teresa Ball Centre
Term 1 Events
Date Event LocationSaturday Mar 12th
Year 7 Family Dinner6.30pm
Fun night for all the family held in the gym
Friday Mar 25th
Fathers’ Dinner at the Epping Club - 7pm An exciting annual event – guest speaker, sports, trivia, raffle and prizes
Saturday Apr 2nd
Open Day - 11am – 3pm Volunteers needed please
Friday Apr8th
City/ Country Mothers’ Lunch - 11am -2pm Boarders’ Dining Room
Term 2 Events
Date Event Location
Saturday Apr 30th
Year 12 Parents Cocktail Party - 7pm – 10pm Reception Room
Sunday May1st
Mother/ Daughter Eucharist & Morning Tea 9.30am Chapel
Wednesday May 18th Parents Association (PAL) Meeting7.30pm
TBA
Saturday Jun 4th
PAL Trivia Night - 7pm – 12pm Gym
Thursday Jun 16th
Loreto Normanhurst/Kirribilli Morning Tea 10.30am
Loreto Normanhurst
Sunday Jun 19th
Country Gathering Lunch TBA
Term 3 Events
Date Event Location
Wednesday Aug 3rd
Parents Association (PAL) Meeting7.30pm
TBA
Friday Aug19th
Mission Lunch - 11am Boarder’s Dining Room
Sunday Aug 28th
Father/ Daughter Eucharist and Morning Tea9.30am
Chapel
Friday Sept2nd
Yr12 Mother’s Liturgy Chapel
Thursday Sept8th
Grandparents Day Loreto Normanhurst
Date Event Location
Wednesday Oct 19th
Parents Association (PAL) Meeting7.30pm
TBA
Sunday Oct 23rd
Spring Fair Loreto Normanhurst Oval
Wednesday Oct 26th
World Teachers’ Day Staff Morning Tea TBA
Sat/Sun Oct 29/30th
Country Gathering TBA
Tuesday Nov 1st
PAL Melbourne Cup Lunch TBA
Thursday Nov 10th
PAL Golf Day and Dinner TBA
Tuesday Nov 15th
PAL AGM & PAL Meeting Curran Theatre
Sunday Nov20th
Family Eucharist and Christmas Drinks 5pm – 8pm
Chapel and Reception Centre
Term 4 Events
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