From the Relieving Principal … It’s hard to believe that Spring is knocking on the door and we about to say goodbye to Winter. Last week the students and teachers took the opportunity to have some fun by getting dressed up for Book Week. There were many different characters who visited our playground and classrooms last week. It was great to see our Kindergarten students really enjoying their first experience at Book Week. It was a good opportunity for our older classes to spend some time with our younger students and share their favourite books.

Unfortunately, the weather stopped PSSA from proceeding last Friday. Luckily, there had been a spare week put aside and now the semi-finals will be played this Friday and Grand Finals, Friday September 8. Good luck to our two Rugby League teams, junior boys and girls Soccer sides along with our Year 4 and 6 Netball teams. We encourage all parents who plan on going to watch their children to cheer on the teams and ensure all comments are positive ones.

As always the safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority. Parents are reminded that vehicle access to school grounds is not permitted unless prior permission has been sought and given.

We have had a number of students reporting late to school over this last week. We understand on those rare occasions that an unexpected event may lead to a one off late arrival. However, some of the faces being seen lately are the same ones. The school expects students to arrive on time for the start of the school day. We ask parents to support the standards we are setting for their children to help them develop good habits for later in life.

As this will be my last report as Relieving Principal, as Mr Corcoran will return on Monday, I would like to thank the staff for their great work and support over the last month. Over this time, the GPK community has showed why our school is a very good one. The parents and students have supported and been involved in numerous activities which have showcased their enthusiasm, generosity and positive attitude. Personally I would like to thank Mrs Hosking and Ms Stojanoska for their leadership and support, as the Relieving Deputy Principals during this time. Thank you to Mrs Smith and her team for their work in the office over the last month.

Finally, here is wishing all the Dads a very happy Fathers’ Day for this Sunday. I hope you have an enjoyable day with your families and get the chance to put your feet up for the day.

Week 6 Term 3 28 August 2018

NAPLAN School Readiness Test (SRT) - Students in Year Three and Year Five will be participating in the NAPLAN SRT next week, on Monday Tuesday and possibly Wednesday in the computer lab.

The school readiness test is designed to check a school’s readiness to conduct NAPLAN Online.

The readiness test will consist of two assessments: an omnibus test with reading, conventions of language and numeracy items, and a writing task. The assessments take about 40 minutes each. Students in Years 3 and 5, participate in the school readiness test. Year 3 students will not participate in a writing assessment.

Winter PSSA Sport – Semi-Finals were called off last week due to inclement weather conditions. PSSA payments paid last week will be carried across to this week. This week Junior Boys Football, Girls Football, Years 4 & 6 Netball, Junior & Senior Rugby League will all play at Endeavour Sports Reserve, Maud Street Fairfield West.

Safe, Respectful Learner Program - The focus rule for Week 6 is ‘Be Respectful, Support and include others’. We feel happier when others are friendly, help us and include us in their games and discussions. It is important to treat others in the same manner. Please discuss this with your children. Values Education - The value for Week 6 is Concentration. Concentration is when we direct all our thoughts and efforts towards something. It is the ability to use intense mental efforts and give complete attention to focus steadily on a task, subject or idea. Concentration:

• Leads to using our energies to learn more effectively • Improves memory and mental poise • Enables us to gain a sense of achievement and be the best we can • Helps us to achieve our goals • Can help others get inspired to concentrate and achieve their goals

Please help your child/children to realize the benefits of concentration by practicing it maybe when they are completing their homework this week.

Upcoming Events

Week 6 Wednesday August 29 – Zone Athletics Carnival Friday August 31 – K to 2 Fathers’ Day Assembly at 10.15am in the Hall PSSA Semi Finals Week 7 Monday September 3 – NAPLAN School Readiness Test: Years 3 & 5 Tuesday September 4 – NAPLAN School Readiness Test: Years 3 & 5 Wednesday September 5 – NAPLAN School Readiness Test: Years 3 & 5 Thursday September 6 – Sports Photos (students to wear full School Sports Uniform) Friday September 8 – PSSA Grand Finals Have a great week! Glenn Hamilton Relieving Principal

Relieving Deputy Principal’s Message

Book Character Parade We had a great time last week celebrating children’s literature with our annual book parade. The students and teachers got into the spirit and dressed up as a book character. Some classes will participate in a treasure hunt during library lessons this week.

P & C Fathers’ Day Stall Thank you to our hardworking P & C members for holding a Fathers’ Day stall last Friday. Students were able to purchase fantastic gifts for their dads and grandfathers. The following is a list of students who won a prize in the draw from the Fathers’ Day Stall: 1st – Huey 6LF 2nd – Olivia KGK 3rd – Ester – 2LT 4th – Jordan – 6BS 5th – Jordan - 6BS 6th – Simeon – 3/4KT 7th – Mackenzie – 4IN 8th – Justin – 5NS K – 2 Fathers’ Day Assembly The K-2 Fathers’ Day Assembly will be held this Friday 31st August 2018 at 10:15 a.m. in the hall. After the assembly, all dads are invited back to their child’s classroom for a surprise and are welcome to stay with their child during the Recess break. To all the Dads and Grandpas at GPK, we wish you a happy Fathers’ Day this Sunday. Have a great week and good luck to all of our PSSA teams in the semi-finals on Friday. Ms Biljana Stojanoska Relieving Deputy Principal

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