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Principal’s News As expected, things have been very busy since taking on the role of relieving principal. However, I feel most supported by the office staff, teachers and students around me. Together, we have been able to continue with business as usual, since Mrs Cassimatis’ departure. She will be missed around our school for a very long time to come and has left behind many tangible and intangible legacies including the establishment and extension of the Support Unit, our new hall and canteen (which were completed under her leadership), the Multi-Sensory Room, Family Fun Day, numerous learning, teaching and leadership initiatives and a strong focus on wellbeing. George’s Hall Public School is certainly very fortunate to have her and she will undoubtedly continue to have a very big impact there. I will keep you informed of progress towards the selection of a new principal as best I can. As a result of Mrs Cassimatis’ departure, there have been some executive and staff changes. Until a new principal is appointed, Mr Nathan Chou is replacing me as classroom teacher of 5/6G. I will continue to be the supervisor of Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6). Sharing the role of supervisor for Kindergarten (to replace Mrs Cassimatis) are relieving Assistant Principals, Mrs Colucci (Monday), Mrs Misson (Tuesday) and Mrs Austin (Wednesday to Friday). It was with great pride that I received notification yesterday that our own Mrs Hensley has been nominated for “A Day Made Better” award. This recognises exceptional school teachers across the country. We invite parents, students, and fellow staff members, or anyone who has ever known an exceptional teacher to show their appreciation by giving them the recognition they deserve. Exceptional teachers do more than just teach – they inspire, nurture and encourage students to build knowledge, confidence and life-skills. More information on nominations is available on the “A Day Made Better” website. In the week before taking on the role of relieving principal, I had the pleasure of accompanying 60 of our Stage 3 students on the Canberra excursion. I would like to thank all of the attending staff members: Ms Allen, Miss Birm, Mr Ortega, Mr Robinson and Mrs Turner, who willingly gave up their personal time to ensure that all students were adequately supervised and received a high level of care and support. I would also like to thank Guildford West Public School 23-51 Palmer Street, Guildford West, NSW, 2161 Phone: 96329942 Fax: 98921197 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.guildfordw-p.schools.nsw.edu Term 2, Week 6 Thursday 2 nd June 2016 June 6 Stage 3, Public Speaking 13 Queen’s Birthday Public holiday 14 ICAS-Writing 15 Regional Cross Country 15 ICAS Spelling 20 Merrylands HS Yr. 5 Open day 22 School Athletics Carnival A driver must not stop on a pedestrian crossing or children’s crossing that is not at an intersection or on the road crossing within 20 metres before the crossing and 10 metres after the crossing.

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Page 1: Guildford West Public School€¦ · Guildford West Public School 23-51 Palmer Street, Guildford West, NSW, 2161 Phone: 96329942 Fax: 98921197 E-mail: guildfordw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

ICAS

Principal’s News

As expected, things have been very busy since taking on the role of relieving principal. However, I feel most

supported by the office staff, teachers and students around me. Together, we have been able to continue with

business as usual, since Mrs Cassimatis’ departure. She will be missed around our school for a very long time to

come and has left behind many tangible and intangible legacies including the establishment and extension of

the Support Unit, our new hall and canteen (which were completed under her leadership), the Multi-Sensory

Room, Family Fun Day, numerous learning, teaching and leadership initiatives and a strong focus on wellbeing.

George’s Hall Public School is certainly very fortunate to have her and she will undoubtedly continue to have a

very big impact there. I will keep you informed of progress towards the selection of a new principal as best I

can.

As a result of Mrs Cassimatis’ departure, there have been some executive and staff changes. Until a new

principal is appointed, Mr Nathan Chou is replacing me as classroom teacher of 5/6G. I will continue to be the

supervisor of Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6). Sharing the role of supervisor for Kindergarten (to replace Mrs

Cassimatis) are relieving Assistant Principals, Mrs Colucci (Monday), Mrs Misson (Tuesday) and Mrs Austin

(Wednesday to Friday).

It was with great pride that I received notification yesterday that our own Mrs Hensley has been nominated for

“A Day Made Better” award. This recognises exceptional school teachers across the country. We invite

parents, students, and fellow staff members, or anyone who has ever known an exceptional teacher to show

their appreciation by giving them the recognition they deserve. Exceptional teachers do more than just teach

– they inspire, nurture and encourage students to build knowledge, confidence and life-skills. More

information on nominations is available on the “A Day Made Better” website.

In the week before taking on the role of relieving principal, I had the pleasure of accompanying 60 of our Stage

3 students on the Canberra excursion. I would like to thank all of the attending staff members: Ms Allen, Miss

Birm, Mr Ortega, Mr Robinson and Mrs Turner, who willingly gave up their personal time to ensure that all

students were adequately supervised and received a high level of care and support. I would also like to thank

Guildford West Public School 23-51 Palmer Street, Guildford West, NSW, 2161

Phone: 96329942 Fax: 98921197

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.guildfordw-p.schools.nsw.edu

Term 2, Week 6 Thursday 2nd June 2016

June 6 Stage 3, Public Speaking 13 Queen’s Birthday Public holiday 14 ICAS-Writing 15 Regional Cross Country 15 ICAS Spelling 20 Merrylands HS Yr. 5 Open day

22 School Athletics Carnival

A driver must not stop on a pedestrian crossing or children’s crossing that

is not at an intersection or on the road crossing within 20 metres before

the crossing and 10 metres after the crossing.

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Mr Watson, who had previously booked the excursion, ensuring that we were able to visit an extensive range

of high quality and interesting venues. It was clearly evident that, while there were a few obvious favourites,

the children thoroughly enjoyed every venue visited. I was highly impressed with, and proud of, the respectful

behaviour displayed by the majority of our students. In fact at the National Archives, the guide who also works

at the National Gallery, stated that our group was ‘categorically one of the best groups she had ever

encountered’.

We gratefully acknowledge the funding and support of the Australian government through the Parliament

and Civics Education Rebate (PACER), which contributed $20 per student towards the cost of the excursion,

reducing it to $306 from the actual cost of $326, thereby making it more accessible to our students.

In the very near future our girls’ toilets in Block I will be receiving a major upgrade. After previous upgrades, I

wasn’t particularly excited about this. However, once I met with the maintenance representative and our

contractor this quickly changed. These toilets will be out of action for approximately four weeks, with an

alternative arrangement organised while the facility is completely gutted - with ceilings, windows, cubicles and

toilets all removed and replaced. The walls will be painted and the floor tiled. This week the preferences of

girls throughout the school were tallied to determine the interior colour for the new toilets. It will be Baby

Motive Quarter from the Dulux range. A great selection girls! Thank you to Mrs Elderton and the SRC for

organising and accomplishing this within a very short timeframe.

This week we experienced a false alarm with a reported stranger danger incident. After following required

procedure, it was discovered that no incident had occurred. While it was very comforting to learn that none of

our students had actually been at risk of harm, it is a timely reminder that as a school and as parents, we need

to regularly remind our children about stranger danger and try to ensure that children avoid walking to school

alone. Please ensure you consider your child’s safety by having them arrive at school after 8.30am when

teacher supervision commences.

Finally, following a visit from our Home School Liaison Officer (HSLSO), I have been encouraged to remind our

community of attendance requirements. A brochure on Compulsory School Attendance is attached. In an

earlier issue of the newsletter this year, a fact sheet identifying the impact of cumulative absences and partial

absences was provided. If you would like another copy of this information, please contact the school office.

In adhering to our requirements and responsibilities regarding attendance, if notification of the reason for an

absence or partial absence is not received within two days, reminder notes will be sent home, and a phone call

made to query the absence if there has been no reply within seven days of the absence. While we understand

that it is usually an oversight when notification is not received, these procedures are being implemented to

ensure that we are working together to support our children in maximising their education. If arriving at school

after 9.10am, parents are required to sign the children in at the front office or send a note explaining the

reason. Not all reasons provided by parents are determined as acceptable by the Department of Education and

in such cases will be marked as unjustified.

I look forward to your continued support during this interim period.

Therese Gawthorne

Relieving Principal

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Community Corner

English classes continue throughout June!

Thursdays in the hall at 9am. Everyone is enjoying coming

along, making new friends and sharpening their English

talking and listening skills.

WELLNESS WORKSHOP for Mothers!

Everyone is invited to a workshop to soothe your inner-

self, reduce stress, learn and share simple ways to improve

your self-care.

TUESDAY 21 JUNE 2016 9am – 11am

GWPS Learning Hub

If you have any suggestions, feedbacks or comments please contact me at school Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays or via email [email protected] Mrs. Sharon Furness Community Engagement Officer

Medication at School

Should children need to take any prescription medicine at school, parents are asked to either come to the office and fill out the medicine book or send in a signed note stating the following information.

Name of child and class

Name of medication

How much to be administered

Time to be administered

Note must be signed and dated by parent.

No medicine will be administered without clear and precise instructions. Please note: If your child needs to have antibiotics 3 times a day, it is advised that they have a dose before school, one after school, and a final dose prior to bed. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

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Kindergarten Enrolments 2017

We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten.

Please call in at the school office to pick up enrolment forms.

Kindergarten children who turn 5 before 31/7/2017 may enrol.

You will need to bring:

Childs’ original birth certificate or passport and/or visas

Proof of address e.g. original of council rates, residential lease or electricity account

Parents born overseas, please bring original passport or citizenship papers

Immunisation History Statement

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