Issue 2 – Term 1 – Week 6 Monday, 2nd March 2015

Issue 4– Term 1 – Week 8 Wednesday 20 March 2019

Dear Students, Parents / Carers and Families

This week, we are recognising two significant, national days of action: Bullying. No Way!; and Harmony Day. Students will be engaged in learning opportunities focused on these days throughout the week. Harmony Day represents inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone – values that are reflected in our school everywhere, every day. The day also celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. To participate in Harmony Day activities, Thursday is an out of uniform day and students are encouraged to wear something orange. While we are proud of the safe, kind and friendly environment our school provides for our students, we are committed to being proactive in bullying prevention. Students will be exploring the topic with their teacher throughout the week. It is important that we continue conversations about this topic and we encourage our students to report, to an adult, any behaviour that makes them feel unsafe.

Congratulations to Ashton, Cody and Tyeson who

have been selected to represent West Lake

Macquarie in Rugby League teams. Congratulations

also to Ethan who was selected for the West Lake

Macquarie Soccer team. We are very proud of you,

boys!

Don’t forget to join us for the Community Yarn on

Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm. We will be discussing

our Yarning Circle and are very keen for community

involvement. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Kristy Luff Principal

Up

Learning For The Future

NAPLAN

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

NAPLAN Practice Test During Week 9 of this term students in Years 3 and 5 will be participating in a NAPLAN practice test. This is a 45 minute test where students will be able to experience the new NAPLAN online platform. It allows students to become familiar with the type of questions that are going to be asked when they do NAPLAN online in Term 2.

NAPLAN Online Between May 13 and May 24, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site. If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher. For more info:

How to support your child during NAPLAN

information for parents and carers

Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online

Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update

Upcoming Events Term 1 Week 8

Bullying. No way! And Harmony Day Thursday 21 March Year 6 T-shirt order deposits due Friday 22 March

Term 1 Week 9 School Assembly at 11:35am in hall Monday 25 March P&C AGM meeting at 3:30pm Monday 25 March Student Dollarmites Banking Tuesday 26 March

Term 1 Week 10 School Assembly at 11:35am in hall Monday 1 April Parent / Teacher Interviews Monday 1 April Swimming Carnival Ribbons to be handed out Monday 1 April Parent / Teacher Interviews Tuesday 2 April Student Dollarmites Banking Tuesday 2 April Parent / Teacher Interviews Wednesday 3 April Parent / Teacher Interviews Thursday 4 April Parent / Teacher Interviews Friday 5 April

Term 1 Week 11 School Assembly at 11:35am in hall Monday 8 April Student Dollarmites Banking Tuesday 9 April Easter Hat Parade Friday 12 April Last day of Term One Friday 12 April

Learning For The Future

Canteen Roster – Term One 2019

Wednesday 20 March Danielle Emily

Thursday 21 March Sally *Help Needed

Friday 22 March Sarah *Help Needed

Wednesday 27 March Sherelle Simone (9-11)

Thursday 28 March *Help Needed

Friday 29 March Trish Michele

Wednesday 3 April Jo Naomi

Thursday 4 April Jodie *Help Needed

Friday 5 April Julie Trish A

Wednesday 10 April Sherelle Trish

Thursday 11 April Rachel *Help Needed

Friday 12 April Rhonda Haley

If you would like to become a volunteer come to the canteen on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and see Sue Robin, alternatively you can call her on 0407465893.

13 March 2019 Dear Parents / Carers

During week 8 of our school term, Booragul Public School will recognise two significant national events:

Bullying. No Way! Take action every day which is the National Day of Action against

Bullying and Violence (NDA); and

Harmony Week which celebrates Australia’s multiculturalism and is about inclusiveness,

respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.

During the week students will participate in lessons which support students to recognise and take a stand against bullying. On Thursday 21 March, we will hold an out of uniform day. Students are encouraged to wear orange in support of cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia. Students will be engaged in a variety of multicultural activities on this day. Thanking you for your support Kylie Smith Kristy Luff Assistant Principal Principal