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Wentworthville Public School QUALITY TEACHING TO MAXIMISE STUDENT LEARNING
Term 4 Week 10 2020 Newsletter
70 - 100 Fullagar Rd WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145 Australia Phone: 02 9631 8529 Fax: 02 9896 3079
Website: www.wentwthvil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected] Student Portal: http://portal.det.nsw.edu.au
Well what a year – COVID 19, a worldwide pandemic has had massive impact on us all and we have all had to adapt and be flexible amidst much of the unknowns! I am so very thankful to all the staff
(teaching and non-teaching) who have kept a positive outlook and always put your children’s best interests
at the forefront of their planning and decision making throughout the year, when we too, were navigating in
unchartered territory. We have needed to wash our hands and be extremely hygiene conscious, we now
know what PPE means and we now know what social distancing means and can estimate 1.5 metres pretty
accurately. Wow we have nearly made it!
I trust you and your families have a restful and peaceful holiday break however you are spending it. Keep
safe and enjoy family time. To those families that are leaving us and moving to other areas, interstate or
back overseas we wish you all the very best and trust you and your children settle in to their new settings
well in 2021. Thank you for being a part of the Wentworthville School community.
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From the Principal – Denise Lockrey
2021 dates We look forward to seeing you back in 2021.
Teachers only on Wednesday January 27 and Thursday January 28, 2021 as we will be participating in
various Professional Learning sessions and preparing for students returning. Students Years 1 - 6 back at school for their first day – Friday January 29!
Kindergarten 2021 will be having their Best Start Assessments over 3 days - Friday January 29,
Monday February 1 and Tuesday February 2.
All Kindergarten 2021 start together as a cohort group on Wednesday February 3 at 9.15am under the
COLA
Staffing At this time of the year we have a number of staff movements like all schools.
Leaving: Mrs Gladden, one of our Support Unit teachers has been working at Plumpton High School this year and
has gained a transfer to the same school in 2021. We wish her all the very best in her new role!
Mrs Paine (SLSO) one of the teacher’s aides, has been with us for many years and she is looking forward
to being closer to home and has a 5 day position as an SLSO at one of the local high schools. Thank you
for your years of service to our school.
Relocating: Mr Wong See will be relocating to Orange for 12 months with his wife and her work and he has gained a
transfer of duties to Orange PS. It is a wonderful professional opportunity and we look forward to him
returning in 2022!
Mrs English (SLSO) will continue her Leave in 2021 as she has relocated up the north coast with her
family.
New Staff: Congratulations to Mrs Tareena Eastwood (one of our substantive Assistant Principals) who was
successful at Merit Selection for our second Deputy Principal position.
Congratulations to Mrs Ashleigh Said and Mrs Amy Sanders who were successful at Merit Selection for
the two new classroom teacher roles in 2021. We look forward to having them both join us a WPS!
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Wonderful happenings at Wenty!
Year 6 Farewell Monday December 7 saw our first Year 6 Farewell with just Year 6 and also in the new Wenty Leagues
facilities of the Blaxland Room. We were so thrilled to have it amidst COVID restrictions and the fact we could
actually have the evening and celebrate the students’ achievements was wonderful!
The students were excellently behaved and did both school and families proud! Thank you to Mrs Rafidi and
the Stage 3 team for all their hard work and behind the scenes work to ensure it was a great night!
Presentation Day assemblies! Wentworthville Public School Presentation Day Principal Speech 2020 (Stage 2)
“Well what a year – COVID 19, a worldwide pandemic has had massive impact on us all and we have all had to adapt and be flexible amidst much of the unknowns! …
We have blue tape and white paint crosses on the grounds to help families at early departure times, we have
had to operate Kinder orientation for 2021 differently than we did last year and sadly we couldn’t have our
interschool PSSA competitions run for years 3-6 and no Stage 2 camp either. All in all it has been a different
year! I thank you as family and staff and students for being able to strive and persevere even when it was
hard. Well done everyone – we should take a moment to reflect and be thankful for what we have achieved.
Even amidst COVID 19, and with our country’s borders shut, the school has still been growing and changing
in 2020 and if you follow our fortnightly newsletters you would have seen the various photo updates of the
building progress. We have needed to be resilient as spaces have changed. Play space has been changed
and the staff and students have been working with a growth mindset and have been resilient as we all think
of creative and safe spaces to use to be active but in creative ways!
Sadly amidst COVID circumstances our P&C has not been able to operate or engage in many of their positive
activities. We are hoping in 2021 for a new executive committee who can operate in COVID appropriate
conditions. I welcome you all to keep an eye out for the opportunities to be involved in the school and in P&C.
Historically as a school, we benefit from partnership with the P&C and I look forward to building this together
into the future. The P&C Uniform team were working tirelessly through the year assisting families to access
our uniform and to Leanne, Thushy and Cathryn – I thank you.
I would like to thank the staff for a tremendous year in teaching and caring for all the children at WPS as they
have grappled with and implemented curriculum and sought learning experiences that seek to engage your
children and support them in being resilient young people who are lifelong learners –both online / at home
and then back at school! All Stage 2 were well placed on accessing the Google Classroom platform in a
week! That is impressive – well done Stage 2 team. Mr Warren was busy keeping IT operating in the school
and ensuring equity of access for students without device access.
I would particularly like to thank the executive team for their leadership and management of the school during
this year and their collegial support of their teams and myself as we have lead courageously in
unprecedented times and provided many opportunities and bright spots for our school community, even
when we felt there weren’t many at times.
Thank you to our various teachers’ aides who continue to support the students and staff in the academic and
social and behavioural learning domains both in the classroom and on the playground. They play a vital role
in our school.
The administration and support staff have also worked together well to bring about a welcoming and smooth
operation as the ‘face of our school’. Thanks to Mrs Deuis, Mrs Sargent, Mrs Khanlu, Mrs Fong and Mr Wiles.
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This team of people are a fine example of people working
together, despite challenges for the betterment of the school.
They already made operational changes during COIVD to
collect enrolments online and this made a smooth and safe
operation for families and the admin team. Then the
Department introduced an online process of enrolment across
the State and for WPS – this became a very easy transition.
Some key highlights in 2020 include:
Many students improving their literacy skills, increasing
their borrowing of books from the library and participating
in the Premier’s Reading Challenge
Many students developing their numeracy skills and we will
continue with Numeracy Groups in 2021
Many incursions including Life Education, social and
emotional learning and mindfulness programs continued
and our 3 way goal setting continued in a different format
Participation in the Sports in Schools Australia initiative every three weeks on a Wednesday and various
sporting activities / workshops organized by Mr Hobor for our students
Our 2020 Stage 2 SRC leaders who had to operate differently amidst COVID restrictions, were led by Mr
Gilson and Ms Martelli and were fundamental in making decisions and considering key matters ensuring
student voice
Year 3 –participated in a check in assessment online
which focused on targeting improvement and this year our
Year 4 students sitting the OC test did so in the library – well
done students managing change!
Some students even participated in the Parramatta
Advertiser Weather Drawing Pilot program – the selected
works will be on their website (have a look at our newsletters
and website too!)
A bright spot in the week last week was our COVID
operating party day which had a activity session included as
part of our Sport in Schools Australia package,
Ms O’Sullivan developed some programs to support those
children who needed that extra support post at home learning
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– we called it ‘Literacy Boost’ and we have invested time and funds to ensure we support the students who
found at home learning challenging. Interestingly the Government has committed significant funds in 2021 for
this type of initiative to expand across the state for literacy and numeracy initiatives and we at WPS will issue
our funds to support those students identified as in need of additional support.
Our children still need the support and encouragement of every person here to realise their true potential. We
need to have the courage to support them in their endeavours so they can be the best versions of
themselves. We look for your continuing support as we undertake the most significant task of educating your
children for the future and achieving the Department of Education’s strategic goal of having every student
known, valued and cared for in our schools ... as we know that this will ensure all students have bright futures!
On behalf of the students and the staff I wish you a happy holiday season and look forward to partnering with
you in 2021.”
Denise Lockrey
Principal
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Jessica SHAKYA School Captain
Avesta ALOU Student Leader
Shruthi KUPPUSAMY Student Leader
Chloe TIA Student Leader
Anthony PICO School Captain
Adhip ARJUN Student Leader
Sanjay KAMALANATHAN Student Leader
Keval KOTHARI Student Leader
Student Leaders 2021 (continued)...
Name House Leader
1 Meghana GEDA
LAWSON
House Captain Girl
2 Rouba MOUKAHAL Vice House Captain Girl
3 Ayan SALIM House Captain Boy
4 Reyansh SAMA Vice House Captain Boy
1 Tanvi DOMBE
GORDON House Captain Girl
2 Aarya HIRPARA House Captain Boy
3 Pranay CHALAPATI Vice House Captain Boy
1 Jasman KAUR
PATERSON
House Co-Captain Girl
2 Kriti KAMSALA House Co-Captain Girl
3 Udit GURRAM House Captain Boy
4 Nihanth CHITTURI Vice House Captain Boy
1 Anita RAMSUNDAR House Captain Girl
KENDALL 2 Jessica LIANG
Vice House Captain Girl
3 Deng LUAL House Captain Boy
4
Surya
VENKATESWARAN
Vice House Captain Boy
Name Class Name Class Suhaan KG Yasmin KU
Bhakti KU Vihaan KC
Hanish KU Thanvik KU
Yug KU Manvi KL
Vidhaan KL Shiviana KL
Hrushad KL Krithik KL
Ishaan KC Manas KL
William KD Naksh KG
Mostafa KD Aarush KD
Geethasanvi 2M Samanvi 2A
Dhanika 2L Ishaanvi 2L
Aaheli 2L Gurtaj 2C
Kaira 2M Ahana 1K
Helan 2 awards 1P Samanu K-6M
Jamal K-6C Zoya 1P
Meghna 2L Vivaan 2L
Rucha 4L Suvikha 3K
Levin 4O Nishka 3S
Megan 4L Abinav 3M
Eesha 4L Moukthika 3M
Samarth 2L ***
Community Partnership and kindness - School bags and hampers
We are very thankful for the authentic community partnerships the school experiences. Our local Wenty
Anglican church has supported the school by providing us 10 school back packs we can use for students in
2021 who are in need and also some family hampers to distribute to families who are in need of additional
support. 2020 has been a challenging year for many families and we are thankful for this kindness and
community support. Thank you Wenty Anglican!
G Block emerging out of the ground!
The new Hall floor going in and entrance ramp…
And of course…..more concrete!!
Year 1 2020 has definitely been an unprecedented year of learning for all students and Year 1 have been
flexible in adjusting to the many changes throughout the year. Both students and teachers have learnt
to use Google Classroom in a short period of time during
learning from home. What superstars!
Whilst COVID may have changed the way we learn for a
while; we have had many opportunities to participate in
external programs. We learnt cricket skills with Milo
Cricket Australia, developed our social and emotional
learning in the SEAL drama program and enjoyed
participating in engaging and exciting activities with Sport
in Schools Australia (SISA) sessions.
We had the opportunity to participate in a virtual excursion back to the past at Vaucluse House to learn about the daily lives of the Wentworth family and discover how household technologies have changed over time. With minimal space
this year, Year 1
continued to keep
active and develop
their fundamental movement skills through different games in grade sport,
class yoga and dance.
In science we experimented with different materials and how they can be
changed and combined to create something new.
Stage 3 have had a busy week with lots of activities to keep us building our skills. On Friday, some Year 6
students finished the Rock and Water Program and then Stage 3 students participated in a team building day
with SiSA.
The library is the 'Hub of the School'. It is a place for students tocollaborate, create, communicate, connect and engage in critical thinking.
The library is accessible to all students and has a large well developedcollection of books and resources for students and teachers to access.
BOOK COLLECTIONS BORROWEDBig books 111
Class Reading Kits 1095
Computer software 2
ESL Books 10
Fiction 2663
Junior fiction 2843
Kids matter / Bounce Back 76
Non fiction 809
Parent library 14
Picture books 4784
Reference 7
Teacher reference 374
700 Studentscompleted the PRC in
2020.
PREMIER'SREADING
CHALLENGE The scholastic Book club earnt$563.00 in rewards points for theschool. Thanks to all the families
that purchased books. TheScholastic rewards were used to
purchase new books for the library.
SCHOLASTICBOOK CLUB
13,005 Books wereborrowed from the
library over the year.
BORROWERS
Kindergarten 1797
Year 1 1993
Year 2 1989
Year 3 1791
Year 4 1525
Year 5 1211
Year 6 766
Staff 1932
BORROWERSEPIC BOOK CLUB(DIGITAL BOOKS)
3350 Books were read on Ms Hall's
Epic book club classroom.
TOP 6 BOOKSDog Man series by Dav Pilkey #7- For whom the Ball Rolls was most popular.1.
2. Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire by Nat Amoore.
3. Hot Dog series by Anh Do #6 Movie Time was the most popular.
4. The Rainbow Fish & the Sea Cave by Marcus Pfister.
5. Weirdo Series by Anh Do & Jules Faber #13 Weirdomania was most popular.
6. Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey.
Happy Reading! Ms Hall 2020
WENTWORTHVILLEPUBLIC SCHOOLLIBRARY 2020
Yearly Statistics
687 BOOK RESERVATIONSWERE MADE.
The library collection has 16,849
books.
1160 were added this year.
Wentworthville Public School qualified for the FINALS of the Inter School Chess Competition which was held on December 4. 2020 Parthiv PRITHVI (4L) came 3rd in the overall Inter-School Semi-Finals Chess Tournament and he came 1st position out of the school representatives for our school Congratulations to the 6 students who represented our school in the Chess Tournament.
Student Name Class
Parthiv Prithvi 4L
Keval Kothari 5/6 G
Shreyas Thakare 5/6 B
Sountharikan Thirukkumaran 5/6 B
Sashank Vuppala 5/6 N
Yukthasree Mavireddy 4G
NSW Department of Education
education.nsw.gov.au
What works best: 2020 updateOverview for parents and carers of primary and secondary school students
NSW public schools are committed to ensuring that how we teach your child is based on what we know makes the biggest difference to their learning.
In March this year, the NSW Department of Education released an update of some of the most significant research into effective teaching. This report is called ‘What works best: 2020 update’ and outlines eight evidence-based practices that teachers can use in their classrooms to support improved student learning. It is likely that the ‘What works best: 2020 update’ will inform the teaching and learning in your child’s school.
Below is a summary of the eight ‘What works best’ practices for effective teaching, including some conversation tips to help you support these practices at home. We suggest that you use just one set of questions at a time with your child.
You can find the ‘What works best: 2020 update’ publication, together with other evidence-based resources for schools, at education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/educational-data/what-works-best-2020-update
1. High expectations
Students learn best when teachers have high expectations. Having high expectations means that teachers work hard to gain students’ interest, encourage them to learn new things, provide help when they need it, are clear and consistent about how they want students to behave and learn, and vary the way they teach to meet students’ needs.
2. Explicit teaching
Students learn best when teaching is explicit, especially when learning something new. Explicit teaching involves teachers clearly explaining to students why they are learning something, how it connects to what they already know, what they expect students to do, how to do it and what it looks like when they have succeeded.
3. Effective feedback
Students learn best when teachers provide them with effective feedback. Feedback that is effective is constructive, detailed and specific. It focuses on how students performed on a particular task, and is clear about where mistakes were made and what needs to happen to improve in future.
Check in with your child
For primary school students: Did you try something new today? What was it? How did you go? How do you feel when you’re learning something new?
For secondary school students: When you are asked to do something in class, how do you know what standard of work the teacher expects?
Check in with your child
For primary and secondary school students: Tell me about something you learnt today. Did you find it easy to learn, or did you need to ask a few questions? How could you tell when you ‘got it’?
Check in with your child
For primary and secondary school students: When you’re learning something new, how do you know if you’re on the right track? How do you know what you can do to improve next time?
NSW Department of Education
education.nsw.gov.au
4. Use of data to inform practice
Students learn best when teachers use data to confirm where students are up to in their learning and to plan what to teach next. Data is any form of information that helps teachers to do this. Data can come from a range of places, including class quizzes, student answers to teacher questions, samples of students’ work and formal exams.
5. Assessment
Students learn best when teachers use high quality assessment. Assessment refers to the range of activities that teachers use to evaluate where students are up to in their learning. It includes formal activities such as exams and surveys, as well as more informal activities such as asking students questions and evaluating samples of their work.
6. Classroom management
Students learn best when teachers manage their classrooms well. Classroom management includes the broad range of things that teachers do to encourage a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment for their students.
7. Wellbeing
Students learn best when they have a high level of wellbeing. Student wellbeing is a broad term that includes good mental, physical and emotional health, feeling supported in learning, building healthy relationships and having a strong sense of meaning and purpose. Teachers can support students’ wellbeing by:
creating a safe environment
helping students to feel that they belong
valuing their opinions and perspectives
encouraging them to be interested in learning
helping them to manage their emotions
helping them to develop positive relationships with teachers and other students.
Check in with your child
For primary school students: How do you show your teacher what you know and what you can do?
For secondary school students: Your teacher needs to understand where you are up to in your learning, so that they know what to teach next. How do you show your teacher what you know and what you can do?
Check in with your child
For primary school students: Are there rules or expectations you need to follow in your classroom? Can you tell me a few? What happens when you work hard to follow them? What happens if you don’t follow them?
For secondary school students: Does your school have school or classroom rules or expectations? Can you name a few? What happens when students follow them? What happens if students don’t follow them?
Check in with your child
For primary and secondary school students: How do you feel about school at the moment? Are there things that you find hard or challenging? Do you know what to do or who you can speak to if you’re having a bad day or have a problem? Does someone look out for you at school?
NSW Department of Education
education.nsw.gov.au
For example …
High expectations at Aldavilla Public School
Aldavilla Public School attributes much of its success in improving outcomes for students to a focus on high expectations. The students are constantly reminded that they can be whatever they want to be. One way that high expectations are encouraged at Aldavilla Public School is through setting goals. Students are expected to be working towards learning goals that are achievable, and staff are constantly encouraging students to push themselves to reach their next goal.
The school also encourages high expectations by taking a whole-school approach. For example, every class follows exactly the same behaviour management system. Student-teacher relationships are also a priority. All teachers make an effort to get to know students and show that they care about them. This can be achieved by doing things as simple as asking what students did on the weekend, or knowing who a student’s brothers and sisters are.
For example …
Use of data to inform practice at Concord High School
The mathematics faculty at Concord High School studies their HSC data each year and uses the results to plan their teaching programs in Years 7-11. The head teacher of mathematics explains: “We have a really good look at the questions students got wrong and we try to re-program based on things that the kids have got wrong. For example, our students were struggling with ‘significant figures’ in the HSC so we’ve now brought significant figures into Year 7. That means they have six years where they can see that they can round to significant figures, and now it hasn’t been an issue.”
Sometimes the re-programming involves changing the order of topics during the year so that students have more opportunities to apply their knowledge and understanding of these concepts throughout the year. The head teacher of mathematics continues: “Our students were doing really badly with probability. We had a look at our programs and probability was something we were doing at the end of every year, so we’ve moved it around a little bit so they are seeing it earlier in some years.”
8. Collaboration
Students learn best when teachers collaborate. Collaboration involves teachers working together with other teachers and experts from outside the school to improve their teaching. Effective collaboration is likely to include teachers planning lessons and teaching programs together, observing each other’s lessons and giving feedback, and discussing and thinking about issues related to their work.
Wentworthville Public School P&C Association Uniform Shop Order Form Uniform Shop is open on Wednesdays from 8.30am to 9.30am Please email completed form to: [email protected]
Student Name Student Class
Parent Contact Number
Parent Email Address
Size Guides in Centimetres
Hats: XS/S S/M M/L
53-55 55-57 57-59
Polo Shirts, Short and Jumpers/Jackets
4 6 8 10 12 14Y 16Y S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest(cm) 60 64 68 72 76 80 86 90 95 100 105 110 115
Waist(cm) 56 58 60 64 68 72 76 82 87 92 97 102 107
Girls Dresses And Skirts 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Height(cm) 108 120 130 140 150 160 165 170 170 170
Chest(cm) 60 64 68 74 80 86 90 95 100 105
Waist(cm) 56 58 60 62 64 66 70 75 80 85
Uniform Items Size Quantity Price Total
Girls Summer Dress - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22 $40.00
Skivvy - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18 $20.00
Winter Skirt - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18 $40.00
Boys - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,S,M,L,XL,2XL
Summer Short Sleeve Grey Polo Shirt $25.00
Winter Long Sleeve Grey Polo Shirt $30.00
Unisex ItemsSports Polo Shirt - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,S,M,L,XL,2XL $25.00
Sports Shorts - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL $20.00
Zip up Jacket - Sizes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22 $35.00
Jumper - Sizes 14,16 $20.00
Wide Brimmed Hat - Sizes XS-S, S-M, M-L $10.00
Library Bag $12.00
Sunglasses - Sizes XS, S, M, L $15.00
Total
For sizes larger than what is listed please contact the school.
Direct Deposit Instructions
Please deposit the total amount of your uniform order to:
Account Name: Wentworthville Public School Parents &
Citizens Association
BSB: 062-268
Account Number: 1046 9881
Reference: Your Childs full name and Class
Please attach a copy of your Payment Transfer receipt to
your order and either email it to the school
[email protected] or place it in the
box at the front office.
We are making the payment process easier for our school community.
Due to Bank and Eftpos issues there is no credit card facilities available any longer.
To replace this facility we are introducing Direct Deposit
If you prefer to pay cash you may do so by placing the EXACT amount of cash (as no change will be available) into an envelope with you order and place it in the box at the front office. Please ensure the envelope has your child’s name and class on it and that it is sealed before placing it into the order box at the front office.
Orders will still be filled only on Wednesdays and will be given directly to your child to bring home.
NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure
schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
Investing in our schools
The NSW Government is investing $7 billion over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver more than 200 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
The NSW Department of Education is committed to delivering new and upgraded schools for communities across NSW. The delivery of these important projects is essential to the future learning needs of our students and supports growth in the local economy.
Wentworthville Public School
A project is underway to upgrade Wentworthville Public School. The project will deliver:
• 31 new permanent learning spaces
• a new hall and library
• a new special education area
• new administration and stafffacilities
Progress Summary
In ground remediation of the area where the new homebase building will be located is finished and all in ground services have been installed. Construction of the new hall is nearing completion with internal fitout work continuing. The new hall will be handed over for use by Day 1 Term 1 2021.
Next steps
Over the summer holiday period the contractor will continue work to finish Stage 1 of the project. Works to be completed include:
• Start external works aroundthe new hall.
• Continue to pour the concrete slab and columnsfor the new homebase building.
• Start construction of the new library building.
Delivery timeframes
The project will be delivered in stages and is scheduled to be completed by mid 2022.
The project’s progress has been affected by additional factors, including unexpected contaminated material finds. Remediation works take place outside of school hours and in line with all applicable legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. The works are being undertaken in compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Thank you for your cooperation during this important work.
Artist impression of the Wentworthville Public School upgrade
December 2020
Wentworthville Public School Project update
www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
For more information contact:
School Infrastructure NSW Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 482 651 www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure
schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
Frequently asked questions When will construction be completed?
The project will be delivered in stages and is scheduled for completion by mid 2022.
Stage 1 includes the new hall and is scheduled to be handed over in early 2021.
Stage 2 includes the completion of 31 permanent teaching spaces and landscaping works and is scheduled for completion in mid 2021.
Stage 3 includes the new administration and staff facilities and is scheduled for completion in early 2022.
Stage 4 includes the new special program rooms and is scheduled for completion in mid 2022.
What safety measures are in place?
The safety of the school’s students, staff and the local community is our highest priority.
Construction planning has been designed so there is minimal impact on school operations. Safety measures such as hoardings, signage and separate access points are in place to ensure students are not able to enter the construction site.
To minimise disruption to school operations and activities, site deliveries are being scheduled outside of school drop off and pick up times and traffic control personnel are on site to assist with contractor deliveries.
How is contaminated material managed during construction?
The health, safety and well-being of students, staff and neighbours is our highest priority. Any contaminated or potentially hazardous materials will be managed and remediated in accordance with the applicable legislation, standards and guidelines.
Any asbestos containing material will be managed in accordance with the Department of Education’s Asbestos Management Plan and Safe Work NSW by licensed asbestos removalists and occupational hygienists in strict accordance with all applicable legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
Please be aware that any works involving contaminated material will pose no risk to staff, students or the local community. Prior to work commencing, notifications will be issued to the community.
How will traffic be managed?
Construction vehicle movements and deliveries will be scheduled outside of peak school operation times.
Traffic management will be in place where required to manage vehicles entering and exiting the site in a safe manner.
Will there be changes to how the school is accessed?
To enable construction to run smoothly and safely the below changes will be in place:
■ Fullagar Road – Gates 3, 4 and 5 will be closed
■ Station Street – Gate 6 will be closed
■ Monash Street – Gate 7 will be used as the TemporaryOSHC gate
All other gates are available to use as per normal.
What are the scheduled work hours?
Work will take place during approved hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday and between 7:00am and 5:00pm on Saturdays until further notice.
No work will take place on Sundays or public holidays, unless otherwise notified.
Who can I contact if I have a concern about construction work over the holidays?
If you have any queries or concerns about this project you can contact School Infrastructure NSW during business hours on 1300 482 651.
School Infrastructure NSW will be closed from 5pm Thursday 24 December 2020 to 9am Monday 11 January inclusive.
In an emergency, call triple zero (000).
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INSIGHTS
Give kids a thumbs up for the right things
Children of all ages enjoy parental recognition. They like when their parents make a fuss over their behaviour or highlightsomething they’ve done well.
Sometimes parents will reward their children’s behaviour with a treat, money or a gi�. This is okay in small doses, but parentalrecognition alone is a high enough driver of children’s behaviour most of the time.
First borns, in particular, love approval. Youngest children just love that you have noticed them! Second borns can sometimes dothings in spite of their parents, but deep down they love the recognition too, even if they don’t let on that they do.
The behaviour you focus on expands
If you want your kids to be neater then focus on their neat behaviours. “You’ve tidied your toys up before dinner. Top job!” Youdon’t have to throw a party, just let them know that you noticed and you approve of their tidiness. You may also let them knowhow it a�ects you. “You’ve tidied your toys up before dinner. It makes my job easier.” The behaviours that you notice andcomment on will expand.
Noticing kids’ tidiness once won’t suddenly turn messy kids into exceptionally neat ones, but do it o�en enough and you’ll start toget some turn around.
You can give kids a thumbs up for all sorts of behaviours. Here’s some examples.
Being co-operative
Stubborn kids need a pat on the head when they respond on your terms not theirs.
Being brave
Nervous and anxious kids need to have their bravery pointed out to them. It’s reassuring and empowering.
Being helpful
Want helpful kids? Then you need to notice helpful behaviours.
Being tolerant
Sometimes older siblings need to be very tolerant of younger siblings. Tolerance is a very giving behaviour and should bepromoted.
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Being patient
Something to encourage in boys, in particular. It’s o�en not their strong point.
Being persistent
Let kids know when ‘hanging in there’ pays o�. The link between persistence and success is massive but persistence needs to bepromoted. It’s also the one factor of temperament that can be a�ected by parenting.
Being friendly
If your child struggles in social situations then recognise pro-social behaviours such as sharing, initiating contact with anotherchild or taking an interest in another person.
Don’t wait until you get perfect behaviour to give recognition, particularly for very young children. Kids have L-plates when itcomes to behaving (co-operatively, bravely, patiently) so their attempts and close approximations need to be verified by thesignificant adults in their lives – their parents.
Recognising kids’ positive behaviours is easy to do, but it’s also easy not to do. We o�en get tied up with other things and forgetto show appreciation and nurture the behaviours our kids need to develop. It’s important to be aware of this. It’s the little thingssuch as giving positive recognition that have the biggest impact on kids’ development.
Michael GroseMichael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s anaward-winning speaker and the author of 12 books for parents including Spoonfed Generation, andthe bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It. Michael is a formerteacher with 15 years experience, and has 30 years experience in parenting education. He also holds aMaster of Educational Studies from Monash University specialising in parenting education.
Support Unit Awards
lass Name Award
K-6 C Reda Academic Achievement
K-6 C Jamal Commitment to Learning
K-6 C Samara
Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
K-6M Ata
Academic Achievement
K-6M Zackaria Commitment to Learning
K-6M
Akshay
Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
K-6 G
Jesse
Academic Achievement
K-6 G Mehvish Commitment to Learning K-6 G Hadi
Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Kindergarten Awards Class Name Award
KA Naman Academic Achievement
KA Jeeva Academic Achievement
KA Sranvita Commitment to Learning
KA
Vihaan Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
KD Jane Academic Achievement
KD Ishaan Academic Achievement
KD
Kavya
Commitment to Learning
KD
Pearl Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
KL Sahasra Academic Achievement
KL Prajit Academic Achievement
KL Hrushad Commitment to Learning
KL
Shrihaan Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
KU Sai Krithika Academic Achievement
KU Sai Academic Achievement
KU Raghu Commitment to Learning
KU
Aarushi Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award KC Atharva
Academic Achievement
KC Iniyan Academic Achievement
KC Aadhya Commitment to Learning
KC
Sanvi Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
KG Faizan Academic Achievement
KG Yathavi Academic Achievement
KG Suhaan Commitment to Learning
KG
Aaron Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Citizenship Award
Class Name Award
K-6C Sharveya Citizenship – Support unit
KG Dhruvi Citizenship- Kindergarten
EAL/D Awards
Class Name Award
KC Vihaan Commitment to Learning
KL Shiviana Commitment to Learning
KU Vanshi Academic Achievement
KG Riyanshika Academic Achievement
LaST Award
Class Name Award
KC Vihaan Commitment to Learning
NAP Awards
Class Name Award
KG Krish Commitment to Learning
KA Shanaya Academic Achievement
Literacy Boost Awards
Class Name Award
KA Ayaan Academic Achievement
KG Ishaya Commitment to Learning
Library Awards
Class Name Award
KG Aaron Library Early Stage 1
Class Sports
Class Name Award
KA Diya Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
KC Paul Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
KD Nevaan Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
KG Avinash Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
KL Rishik Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
KU Zayan
Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
K-6C Arnav Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
K-6M Akshay Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
K-6G Jesse Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
Year 1Awards Class Name Award
1A Elyas Academic Achievement
1A Samara Academic Achievement
1A Stacy Commitment to Learning
1A
Abira Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
1D Bryan Academic Achievement
1D Chaithra Academic Achievement
1D
Kiyana
Commitment to Learning
1D
Annika Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
1K Sarv Academic Achievement
1K Jyotsnasree Academic Achievement
1K Ahana Commitment to Learning
1K
Sarthak Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
1S Ravi Academic Achievement
1S Ansh Academic Achievement
1S Inayat Commitment to Learning
1S
Trishika Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
1P Sanvi Academic Achievement
1P
Dhaanvika Academic Achievement
1P Abdullah Commitment to Learning
1P
Aaradhya Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
1R Deya Academic Achievement
1R
David Academic Achievement
1R Kamran Commitment to Learning
1R
Suvas Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Citizenship Award
Class Name Award
1S Sanskriti Citizenship- Year 1
EAL/D Award
Class Name Award
1A Naivedya Academic Achievement
1D Abdullah Academic Achievement
1P Nitya Commitment to Learning
Literacy Boost Awards
Class Name Award
1A Girik Academic Achievement
1K Hithesh Commitment to Learning
Class Sports Awards
Class Name Award
1A Neil Xander Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
1D Sahejvir Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
1K Avani Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
1S Sreshtaa Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
1P Keerthi Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
1R Vihaan Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
Year 2 Awards
Class Name Award
2A Jenisha Academic Achievement
2A Vedha Academic Achievement
2A Krishna Commitment to Learning
2A
Omkar Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
2C Aritra Academic Achievement
2C Kaetharani Academic Achievement
2C Shreyas Commitment to Learning
2C
Anvi Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
2L Aaheli Academic Achievement
2L Naren Academic Achievement
2L Saadgi Commitment to Learning
2L
Saadhvi Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
2M Loukhya Academic Achievement
2M Abeer Academic Achievement
2M Varun Commitment to Learning
2M
Vissakanan Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
2H Shivani Academic Achievement
2H Saarth Academic Achievement
2H Monisha Commitment to Learning
2H Ayaan
Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Citizenship Award
Class Name Award
2L Aarna Citizenship- Year 2
EAL/D Awards
Class Name Award
2A Deethya Commitment to Learning
2M Vidya
Academic Achievement
LaST Awards
Class Name Award
2A Arjun Commitment to Learning Stage 1
Literacy Boost Awards
Class Name Award
2C Lisa Academic Achievement
2A Aadhya Commitment to Learning
Library Awards
Class Name Award
2L Aaheli Library – Stage 1
Helmrich Award
Class Name Award
2H Jessica Excellence in Literacy
Class Sports
Class Name Award
2A Neah Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
2C Easan Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
2L Samarth Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
2M Kaira Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
2H Aryan Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
Public Speaking Award
Class Name Award
2M Abeer Public Speaking Award
Stage 2 Award Class Name Award
3S Siah Academic Achievement
3S Shreya Academic Achievement
3S
Ashvik
Commitment to Learning
3S
Sanat Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
3K Jyestha Academic Achievement
3K Simar Academic Achievement
3K Angela Commitment to Learning
3K Medha
Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
3/ 4 W Tanay Academic Achievement
3/ 4 W Anjali Academic Achievement
3/ 4 W Aarush Commitment to Learning
3/ 4 W
Elena Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
3M Keerthi Academic Achievement
3M Manyuush Academic Achievement
3M Anjana Commitment to Learning
3M
Moukthika Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
4L Kunal Academic Achievement
4L Dhruve Academic Achievement
4L Nidhish Commitment to Learning
4L
Eesha Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
4O Levin Academic Achievement
4O Anagha Academic Achievement
4O Fezzeh Commitment to Learning
4O
Rithvik Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
4G Yukthasree Academic Achievement
4G Khushi Academic Achievement
4G Mohamed Commitment to Learning
4G
Aria Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Citizenship Award
Class Name Award
3/ 4 W Scarlette Citizenship-Stage 2
EAL/D Awards
Class Name Award 4L Sherleena Academic Achievement
3M Aparajita Commitment to Learning
NAP Awards
Class Name Award
3M Navaneet Academic Achievement
LaST Awards
Class Name Award
3S Shivani Academic Achievement
3S Sanat Commitment To Learning: Stage 2
Literacy Boost Awards
Class Name Award
4O Zion Academic Achievement
3/4W Jonathan Commitment to Learning
Library Awards
Class Name Award
4O Anaya Library Stage 2
Class Sports
Class Name Award
3S Dev Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
3K Mahesh Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
3 / 4 W Amogha Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
3M Archis Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
4L Vyaas Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
4O Makelesi Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
4G Havish Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
Stage 3 Awards Class Name Award
5/6 B Shreyas Academic Achievement
5/6 B Kriti Academic Achievement
5/6 B Priyanshi Commitment to Learning
5/6 B
Riley Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
5/6 N Neeti Academic Achievement
5/6 N Akshat Academic Achievement
5/6 N
Keyurita Commitment to Learning
5/6 N
Garv Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
5/6G Anna Academic Achievement
5/6G Ritwika Academic Achievement
5/6G Keval Commitment to Learning
5/6G
Pratistha Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
5/6W Jessica Academic Achievement
5/6W Zac Academic Achievement
5/6W Tanvi Commitment to Learning
5/6W
Hasan Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Class Name Award
5/6 R Audrika Academic Achievement
5/6 R Guneet Academic Achievement
5/6 R Syon Commitment to Learning
5/6 R
Manashi Demonstrating positive citizenship, empathy towards others and positive behaviour at all times.
Citizenship Award
Class Name Award
5 /6W Simona Citizenship-Stage 3
EAL/D Awards
Class Name Award
5/6 W Dwij
Commitment to Learning
NAP Awards
Class Name Award
5/6 N Wajiha Commitment to Learning
LaST Awards
Class Name Award
5/6 G Vishal Commitment to Learning
5/6 W Olivia Commitment To Learning
Library Awards
Class Name Award
5/6 R Meghana Library Stage 3- Certificate of Achievement
Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Awards
Class Name Award
K-6C Arnav Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6N Monica Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6G Bol Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6B Krisaana Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6G Gurleen Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6N Aurchisha Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6B Neel Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6N Neeti Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6W Simona Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6G Isabella Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6W Nishant Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6B Shreyas Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6B Sountharikan Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
5/6R Chloe Premier’s Reading Challenge Platinum Award
Literacy Boost Awards
Class Name Award
5/6 N Veeshika Academic Achievement
5/6N Abihijay Commitment to Learning
Cumberland Council Pursuit of Excellence Award
Class Name Award
5/6 G Isabella Pursuit of Excellence
PBL Award
Class Name Award
5/6 G Anna Consistently demonstrating the PBL expectations of being a safe, respectful learner
Class Sports Awards
Class Name Award
5/6 B Taysir Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
5/6 N Vijay Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
5/6 G Jessica Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
5/6 W Lakshmi Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
5/6 R Jaelle Participation, Skill and Sportsmanship
Sportsperson Award
Class Name Award
5/6 R Leo Swimming Carnival 2020- 3-6 Boys
5/6 W Anita Swimming Carnival 2020 - 3-6 Girls
The NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge Award
Class Name Award
5/6 N Michael Commitment to fair play and achievement in sport
Principal’s Choice Medallion
Class Name Award
5/6 B Shreyas Demonstrating Excellent Values of Public Education
Dux of the School
Announced and presented by Mrs Lockrey
Class Name Award
5/6N Tavishi DUX 2020
