Emergency Evacuation Drill

A very successful emergency evacuation drill was conducted at school this morning.

The students and their teachers did a fantastic job in getting everyone out onto the oval

in a very orderly fashion and the exercise has given us some ideas on how we can work

to do this even more efficiently in the future.

The school will be conducting a further emergency evacuation drill in term 4 as per scheduled

on the OHS calendar.

Footy Colours Day

Yesterday we raised $285.40 from footy colours casual clothes day to go toward The Country Education Foundation of Australia

We also raised $242 from special lunches and $200 from staff donations to go to Rural Aid – buy a bale. I am sure that our help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

End of Term Reminder

Reminder to parents/carers that term 3 finishes at 2.30pm today Friday 21st September.

Bottle Tops

In light of the Year 3 Sustainability Unit, Westgrove Primary School has joined a combined initiative with local community groups to recycle 1,000,000 bottle tops. Plastic bottle tops and lids are one of the top polluters of the oceans and environment. The recycled bottle tops will be made into prosthetic hands, disability Aids, STEM training tools and Aged Care gadgets. Please help us to collect and recycle bottle tops by checking the bottle top for Code 2 and placing the tops in the collection box in the office.

Sports News

Congratulations to Imogen Makin (5S) who won both the Shot Put (10.76m) and Discus (26 something metres) at the Division Athletics last week.  Imogen is now off to Regions and looking at throwing even further.  Well Done Imogen!

Student Led Conferences

Thank you to all families who attended the Student Led conferences last night. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to illustrate their understanding about their own learning. We are trying to encourage students to ‘have a stake’ in what they learn and how they learn best and from all accounts they really enjoyed the opportunity to share their learning with you. You are always welcome to make an alternate time with teachers if you would like to discuss your child’s progress. I hope you continue the conversation with your child throughout Term 4 about how they are progressing, in what areas they are doing well, with what they are struggling with and how they are working to improve their understanding or skills. It is important that we work with the students as they have the biggest impact on how well they will achieve; if they are motivated and can persevere even when something is difficult. Taking responsibility in conjunction with their teacher is the most positive way for students to experience success. These are life- long skills which need to start here in primary school. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday with your families and we look forward to seeing you in Term 4.

3-4 Hooptime

Congratulations to all the Year 3/4 students who competed in the annual Hooptime competition on Tuesday.  Our Future Stares team were fantastic all day winning the Grand Final against  Iramoo.  They will now progress to Regional Finals in November. Thank you to all parents and carers who supported students on the day.

Prep Physical Education Progress Reports

Term 3 Physical Education Progress Reports for Prep are now on Compass.

Logon to view your child’s work and teacher feedback.

‘HOW TO’ Instruction can be found on our website.

CYBER THREAT

Dear parents and carers,

It has come to our attention that some students at Westgrove have encountered a very serious threat through the chat app WhatsApp. The ‘Chat-bot’ MoMo is a virtual character that can be contacted through the app and is being marketed to children as a ‘Horror game’. Once contacted, MoMo steals personal information and holds it to ransom until a set of violent and dangerous challenges are completed. The ‘Chat-bot’ encourages self-harm, sends graphic and violent images and bullies and coerces negative behaviour.

We would encourage all parents / carers to check on your child’s use of games, apps and other internet applications, in particular WhatsApp / MoMo to ensure that what your child is accessing is appropriate. Unfortunately there have been some reported cases in the news of children who have come to significant harm because of their involvement with this app.

Please contact Mr Camilleri for further information or if you have any questions about this.

Yours truly

Kerrie Slaymaker

(Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing)

Saverplus

Year 3 English and Maths Progress Reports

Term 3 English and Mathematics Progress Reports for Year 3 are now on Compass.

Logon to view your child’s work and teacher feedback.

‘HOW TO’ Instruction can be found on our website.

Year 4 Showcase

Just a reminder that today, Thursday 20th September, the Grade 4s will be showcasing their Roller Coasters as part of their Inquiry Unit. They have put in a tremendous amount of effort and the results look fantastic! The Roller Coasters will be on display between 2:30 and 3:00, in your child's classroom.

Year 4 Maths Progress Report

The third Year 4 Mathematics Progress Report for 2018 is now on Compass.  Logon to view you child’s work and teacher feedback.

Foundation (Prep), Year 1 and Year 2 Learning Task

The latest Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 Learning Tasks are now ready for viewing on Compass

Year 1 and 4 Performing Arts Progress Reports

Term 3 Performing Arts Progress Reports for Year 1 and 4 are now on Compass.

Logon to view your child’s work and teacher feedback.

‘HOW TO’ Instruction can be found on our website.

Year 2 Visual Arts Progress Reports

Term 3 Visual Arts Progress Reports for Year 2 are now on Compass.

Logon to view your child’s work and teacher feedback.

‘HOW TO’ Instruction can be found on our website.