2017 Parent Opinion Survey - REMINDER

Parent Opinion Survey 2017

Reminder to those parents randomly selected that the Parent Opinion Survey link will close this Sunday 27th August.  We sent out 221 surveys and currently have a response rate of 17% (38 responses).  We ask that parent/carers who received the survey to go online and complete the survey before Sunday.  Thank you

Fathers' Day Stall

The Fathers’ Day Stall will be held on Thursday 31^st August for all students and will be open before school on Friday 1^st September  for last minute shopping if stock is available.

Helping Hands members do need help with wrapping, pricing and set up if you are able to assist.  Either email them directly westgrovepa@hotmail.com  or leave

your name and number at the office and we will pass it on.

WERRIBEE POP UP SCHOOL

Free Community event

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Book Parade

Dear Parents/Carers,

To celebrate Literacy and Numeracy week, Westgrove Primary School will be holding a...

BOOK PARADE.

Children are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.  Be as creative as you wish. Costumes can be as simple as a hat or as elaborate as you care to make them.

Year Prep to Grade Two

All Year Prep to Grade Two students will participate in the Parade.

Year 3-6

Year 3-6 students may participate on a voluntary basis.  If they choose to dress up they may attend the parade. If not, they will participate in their normal classroom program.

WHEN:        Friday 1^st September

TIME:          9.20 onwards

WHERE:      Gym

JUNIOR BRAINSTORM PUZZLE

Can you solve this maths riddle?

Q: How many eggs can you put in an empty basket?

SENIOR BRAINSTORM PUZZLE

Can you put the numbers 1 to 9 into the circles so that each side adds up to the same total?

Social Skills Term 3

The whole school has spent the last 2 weeks focusing on recognising and regulating our emotions. The teachers have spent time explicitly teaching about particular aspects of emotional development and have been checking in with the kids in a variety of ways throughout the week. It would be helpful if you could ask your child what they have been working on and perhaps how they could use that knowledge in a real-life situation such as the classroom, the playground or at home.

Below are some work samples from Years 4-6 that illustrate some of the work that has been occurring.

New Carpet in Rooms 24/25

Parents and carers will be aware that we have had some ongoing issues with the new carpet in rooms 24 & 25, with regards to an unusually strong new carpet smell.   In order to address this issue, we have moved the year 2I and 2P students into the library and last week the carpets were steam cleaned and deodorised.  Early this week, it was evident that this did not solve the problem. 

I would like to assure parents/carers that the new carpet that has been installed is a commercial grade wool carpet and meets all regulations and requirements for schools as per Australian standards. 

Yesterday afternoon I had a visit from a representative from Godfrey Hirst (carpet manufacturer).  The representative acknowledged the smell but could not offer an definitive explanation.  

The good news is that manufacturer has decided to replace the carpet in both rooms and this will be done as soon as possible.  The speed for this to fall into place will depend on the availability of stock. 

In the meantime, 2I & 2P will continue working in the library.

Heidi Morgan

School Recipe Book

Exciting news!  Helping hands have decided to give families a little more time, to get their school recipe book submissions uploaded.

The cut-off date for this is now Friday 4^th August.

Make sure that you get your family’s favourite recipe submitted by this date.  We already have some yummy recipes submitted but really need more.

Just go to:   PublishedAuthors.com.au    - summit a recipe, choose Westgrove PS  and fill in the template.

Charlotte will be available in the studio on Friday mornings for anyone needing help.  Just bring your recipe and meet her in the studio.

All members of our community, including families and teaching staff are welcome to submit recipes.

Environmental Health

I have been contacted by the Environmental Health Department at Wyndham City Council with regards to adults smoking close to and around areas outside

of the school.

School Community members are reminded that the school has NO SMOKING signs at each of the pedestrian

gate entrances.  These signs clearly outline that smoking in the school grounds including at a 4 metre radius outside the

pedestrian gates is not permitted.

In the interests of the wellbeing of all our students and the community, we would appreciate it, if smokers could refrain from

smoking in these areas.

The Environmental Health Department has informed me that they will be circulating around schools and infringements will be issues where this rule is breached.

Heidi Morgan

Term 3 Swimming Timetable

Woolworths Earn & Learn

The 2017 Woolworths Earn & Learn program starts on Wednesday 26^th July. You can assist our school to collect stickers by shopping at Woolworths and collecting stickers.

Please ask your friends and family to collect the stickers as well. There is a box near the office to put your sticker sheets in.

START COLLECTING!

English Progress Reports are now Online

English Progress Reports are now Compass.

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

Student Wellbeing

We welcome Marium Naqvi and Nathaniel Slater to our school’s Student Wellbeing team. Both Marium and Nathaniel have previously worked in schools and the wider community supporting young people to develop their social and emotional wellbeing. They will be participating in some group programs over the next two terms with selected students, including a gardening program, art therapy, drumbeat and boxing, to promote self-confidence, social skills and resilience. As well as this, they will be working with some individual children who need further support to manage their grief, emotional regulation, social behaviours and the like. If Marium or Nathaniel intend to work with a student individually, parents will be contacted and permission gained for these sessions.

Spanish Word of the Week

Spanish Word of the Week

Palabra Española de la Semana

English: Ears

Spanish: Orejas  

Swimming/Parent Helpers

It has been noted that there is a need to clarify some processes and protocols around swimming for families. Please note that any processes put in place are for the protection and safety of all children here at Westgrove Primary School. We would really appreciate your support with this. If you do have any issues please see myself, Mrs Morgan or Miss Slaymaker about them.

Anyone is allowed to go and watch their child swim.  Parents who are there to watch may dress their own child if they are in Years Prep and One, along the side of the pool (they are not to enter the change rooms). Helping to dress their own child will only occur at Years Prep and One. It is important to be aware that some of the goals for the program are to support and grow independence. All Year 2 to Year 6 children are to dress themselves. Could we also remind parents that showering after swimming is not part of the routine?

If you have negotiated with the teacher to be a helper with the class then you MUST have a working with children check and have signed in at the office before attending swimming. This is for OHS, Child Safe Standards and Insurance purposes.

Tami-Jo Richter

Principal