Greenwith Primary School News

Governing Council

2024 Governing Council nominations

Have you ever thought about getting more involved in the school’s governance? Why not join the Governing Council?

 

The Annual General Meeting will be held following the OPEN NIGHT 

on Tuesday, 6 February.

 

All parents/carers who have children currently enrolled at our school in 2024 are eligible to nominate for election as a councillor.

 

No parent/caregiver is eligible if they are:

  • A declared bankrupt or has applied “for the benefit of a law for the relief of insolvent debtors”
  • Convicted of any offence prescribed by administrative instruction.

Permanent employees of The Department may stand for election but:

  • must not comprise the majority of councillors
  • are ineligible to hold the position of Chairperson

All school volunteers including members of the Governing Council undertake a Working with Children Check (WWCC) through the Department. The school facilitates and pays for this process.

 

If you are elected, you will have the opportunity if you so desire to be a member of one subcommittee or hold an office bearer’s position.  It will be completely your decision.

 

The following information is required when completing the nomination link 

I am interested in nominating for a 1 or 2 year position. We currently have 7 continuing Governing Council members (1 year left) and 11 vacant positions.

 

I am also interested in serving as:

 

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Treasurer & Member of Finance Advisory Subcommittee 

Secretary 

 

Subcommittee member for:

Finance Advisory 

Education

Canteen

Governing Council Reports

An overview of learning in each PLC presented to Governing Council in week 8

Early Years PLC 

This week, the 13 Block had some Elf visitors who are going to watch over the 13 Block students for the rest of the term. In writing, we have been looking at information reports and students have created a poster on a Platypus; the poster will have facts and diagrams of the animal. In Maths, students have been revising a range of topics that have been taught throughout the year, with a big focus on number and number problems. Students and teachers are looking forward to making their last two weeks together in 2023 memorable. 

 

Block 3 students have been working on researching facts about a bird. They have produced a poster with this information. We have also been working on revising number facts to finish off the year. We enjoyed the movies and are now involved in many different Christmas activities. We had a great time at the Disco.

Primary Years PLC

Last week we had a great time with our students at the Footsteps disco and at our Waterworld excursion. 

 

We are making our way through the Civics and Citizenship English units and are almost all wrapped up for the year! 

 

We have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes, as well as their nets and the correct terminology used. We have also been revising concepts taught over the year through our weekly interleaved practice and are practising transferring skills to a range of contexts. 

 

All of us are looking forward to our last two weeks together and our upcoming class party next week!

Middle Years PLC

In week 7, everyone had a great time at Waterworld, and got to show off their dance moves at the Footsteps Disco. The Year 6’s have been busily practising for their graduation in week 9, which they are all very excited about. The students are reflecting on what a great year they have had, and enjoying their last two weeks of school.

Performing Arts

F-2 students are learning the role of music in “Celebrations”. Students are practising cultural celebrations by dancing and singing to music to reinforce their understanding of elements of music, time, pitch, expression and timbre. Students sing and play percussion instruments and are learning celebration chants to understand the difference between beat and rhythm. Students are learning about the role of music in “Telling Stories”. Students are learning that music will tell a story to an audience and evoke an emotional response. Students are learning how musical rap artists create stories with words and communicate mood and meaning. Students will perform the stories to the class audience. 

 

3-4 students are learning the role of music in “Celebrations”. Students are exploring cultural celebrations singing and dancing to music to reinforce their understanding of elements of music, time, pitch, expression and timbre. Students sing and play percussion instruments and are learning celebration chants to understand the difference between beat and rhythm. Students are learning about Rap songs and Rap music artists in “Snappin’ Rappin”. Students are composing, rehearsing and performing a Rap song on the theme of celebrations in small groups to their peers with song lyrics, digital music and percussion instruments. 

 

5-6 students are learning to create music and listen to music in “Rhythmic Riot”. The concept of ostinato is a rhythmic pattern that is repeated in a piece of music, and students are learning to understand musical elements, beat and rhythm to create ostinato patterns. Students are using rhythm to explore, rehearse and perform music in class. Students are learning about Rap songs and Rap music artists in “Snappin’ Rappin”. Students are composing, rehearsing and performing a Rap song on the theme of celebrations in small groups to their peers with song lyrics, digital music and percussion instruments.

Japanese

Students across all year levels are combining their artistic skills and their knowledge of all things Japanese to create a picture of something Japanese. There have been some amazing ideas that have resulted in fabulous pictures. There have been some Japanese-themed prizes as well. Primary classes have also been doing a booklet, which is an online game, of Japanese general knowledge questions and this has been really fun.

Science

Foundation and year 1 students have continued to identify daily and seasonal changes. They have been using observations and scientific information to make judgements about what they wear and the activities they can do. 

 

Year 2 students have been learning about the Earth’s movement to generate an understanding of day and night. They have been introduced to the basic features of the Sun and Moon. 

 

Year 3 students have been learning about the Earth, Sun and Moon, generating a deep understanding of their movements, features and purpose. They have been working on understanding terminology like axis, rotation, revolution and pattern to explain everyday observations (day/night, seasons, etc). 

 

Year 4 students have been learning about weathering, erosion and the changes to the Earth’s surface. They have been generating understanding through a variety of hands-on investigations inside and outside the classroom. 

 

Year 5 and 6 students have been learning about the key features of our solar system, looking closely at each of the 8 planets, the Sun and other celestial objects like asteroids, comets and meteors.

Physical Education (PE)

Students are finishing the year playing a variety of fun minor games using the skills they have developed throughout the year.

SAPSASA  

In week 5 the girl's cricket team won their match against Aldgate Primary School. Yesterday they played the State Wide Grand Final game against Stella Maris Parish School. Our girls claimed victory and are now the state champions. Thank you, Mr Smith and Brayden for coaching. 

 

In week 6 the girls and boys specialist Tag Rugby teams competed at the League Tag Carnival run by the NRL. The teams had a fabulous day coming away with the Alan Muscroft Sportspersonship Award. Thank you, Brayden for coaching.