The View

Teaching and Learning 

Welcome to Term 1

It was wonderful to see the children arriving for their first day last week and settling so well into their new classes for 2021. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning at Rangeview Primary School.

 

‘Getting to Know You’ Parent Teacher Interviews

We are delighted to offer on-site parent teacher interviews this term for levels 1-6 (not Foundation). The purpose of this meeting is to give you the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss any relevant information that may be helpful in supporting your child in the classroom and their learning progress in 2021.

 

Parent Teacher Interviews will take place as follows:-

 

Tuesday 9th February           Level 1-6 from 3.40pm to 8.00pm (final interview time 7.50pm)        

Specialist teachers will be available in the library from 4pm to 5.30pm

                                                 

                                                                                                     

Thursday 11th February          Level 1-6 from 3.40pm to 5.00pm (final interview time 4.50pm)

                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                             

To book an interview time please log onto:

https://sentral.rangeview.vic.edu.au/portal/login or click on the link on the home page of the school website.

 

Access to the Sentral Parent Portal will be available from 12 midday on Thursday 4th February and close at 9am Tuesday 9th February.

 

Remember, your login is your email address and use the same password when you initially registered (if you have forgotten your password, follow the prompts to reset). Should you experience difficulties please contact the office for assistance.

 

In following the Department of Education COVID-19 guidelines, we request that parents/guardians socially distance and wear a mask for the interview. Hand sanitiser will be made available. If you are unwell on the day of your interview, please advise the office by telephone on 03 9874 6381 and a new time can be organised.   

 

An email will be sent to all families with this information.

 

BYOD iPad Program

All Level 1- 6 families should have received iPad App Lists and User Agreements last week or early this week. 

 

If you have opted into the ‘Bring Your Own Device’ iPad program, it is a requirement that user agreements are signed and returned to the classroom teacher before students can bring their iPads to school.

 

The App list will be specific to your child’s level and will contain the Apps that will be used in the classroom by students.

 

Just a reminder that students are not permitted to have an iPad at school with a SIM card and connectivity. This is to ensure students cannot access inappropriate content via the internet. All student iPads will be connected to the school EDUSTAR network which is safe.

 

Student Mobile Phones 

In accordance with the Department of Education Mobile Phones – Student Use Policy issued by the Minister for Education, personal student mobile phones must not be used while on-site at Rangeview Primary School during school hours, including lunchtime and recess.

 

Students are encouraged not to bring mobile phones and smart watches to school unless absolutely necessary.

 

Where students bring a mobile phone to school or any other device with internet connectivity, Rangeview Primary School will provide secure storage and students are required to store their phones and devices by handing them into the school administration office to be placed in a lockable cupboard before school. The devices can then be collected from the office after the 3.30pm school bell.