Semester One

Off to a Flying Start

WELCOME TO 2021!

We have been very impressed with how the students have settled into the new school year and have been building strong foundations for 2021. Our Year 4/5 students have transitioned very smoothly and have very quickly become active participants in our learning community. 

 

We have spent time establishing our routines, agreements for behaviour and systems for documenting studentlearning and feedback in order to support a successful year of learning. 

 

We look forward to meeting all of our families during our Learning Conferences in Week 5 and 6 and to maximising your child's growth throughout the year.  

 

Please remember to book your Learning Conference through the Sentral Parent Portal.

 

This year, Fisher has six classes with students given many opportunities to work across the whole building during targeted workshops and multi-disciplinary inquiries. We have high expectations in regards to students approaching all learning in a positive manner and always aiming high to achieve their best. We have been impressed so far with their teamwork, collaboration and creativity.  Well done everyone!

 

AIMING HIGH

The Fisher Team is passionate about motivating our students to achieve their best. We love having fun and strive to provide creative and engaging learning experiences.

 

Our team works collaboratively across all six classes, using a wide range of formative assessments and data to provide targeted learning to cater for the needs of all our students. A regular assessment cycle ensures students are not 'falling through the gaps'. We provide explicit and timely oral and written feedback, involving students in this process to make their ‘next steps’ in learning clear. 

 

We have high expectations, we encourage our students to be proud of their progress and we support them to make good decisions about their learning. As our students are in their important last years of primary school, organisational skills and knowing how to be a successful learner are vital. Thus, we focus on developing the skills and confidence necessary in becoming reflective, independent learners who know how to set goals and work towards achieving them.

 

Upper primary students become increasingly busy during the year, with many events and deadlines, as well as additional leadership roles across the school. Students are encouraged to make use of their online or paper-based calendar by recording all commitments, in and out of school, in order to begin learning to manage and balance their school and home life. As this may be new to some students, we would appreciate your assistance by checking their usage.

 

We are delighted with the teamwork and approaches to learning that our students have already shown us and we are looking forward to an outstanding year ahead!

 

COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF:

We are always keen to hear from parents. There are various ways to contact us. You can leave us a message through the office or contact us directly via email. Email is generally the most efficient way we can communicate with you. If you have any questions, concerns or would like to arrange a meeting you may contact us via the email addresses below. 

 

Please notify us of all absences and anything affecting your child’s wellbeing. For urgent matters, we ask you to ring the office as we do not always have the opportunity to check emails throughout the day.

 

To ensure an efficient start to every day for all of our students, Fisher staff would prefer that brief discussions with families take place at the end of the school day wherever possible. We cannot always dedicate quality time in the mornings, as we prepare for learning and have staff discussions. 

 

We would also like our families to be aware of the LNPS Communication Agreement:

'Building positive relationships with families is a priority for staff at LNPS, and we welcome parents to drop in after school to say hello or relay quick messages. However, if you wish to discuss a matter with your child's teacher that would require an in-depth discussion, it is important to make an appointment and have this conversation confidentially. 

Morning drop off and afternoon pick up or another school event are not ideal times to have in depth conversations, as teachers and school leaders are on duty supervising students. If they were to engage in one-on-one conversation of any length with a particular parent this may cause them to neglect their supervision duties to all students.

Due to obligations for teaching, supervision, meetings and extra-curricular activities, it will be rarely possible for a staff member to meet with you immediately. If there is an urgent matter you need to discuss with a member of school staff, please contact the school office directly. Staff will endeavour to meet with you as soon as possible. 

Your child’s teacher or school leader may also contact you to arrange a face-to-face meeting to discuss a particular issue regarding your child.'

 

Fisher 10:

Cheryl.Barker412@schools.sa.edu.au

Madeleine.Moore780@schools.sa.edu.au

Fisher 11:

SonjaJovanovic687@schools.sa.edu.au

Fisher 12:

Mike.Tarleton884@schools.sa.edu.au

Madeleine.Moore780@schools.sa.edu.au

Fisher 13:

Zoe.Patterson540@schools.sa.edu.au

Fisher 14:

Anton.Starr981@schools.sa.edu.au

JaymeeLee.Martin701@schools.sa.edu.au

Fisher Teacher:

Kathryn.Baker265@schools.sa.edu.au

German:

Emma.Chesterman773@schools.sa.edu.au

Science/PE

David.Smith274@schools.sa.edu.au