Primary

                                                                   Mrs Leanne Schulz

2021 Primary School Theme

Welcome

The Primary School staff and I welcome you and your family to the 2021 school year. We look forward to working with you and your child/ren throughout the year. We are also looking forward to getting to know all the new Preps and families.

Blessing

Dear Jesus

We thank you for all your blessings as we begin the new school year.

Bless each one of us as we enter this school bringing our hopes and dreams.

Bless our friendships and families as we belong together as a community.

Bless our learning as we work hard with our teachers.

Bless our family as we share and learn together.

Bless each person who enters our school that they may share in the joy and happiness that comes from You.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen

Transition Day

The transition day on Monday was a huge success! It was lovely to see the Preps and their families come for their allocated interview time with the Prep teacher(s). It was also great to see many of the Year 1-6 students and parents dropping books off and chatting with their Homeroom teacher. This day allowed for a smooth beginning to the school year.

The first day back at school was filled with smiles and excitement as friends reconnected. A warm welcome is extended to several new students and families to the College. 

When the Preps joined their class on Tuesday, they seemed eager to begin. A very big thank you to families for preparing your child for school and to the Prep teachers for making the transition seamless. It is so nice to have parents allowed back on the school grounds!

I would like to welcome several new members of staff who will be teaching in the Primary School:

• Ms Angie Thomas - Year 6 Homeroom teacher
• Mrs Josie Russo - Year 1 Homeroom teacher
• Ms Clare Fisher - Long Service Leave replacement for Mrs Carmen Mazzarotta in the Art Room for Term 1
• Mrs Anne Zugan - Teaching some RVE and PE classes
• Mr Glen Impey - Teaching Year 4, 5 and 6 Performing Arts classes
• Ms Leonie Macnaughtan - Year 4 and 5 Kitchen Garden classes
• Mr Victor Brincat - Year 6 Performing Arts classes

2021 Primary Homerooms

Please find below the list of Primary School Homeroom Teachers and classrooms: 

A very big thank you to Primary School families for welcoming our new staff as they transition into the Aitken Community. It means a lot when parents introduce themselves and allow the new staff time to get to know everyone and the routines. Thank you for being so supportive, positive and open with your communications. It is very much appreciated!

If you have any concerns or things you may not be sure about, please feel free to contact the Homeroom or specialist teachers, the Assistant Heads of School, the Deputy Head of School or me. Our community is based on trust and respectful communications and we value parental input.

The Primary staff are dedicated and committed to the education of children and work hard to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment catering for the needs of all students.  I am very honoured to be part of such a team.

Beginning of Year Photos

Prep A

Prep G

Prep R

Year 1A

Year 1R

Year 2A

Year 2M

Year 3A

Year 3T

Year 4A

Year 4M

Year 5A

Year 5M

Year 6K

Year 6T

Playground

Fairview and Cumberland Chapel and Assembly

Fairview Chapel and Assembly are held every Monday from 9.00am to 10.00am and Cumberland Chapel and Assembly are every Monday from 10.00am to 11.00am. Unfortunately, at this stage due to COVID restrictions parents are not able to join Assemblies.

Term 1 Chapel and Assembly Roster

Information Evenings

Thank you to all parents who attended the Cumberland School Information Evening via Zoom on Thursday 4 February. Fairview School Information Evening is scheduled for Monday 8 February commencing at 7.30pm via Zoom for Years 1 and 2. A reminder email will be sent on Monday with the Zoom link. The Prep Information evening is being held in the Chapel and Performing Arts Centre at the same date and time. 

One of the strong messages at the Information evenings involves empowering children to develop independence and resilience.

Michael Grose, parenting educator, outlines twelve goals to guide parents on the Language for Building Independence:

1. Goal: Independence

“Never regularly do for a child the things a child can do for him or herself.” 

2. Goal: Self-help

 “Is this something you can do?”

3. Goal: Contribution

“Have you checked the help roster today?” 

4. Goal: Decision-making

 “Which of these two would you prefer?”

5. Goal: Problem-solving

 “How can you make this happen?”

6. Goal: Reliability

“Can we rely on you to do this?” 

7. Goal: Self-sufficiency

“What can you learn for next time?” 

8. Goal: Emotional intelligence

  “How do you feel about this?” 

9. Goal: Accountability

“When you muck up, you make up.” 

10. Goal: Restoring relationships

“How will you fix this?” 

11. Goal: Integrity

 “You need to do what’s right, not what’s easy.” 

12.Goal: Positive risk-taking

 “Let’s find a way to make this happen.”

Building Resilience involves:

Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is the most severe and sudden form of allergic symptoms. An anaphylactic reaction can be serious and life threatening. We have a number of children with anaphylactic reactions to certain food. Please keep this in mind when you are preparing your child’s snack and lunch.  The content of your child’s lunch box may cause a severe anaphylactic reaction to one of these children. 

Birthday Treats

If you plan to bring birthday treats to school for your child, speak to the Homeroom teacher before you prepare a treat. A bag of lollypops is sufficient so please do not prepare elaborate individual lolly bags or gifts for students as this creates a level of unwanted competition.

Reminders

• Each child is required to have a bottle of water at school.
• When packing a lunch box, we encourage you to attempt to eliminate the need for any plastic wrappers around food. It is important to include healthy snacks, including fruit and vegetables, and avoid snacks high in sugar or salt.
• Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct footwear. This includes: flat black lace up leather shoes or leather pull up boots (Fairview only), no buckles or velcro.
• Your child must bring their hat to school every day. Children without a hat will only be permitted to play in an under-cover area and will not be able to participate in their Physical Education class.
• It is also advised that your child bring a small tube/bottle of sunscreen. Please ensure that they have sunscreen on before they arrive to school.
• It is also compulsory that all hair is tied back, at all times. If the hair is long enough to be tied back, it must be tied in a bottle green or navy hair tie or ribbon.
• Prep and Year 1 children are required to bring a spare change of underwear, socks and trackpants/shorts (blue or green) to school.
• Preps/Year 1 and 2 will not be permitted to visit the canteen; lunch orders can be placed online at: www.flexischools.com.au.

Communication with School

Communication between home and school is very important. Your child’s teacher is the first point of contact for classroom and learning related issues. The Assistant Heads of School, the Deputy of Primary (Miss Felicity Donohue) and I are also available to discuss student needs and concerns. The best way to communicate with teachers is via email and an appointment can be made if needed.

Parent Helpers

If you would like to help out in the classrooms, you must attend the Parent Helper session at school on Monday 15 February at 6.00pm. If you do not attend, you will not be able to help out. All parent helpers must have a Working With Children Check. More details will be sent in an email.

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