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Dear families,
NAPLaN
In week 2 of next term (10th, 11th, 12th May), the NAPLaN Tests will take place in all schools across Australia.
The tests will cover Literacy (Language Conventions, Writing and Reading) & Numeracy.
The results gained from the tests provide us with data that we analyse and then use to program appropriately for our students.
In certain circumstances, students can be withdrawn or exempted from the tests with parent permission.
Reasons may include: Philosophical or personal reasons; Students with a language other than English who have been in the country for less than 12 months; Students with significant intellectual disability.
If you would like to discuss a possible exemption or withdrawal for your child, or anything else in relation to the tests, please feel free to contact either myself or Bob Bowden before the end of this term (15th April).
Student Voice Executive
Last week our Student Voice Executive went to the local coffee shop to discuss the latest issues raised by students as well as to celebrate their roles within the school.
Each member of the Executive were asked 5 questions. This week, we are publishing Ella’s (Chairperson) responses.
- What made you apply for the Chairperson role?
Ella: I enjoyed being on SV last year and wanted to try running the meetings myself.
- What are you hoping to get out of the position?
Ella: I hope I gain more confidence in public speaking and also I want to learn more about what is going on around the school.
- Are there any skills you wish to acquire?
I hope to be a better leader and speaker.
- What do you like most about your position?
Ella: I like my position because I get to help with different events around the school and I get to run the meetings.
- What are you favourite subjects?
Maths, Art and PE.
SV Executive Tayla, Ella & Alex enjoy a milkshake with Karen Smith (Counsellor)
Sebastian’s Adventures
I have had a lot of fun this term reading to the JP classes and seeing the children’s passion and eagerness to want to learn to read themselves.
I have also really enjoyed watching Sebastian the Teddy go home with the children and then reading about his adventures over the weekends. So far, Sebastian has gone home with Sahar, Layla, Grace, Denika, Liam, Lachlan and Edward.
I know that he is very keen to go home with lots of other children.
This term, Sebastian has got up to lots of intersting things, including: a trip to St. Kilda playground, a game of cricket, climbing trees, having a game of twister, doing magic beads, having dinner, kicking a soccer ball, celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, looking for dolphins in the Port River, attending a birthday party and even riding a scooter!!!
I am looking forward to seeing what he gets up to next term!!!
New Payment Options Available
With Bizgate no longer available, Largs Bay School now has new payment options.
You can visit the school's website, select pay invoice and choose to make a school or OSHC payment.
Alternatively, you can use our new QKR app to pay school fees, excursions, OSHC fees and order lunch from the canteen.
If you have any questions or need help during this transition period, please email natalie.griffiths657@schools.sa.edu.au
(for detailed information see 'Happenings around Largs Bay' in this newsletter)
OSHC Vacation Care / Pupil Free day
A reminder that booking forms for Vacation Care are due today!!!
For further information please pop in and see our Director Jess or phone the OSHC office on 8341 5350.
Term 2 Pupil Free Day Reminder - Forms due Friday 22nd April at the latest. Limited spaces remaining!!!
No Playgroup Week 11
Thank you to all those families that have been a part of our Playgroup this term. A huge thank you to Tanya for the work she has put in to make the program so successful.
Please note that there is no Playgroup next week but it will resume on Tuesday 3rd May (Week 1).
Last Day of Term
With the last week of this term upon us, please be aware that we finish early on the last day.
Our final assembly will commence at 1.30pm with dismissal at 2.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
There will be a brief newsletter going home on the last day.
Mike Tate
Regards Mike