From the Principal’s Desk:
Safety: It’s everyone’s business at Good Samaritan!
Safety dropping students off in the morning:
Parents and carers are reminded that they must exercise increased caution within school zones. This particularly applies to the McGrath St driveway. Access to this driveway is restricted and parents should not be dropping students off in this area and reversing out of the driveway.
Parent Action: Parents are asked to be extra alert and vigilant in school zones.
Safety of students during the school day:
Recently, we had some concerns raised when it was reported that photographs were being taken of the children at play during break times. Teachers are most vigilant during these times and have spoken to the children asking them to report any concerns that they may have in this regard. Be assured that the staff of Good Samaritan consistently work to ensure the safety of all students throughout the school day.
Safety: New fencing/ new school access routines:
As you would be aware, the new fencing is being built between the school and the Parish carpark. Upon completion of this fencing the only access to the school during school hours will be via the administration building. All gates will be locked and the school will not be able to be accessed via the Parish or McGrath St carparks during the school day. The gates will be locked after the morning assembly and reopened for dismissal at 2:45pm.
Parent Action: When the fencing work is complete, enter the school grounds via the Cabbage Tree Lane pedestrian gate and the administration building.
NAPLAN FAQS:
Why do students do NAPLAN tests?
NAPLAN is the measure through which governments, education authorities, schools, teachers and parents can determine whether or not young Australians have the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community.
The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and which areas need to be prioritised for improvement.
NAPLAN tests are one aspect of each school’s assessment and reporting process, and do not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance.
What will be tested?
NAPLAN tests the important skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. The content of each test is informed by the Australian Curriculum. The Literacy tests are based on content in the English learning area, and the numeracy tests draw content from the mathematics learning area.
What types of questions are in the test?
Questions are multiple choice or require a short written response for all tests except the writing test. Students are expected to write a continuous text for the writing task.
NAPLAN Testing 2019 Organisation:
This year NAPLAN goes online. It is no longer a pen and paper test. Students in Years 3&5 sat the ‘Omnibus Test’ today. This was a practice test aimed to support the students sitting for the full test next term and also to ensure that the school is well prepared to administer the test.
Long Service Leave:
I will be on a period of long service leave from today until the end of Term One. Mrs Sharon Smithers will be Acting Principal during this time. Mrs Kate Jennett will take the role of Acting Assistant Principal during this time. I thank both Sharon & Kate for taking on these roles during this period. I look forward to being back at Good Samaritan in Term Two.
Student Attendance Amaroo: Final Day Term 1
A reminder to parents of Amaroo that the staff of these classes have a compulsory training meeting hence an additional pupil free day has been provided for this purpose.
Parent Action: Parents of Amaroo have been asked to support the compulsory training of staff by keeping students home on Friday 12 April.
SPB4L
Yesterday the Term One Good Samaritan awards were distributed to students who work consistently towards the school vision
These students have displayed the following:
- Inclusivity in their relationships with others
- Compassion
- Consistent engagement in learning
- Independently fostering right relationships
- Consistently putting their best effort forward
We congratulate the following students who received the Good Samaritan this term:
Sophie L (KB), Kage B (KG), Cari S (1B), Claudia U (1G), Olivia H (2B), Jury K (2G), Chloe O (3B), Xander H (3G), Zane L (4B), Luke G (4G), Rosalie V (4R), Georgia L (5B), Tahlia C (5G), Amelia C (5R), Anita Y (6R), Cooper P (6B), Dominic M (Amaroo G)
Our Focus for this week is: Using the toilet area respectfully, safely and responsibly |
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What can our students do to support this focus? |
What can our teachers do to support this focus? |
What can our parents & carers do to support this focus? |
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Make sure the toilet area is kept clean by making sure that the toilets are flushed and no toilet paper is being used incorrectly. Wash your hands after going to the toilet. Use one pump of soap to wash your hands and rinse them with water. Try not to use too much soap and be wasteful. Remember the toilets are not a play area. |
Over the road teachers can go straight to the toilet block to make sure they are being used safely, respectfully and responsibly. Teachers can give tokens to students who are washing their hands properly and being responsible at the toilets. |
Parents can be reminding children and practising how to wash their hands properly at home. |
When do students start to wear Winter uniform?
As the weather starts to cool in Term 2, parents may be use their discretion in having students wear the Winter uniform. However, all students will be expected to wear their full Winter uniform from the week beginning 13 May 2019.
Parent Action: Parents are asked to ensure that students are dressed in the full Winter uniform from the week beginning 13 May 2019.
Easter Raffle:
The Easter Raffle draw will be held on Thursday 11 April following lunch at 2:15pm.
Parent Action: Please note the change of date for the Easter Raffle draw.