Welcome Kindergarten:

Last Thursday we welcomed Kindergarten to Good Samaritan. The children were excited and began to settle into the school routines very well. Thank you to the Kindergarten parents who have been asked this week to place their child’s school bag near the hall and to remain on the main playground each morning. Dismissal for Kindergarten is now with the rest of the school.

School Dismissal in Extreme Weather:

In the event of extreme weather, rain or extreme heat, car pick up lines will not operate. On days such as this students will be dismissed from their classrooms. Parents will receive a ‘Skoolbag’ alert to inform of the dismissal arrangements.

School Uniform:

Many thanks to all parents and carers who have ensured that their child/ren are in the correct uniform and using the school logo bag. It is understood that some parents may have purchased joggers at the end of last year that are not predominately white. A grace period will be allowed in these circumstances.

Parent Call to Action: Parents/carers are requested to purchase predominately   white joggers when your child requires new shoes thereby adhering to the School Uniform Policy.

School Handbook and Policies:

The School Handbook is currently being reviewed. The handbook will include all the procedures and processes of the school. In addition, the School’s Policies are also being reviewed. When completed these will be published on the school website and will also be set as periodical reminders in the newsletters.

If families are looking for school size desks and chairs a selection of school and office furniture will be available for a small donation in the school hall this Thursday and Friday between 2:20pm and 3:30pm.  

Swimming Trials Results 2019

AGE CHAMPIONS

VALUE: RESPECT

* Being Respectful in words and actions

* Listening to others

* Lining Up promptly and quietly

* Using good manners in all areas of the school e.g. Canteen, Office, Library and

 when visitors come to our school.

FOCUS: Primary Recess & Lunch Expectations

* Listen RESPECTFULLY to duty teacher and follow directions.

* When Lining Up for OTR children move up the walkway and meet duty teacher at

  'Tree of Memories'.

* OTR Lines leave school grounds at 11.05am Recess and 1.35pm Lunch.

* Late children will NOT be permitted OTR

Library News

It has been a great start in the library for 2019.  The students have begun borrowing books enthusiastically to read at home and we are beginning to continue learning to learn with the technologies available to us.

Year 5 & Year 6

In Year 5 and Year 6 we have started our Bookopoly game and a few students are uncertain about going beyond their reading comfort zone.  These students are being supported by their class teachers, support staff and library staff to be successful in this game.  The long term learning intention of this game is that we are learning to be resilient readers able to discuss and identify the genre and story elements of the stories we read.  Short term learning intentions will also include we are learning to reflect and respond to the texts we read in a variety of ways; we are learning to navigate the fiction section of the library to self-select texts that are just right books for us; we are learning to use the search function of the library catalogue.

To complete the support network is of course you the carers by checking in on your child when they are reading, giving encouraging words when you see your child making time to read.  The students were shown the following infographic that shows the benefits of reading for 20 minutes every night. They were able to identify that if they read it will help them become successful, lifelong and lifewide learners.

Years 3 & 4 will be learning about what does it mean to be a responsible, respectful and safe digital citizen?  They are growing their understanding that when they go online they are a global citizen not just by themselves or a member of a family or a class but part of a global network of people.  It is really important that students are ready to learn during all lesson times and so could we please give a gentle reminder that the following apps will need to be added to your child’s home screen.

Apps required for learning in Years 3 - 6

• SeeSaw

• Google Drive

• Google Docs

• Google Slides

• Google Forms

• Google Classroom

• Popplet

• PicCollage

Please note that student Late Arrival / Early Departure slips must be completed and signed by the parent/carer at the office prior to the students entering or leaving th

ded as a partial absence and must be explained to the school the same way as other forms of absence.

eir classrooms. 

WHY IS ARRIVING AT SCHOOL ON TIME IMPORTANT? Arriving at school and class on time:

• ensures that your child doesn’t miss out on the important learning activities scheduled early in the day when they are most alert;
• helps your child to learn the importance of punctuality and routine; and
• gives your child time to greet their friends before class and therefore reduces the opportunity for

classroom disruption. Lateness is recor Students shouldn’t be kept home from school for the following reasons:

As an Allergy Aware School we request no peanuts, peanut paste, peanut butter (including “dippers”), nuts, “Nutella” spread, nutty muesli bars or eggs within the school. 

We believe an effective partnership between home and school will ensure the successful inclusion of students with life-threatening allergies.

We are committed to supporting our students with anaphylaxis within the school environment and request your support to ensure a safe environment for these students.