KindergartenParent Information Afternoon

Acknowledgement of CountryAs we gather here today, we acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on

which our school is situated. We also pay our respects to the Eora Elders of the past, present and

future, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia. We extend that

respect to all Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander students and families of Randwick Public School and

recognise the continuing connection Indigenous people have to the land and water of this region. We

must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt, this school is, was and always will be on

traditional Aboriginal land. May we continue to learn and grow together as a safe, respectful and united

community. Welcome back to school everyone!

Kindergarten Teachers

Marissa Saucis (Assistant Principal)Maggie Robinson

Rosie GuerreraSamantha Sale Rikki ParkerDavid Beeby

Kat Valenti

Specialist Teachers

Michael Brown- Music Annette Cullinan & Maria Goodstone- Library

Executive Staff

Rachael ChisholmSusan Allen Lauren Sten

• The Skoolbag App (Apple or Play store)

Make sure you select to be notified of appropriate year through ‘Push notifications’

• CareMonkey (website & app)

• Flexi-Schools www.flexischools.com.au (website & app)

• Randwick Public School Facebook Page (website & app)

• Randwick P&C Facebook Page (website & app)

• School website http://www.randwickpublicschool.com.au/

IMPORTANT NOTE: Hotmail accounts unfortunately are not accepted by the school’s distribution software so please provide school office with an alternative email address.

Communication at RPS

Class Parent email list (email)

• Each class has 1 class parent.

• Email communication between teacher and parents for the class.

• Assist teacher to find volunteers to support class programs.

• Regular communication with the School Parent Coordinator in regards to whole school activities

Seesaw (website and app)

• Photos/Videos of some of our learning experiences

• Photos of your child’s work (personal portfolio)

• Use QR code in your notes

Communication in class

If you wish to make an appointment with the teacher please use email or by ringing the front office.

•Email is a great way to communicate directly. You can expect a response within 24-48 hours. Please call the front office if you have an urgent message.

•We will broadcast information via Seesaw. Ensure your notifications are turned on for the app.

Communication with Me

School OrganisationStudents are expected to:

• Be at school no earlier than 8:30am;

• Late arrivals/Early Leavers must report to the School Office with an adult for a late arrival/early leavers slip;

• Be picked up by 3pm;

• Enter building on wet weather days when music plays (earliest 8:45am);

• Students are only permitted to remain in the school grounds after school if they are under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian, or enrolled in the Care Centre or

other after school organised activities;

• The climbing equipment and playing with large balls are not allowed before 9am;

• Scooters/bikes must be pushed through the playground

.The car parks are for school staff only from between 6:30am and 4:30pm.

• All school gates will be locked at 9am.• From 9am- entry and exit will be via the school office on

Avoca St.• At 2:30pm all gates will be opened.• From 3pm until 6pm the school will be accessible via the

OOSH gate and Frances St Council gate for AMS.

School Access

Attendance Policy• Explanation for absences need to be emailed to class teacher on

the day of illness.

• Travel outside of school holiday periods are counted as absences.

• Application of Extended Leave - Travel Form (available from School Office).

• Approved time will be recorded as Leave.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

During 2019, our school will be developing the Positive Behaviour for Learning Framework to support our students’ social, emotional and intellectual growth.The three core values are:

Be respectful Be responsible Be a learner

Randwick Public School students are respectful, responsible learners.

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Merit card

Merit card

Merit card

Merit card

Merit card

Certificate Of Excellence

Certificate Of Excellence

Certificate Of Excellence

Leadership card

Leadership card

Leadership card

Leadership card

Leadership card

Five Merit cards = Certificate of ExcellenceThree Certificate of Excellence = Gold Principal’s AwardFive green Leadership cards = Green Leadership AwardAny combination of 5 Principal’s Awards and Leadership Awards make up a Book Award.

Three Food Breaks

• Crunch and Sip

(10am-ish)

• Break 1 (11:00am)

• Break 2

(1:40pm)

NSW Curriculum6 Key Learning Areas:

• English: Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing

• Mathematics: Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, Statistics & Probability

• Science

• History and Geography

• Creative Arts

• Personal Development/Health/Physical Education (PDHPE)

Homework• Home Reading

• Sight Words

• MathSeeds and Reading Eggs

• Return signed top half to school on Fridays

Homework & Home Reading

• Will commence in Week 5.

• A levelled home reader will be sent home each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• Please spend 10 minutes reading with your child each day - the more the better!

• Remember to send the yellow Homework folder back each day - all notes should be sent in the folder as well.

• Readers may initially seem quite easy - this is intentionally done as we want the children to experience success in their reading.

Reading Groups & Talking Time• Reading Groups will start in Week 6.. Please email the teacher if you are

able to help, 3-4 parents per day is perfect.

• Talking Time (News/Show & Tell) will start in 2 weeks (Week 4). -Designated ‘Talking Time’ Day for each child -Term 1 = free choice topics. -Please discuss an item or topic with your child before their Talking Time Day.-Can bring in items or photographs from home to talk about. -They only need to speak for up to a minute.

Our Buddies

• Every KM student is buddied up with a student from Year 4.

• Year 4 come to the classrooms each week and help students to complete different activities.

• Year 4 buddies are in the playground to help students make friends, teach new games and play with them.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

• Best Start Assessment results will be distributed during our Parent/Teacher interviews in Week 10 and 11.

• The interview will provide the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress.

P&CPresident: Noelle Phegan Fundraising Coordinator: Silvia Curran

Email: randwick.pc.secretary@gmail.com

P&C Meetings: Held on the third Monday of each month at 7pm during term time.

First meeting 18/3 in the new staffroom.

Agenda Items:

• Updates from the principal

• Band update

• Fundraising

• Questions

StEPS is a free NSW Health service offered to all childcare and day care centres with the aim of screening the vision of all children who are 4 years of age or older (who have not previously had the vision screen). This health check is part of the child’s NSW blue book check and is highly recommended for all eligible children particularly before they head into school.

In Term 1 we offer our service in primary schools to:1. Screen any kindergarten children that did not attend child care last

year2. Screen any children who missed out on the screening at their

preschool

COLLECT A PERMISSION NOTE TODAY AND RETURN ASAP.• .

StEPS Vision Screening

• Book Packs- contact your teacher if you are yet to purchase.

• Book covering- please purchase some clear contact or reusable clear plastic covers as you will be taking a book bundle home today. Please return all books by Monday 11 February.

• Please return permission notes ASAP- coming via CareMonkey.

From Monday 19th February (Week 4) all Kindergarten students will be picked up and dismissed from the Netball Court.

Final Messages