Guildford Primary School 125 Helena Street, Guildford W.A. 6055

Telephone: 6216 1200 ABN: 36 062 798 714

Email guildford.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Home Page www.guildfordps.wa.edu.au

NEWSLETTER NO 4 - 18 March 2020

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members

Recent Developments in COVID-19 and Our School I am committed to making sure that our community is updated regularly on the Department of Education position regarding limiting the spread of this virus, and keeping your children healthy and safe. The Department of Education is taking direct advice from the Department of Health, and has developed a strong plan that incorporates current recommendations and Australian Government directives to ensure that we can continue to provide all families with the option of a safe local public school to which you can send your children. I will be updating families this afternoon again on Connect. Please look out for this message, as it will contain more up-to-date information about the Department of Education response. School Fees - Voluntary Contributions and Charges Thankyou to all families that have paid your Voluntary Contributions and Charges for our school. These payments help to fund enrichment activities for your child, and are greatly appreciated by the school. Documented Plans and Your Child We have a commitment to your child that in their classroom, they will be receiving curriculum and activities that are right for them, and that the teaching they receive will assist them in showing progress in curriculum areas. Generally, class teachers are developing grouped activities that differentiate the curriculum, providing support to students who need it, and challenging the students who require extension or enrichment. For some students, this means that we will be talking with you about your child’s progress and developing an alternate education plan (and IEP or SEN plan). These plans are developed to help us use the right strategies for your child’s needs, set SMART goals for your child to aspire to, and to review how your child has progressed over time. Thank you to families who have already been in to talk with teachers about these plans. If you have not yet had a chance to come in and talk to your child’s teacher, we are happy to set up a remote meeting through a video-conferencing app, or over the phone. It is so important that we have your input into these plans – you are the best partner we have in getting the right learning for your child. Assembly Last Friday Many thanks to all families who attended our assembly last Friday. I would like to congratulate every student who received an award for working hard and showing us a GROWTH MINDSET. I would also like to thank the Prefects for a professional and well-run assembly. Emma Cooke

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Diary of Events Monday 23 March P&C AGM 7.00pm Location - To be advised Friday 27 March P&C Lunch Day

2020 Term Dates Term 1 Monday 3 February - Thursday 9 April Term 2 Wednesday 29 April - Friday 3 July Term 3 Tuesday 21 July - Friday 25 September Term 4 Tuesday 13 October - Thursday 17 December

Did you know that you can SMS the school if your child/ren is going to be absent? Just send an SMS to 0407 388 021 before 9.00 am.

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Indonesian Classes It has been a great start to the term with all the Indonesian classes and I would like to share what some of the classes have been doing. The Year Ones really enjoyed learning the names of the islands, singing a song about the islands, locating islands on a map of Indonesia and making island shapes out of playdough. Room 9 have been learning about school items and describing those using adjectives, numbers and prepositions. To reinforce their understanding of prepositions we have played ‘Di mana Wally?’ or (Where’s Wally?’). Wally di belakang Komodo (Wally is behind the Komodo). Terima kasih Ibu Sarah

NAPLAN Testing During Week Three and Four of Term 2 our Year 3 and Year 5 students will be completing the NAPLAN testing online. The students will complete Writing, Reading, Language Conventions and Numeracy tests during the fortnight. Students who miss a test will have the opportunity to complete catch-up sessions during the testing schedule. All Year 3 and Year 5 students will bring home an information sheet regarding the NAPLAN testing today.

Honour Certificates The following students have received Honour Certificates at the last assembly.

Room 2 Audrey Sai

Room 3 Ada Lewis

Room 4 Georgia Lewis

Room 6 Holly Cooper

Room 7 Kaitlyn Chase

Room 8 William Alexyia

Room 9 Olive Bodhi

Room 10 Aaron Nate

Room 11 Olivia Rebecca

Room 12 Charlotte Stirling

Good Work Good Work was presented at the last assembly.

Room 2 Chace Tahlia

Room 3 Catherine Oscar

Room 4 Angus Jack

Room 6 Evie Hamish

Room 7 Lionel Tinaya

Room 8 Aiden Georgia

Room 9 Olive Bodhi

Room 10 Maddy Leo

Room 11 Harlan Eleanor

Room 12 Skylah Billie

School Banking

Over the past few weeks, you will have seen the rapidly

evolving coronavirus situation continue to unfold. We’ve

been consulting with our schools, P&Cs and the relevant

health authorities on the best approach moving forward.

As a result of this feedback, we have made the difficult

decision to temporarily pause the School Banking Program

from close of business 20 March 2020 until the start of

Term 2. We will of course keep the start date flexible as the

situation continues to change.

Our primary goal will always be to safeguard the health and

wellbeing of our communities and our people. By taking

these precautionary measures, we hope to

minimise any potential impact.

Guildford Primary School Banking Co-ordinators

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School News

Happy Birthday

The following children were presented with birthday cards at the last assembly. Shani, Angus, Kaitlyn, Stevie, Monty, Hugo and Harlan.

School Photographs School photos have been postponed to later in the year. Parents will be advised of the new dates accordingly.

Worm Whiz for Sale Room 8 have been working hard to feed and look after their 8000 worms. The worms have produced large amounts of worm whiz which is available for sale from the office and also Room 8. It reduces transplant shock, stimulates soil microbial activity (therefore promoting vigorous growth) and assists with fungal control. The money raised will go back into helping our school continue to be waste free! Worm whiz is for sale for $2.00 per 2L bottle or $5.00 for 3 x 2L bottles.

Coles Stikeez Room 12 are collecting the Stikeez from Coles for counting activities. If you have any spares you don’t require could you please send them to Room 12. Thank you Mrs Gaunt.

Community News Any items advertised in the community news are not school sanctioned activities and are a completely separate organisations to this school.

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