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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au Tuesday 26 March 2019, Week 9, Term 1 Calendar dates March 28 – PBL Celebration Day April 1-12 - Parent Teacher Interviews April 10 Principal’s Morning Tea April 11 Easter Hat Parade / Grandparents’Day April 12 last day of Term 1 April 30 Term 2 Commences / ANZAC Day Ceremony May 1 Cross Country May 2 ANZAC Display in hall Principal’s Message Thought for the Week… “Be the reason someone smiles today”. Join us this Thursday for our PBL Celebration Day Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Celebration Day will be held this Thursday 28 th March 2019. Students will participate in PBL activities during the day and are asked to wear one of our values colours – blue, yellow or green (school sports tops are completely fine!) Parents are welcome to join their children for a picnic lunch from 1.00-1.50pm (bring a rug and a picnic basket). Parents are also invited to attend a parent workshop after lunch which will showcase the school’s PBL journey and provide information about our student resilience and wellbeing program, ‘Bounce Back’. This workshop will be held from 1.50-2.50pm in the Library. Please see attached flyer and Workshop Expression of Interest form. We look forward to you joining us. In this issue PBL Celebration Day P&C Election BBQ and Cake Stall Harmony Day PBL and ‘Bounce Back’ Awards Recipients Parent Teacher Interviews Super Swimmers Grandparents Day/Easter Hat Parade Other Important Dates coming up NAPALAN Online ….. LEARNING AND GROWING TOGETHER

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Tuesday 26 March 2019, Week 9, Term 1

Calendar dates

March 28 – PBL Celebration Day

April 1-12 - Parent Teacher Interviews

April 10 – Principal’s Morning Tea

April 11 – Easter Hat Parade /

Grandparents’Day

April 12 – last day of Term 1

April 30 – Term 2 Commences /

ANZAC Day Ceremony

May 1 – Cross Country

May 2 – ANZAC Display in hall

Principal’s Message

Thought for the Week…

“Be the reason someone smiles today”.

Join us this Thursday for our PBL

Celebration Day

Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Celebration Day will be held this Thursday 28th

March 2019. Students will participate in PBL

activities during the day and are asked to wear

one of our values colours – blue, yellow or green

(school sports tops are completely fine!)

Parents are welcome to join their children for a

picnic lunch from 1.00-1.50pm (bring a rug and

a picnic basket). Parents are also invited to

attend a parent workshop after lunch which will

showcase the school’s PBL journey and provide

information about our student resilience and

wellbeing program, ‘Bounce Back’. This

workshop will be held from 1.50-2.50pm in the

Library. Please see attached flyer and Workshop

Expression of Interest form. We look forward to

you joining us.

In this issue PBL Celebration Day

P&C Election BBQ and Cake Stall

Harmony Day

PBL and ‘Bounce Back’

Awards Recipients

Parent Teacher Interviews

Super Swimmers

Grandparents Day/Easter Hat Parade

Other Important Dates coming up

NAPALAN Online …..

L E A R N I N G A N D G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

P & C Election BBQ and Cake Stall

Shout out to our wonderful P & C and parent helpers for their time and efforts on Saturday. Thank you to

everyone who donated items for sale at the cake stall. What an amazing team effort and we even had a

special visitor stop by at our BBQ!

Harmony Day – LPS students spreading kindness

Last week, students explored activities in relation to Harmony Day. The continuing message of Harmony Day

is ‘Everyone Belongs’. It is about inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. Here are some

photos of our students celebrating Harmony Day last week.

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Positive Behaviour for Learning and ‘Bounce Back’ –

What’s the focus this week?

Our students are engaging in activities about expectations when visiting the canteen.

Learn always Participate Safely Show Respect

Be prepared

Only go to the canteen if purchasing for yourself

Walk on hard surfaces

Wear your hat

Line up

Buy and leave

Return to playground after being served

Listen to and follow instructions.

Use good manners.

Wait your turn

Put rubbish in the bin

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

In our ‘Bounce Back’ lessons, students are exploring the following focus areas: Early Stage 1 – Family changes; how people can BOUNCE! Stage 1 – Losing someone or a pet you love; family changes Stage 2 - Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Think again; Nobody is perfect – not you, not others Stage 3 – Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Think again; Nobody is perfect – not you, not others

Congratulations to our Values Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who were presented with a Values Award at our Week 7 K-6

Assembly. Well done!

Class LPS Values Award Recipients – Week 7, Term 1 2019

KA Joshua A, Owen F

KR Alexia K, Noah Mc

KW Natalie O-B, Aleck H

1KS Lulu H, Isabella M

1/2M Makenna F, Samuel T

2D Lira Mc, Lucas G

3/4A Willow S, Callan A-W

3/4B Sophia E, Billy H

4/5F Yushra B, Jordan T

5/6S Marco V, Grace A

6H Vinnie W, Charlie C

Congratulations to Lucia R (2D) who was presented with a Book Award at the Week 7 assembly.

Next Assembly

We look forward to you joining us for our next assembly on Friday, 5th April commencing at 12.15pm in the

Hall. This assembly will be hosted by 6H.

Gymnastics and Life Skills PE Programs

During Terms 2 and 3, our students will be participating in specialist programs during physical education

timeslots. In Term 2, K-2 students will participate in an 8 week gymnastics program and in Term 2, years 3-6

students will participate in a Life skills program. In Term 3, K-2 will do Life Skills and 3-6, gymnastics. Notes

with information about these programs have been sent home today.

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Parent Teacher Interviews

A note wasl be sent home in Week 7 (and uploaded to our website) with information on how to book an

interview with your child’s teacher. Our Parent/Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Weeks 10 and 11 this

term. Online bookings close this Friday, 29th March at 4.00pm.

Super Swimmers!

Well done to our 11 students who represented LPS last Tuesday at the Area Swimming Carnival:

Awesome effort Ben D (5/6S), Max C (5/6S), Abbie C (5/6S), Callum G (6H), Jack J (6H), Hayley S (6H), Natasha

P (6H), Lily C (6H), Ridon K (4/5F), Katherine D (3/4A), Thomas L (3/4B).

Congratulations to Tom L who has been successful in making it through to the State Carnival at Homebush at

the end of this term. Way to go, Tom!

Grandparents’ Day/Easter Hat Parade

We are looking forward to our annual Grandparents’ Day and Easter Hat Parade which is coming up on

Thursday, 11th April (Week 11).

See attached flyer for more information. Time to get those Easter Hats (K-2), Sandwich Boards (Years 3-4)

and Eggs-hibition entries (Years 5-6) ready!

Other Important Dates Coming Up in Term 2

Anzac Day Assembly - Tuesday, 30th April 10.10-10.50 in the hall

Cross Country – Wednesday, 1st May

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

School Photo Day – Wednesday, 8th May

NAPLAN Online – Assessment window - Tuesday, 14th May- Friday, 24th May

Kindergarten ‘Look In & Learn’ – for Kindergarten students commencing in 2020 – Thursday, 23rd May (see attached flyer)

Athletics Carnival – Wednesday, 26th June

NAPLAN Online 2019

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life.

The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy

development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of

language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. Yesterday our Year 3 and Year 5 students

participated in a 45 minute omnibus practice test online. This practice test provided students with an

opportunity to familiarise themselves with the test format and ways they will be required to answer

questions.

Between Tuesday 14th May and Friday 24th May our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do

not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills

is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To

see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher.

For more info:

How to support your child during NAPLAN

information for parents and carers

Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online

Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update

Student Arrivals

A reminder that supervision does not commence in the mornings until 8.30am. We have noticed a number

of students arriving very early. Please ensure that you arrange supervision for your child until 8.30am. Any

students arriving before that time are asked to wait on the verandah/ramp near 4/5F’s classroom and the

computer room. Also, parents if you arrive before 8.30am with your child, we would appreciate you waiting

on the verandah/ramp also. Thank you for your cooperation.

School Community Charter

The NSW Department of Education recently launched the School Community Charter that outlines

responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning

environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive. Please take the time to read through the School

Community Charter which is attached to this newsletter.

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Debating Workshop

Our Inter-School Debating Program is now underway and LPS will host a debating workshop for local participating schools on Thursday, 4th April. The permission note for participating students is due back next Tuesday, 2nd April.

Code Camp

Code Camp is returning to LPS in the April school holidays (16 th-18th April). Code Camp is 3 days of coding fun where students have the opportunity to create their own game. Code Camp is a registered provider for the NSW Government Creative Kids Rebate.

To register go to www.codecamp.com.au/lugarno

Mrs Justine Williams

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Kids in the Kitchen

Rice Salad (Serves 6)

A colourful salad that is loaded of vitamins and nutrients. You can mx any of your favourite vegetables for a quick lunch for everyone in the family.

Ingredients:

1 cup brown basmati rice

400g can kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1 yellow capsicum, chopped

2 roma tomatoes, chopped

1 avocado, chopped

1 green onion, sliced

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method:

1. Cook rice following packet directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool completely.

2. Add beans, capsicum, tomato, avocado, onion, juice and oil to rice. Season. Toss to combine. 3. Once cool, pack in airtight containers and refrigerate.

Phone: 0410 484 029 Email: [email protected]

Recipe provided by Evie Petropoulos from Total Fitness Training

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Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

PSSA Draw Friday 29/03/19

Basketball v Peakhurst West at Lugarno PS

Touch v Beverly Hills at Peakhurst Park Field 6

Cricket v Peakhurst South at Evatt Park

Softball / T Ball v Oatley at Evatt Park

PSSA Draw Friday 5/04/19

Basketball v Narwee at Narwee PS

Touch v Peakhurst South at Peakhurst Park Field 4

Cricket v Hurstville South at Gannon’s Park Pitch 1

Softball / T Ball v Narwee at Gannon’s Park Field 4

Notes

Please note that you can download notes from our website. If students need a copy of a note from the office,

there will be a charge of 50c.

Lugarno Public School does not endorse or recommend any of the advertisers in this newsletter. Persons who

utilise the services list in this newsletter are responsible for checking that the advertiser has the necessary

licences, permits and insurance to conduct their business.

Money due for excursions etc

Year 6 Polo Shirt - $45.00 due by 28/03/19

Voluntary Contributions - $95.00 due by 9/04/19

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PBL CELEBRATION DAY MARCH 28, 2019 To celebrate Lugarno Public School’s PBL journey, the entire

school will participate in a Celebration Day on Thursday,

March 28. A K-6 student assembly will start the celebrations

off at around 10:30am. Parents are welcome to join us from

1.00pm for a picnic lunch with students in the playground and

from 1.50-2.50pm we would love to see parents join us for a

Bounce Back workshop in The Hub (Library).

Get a photo with our PBL mascot

“Garno” ____

Fun activities and games

____

Parent Bounce Back Workshop

____

Bring a picnic lunch to share

with parents ____

Whole school photo

THIS THURSDAY

Get your green,

yellow or blue

shirt ready to wear on the

day

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In 2017 & 2018, there were many changes implemented at LPS in its effort embed a PBL culture within the school. With systems in place (matrix of expectations, permanent signage, a new mascot, rewards and behaviour notification forms aligned with PBL) teachers began the process of explicitly teaching the skills of what these expectations looked like. Bounce Back lessons were also programmed weekly to help improve student resilience. Since the implementation of PBL at the start of 2017 to date, we have seen a marked increase of positive rewards for all students and a decrease in the notification of negative behaviours. The 2018 ‘Tell Them From Me survey data’ demonstrated that there continues to be a positive and respectful relationship amongst the students, validating that LPS, at present, is better meeting the needs of student wellbeing and ensuring good conditions for their learning. LPS students display above state average in positive relationships, trust and making positive choices. Students also indicated that they have someone at school whom consistently provides encouragement and can be turned to for advice.

PBL @ LPS

LEARN ALWAYS PARTICIPATE SAFELY SHOW RESPECT

Let’s Celebrate! This week, LPS celebrates our journey of the Positive

Behaviour for Learning (PBL) initiative.

What is PBL? It is a comprehensive, integrated whole school approach to student well-being and behaviour. When working well, it is a process that helps create positive learning environments, and enables improved student learning, engagement and self-confidence. Why PBL? When students have trouble with reading, we teach. When students don't know their multiplication tables, we teach. When students struggle with expected behaviours, PBL gives us the tools to teach these behaviours. It has been implemented successfully in over 60 percent of Department of Education schools. The Wellbeing Framework for Schools outlines that the importance of positive relationships and feelings of belonging are essential for wellbeing. The school

environment is pivotal to the growth and development of children and therefore, all schools should strive for excellence in teaching and learning, connecting on many levels (cognitively, emotionally, socially, physically & spiritually), building trusting and respectful relationships with students in order for them to succeed. (Wellbeing Framework for Schools). Our school’s PBL and Bounce Back program addresses these important needs of all students.

Annual surveys

completed by our PBL

coach Susan Smith in

2017 & 2018 verified

that students and

teachers

demonstrated

improved awareness

of the school

expectations and an

increase in the giving

of positive rewards for all students.

In summary, the substantial changes of school culture that have come about as a result of the implementation of PBL and Bounce Back, have ensured that there is a more consistent whole school approach to student welfare at LPS. Students are demonstrating improved positive and respectful relationships with each other, their teachers and the community. Additionally, collaborative partnerships are being built with students, staff, families, communities and other organisations to support and develop the students and the broader community.

Looking forward, LPS is committed to building individual and collective wellbeing through a climate of care and positivity in both classroom and non-classroom settings. The employment of Ms Smith as our School Wellbeing Support Officer has also helped to support the social and emotional wellbeing of students through special programs and close liaison with the school’s Learning Support Team.

The PBL team wishes to thank all stakeholders for their commitment to the initiative and hope that this continues as we move forward on

our journey in building trusting and respectful relationships with the school and community.

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L E A R N IN G A N D G R O W IN G TO G E THE R

Old Forest Road

Lugarno NSW 2210

T 02 9153 9843 F 9534 1337

E [email protected]

www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

ABN 153 723 124 18

Tuesday, 12th March 2019

Invitation to attend a Student Wellbeing Parent Workshop

Dear Parents/Carers,

A Student Wellbeing Workshop for parents has been scheduled for Thursday, 28th March as part of our

Positive Behaviour for Learning Celebration Day. The workshop will be presented by Mrs Williams and

Mrs Harris (PBL Coordinator).

This workshop presents a valuable opportunity for parents and carers to become better informed about

our student wellbeing practices at LPS, in particular, our Bounce Back program initiative. The session

will also showcase our school’s ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning’ journey. The workshop will commence

at 1.50pm and conclude at 2.50pm and will be held in The Hub (School Library).

To reserve you place in this workshop, please complete the Expression of Interest Slip and return it to

the school office by no later than Tuesday, 26th March.

Kind regards,

Mrs Justine Williams Mrs Judy Harris

Principal PBL Coordinator

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Expression of Interest - LPS Student Wellbeing Parent Workshop

I / we would like to attend the LPS Student Wellbeing/ Bounce Back Workshop for parents and carers on

Thursday, 28th March from 1.50-2.50pm in The Hub (School Library).

Name/s of people attending:

______________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Signed: __________________________________

Date: ______________

Please return this Expression of Interest Slip to the school office by no later than Tuesday, 26th March.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Grandparents’ Day/ Easter Parade

On Thursday 11th April (Week 11) we are celebrating Grandparents’

Day along with the Easter Hat & Easter Sandwich Board Parade. The Stage

Three ‘Eggs-hibition Display’ will also be available for viewing on the day in the

Library. Grandparents, parents and carers are invited to help us celebrate. You

are also cordially invited to visit your grandchild’s classroom, before the

Parade. Toddlers are also welcome to make a hat as there will be a Toddler’s

Parade too.

Kindergarten - Year 2 students are encouraged to start working on their hat,

Stage 2 students should begin creating their Easter sandwich boards and Stage

3 students are encouraged to work on their ‘Eggs-hibition Display’.

If Easter is not celebrated in your family please feel free to select an alternative

theme.

Running for the day:

11:25 – 11:50am Stage 3 ‘Eggs-hibition’ Display in the Library & K-6 OPEN

Classrooms

11:50am Be seated under the COLA for a 12pm start

(in the event of wet weather the Parade will be held in the hall)

12:00pm K-2 Easter Hat & Stage 2 Easter Sandwich Board Parade

Choir and Dance Performances

1:00 – 1:50 P&C Lunch

1:50 – 2:50 Students return to class for afternoon lessons

If your child is leaving early with a grandparent a signed note by the parent

must be given to the classroom teacher in the morning.

Mrs Dow, Miss Smith

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LPS LIBRARY NEWS TERM 1, WEEK 9

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE – The

2019 Premier’s Reading Challenge runs

from March to September and all

students at Lugarno Public School are

strongly encouraged to participate in

this annual event. The PRC has a long list of quality literature that is

available to borrow from your school library.

Please check your child’s user name and log in is working (same as their

school login), if not please see Mrs Dufty in the Library for assistance.

Directions for student’s to log in either at home or school:

Sign into their department sign in (google kidspace at home) or

https://student.det.nsw.edu.au/group/student-portal/aup_jp

Click Agree

Go to the Learning tab on the right hand side – click on the + sign

Click on more….

Click on the Premier’s Reading Challenge heading

Click on challenge level a drop down will appear – select your

child’s year group

Type in the title of your book and then click + add to Reading Log

Happy reading everyone!

Welcome to

THE

HUB

LPS Library Activities

Monday – Makerspace

Tuesday – Chess Club

Wednesday – Storytime &

Board games

Thursday –Choose your

activity; computers, games,

or art

Friday - CLOSED

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LPS TECH REPORT TERM 1 WEEK 9

RoboCup Team

In week 6 this term a group of students commenced

learning about advanced robotics, with the intention of

entering in an Australian wide competition. The aim of this

competition is for students to design and build their own

robot that can complete a complex course and save a

stranded victim in a toxic chemical spill. The students will

need to program their robots using sensors to complete the

challenges of the course in a set time.

Minecraft Education Edition

Throughout 2018 and the start of 2019, LPS Tech club’s focus

was introducing Minecraft Education to 3-6 students. In total,

over 70 students learnt how to build, problem-solve,

collaborate and produce impressive structures using the

Minecraft platform. In semester one the students recreated

our school and designed a new playground. Semester two

students were faced with a few technical difficulties but

were still able to recreated significant Australian landmarks

on a map of Australia made from Minecraft blocks!

Well done everyone.

Tech club will be running from Week 10, Term 1 under the

guidance of Mrs McTackett with a wonderful new and

creative animation program. Stay tuned for some exciting

news and updates.

Mrs Dufty

Welcome to

TECH

CLUB

LPS Tech Club

Tuesday Years 3-6

RoboCup Team

Tuesday mornings

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NAPLAN 2019

Our Year 3 and Year 5 students will be participating in Online NAPLAN assessments during

Weeks 3 and 4, from Tuesday 14th May until Friday 24th May.

There are 4 tests; Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy.

Year 3 will complete a handwritten Writing assessment in Mrs Bartley’s room, whilst Year 5

will complete theirs online.

The online assessments will all take place in the Computer Lab between 9am- 11.30am each

day.

If any students are away on a test-scheduled day, they will have the opportunity to

complete the test on the day they return to school.

The allocated testing period will cease on Friday 24th May.

YEAR 3:

YEAR 5:

Mrs Allyson Bartley

NAPLAN Coordinator

Tuesday

14th May

Wednesday

15th May

Monday

20th May

Wednesday

22nd May

Friday

24th May

Writing

in 3/4B’s room

(a handwritten

test)

10.10- 11.00am

today only due

to Scripture

Reading

In

Computer Lab

Language

In

Computer Lab

Numeracy

In

Computer Lab

Catch up

with Mrs Bartley

12.00-1.00pm

Tuesday

14th May

Thursday

16th May

Tuesday

21st May

Thursday

23rd May

Friday

24th May

Writing

in

Computer Lab

10.10- 11.00am

today only due

to Scripture

Reading

In

Computer Lab

Language

In

Computer Lab

10.10- 11.00am

11.30- 12.30pm

Numeracy

In

Computer Lab

Catch up

with Mrs Bartley

12.00-1.00pm

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You and your child are warmly invited to take a tour of our Kindergarten classrooms

to gain an insight into your child’s first year of learning at Lugarno Public School.

Date: Thursday 23 May, 2019

Time: 9.30am—10.30am

Place Please meet in the office foyer (entry on Old Forest Rd)

Please RSVP to the school office by Monday 13 May By Phone: 9153 9843 or

Email: [email protected]

Save the Date: Transition to Kindergarten Program —”Leap Into Lugarno”

Our transition to Kindergarten program offers families and 2020 Kindergarten students opportunities to familiarise themselves with our school and prepare for a successful and happy start to Kindergarten.

Wednesday 30 October Wednesday 6 November Wednesday 13 November

All sessions: 9.15am—11.00am

Look In and Learn

Lugarno Public School

Lugarno Public School Old Forest Rd Lugarno NSW 2210 Principal: Mrs Justine Williams Phone: 9153 9843 or Email: [email protected] Website: lugarno.nsw.edu.au

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SchoolCommunity Charter

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

The following School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive.

What our schools provideNSW public schools work to create positive environments for students, staff and the entire school community that support student learning. We strive to ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for.

The best education happens when parents and schools work together.

The School Community Charter aligns with the NSW Department of Education Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022.

Positive environmentsIt is important that our NSW public schools are positive environments and that parents and carers are kept informed of students’ progress and school announcements.

Parents and carers can expect:• to be welcomed into our schools

to work in partnership to promote student learning.

• communication from school staff will be timely, polite and informative.

• professional relationships with school staff are based on transparency, honesty and mutual respect.

• to be treated fairly. Tolerance and understanding are promoted as we respect diversity.W

Ensuring respectful learning environments for all members of NSW Public Schools communities.

We treat each other with respect

We prioritisethe wellbeingof all studentsand staff

Unsafebehaviouris not acceptablein our schools

We work together with theschool

© NSW Department of Education - English 1

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Communicating with our schoolsOur staff will find a time to talk to you when they can give you their full attention. Please remember that while our staff are in class or dealing with other matters, they may not be available to answer your questions immediately.

Our schools and communities will make sure that written communication is appropriate, fair and easy to read. We encourage you to use email and social media appropriately to connect with your school and stay up-to-date with up-coming events in the school community.

Our guide for parents, carers and students provides useful information about the complaints process: education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-accountability/complaints-compliments-and-suggestions/guide-for-parents-carers-and-students

Respectful communication is a rightIn all workplaces people have the right to feel respected. Unacceptable and offensive behaviour has no place in our school communities.

To ensure the wellbeing of students, staff and the community in our schools, steps will be taken to address unacceptable behaviour. This may include restricting contact with the school community or, in more serious cases, referral to NSW Police.

Unacceptable behaviour may include but is not limited to: • Aggressive or intimidating actions, such as violence, threatening gestures or physical proximity.• Aggressive or intimidating language, including the use of obscenities, making sexist, racist or

derogatory comments or using a rude tone.• Treating members of the school community differently due to aspects such as their religion or disability• Inappropriate and time wasting communication.

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

We create collaborativelearningenvironments

We all playa part

We work in partnershipto promotestudentlearning

School Community Charter

education.nsw.gov.au - English 2

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Kids under 5 must be accompanied by

an adult.

11amMon 15 - Thurs 18 &

Tues 23, Wed 24 & Fri 26 April

FREE

Gardening ClassesKids

Pot yourown seedling

to takehome.

No classes on Good Friday, Easter Monday & Anzac Day

For more gardening advice, visit flowerpower.com.au

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