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12th August 2021 Principal’s Report As we go into an extended lockdown, announced yesterday, I would like to acknowledge the fantastic work of our students, parents, and staff. The transition back into the Remote Learning platform was seamless and we are most grateful for everyone’s contribution. This continues to be a challenging time for all; however, we are confident that the model of Remote Learning that we have in place is ensuring that all students are being catered for academically, socially, and emotionally. As I have stated in the past, we will continue to refine our Remote Learning approaches to provide the best possible learning and wellbeing environment for our community. Can I please remind everyone to monitor your Compass posts for the latest information regarding lockdowns, registering your children for onsite supervision, or information about returning to onsite learning. Unfortunately, we are not the first to learn about any changes to lockdowns or restrictions or schools closing or opening, which is why it is important to monitor your Compass notifications. We will endeavour to keep you as up to date as possible with the latest information regarding school. As we continue to work with changing rules and guidelines, we thank you for your ongoing support and understanding. Assembly This Friday we will still be holding an assembly via Webex. We will start assembly earlier at 11:45am. We will be announcing the Student of the Week Awards from last week, and Mathletics awards. Students will receive their certificates once we return to onsite learning. Please use the following link to watch: https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/cakar.filiz.f Alternatively, enter the meeting room number: 575 797 249 School Council Our next School Council meeting will be at 6.00 pm on Tuesday 17th August. You are all welcome to attend as guests. Please register your interest at the office. Given the current climate, we will determine whether this meeting will be conducted in person or via WebEx closer to the date and inform all school council members and anyone who has expressed an interest to attend as a visitor. Parent Opinion Survey Please be reminded that the parent opinion survey needs to be completed by Sunday 22nd August for those of you who have received an invite to partake. Many thanks to those who have already completed the survey. Glen Waverley South Primary School ABN: 49 140 012 401 Whites Lane, Glen Waverley, 3150 Tel: 03 9560 6371 / Fax: 03 9561 5448 Email: glen.waverley.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au Principal: Mr Con Vellios Web: www.gwsps.vic.edu.au / Facebook: www.facebook.com/GWSPS Assistant Principal: Miss Clare Read
Principal’s Report (continued)
Principal Conference
Last week Clare and I attended the Education State Principals’ Conference (Day 1) through a comprehensive
online forum. The conference identified some of the key impacts on student learning and wellbeing over the
past years, and through recent months. During the conference, the importance of the link between learning
and wellbeing was highlighted, with an acknowledgement of positive student wellbeing as a core
requirement for learning to occur.
The current landscape and circumstances are forcing us to change and adapt and the Education State
Principals’ Conference presented online last week, focused on how school leaders can continue to lead,
empower, and thrive into the future. Dr David Howes, Deputy Secretary, Schools and Regional Services
announced refinements to the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) with the focus shifting to
Learning and Wellbeing. This is a welcomed priority and acknowledgment of the need to declutter and re-
align the reform agenda. He identified 5 core elements which will provide opportunity for refinement and
precision in the areas of direct impact, and we are looking forward to engaging in future discourse around
this.
Professor John Hattie provided insight and acumen into learnings from COVID experiences and how these
may be applied moving forward. Whilst the experiences of last year may not have been what we had wished
for, Professor Hattie presented evidence that remote and flexible schooling did not necessarily transpire to
a lack of learning. Whilst the trajectory for learning may not have been as great, the importance of social
and emotional learning was certainly highlighted. Finally, we heard the presentation by Kristen Douglas from
Headspace, providing practical strategies and support for individual health and wellbeing in addition to
approaches for leading teams and communities through challenging and difficult times.
Year 6-7 Transition
Last week, in accordance with the Department of Education, parents of children enrolling in Government
High Schools, received a year 7 placement letter from Glen Waverley South Primary School, to advise them
of an offer of placement for Year 7 2022.
We hope you enjoyed sharing this exciting news in the next stage of your child’s education.
Thanks to Miss Cakar and Mrs Alsop for their efforts in coordinating and completing this very important
process.
Con Vellios
Principal
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Dates to Remember
August 2021
Friday 13th School Assembly via Webex - Please use the following link to watch:
https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/cakar.filiz.f Alternatively, enter the meeting
room number: 575 797 249
Last Day to submit applications for Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund for 2021.
Monday 16th Last Day to consent for Lv 5/6 Rescheduled Swimming Lessons.
Tuesday 17th School Council Meeting.
Wednesday 18th Last Day to pay and consent for Lv 5/6 Snow Trip – optional activity.
Friday 20th 1/2S RESPECT Assembly Performance - TBC.
Sunday 22nd Last Day to respond to the Parent Opinion Survey – randomly selected families.
Monday 23rd Last Day to consent on Compass for Lv 3/4 Mad About Science incursion.
Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Tuesday 24th Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Science Assessment – select students.
Lv 5/6 ICAS Spelling Assessment.
Wednesday 25th Book Week Character Parade.
Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Spelling Bee Assessment – select students.
Thursday 26th Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Lv 3/4 Mad About Science incursion - The Matter of Matter.
Friday 27th Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Monday 30th Lv 2 & 3/4 ICAS Mathematics Assessment – select students.
Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Tuesday 31st Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Lv 5/6 ICAS Mathematics Assessment – select students
*Please note that the above dates can also be viewed in your Compass Calendar
Please note that all events will be subject to change.
Events can only go ahead in line with DET guidelines.
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Dates to Remember
Events to be Reassessed / Rescheduled
Lv 3/4 Melbourne Walks excursion Date to be confirmed. Payments will carry over, however
consent for new date will be required.
Pancake Day Postponed until later Term 3. Date to be confirmed.
Payments will carry over.
Lv 5/6 Winter Sport To be reassessed inconjuction with other schools.
Subway Lunch Day All previously submitted orders will be placed on the first
Subway Day scheduled after restrictions.
Lv 5/6 Hoop Time To be advised.
Lv 5/6 Reptile Encounters incursion Postponed. New date to be confirmed. Payments will carry
over, however consent for new date will be required.
Lv 2-6 ICAS English assessment To be rescheduled.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Writing To be rescheduled.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Digital Technologies To be rescheduled.
Lv 5/6 Master Class To be rescheduled.
Whole School Disco To be reassessed/rescheduled Term 4.
Whole School Production “Ella & Fella” To be rescheduled Term 4. New date to be advised.
Victorian School Holidays and Term Dates
Period Start Date Finish Date Length
Term 3, 2021 Monday, 12 July 2021 Friday, 17 September 2021 10 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 18 September 2021 Sunday, 3 October 2021
Term 4, 2021 Monday, 4 October 2021 1.30pm Friday, 17 December 2021 11 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 18 December 2021 Sunday, 30 January 2022
Students start
Term 1, 2022 Friday, 8 April 2022 11 weeks
Monday, 31 January 2022
School Holidays Saturday, 9 April 2022 Monday, 25 April 2022
Term 2, 2022 Tuesday, 26 April 2022 Friday, 24 June 2022 9 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 25 June 2022 Sunday, 10 July 2022
Term 3, 2022 Monday, 11 July 2022 Friday, 16 September 2022 10 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 17 September 2022 Sunday, 2 October 2022
Term 4, 2022 Monday, 3 October 2022 Tuesday, 20 December 2022 11 weeks
School Holidays Wednesday, 21 December 2022 Sunday, 29 January 2023
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Foundation 2022 Enrolments
Time To Enrol
We are now finalising our enrolments for Foundation 2022. If you
have a child born between 1st May 2016 and 30th April 2017, now
is the time to enrol. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our
school website. https://www.gwsps.vic.edu.au/enrol-now
Parents are encouraged to submit enrolment forms via the school email,
glen.waverley.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au or in person. If you have any questions pertaining to
enrolment, please call the office. Ph (03) 9560 6371.
Transition Program
Our Foundation transition program helps students to become
familiar with the teachers and other students, and plays an
important part in the transition from preschool to school. Below are
the scheduled dates and times for this program. For further
information regarding this program, please contact the office on
ph: (03) 9560 6371.
DATE STUDENT SESSION PARENT SESSION
Friday 10 Sept 2.30pm – 3.15pm
th
Come & Explore
Friday 15th Oct 2.30pm - 3.15pm Story Time
Friday 29th Oct 2.30pm - 3.15pm Fun & Games Preparing your child for school
Friday 12th Nov 2.30pm – 3.15pm Marvellous Maths Supporting your child’s learning
Friday 26 Nov 2.30pm – 3.15pm
th
Cut & Paste
Monday 6th Dec 6.30pm – 7.30pm Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 7 Dec 9.00am – 11.00am
th
Orientation Morning
Parent Action Required
Camps Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF)
To support schools through COVID-19 restrictions, the Department has extended the deadline for schools to
submit Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) applications to Friday 13 August.
The CSEF helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
Families with a valid means-tested concession card, such as a Veterans Affairs Gold Card, Centrelink Health
Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, as well as temporary foster parents, are eligible to apply. There is
also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The means-tested concession cards must be valid on either:
• the first day of Term 1 (Wednesday 27 January 2021)
• the first day of Term 2 (Monday 19 April 2021)
• the first day of Term 3 (Monday 12 July 2021).
CSEF application forms are available at the office. Please note that a signed copy of your Concession
Card must be attached to your form when lodging at the office.
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ICAS Assessments
This an extract from an email from ICAS in response to the VIC Covid
Lockdown 6.
In response to the recent COVID-19 developments in Victoria and the
uncertainty it brings to many schools, we’re adding an additional four-
week ICAS sitting window in Term 4 from 5 Oct – 29 Oct 2021, to give affected schools and families peace
of mind, as well as the chance to prepare for ICAS.
In addition, the ICAS Writing test is moving to 5 Oct – 15 Oct 2021. This means the previously advertised
window of 9-13 August is now cancelled. The new Term 4 window is the only opportunity to sit the Writing
test in 2021. The English assessment should proceed as planned
The school will inform parents of the new dates for Writing and Digital Technologies when they have been
confirmed.
Book Week 2021
We are celebrating Book Week with a Character Parade on Wednesday 25th August. Students are asked to
come to school dressed as a book character. There is no cost involved so please support the library captains
by dressing up.
There is also a competition for Book Week. The prize for the winning entry for
each level is a $25 book voucher.
Foundation On an A4 sheet of paper draw and label your favourite book
character.
Years 1/2 On an A4 sheet of paper draw and label your favourite book
character.
Years 3/4 Design a bookmark linked to the theme ‘Old worlds, New Worlds,
Future Worlds’.
Years 5/6 Write a short story linked to the theme ‘ Old worlds, New Worlds,
Future Worlds’
These competition entries need to be given to the class teachers by Friday 20th August 2021.
Please remind students to include their name and class on their entry.
Susan White
Literacy Leader
& ICAS Coordinator
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Maths Matters
Mathletics
We encourage all students to access their Mathletics account at
home or at school. It is a great resource to help students practise
their Maths skills in an interactive way using technology. If your
child does not have access to the internet at home to use
Mathletics, arrangements can be made with your child’s teacher
so they can access Mathletics at school.
Gold certificates are awarded automatically through the Mathletics system and are awarded fortnightly at
Friday assemblies. The following students have recently earned GOLD certificates:
First GOLD Zoe L 3/4L, Charles Z 3/4D, Montana M 5R
Third GOLD Dennis C 5D
Fifth GOLD Amani T 6C
These students will be presented with their GOLD certificates at tomorrow’s
school assembly.
Mathletics Top 5s
TOP 5 CLASSES TOP 5 STUDENTS
Class Activity Points Student Activity Points
5D 48,418 Roger D 20,006
6T 32,615 Saven K 11,080
3/4L 27,750 Zoe L 8,960
3/4D 25,684 Louis H 6,080
5R 23,543 Alex K 5,310
Maths Olympiad
The Maths Olympiad team have worked hard on the first 4 contests, using a range of strategies to attempt
challenging problems. There is one more contest remaining for the year.
Contest 5: 8th September
Danielle Reining
Numeracy Coordinator
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Japanese
Word of the Week
The Japanese Captains introduce the ‘Word of the Week’ to all students at assembly every Friday. Children
are encouraged to use the word/phrase as much as possible during the following week. Each week students
who have proved they can use the ‘Word of the Week’ to either the Japanese captains or Manzaki Sensei will
go into the draw to win house points.
By asking your child to tell you the ‘Word of the Week’ each week, you not only encourage him/her to use
Japanese language at home, but you also have the opportunity to learn parts of the language too!
‘Word of the Week’ this week: できた！(De ki ta!) This means I did it! or I can do it! e.g. when your child
has completed his/her lockdown learning activities through the day, he/she can say できた！(De ki ta!).
When you want to ask your child whether he/she has completed his/her learning activities, you can ask
できた？(De ki ta?) raising your voice tone towards to the end.
Miyuki Manzaki
Japanese Teacher
COMING SOON!
Glen Waverley South PS Musical Production 2021
Kel Watson Theatre, Forest Hill College
Due to lockdown, this year’s Musical Production has been delayed until Term 4.
Ticketing information coming soon.
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Junior School Council (JSC)
Pancake Day
Unfortunately, we have had to reschedule the JSC Pancake Day
again. We will notify you as soon as we confirm a new date. All
orders paid for will roll over. Once a new date has been set, we will
give you time to place orders, if you have not already done so.
Thank you to the parent helpers whose forms we have already received. We will confirm with you when the
new date has been finalised.
Fundraising News
Subway Day Lunches
Thank you for continuing to support Subway Lunch Days. Our next Subway Lunch
Day will be Thursday 26th August, provided restrictions allow. All orders placed
prior to remote learning will be submitted for this new date.
School Disco – To Be Advised
Unfortunately, the current restrictions do not allow for us to progress with the School Disco
on Friday 13th August. We will now reassess the rescheduling of the Disco for some time in
term 4. Please stay tuned for further updates!
Father’s Day Stall
Restrictions allowing, our next major fundraising event will be the Father’s Day
stall on Friday 3rd September.
More information will be communicated closer to the date.
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