Principal (Rel.): Mr Khalil Khay P: 02 4955 6644 E: glendore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.glendore-p.school.nsw.edu.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Awabakal People and members of all Aboriginal Nations.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respect to Elders past, present

and future. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Awabakal People and members of all

Aboriginal Nations.

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P R I N C I P A L ’ S M E S S A G E

Whole School Assembly – Lone Pine 2pm Week 3– 6th August – Parliament

3-6 Assembly – Hall 2.00pm Week 4– 13th August

K-2 Assembly – Hall 2.00pm Week 5– 20th August – 2H

NAIDOC WEEK ACKNOW LEDGED

Save the date! Parents and Caregivers are invited to our school to celebrate NAIDOC on Wednesday 25th July. Invitations will be sent to all families in our community, in particular, we are hoping one important female family member for each child can come and enjoy the day with our school community. Specific details with times for performances and class activities are available on invitations, Facebook and Skoolbag. Please see the detailed information note later in this newsletter.

‘ SHARE OUR SPACE’ PROGRAM

Our school has again been selected to be part of the NSW Department of Education’s (DoE) Share our Space program. Or school oval and basketball court will be available for use between 8:00am and 5:00pm on weekdays in the holiday period. A Security Guard will be onsite during these times. More information is provided at the end of this newsletter.

NEW STAFF HOUSE ARRI V ING

You may have noticed that we have temporary fencing in the area between our Administration Block and our Special Programs Room (STEM Lab). Over the next 3 weeks, a new demountable will arrive specifically for the staff to provide an increase in professional learning area spaces.

Good Afternoon Parents and Caregivers,

Today, we are sending home three important

documents. Today you will be receiving this mid-

year newsletter, a separate Seussical information

newsletter and the most important of three, your

child’s Semester One Academic Report. Our staff

have spent an extensive time this year in whole

school and strategic, stage or grade-based

professional learning activities. Each 5-week

period, extensive data collection and collegial

discussion inform teaching practise and ability-

based, differentiated instruction. Combined with

the staff’s dedicated focus on Explicit Instruction

and Formative Assessment, we take great

pleasure in providing diagnostic student reports,

with clear directions for future student learning.

Feed forward comments are now embedded

within KLA comments as a major change.

The school had planned to issue these on

Wednesday. Unfortunately, due to the amount of

preparation for external validation and Seussical,

we have had to delay their issue until Friday. I do

apologise. As always, should you wish to make an

appointment to discuss your child’s progress,

please contact the school via phone or email to

arrange an appointment.

The growth, engagement, pride, professionalism

and dedication in our students and staff never

ceases to disappoint. Your support, from a

wonderful parent/caregiver community is

invaluable. You may have seen a large number of

informative posts of our school’s Facebook page.

Thank you to everyone for your involvement,

collaboration and positive feedback. Have a

wonderful holiday everyone.

STAFF TRAINING - OFFICE CLOSURE

On Sunday, 22nd July and Monday, 23rd July, all of our staff will be involved in professional learning in the area wellbeing. As such, our office will be closed on Monday, 23rd July. We will have a phone service available that day on 4955 6644. Normal programs will recommence on 24th July.

Yours in education

Khalil Khay Principal (Rel.)

THE GRAPEVINE Volume 21 - 2018

Term 2 - Weeks 9-10

Friday 6th July

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EXTERNAL VAL IDATION

Over the past term, our staff led by a very

skilled executive team have been

preparing for our school’s External

Validation. This is a process undertaken in

all public schools over a 5-year period, with

approximately 450 schools appraising

themselves against the NSW Schools

Excellence Framework. This week, our self-

appraisal against the framework was

presented to our Director in the lead up to

our actual External Validation date

(Tuesday 21st August). On this day, two

external principals will come to the school

to affirm and evaluate the school’s

processes and achievements.

Shortly after the school’s External

Validation, we will present our findings

and summaries of evidence to you. Just

this week our 50+ teaching, and non-

teaching staff, and our Director viewed our

draft submission. Commentary included:

praise, “Brilliant”, really reflects the School

Plan working”. “Strong growth”,

“Authentic teacher collaboration”,

“Biggest impact strategies for our kids”.

Many were able to walk out with a sense

of great pride in our great school.

THANKS TO OUR P&C

Thank you to our wonderful P&C, who this week donated $5K towards the school’s resourcing of a STEM laboratory. We hope a successful Fathers’ Day Stall and T3 fundraisers will continue to support our drive towards this $20,000 project. Can you help us implement futures learning?

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SESSUICAL JR, THE MU SICAL T -SHIRT DESIGN

GLENDORE ZONING/KIND ERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

Mr Booth and I commenced our series of 2019 Kindergarten Pre-Enrolment Interviews today. It was wonderful to meet many new families alongside returning families who are excited to be joining the Glendore family. I have included a copy of our local zoning map again at the rear of this newsletter. For clarity, all of the Sanctuary and Hidden Waters Estates are zoned for Glendore. The Outlook estate is zoned for Minmi Public School. Part of the Maryland Estate is zones each for Glendore and Maryland public schools.

TEACHING IS MORE THA N A 9-3 POSIT ION

I have included a link to a recent ABC news item on the nature of teaching. It is more than a job I believe. I thank our team for the any hours of dedicated service to our students. www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-24/teachers-pay-teaching-profession-hours-duties-education/9786176 To teach is a vocation, a passion and a calling. The many hours that our staff spend both before and after school, meeting, planning, assessing and revising is evidenced in our improving academic results. We are blessed to have such a wonderful educational team of non-teaching and teaching staff at Glendore Public School.

1P AND 3S PARENT/TEA CHER INTERVIEWS

Parent/Teacher interviews with our new staff Siobhan Vanderlay (1P) and Natasha Armstrong (3S) will occur during Term 3, Week 3. Please go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use booking code jypkv to book your child’s interview. Additional information was sent home to 1P and 3S parents and caregivers on Monday.

WINTER SPORT

Our netball and soccer teams finally played their first games of the season last Friday and today, after our first two games were washed out. We played an away game against Barnsley. Our scores were as follows:

Week 9: Junior Soccer - Glendore 1 Barnsley 1 Senior Soccer - Glendore 4 Barnsley 4 Junior Netball - Glendore 6 Barnsley 2 Senior Netball - Glendore 33 Barnsley 3

Week 10: Junior Soccer - Glendore 2 Wallsend South 1 Senior Soccer - Glendore 3 Wallsend South 2 Junior Netball - Glendore 2 Wallsend South 9 Senior Netball - Glendore 15 Wallsend South 22

Congratulations to all students on their efforts and sportsmanship! Mrs Davison and Mrs Boyce are hoping for the sun to continue shining each Friday for the remainder of the Winter Sport season.

TRANSITION SOCCER GALA DAY

The Zone Transition Soccer Gala day was held on Tuesday 3rd of July. Glendore fielded 4 teams in a total of 9. Congratulations to all participants and parents who transported students to the event.

TOCAL EXCURSION UPDATE

New dates have been arranged for our washed out excursion to Tocal. These are Monday 27th August and Thursday 30th August 2018

New permission note including these changed dates will come home in early-term 3 and will need to be signed and return to the school. This will confirm which days Years 3 and 4 will separately be attending.

K-6 PUBL IC SPEAKING

Early in Term 3, the school will provide information to students and families regarding the dates, times and locations of the Zone Public Speaking Competition.

VISUAL ARTS GROUP

The Lunchtime Visual Art Group have had a great Term engaging in different mediums and processes. Some of the finished artworks are on display in the foyer. The group is very enthusiastic and have shown some great talent. There will be an opportunity for the group to continue in the second semester.

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CANBERRA

Our Canberra excursion is fast approaching. In the last week, students have received some more information about our excursion, including a rough outline of the activities, medical form, a list of what to bring and the payment amount outstanding. If you have not received any of these forms, please collect from the school office. Medical forms need to be returned now. All payments need to be finalised by 9th August. If there are any issues regarding payment, please contact the school office. We are all looking forward to what will be a fantastic trip!

SPELL ING BEE

On Wednesday 1st August next term, the Premier’s Spelling Bee finals will be held in the hall. The Stage3 final will be held at 9.45am and the Stage 2 final will be held at 11.30am. Following are a list of this year’s school finalists: Stage 2: 3/4D - Alex S, Khalia L; 3/4E - Xiwen S, Aiden T; 3/4F - Olivia F, Amelia O; 3/4K Katherine H, Zack W; 3/4S - Liam W, Mia M. Stage 3: 5/6B - Cale M, Felicity Y; 5/6K Emily F, Charlee T; 5/6P Hannah P, Jana A; 5/6R - Maleia M, Charlise B; 5/6S - Isabella B, Jordan P.

MEET OUR STAFF

Name: Samantha McDowell Position: Classroom Teacher 1M AKA: Sam Favourite Colour: Purple Wish for? Summer days at the beach with my family Favourite TV Show: Game of Thrones Fav. Artist: John Lennon Favourite Album: Thriller Lucky No. 3 Star Sign: Virgo Wanted to be: Teacher Last Role: Dance/Drama Teacher Favourite Movie: E.T. Last Job: Pharmacy Assistant What would I change? I should have bought a bigger house. Why? I need somewhere to do all my school work away from my kids and one bathroom is definitely not enough.

Name: Sara Farrey Position: Classroom Teacher 1F AKA: Faz Favourite Colour: Aqua Wish for? Health/Happiness Lucky No. 8 Favourite TV Show: Better Homes & Gardens Star Sign: Leo Fav. Artist: Ed Sheeran Favourite Album: Multiply Wanted to be: Nurse Last Role: Retail Assistant Favourite Movie: Just Friends Last Job: Target What would I change? Travel more Why? I want to see the world.

Name: Natasha Williams Position: Classroom Teacher 1W AKA: Tash Favourite Colour: Purple Wish for? Health/Happiness Favourite TV Show: Home & Away Fav. Artist: Pink Favourite Album: Beautiful Trauma Lucky No. 5 Wanted to be: Preschool Teacher Last Role: Stage 2 Teacher Favourite Movie: Bridesmaids Last Job: Retail Assistant Star Sign: Leo What would I change? Nothing Why? Life is good

YEAR 6->7 TASTER LES SONS POSTPONED

Unfortunately, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus have to change their Taster Lessons planned for Tuesday 7th August to an alternate date. At the moment, a new date is under consideration. We will confirm this revised date as soon as possible.

SUPPORTED SCHOOL TRA NSPORT

The Australian Government has released a discussion paper about ‘Supported School Transport and the National Disability Insurance Scheme’ on their website https://engage.dss.gov.au. This is your opportunity to have your say via a submission on how you would like to see supported school transport operate in our State. The consultation period will end on 20 July at 5:00pm. There will be some face-to-face consultations held throughout the state, full details will be updated on their website when they are available.

STAGE ONE EXCURSION TO AWABAKAL

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During Week 9, Stage One participated in an excursion to the Awabakal Environment Education Centre. Students enjoyed participating in a variety of ‘hands on’ activities linked to Science and Geography.

I enjoyed going on the bush track because I was able to measure the wind speed using my anemometer. Ben W

I loved being the wombat in the play about Tiddlick. Jocelyn. C

The walk to Little Swamp was really fun because we got to see a kookaburra. Claudia K

I liked being in the classroom because we saw lots of amazing Aboriginal tools. Sebastian. S

STAGE 3 POLICE TALK

Our Police Liaison Support Officer, Brett ‘Rosie’ Rose presented an Anti-bullying and cyber safety message to the students of Stage 3 last Thursday. There were lots of questions surrounding what constitutes bullying, how to stay cyber safe and general questions about children and the police. It was very informative and students were engaged and are looking forward to his return visits.

SPECIALTY PHOTOS

Specialty photos of Soccer, Dance, Choir, Netball and Drama groups are now available to be viewed online at Newcastle School Portraits. They are available to purchase online with the specialty code 45936AE.

CHILDREN’S UNIVERSIT Y EXCURSION

Children’s University Excursion was on the 4th of July. We had a fantastic time! The students visited the University of Newcastle and got to see a variety of learning experiences. The cut-off date for recorded hours is the 26th of September. Please make sure students log their hours with Mrs Finger prior to this date.

JUNIOR TOUCH GALA

Well done to the Stage 2 students who participated in the Junior Touch Football Gala day yesterday. The students practised their Touch football skills and had a great day playing some friendly games against other local schools. Mrs Davison is very proud of behaviour and sportsmanship of the students involved. A big Thankyou to the parents and caregivers who transported students to and from the event and gave lots of encouragement on the day.

HUNTER DANCE FEST IVAL TICKET SALES

We are very excited to announce that both our senior and our junior dance groups have been accepted into the Hunter Dance Festival. The groups will be participating in dance workshops, a dress rehearsal and an evening performance on Tuesday the 31st of July at Wests City Newcastle. Tickets can be purchased directly from Wests Newcastle City or through www.proticket.com.au All permission notes, payments and dinner orders need to be returned to the school office by Friday the 6th of July, 2018. With thanks, Ms McDowell and Mrs Budd

NAIDOC ACTIVIT IES IN THE COMMUNITY

Westlakes NAIDOC Family Fun Day is being held on Tuesday 10 July at Toronto Foreshore beginning with community march down The Boulevarde from 10am-3pm. Lake Macquarie City Council will host their annual NAIDOC Week flag-raising ceremony and morning tea on Wednesday 11 July from 9-11am. Eastlakes NAIDOC Family Fun Day is being held at Pelican Foreshore on Friday 20 July from 10am-3pm. All are welcome to attend.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS P&C If you need to place an order for any school uniform items, you can now also email the order directly to the P&C? glendorepsuniforms@hotmail.com

P&C FUNDRAISING CALE NDAR

22 August McDonald’s Family Fun Night: 6:00-7:00pm 25 October Disco – K -2 ~ 6:00-7:15pm, 3-6 ~ 7:30-8:45pm 14 November McDonald’s Family Fun Night: 6:00-7:00pm

YMCA GLENDORE OOSHC

For information regarding our enjoyable program of activities or about the care we provide please come in and see Kathy or call OOSHC on 0417 604 248. The YMCA OOSHC service at Glendore also operates Vacation Care programs, which would be very useful in the weeks ahead.

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GLENDORE PUBLIC SCHO OL ZONE

Please see below this zone map for a July, 2018 satellite image.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS STILL AVAILABLE

NAIDOC WEEK AT GLENDORE PUBLIC SCHO OL

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians. NAIDOC Week 2018 will celebrate the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation.

Under the theme - Because of her, we can! - NAIDOC Week 2018 will be held nationally from Sunday 8 July and continue through to Sunday 15 July. We encourage all students and their families to participate in the celebrations and activities that take place across the nation, or locally in Wallsend and Newcastle during NAIDOC Week (8 -15 July).

Glendore will be celebrating NAIDOC Week in Week 1, Term 3. All parents/Caregivers, family and friends of our Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students are invited to join our cultural day celebrations to be held on Wednesday, 25th July. The celebrations will commence at 12.15 with performances by our Aboriginal Dance Group, Sista Speak Group, School Choir, Kinder and Primary Drama Group. Students can come out of uniform in the colours of the Aboriginal Flag or the Torres Strait Islander Flag (red, yellow black or blue, green, black, white). Students will then complete 2 cultural activities in their class groups. Activities should conclude by 2.30. K-2 students will have the opportunity to have their face painted. If you do not wish for your child to have their face painted, please write a note to the class teacher.

Our indigenous families and students are invited to stay for PLP reviews until 4.00 with school staff. We will be launching our mgoals with parents and this will be a fantastic opportunity for parents and families to learn about mgoals. Further information about mgoals can be found at: http://mgoals.com.au/

With mgoals, students, teachers and parent community can access a free on-line goal setting tool. The tool provides a personal and private space for students to record their goals for living and learning. The tool enables parents and teachers work collaboratively to support a child’s aspirations. It also allows for information to transition with a student as they move from year to year or if they happen to move schools. Most importantly it is easy for everyone to use.

We will also be holding a Lolly Guessing Competition. It will be 50 cents a guess. We have 2 jars of lollies to be won. Our student leaders have been selling guesses at recess outside the Kinder rooms. This will also be available to families on NADIOC day at school. Money raised will be donated to the Fred Hollows Foundation. One of the main driving principles of this foundation is to end avoidable blindness and improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. $25 can restore a person’s sight. We hope you can join us in this community event!

MURROOK CULTURAL CENTRE

On the 19th and 20th of July, Murrook Culture Centre will be having workshops that include Boomerang throwing, dancing, art and a bush resource walk. These activities go for an hour with a cost of, $10 for adults, $5 for children 13 years and under or $25 for a family of 4. Murrook Culture Centre is at Nelson Bay RD Williamtown.

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‘What’s On?’ @ Glendore Public School

Terms 3 and 4 ~ 2018 (NB: Dates advised for later weeks are subject to change)

22.07.18 Whole Staff Professional Learning: Choice Theory – Wellbeing Training, Day One

22.07.18 Whole Staff Professional Learning: Choice Theory – Wellbeing Training, Day Two

24.07.18 First day of Term 3 for students

25.07.18 NAIDOC at GPS

26.07.18 SPiNS (K-3) Weekly Speech Pathology in Schools program commences

Seasons for Growth (3-4) Program commences

27.07.18 PSSA State Cross Country

26->28.07.18 (Group A) 18 of GPS Teaching Staff and Executive: Choice Theory – Intensive, Days Three-Five

26->28.07.18 (Group B) 18 of GPS Teaching Staff and Executive: Choice Theory – Intensive, Days Three-Five

31.07.18 Hunter Dance Festival

01.08.18 Spelling Bee Final

09.08.18 Final Payment for Canberra due

13.08.18 Kindergarten Henny Penny Chicken Hatching begins

14.08.18 Stage 2 (Year 3-4) Excursion to Murrook

15.08.18 Zone PSSA Athletics Carnival (8 years – 13 years events)

17.08.18 Pass the Poetry – School Performance

21.08.18 External Validation of Glendore Public School by NSW DoE Panel

22.08.18 Stage 3 Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition

23.08.18 Whole Staff Professional Learning Afternoon – MAPA, Session One

27.08.18 Stage 2 Tocal Excursion (Grade to be confirmed)

29.08.18 Fathers’ Day Stall

30.08.18 Stage 2 Tocal Excursion (Grade to be confirmed)

31.08.18 CCWC BandLink

Hunter PSSA Athletics Carnival

05.09.18 Parent Information Session for 2019 Kindergarten Parents 6:00pm

06.09.18 Year 1 Hunter Valley Zoo Excursion

Whole Staff Professional Learning Afternoon – MAPA, Session Two

07.09.18 Year 2 Hunter Valley Zoo Excursion

10->13.09.18 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

21.09.18 John Fleming – Explicit Instruction Training - Writing

26.09.18 Seussical Jr. the Musical – Eggs Cast performing at 12:00 noon and 7:00pm

27.09.18 Seussical Jr. the Musical – Ham Cast performing at 12:00 noon and 7:00pm

26.10.18 Kinder Classroom visit for 2019 Kindergarten students/Parent Workshop

09.11.18 Kinder Classroom visit for 2019 Kindergarten students/Parent Workshop

23.11.18 Kinder Classroom visit for 2019 Kindergarten students/Parent Workshop

07.12.18 Kinder Classroom visit for 2019 Kindergarten students/Parent Workshop

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