MAYFIELD WEST DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL梅菲尔德西示范学校.doc

Mayfield West Demonstration School is, a proud public school. We endeavour to have: a quality school environment increased student achievement respect for one self and others teamwork across the school community The school caters for students from Pre-School to Year 6.The school welcomes families both new and old for the 2008 school year.This year we will have twelve classes.Classes for 2008 are:Pre-SchoolMrs ThomasKDMs DavisKAMrs Kelly / Mrs AyliffeK1SMs Searles1BMrs Binks (Assistant Principal)2HMr Holland2SRMrs Russell / Ms Sampson3 / 4 MIMrs Miller3 / 4 MOMr Morrison3 / 4 TMrs Tomkins5 / 6 DMrs Dabboussy5 / 6 RPMrs Roberts-Prisk5 / 6 TMs TalbotMrs ReynoldsSupport Teacher Learning (4 days)Mrs ReynoldsReading Recovery, Special ProgramsMrs TroupLibrarianMr SealbyAssistant Principal. Special Programs and University ProgramsMr LawAssistant Principal, University Program and Yr 3 6 RFFMs ElderSchool Administrative ManagerMrs FreelandSchool Administrative OfficerAll Year 6 are Leaders of the SchoolSRC Class Representatives elected by classes for a semester.Mrs SkillenPrincipalSWIMMING CARNIVAL Years 3 612th FebruarySwimming Carnival permission notes for Years 3 to 6 went out on Thursday.INTRODUCING THE YEAR 6 STUDENT LEADERSMayfield West Demonstration School is fortunate to have a responsible and eager group of student leaders for 2008. The School Student Executive are taking on their new roles and responsibilities and making a positive contribution to school life. The House Captains are eagerly looking forward to the School Swimming Carnival which is fast approaching (12th February Years 3 6).REMINDER DATES6th FebruaryHouse Captains and Year 6 Leaders Assembly 2.15pm hall12th FebruarySwimming Carnival Years 3 613th FebruaryCoffee Chat for Aboriginal Parents / Carers 2.15 pm Staff House All Welcome20th FebruarySchool Council Meeting6pm Staff House P & C meeting 7pm Staff House (Please note School Council and P&C meeting are now on the same day).Princess Jade Maree Hill 16.3.2000 - 29.12.2007During the holidays Jade Hill lost her fight to cancer. The school community has been saddened by the passing of such a spirited little girl, who fought so valiantly during her illness.Our thoughts go out to her family. Jade will be remembered by everyone at Mayfield West as a Very Special Princess.LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY Wed 6th February 2.15pmYear 6 House Captains and Year 6 will be presented with their leader badges on Wednesday 6th February at 2.15pm in the school hall. Parents of Year 6 are welcome to attend this assembly. (NB. If a student loses their badge there will be a replacement cost of $5.00).KINDER YEAR 6 BUDDY CIRCLESYear 6 have a shared responsibility for helping our new Kindergarten students settle into school. Both Kindergarten and Year 6 have been allocated a coloured circle where they will meet at break times.INTRODUCING MR BRITT SCHOOL COUNSELLOR / DISTRICT GUIDANCE OFFICER. We welcome Mr Britt to our school. He is a very experienced school counsellor and we look forward to working with him in 2008. He will be at the school on Tuesdays and some Fridays.NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAMA National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy in 2008 will replace the Basic Skills Testing Program. This national assessment will involve all Australian Schools who have students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.Testing will take place over three days 13th May (Languages / Writing)14th May (Reading)15th May (Numeracy)If students miss a day the 16th May has been set aside for catch up.NOTESSeveral notes are attached to this newsletter. Please return the applicable notes to your childs class teacher.Payment for Maths Workbooks can be sent along in an envelope to the class teacher or can be paid at the School Office.Maths WorkbookKinder to Year 4$15Maths Workbooks (2)Year 5 Year 6$25(Workbook + Mentals Book)Payment of Voluntary School Contributions would be appreciated. These are $25 per child or $40 per family. EARLY STAGE 1Early Stage 1 students have settled into school. The students have displayed good manners and are working co-operatively. They are enthusiastic about learning and are eager to develop their social and academic skills. The Early Stage 1 teachers are looking forward to a great year.Mrs Kelly/Mrs AyliffeMs SearlesMs DavisBRAIN FITNESS FOR LEARNING“A brains readiness for learning is influenced by nutrition, hydration and exercise as well as environmental factors.” By Donna Gail Shaw, Associate Dean of the College of Education, University of Alaska.At MWDS we will: discuss with students benefits of proper nutrition and hydration on the brain and body advocate healthy lunches and snacks allow students access to water (inside and / or outside the classroom) encourage physical education and sport provide opportunities for movement activities eg drama and dances allow stretch breaks provide education regarding prevention of brain injuriesINTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDSDuring the holidays, Stage 2 rooms have been provided with Interactive Whiteboards. We are just waiting for powerpoints to go in and everything should be operational. We will be offering a time for parents to come along and view this new equipment and find out how it works in the classroom. Keep posted for the date and time.INTRODUCING MR THOMPSON HOME SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERMr Thompson is employed by the Department of Education and Training to monitor students attendance. He may do home visits if punctuality is a problem eg children are consistently late or have unexplained absences.BAKERS DELIGHT TOP SPORTS GRANTS PROGRAMBakers Delight understand the importance of health and wellbeing in local communities. Thats why they are proud to support sport in schools through their Top Sports Grants program. Theyre giving schools all across Australia, including ours, the chance to win a $5,000 grant to help with new sporting equipment and facilities. Theres $100,000 in total to be given away!Anyone can nominate our school when they make a purchase at a Bakers Delight bakery. Every entry goes into the draw to score a grant. The more entries, the greater your chance to win. So make sure you encourage as many people as possible to nominate your school. Hurry, entries close March 7th.To increase our chances of being nominated, let friends of your school know. Included is nomination forms.We hope our school comes out on top.Mrs Roberts-Prisk has been nominated as our Sports Champion she organises the sport in the school and it wouldnt happen without her. There is an article in this weeks Star have a look!ABORIGINAL PARENTS / CARERS COFFEE AND CHINWAGNext Wednesday, 13th February our schools parents and carers of Aboriginal children are invited to a friendly and informal coffee session.A suggestion was made last year by one of our parents to have occasional social gatherings of our Aboriginal parents and carers.Our school is determined to continue the rise in academic standards our students have made in recent years. Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) support our Aboriginal students learning and parents and carers will be reminded of the PLP process at this meeting.Aboriginal parents and carers are invited to the school staffroom (get directions from office if unsure where to go) at 2.15 on Wednesday, 13th February for a coffee and chinwag.STAGE 2 NEWS (Years 3 & 4) Lets go camping! All stage 2 students are invited to attend the Stage 2 camp at the Great Aussie Bush Camp. The campsite is on the Pacific Highway at Tea Gardens.WHEN Term 2 Week 8Wednesday, 18th Friday 20th JuneCOST $190.00 (includes all activities, meals and transport)We are looking forward to a wonderful camp where students will experience an awesome variety of physical activities. Further information will be provided in the next few weeks.LIBRARY NEWS2008 will be another busy year in the library!BorrowingThere will be no borrowing this week while we update the student details on our computer. The computer should be ready for students to start borrowing next week. Remember, a library bag is needed for borrowing.VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR BOOK CLUB!For many years the Scholastic Book Club has been organised and distributed for the library by one of our wonderful parent helpers, Carol Gates (thank you Carol!). Carol no longer has children attending MWDS and it is time to call for volunteers to ensure that this service is able to continue. The Book Club is held twice a term, and organising it involves the distribution of brochures, collection of orders and money, online ordering and the distribution of orders. All training would be provided. If no volunteers are found, unfortunately the Book Club will not continue to operate this year. If you are interested, please see Mrs Troup in the library.Library BagsOur great MWDS library bags are available for purchase now. They are very colourful and do a fantastic job protecting our precious library books. If you wish to purchase a MWDS library bag, please fill out the form and return to the library with $9.00 in an envelope.-M.W.D.S. Library Bag Order FormStudent name:_ Class:_Colour:qBlueqRedI have enclosed $9.00 as full payment for the library bag.Signed:_-Happy Reading Mrs Troup Teacher LibrarianMAYFIELD / WARATAH EX-SERVICES YOUTH CLUBThis week Les Cook, President of the Mayfield / Waratah Ex-Services Youth Club visited the school. The purpose of the visit was to present the school with cheques to the value of $1000. Mr Cook and the Ex-Services Youth Club committee have supported schools and sporting clubs for many years. By supporting such organisations the Youth Club seeks to promote sport and other physical activities for the youth of Mayfield.The MWDS community thanks the Youth Club for its ongoing sponsorship.Mr SkillenJ SealbyPrincipalAssistant PrincipalUNIFORMSUniforms are now available for order at the canteen. Our prices are very reasonable. Also available are poly-cotton blouses and microfiber long pants.Surf Hats S,M,L$6.00White Polo Shirts$10.00Micro Fibre Shorts$10.00Poly-Cotton blouses$11.00Girls Skorts $13.00Fleecy Zip Jackets$14.00Fleecy Track Pants$14.00Microfibre Long Pants$20.00All clothes are available in sizes 4 -16. Orders can be placed on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings ONLY. Orders need to be in at the canteen NO later than Friday 15th February.CANTEEN NEWSCanteen RosterWed 6th FebAnne AD, Allana MO, Shirlee recessThurs 7th FebChris M AD, Sue S, MO, Chris recessFri 8th FebAnne AD, Sue A MO, Sateen recessMon 11th FebHope MO, Ross recessTues 12th FebJane MO, Tammy MO, Anne RecessI would like to volunteer in our School Canteen for 2008Volunteers Name: Childs Name:Class:Home PhoneMobile:Address (if no child at school): Please circle:Weekly Fortnightly MonthlyMONTUESWEDTHURFRIFull dayMorningAfternoon8.30 till 2.308.30 till 12.0012.00 till 2.30pmEmail: .auTelephonesPrimary (02) 4968 1539Preschool(02) 4968 4886Facsimile:(02) 4960 2367Gregson Avenue Mayfield West 2304MAYFIELD WEST DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLFebruary 2008 Dear Parents / Caregivers,As Maths is a targeted program for improvement in the school, parents have previously supported the initiative by paying for Workbook(s). We would like to continue this practice with your support in 2008.Payment would be appreciated for the Maths Workbook(s) to be used by your child during 2008. Please send payment with your child as soon as possible.Thank you to those parents / carers who have already paid for the Workbooks.Regards,Debbie SkillenPrincipalTAX INVOICEK Yr 4New Maths Plus Work Book$15.00Yr 5 Yr 6New Maths Plus Work BookNew Maths Plus Mentals Book$25.00Students Name:Class: Students Name:Class: Students Name:Class: Please indicate amount paid per studentEnclosed:$15.00Enclosed:$25.00Parent / Caregivers Signature: Date: Parent / Caregiver Name:(If using this form to pay for several students please indicate name of all children)Email: .auTelephonesPrimary (02) 4968 1539Preschool(02) 4968 4886Facsimile:(02) 4960 2367Gregson Avenue Mayfield West 2304MAYFIELD WEST DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLUPDATED STUDENT CONTACT INFORMATION 2008(Only required if changes from 2007)Students NameStudents AddressStudents Date of BirthStudents Medicare NumberStudents Siblings (Brothers and sisters) and ages.Names: Ages* *Carers/ ParentsName(s)Relationship (eg Mum Dad Grandparent)Phone NumbersHomeWork MobileAddress (es)*HmWkMb*Hm WkMbEmergency Contact Name:Relationship:Emergency Contact Phone NumberAddress (If available)Doctors Name:Phone NumberAddress (If available)Privacy Information: The information provided is being obtained for the purpose of Student Welfare Administration. The information is stored securely. The school is subject to the privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NS Email: .auTelephonesPrimary (02) 4968 1539Preschool(02) 4968 4886Facsimile:(02) 4960 2367Gregson Avenue Mayfield West 2304MAYFIELD WEST DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL February 2008Dear Parents/CaregiversAt the commencement of the year it is important we update our records. Please consider the following permissions and return them as soon as possible.It would be appreciated if a separate permission is filled in for each child and returned to your childs teacher (not the office) as this helps with administration.RegardsDebbie SkillenPrincipal During the school year promotion of programs and celebrations of student successes is achieved and chronicled through photographs being taken. We would like to have permission for photographs, that may include your child, to be published in the school newsletter, displayed in the foyer, classrooms and library and at times on the school website. (NB: No student names will be displayed on the website photo images) In the event of an emergency at school we would like your permission to move your child to a safer location. The designated area on our Evacuation Policy is the park on the corner of Gregson Avenue and Werribi Street. Technology is part of todays learning. The school requires written permission for your child to access The Internet under strict guidelines. Following is an Internet User Agreement. Please discuss this with your child and return to school as soon as possible. In previous years written permission was required for students to partake in Child Protection Lessons. This is no longer the case but the school will advise you, through the newsletter, when these lessons are to take place and you are welcome to view the lesson content. It is important that family contact information is current. In case of emergency it is vital we have correct mobile numbers. Address information and emergency contacts. If there is a family Court Order this needs to be copied for the school. Without current orders, awkward situations may occur. Please fill in Family Contact Information Update if this has changed since last year.Please return this sectionPERMISSION NOTE: 2008Permission is granted: For photographs/videos to be taken of my child and used to promote and celebrate school programs and successes. These photographs/videos may be displayed in the school foyer, library, classrooms and on the school website. (NB: No names will be placed on website photo images.) For my child, in the case of an emergency/evacuation, be moved to a safer location. The safer location suggested is in the park situated on the corner of Werribi Street and Gregson Avenue.(There will be supervision at all times).Name of child: Class:Name of parent/caregiver:.Signature: Date:Appendix 1INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT / CODE OF CONDUCTAt the beginning of each year, students will be taken through the rules for going on-line, the requirements of the MWDS Student Code of Conduct, and netiquette protocols (acceptable behaviour when using the Internet). While teachers will always exercise the