West Lakes Shore School Newsletter

TERM 1 - WEEK 1 2023

LEADERSHIP CORNER

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL - A LEARNING ADVENTURE AWAITS...

Dear Families,

We have had a great start to the 2023 school year. Our Connected Curriculum whole-school theme is ‘Adventures Together’ and we look forward to many new adventures ahead. This term is packed with a wealth of exciting opportunities and learning has already got off to a great start. A huge thank you to all staff, students and families for your effort to ensure success with the start of year. 

We welcome again, all our new students and families joining our West Lakes Shore Community. Our delightful bunch of over 80 Receptions have enjoyed their first days of school.

If you need any support please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or pop in to make an appointment with a leader. Leadership for 2023 is: 

  • Carol Press - Principal
  • Helen Grant - Deputy Principal
  • Jacqui Thomas - Student Support and Well-being
  • Dale Ramsey - Numeracy Coordinator

We look forward to connecting with you at the upcoming ‘Meet and Greet’ night. A full staff list for 2023 can be found on our website: https://www.westlakes.sa.edu.au/Staff

NEWSLETTER - STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUBMISSIONS

Our various newsletters each term include key information and updates, and showcase class, sporting and student excellence.

If you wish to share any of your child’s out of school achievements please email rachel.roe536@schools.sa.edu.au.  Please send all submissions as text in an email and photos as .png or .jpeg files

WELCOME TO OUR NEW RECEPTION STUDENTS 2023

ACQUAINTANCE NIGHT - MEET & GREET

On Monday 13th February at 6.00 - 7.00pm we will hold our Acquaintance Night ‘Meet and Greet’. You will be able to visit your child’s classroom, unit and specialist areas. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to see our wonderful transformed indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

RECEPTION / YEAR 1 FAMILIES - PHONICS WORKSHOP

As part of this evening, families from Reception/Year 1 are invited to attend an 'Early years phonics learning workshop' at 5.15pm.

Ms Kayly Baulderstone will provide an overview of the phonics teaching and learning and ways to help your child at home: Bookings are essential via the 'Events' section of SkoolBag - Phonics Workshop event, and families attending are requested to sign in at the front office. Please only RSVP if you will be attending - no need to decline the event.

GOVERNING COUNCIL

GOVERNING COUNCIL AGM 2023

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 20th February 2023 at 6.30pm in the school staffroom.

The school has a number of continuing members but will also be seeking nominations for new members. Please email shanell.bird752@schools.sa.edu.au to request a nomination form if you are interested in joining council in 2023. These need to be filled out and returned to the front office by COB on Friday 10th February 2023.

If you are interested in finding out more about the role of a Governing Council member please visit our website: https://www.westlakes.sa.edu.au/GoverningCouncil

We truly value the work that volunteers do and the difference they make. All 2023 volunteers will need to ensure they have completed the appropriate forms, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and relevant RRHAN-EC training to be compliant with the department Volunteer Policy and Processes. Michelle Fearne can be contacted if you have any queries regarding this. Online access to complete these forms is available through https://bit.ly/2Yg9dv5 

NAPLAN TESTING

NAPLAN 2023

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The assessment provides parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process – it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance. 

Our students in years 3 and 5 will be participating in NAPLAN Online this year. This year the NAPLAN Online test window is 15th to 27th March 2023 (weeks 7-9, term 1).

Prior to the actual test, all schools will participate in a national coordinated practice test (CPT) on Tuesday, 28th February 2023. The practice test runs for 45 minutes and student performance is not assessed. The purpose of this test is to ensure the technical capacity of the school is satisfactory and to familiarise students with the testing platform.

A privacy collection notice and parent information brochure will be sent out in the next few weeks. If you have any queries regarding NAPLAN please contact your child’s class teacher or a member of the leadership team.

BEGINNING OF TERM REMINDERS

STUDENT ABSENCES

Please make sure that you let the front office know ASAP if your child will be absent from school either due to illness or other reasons. You can do this via the following channels:

  • Call the student Absence line - 8449 7574 - Make sure to provide your child's full name, class and information if it is Illness or Family reasons.
  • Send an email to dl.1246.info@schools.sa.edu.au if your child will be on a holiday for more than 3 days - an exemption form will need to be completed and signed by the parent. 
  • Complete the SkoolBag  'Absence Form' via the SkoolBag App

All UNEXPLAINED absences will receive a txt message. For Department reporting we must have information on your child's absence's.

AFTER SCHOOL SPORT CORNER - 2023

AFTER SCHOOL BASKETBALL AND NETBALL NOMINATIONS OPEN

At our school we encourage all students to be active. We offer many after school sports; Basketball, Football, Netball and Soccer.

Nominations for after school Netball and Basketball are now open. Click on the attachments links below to find more information and nominate your child today!

Netball Nomination Form - https://forms.office.com/r/e4iNxmyq4Y - Closes 5pm 8th February 2023

Basketball Nomination Form - https://forms.office.com/r/D9FeeE0R2u  - Closes 5pm 8th February 2023

See the attached information sheets for further details.

NETBALL INFO SHEET 2023

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BASKETBALL INFO SHEET 2023

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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS - SPORTS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

WOODVILLE WASPS - RUGBY UNION

WORLD TAEKWONDO

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

IMPORTANT TERM DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2023

  • Monday, 13th FEBRUARY 2023 - Acquaintance Night - Meet & Greet - 6pm
  • Friday, 17th FEBRUARY 2023 - Year 6 AQUATICS
  • Monday, 20th FEBRUARY 2023 - Governing Council AGM - 6:30pm
  • Tuesday, 7th MARCH 2023 - District Swimming Carnival (Selected Students only)
  • Friday, 10th MARCH 2023 - Pupil Free Day (TBC)
  • Monday, 13th MARCH 2023 - Adelaide Cup Day Public Holiday
  • Wednesday 15th - Monday, 27th MARCH 2023 - NAPLAN TESTING - YR 3 & 5
  • Friday, 31st MARCH 2023 - Harmony Day - School Day of Action
  • Friday, 7th APRIL 2023 - Good Friday Public Holiday
  • Monday, 10th APRIL 2023 - Easter Monday Public Holiday
  • Friday, 14th APRIL 2023 - Last Day for Term 1, 2023 - Early Dismissal 2:00pm
  • BEGINNING OF TERM 2, 2023 - Monday 1st May 2023

WEST LAKES SHORE SCHOOL