Glengarry Primary School
Newsletter

Dear Parents & Community Members,

School Board

The Glengarry Primary School Board is an integral aspect of school operations.  As per the Board Constitution, there is a set term for all members (excluding the Principal who is classified as ex-officio) and elections need to be held on a regular basis.  At the end of 2022, the following members completed their terms and I thank them for their support:

• Mrs Vi Garrood (community representative)
• Mrs Megan Moyle (community representative)
• Mrs Catherine Rudd (staff representative)

The School Board is comprised of five parent / carer members of the school community, three staff members and the Principal.  All decisions that relate to the overall planning of school operations are discussed at School Board meetings and directions for future development mapped out.  Apart from matters relating to staff, the School Board provides advice and support on a wide range of school related issues.

All School Board meetings are open to the public, although at times the general public may be asked to leave the meeting for a short time and only School Board members can vote on any given issue.  The dates for meetings are generally printed on each Term Planner so the general community are aware when the group will meet, i.e. the first meeting for 2023 is to be held on Monday, March 27 at 7.00pm in the Staff Room. Items on this agenda include discussion regarding the new Business Plan, the draft of the 2022 Annual Report and a review of 2023 planning.

As a result of the parent / carer vacancy on the Board, additional members are required from the community for a three-year period.  The School Board positions will be decided following nomination and a subsequent election if required.  Please consider being a member of this vital group by sending your name and contact details (by way of nomination) to peter.meston@education.wa.edu.au, by 3.00pm on Friday, February 24.

Finally, I had fun visiting Year 3 to 5 classes over the past week to introduce students to Literacy Pro for the year.  This meant teaching Year 3 children how to use the platform and for the other years reminding and reviewing reading levels for the new year, i.e. via an online test.  To get students started, traditionally I read a book and have all undertake the same quiz before everyone commences reading books at their individual levels and undertaking the associated quiz.

The book we read this year was called “Bamboozled” (David Legge) - an easy to read story but with some wonderful illustrations.  A number of children asked if they could read the book again – suitable for all ages - https://youtu.be/40tGiY3oU2E

 Peter Meston

Principal

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as House Captains for 2023:

   YONGA - Flynn F and Summer P   

   KWILA - Romy O and Ethan J   

   KAARDA - Evie W and Brooke M   

    MAALI - Yasmin B and Alex K   

Our 2023 Student Councillors have commenced their duties to an exceptionally high standard.  Congratulations once again to our 2023 Councillors:

On Friday, February 3, students gathered in small groups to discuss what responsibility is and what they are responsible for.   Then they participated in a simple treasure hunt with their buddy. 

Buddies took turns picking an object within their line of sight (e.g. the drink fountains) but did not tell their buddy what they have chosen. Buddies then helped each other find ‘the treasure’ by giving directions such as “hotter” or “colder”. 

Students enjoyed the challenge in helping each other while having alot of fun!

Thanks for joining us last Friday at the Meet and Greet organised by the P&C.

We had lots of fun getting wet with the dunk tank and playing with the giant bubbles.  Even Mr Meston got refreshed!

This Monday we had invited the school community to come to the P&C AGM and Sundowner.

Thank you to everyone attending.  A special thank you to our new Executive Committee and coordinators taking over one of the P&C committees.

There are still some positions to be filled:

• Canteen Coordinator 
• Grants Committee
• Hope Group Coordinator
• Running Club Coordinator

If you want to support your school and one of these positions would be of interest to you please contact glengarrypandc@gmail.com to find out more.

Zig Zags will be the 2023 OSHC provider running from Glengarry Primary School.  We welcome the service they provide as a third party entering in to a financial agreement with the school.