10 March 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

What a wonderful day yesterday for our school community on several sites. Congratulations to all of our students who participated so enthusiastically in the Grade 2-6 Swimming Carnival. We saw some brilliant efforts from students as they strived to achieve their personal best. The weather was kind and it was pleasing to see so many parents and family members attend. Our thanks go to Mrs Jac Parker for all her organisation making the day run smoothly.

Our littlest school members also had a day out with our Little Sprouts and Branching Out Programs based at Dru Point yesterday. Parachutes, bubbles and many smiles accompanied our curious and inventive children. What a glorious day.

In this newsletter you will receive information about Assessment and Reporting for the 2017 year and the NAPLAN testing coming up in Term 2. At Snug we have a rigorous testing and assessment schedule that ensures teachers have timely information about students’ learning. This information is used to plan for every child’s improvement across all learning areas. I am happy to answer any questions you might have about in-school or national testing.

Enjoy your long weekend, see you Tuesday.

Bonnie Jeffrey
Principal

Kath’s Spot

Do you ever look at the face of your children and think I wonder what the future holds for you?

I often find myself wondering what will be. Where will they live? Where will they travel? Will they marry or have children or both? I think it is exciting times watching on, learning more and more each day about their characters, because I think it helps to unlock more of the knowledge of what is to come. Especially as you see their passions rise up in them as they get older, I often picture that being a part of their future.

Today I was asking after an ex-Snug student, Jacob McConaghy, and hearing about his successes and his future endeavours. This made me think what a privilege it is to have been a part of his life, and seeing how an initial hobby has turned into a passion, and from there I imagine it will become his occupation. Jacob was born a premmie twin and was airlifted at one day old to the Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital for extra care, and now he proudly stands tall as a 15 year old with a giant passion for sailing. In January this year Jacob represented Tasmania in the national sailing competition in Adelaide and came 4th with his teammate. In July this year he has been chosen to represent Australia in Netherlands for the International Titles. What adventures he will have!!

When I asked Tanya, his Mum, about Jacob's successes she said "It makes me realise if they put their minds to it anything is possible if they believe in their dreams!” Absolutely!

Everyone's child won't necessarily have the opportunity to represent Australia, but everyone's child will have dreams. I know with my children, some have emerged with many passions, others have found it harder to find that 'something' that makes them excited about waking up each day and learning new things. Sometimes this takes years to find, but as a parent I encourage you to encourage them. And well done you, for dragging yourselves out of bed for the early morning soccer game, gymnastics session or track work, or for the fundraising that you do to support your child to attend a basketball camp or the like. A huge pat on the back for every extra effort you make, I hope that later on they will be able to share with you how much they appreciated it!

Many Blessings

Kath Dolliver
Chaplain

Class in Focus – Grade 6

In Science in Grade 6, we have been learning about the basic needs of living organisms. So far we have learned that mould grows best in room temperature and in damp places. The bread that didn’t grow mould were the ones in a really hot place and a really cold place.

We have also learned about what conditions are best to grow broad beans. We have one broad bean in paper towel this one sprouted, one in soil but with no water this one didn’t grow at all, the broad bean in the dark was growing the best but it is now starting to go brown, the one in soil with water and light has also grown.

We just started learning about animal adaptations and how some animals have changed its behaviour or its structure features to help them get enough sunlight, water, food, air and an appropriate body temperature.

by Sophia Dodge and Amy Procter.

In Grade 6 Maths, Toby Reynolds, Callan Dahmes and Otis Harley have been focusing on Blaise Pascal, a famous French inventor, mathematician, physicist and religious philosopher, and Pascal’s Triangle. Pascal’s Triangle is where the two numbers above make the number below. Please see below for more information.

Snug CARES on the bus

Many of our students use our bus services. Recently we have reviewed our Snug CARES values about behaviour on the bus. Please take the time to share these with your child.

Snug Primary Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all students for the recent Snug Primary Swimming Carnival held on Thursday the 9th. We had perfect weather and a high level of participation. The day involved loud house cheering, a delicious array of food made by Dearne Coad and of course many swimming events. Mrs Parker would like to thank the SUPER AMAZING volunteers for helping set up, judge, cook, record and pack up. It simply couldn't happen without that support. It was a wonderful community event and judging by the many smiles from the students, was a huge success. Thank you and well done. Mrs Parker.

“The Ditto Show”

“The Ditto Show” (Personal Safety Education Program) will be happening on Monday 20th March for all Kinder – Grade 3 students. Times are as follows:

10.45am - Parent Information Session
11.15am – Kinder and Prep Sessions
12.00pm - Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 Sessions

More information is available at the School Office or by seeing below information sheet.

Snug Primary School - Reporting to Parents 2017

Eat Meet, Greet

Parents are invited to school for a BBQ and to meet the teachers on the Wednesday 1st March in Term 1. Teachers talk to parents of students in their class about how the class will run, routines and teaching and learning programs. Teachers present parents with a brochure outlining such things as class timetable, programs and routines. New staff members are invited to talk with senior staff further about this.

Hopes and Concerns

On Wednesday 1st March parents are asked to complete a “Hopes and Concerns” form indicating their child’s learning styles, interests and things that maybe concerning them. When this has been returned to school some parents/teachers may like to request an appointment to discuss the issues raised on the form.

Primary Progress Report

This report is sent home between weeks 5 and 8 of Term 1. Snug will send it home on Friday the 18th of March. A Parent Teacher Interview will be requested when teachers have concerns about a child.

Parent Teacher Interviews and Mid-Year Reports

Parent Teacher interviews are held between19th-23rd June. Reports will be sent home the week prior to this. Parents will book interview times using an online program. Interviews are based on the discussion form and work samples, including moderated samples.

Australian Curriculum Reporting Requirements 2017

PREP1 TO YEAR 6

Personal Learning Plans

All student who identify as Indigenous will have a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) developed, in consultation with the student and their parents, in Term 2. It will be evaluated in Term 4. It is the teacher’s responsibility to do this. All students who are approaching grade level, qualify for 55-70 funding, have a learning disability, are identified as a student with a disability or have a protection order will have a PLP. It will be reviewed and revised in Terms 2 and 4.

Records of Development

Records of Development are sent home at the end of the student’s time at Snug Primary. Students, in consultation with their teacher, select a work sample in literacy, numeracy, and a piece of art each year.

End-of-Year Summary Report

The Education Department require that these reports are sent out to parents between four and ten days before the end of the school year. Snug reports will be sent home on Friday December 15th. Reports will be completed in SARIS with A to E assessments for required Australian Curriculum areas.

Collection of Evidence for Reporting Purposes

Throughout the year teachers are expected to collect evidence of student learning, skills and thinking. This is used as the basis for parent/teacher discussion and reporting.

Entertainment Book Fundraiser

It’s that time of the year again! 20% of every membership sold contributes to fundraising for our wonderful school! Help us achieve our goal by sharing with your family and friends. Thanks for your support, it is greatly appreciated.

Kingston High School Tours

ICAS

Students in Grades 3-6 have the opportunity to participate in the University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Program. Please see attached for more information and/or to register. All registration forms and fees for all assessments need to be returned to the office by 15th March 2017.

After School Soccer Skills Program

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Volunteers are needed! Please see attached.

School Banking

Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items.

In 2017, School Banking is getting children excited about the future with a brand new look for the Dollarmites. As Future Savers, students will join the Dollarmites on a journey to reach the Savings Hover Park, an amazing playground up in the clouds of a hi-tech city.

There are 8 new reward items for 2017 from the Future Savers range:

• Cyber Handball
• Colour Change Markers
• 3D Chalk Set
• Tablet Case
• Smiley Emoji Keyring
• Volt Handball
• Pencil + Tech Case
• Epic Earphones

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

If you volunteer at Snug, you are required to register for “Registration to Work with Vulnerable People”. Please see attached for more information and complete and submit the application form online at the Department of Justice website.

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Coming Events

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Community Notices

Hobart Cartoon Camp

Cygnet Sea Dragons Soccer Club

Channel Saints Junior Football Team

Channel United Soccer

Term Dates for 2017