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Foundation Parent Information Evening Wednesday 14th October
Welcome to Glenroy Central Primary School
Jo Money Donna Plant
Principal Business Manager
Leanne Moore Hanna Spark
Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Foundation Teachers 2021 Leanne Oliver Stephanie Feeona Moore De Ionno Zilic Stenton
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Security • All parents must report to the main office when entering the school. • Any parent helper must have a Working With Children’s Check and sign in at the office • All doors in the Learning Communities are locked from the outside except for the main door. • No student will be allowed to be removed from the Learning Community without a slip from the office. • The slip will only be given to parents or emergency contacts
Parking and the Drop Off Zone • Please use the drop off zone before and after school • Follow the directions of the staff member on yard duty • You must use the pedestrian crossing and follow the directions of the crossing supervisor • Parking is available on the street, but please be aware of the signs • Please do not park in carparks • There is no right turn allowed out of the drop off zone
Attendance • Attendance is a legal requirement • Attendance levels are an indication of future educational achievement • Foundation is one of the MOST important years • Overseas holidays need to be approved by the principal • You must call the office in the morning if your child is absent • The office will send a text if you have not called. Please reply by contacting us on the school app Xuno • All absences MUST be explained • We reward perfect attendance at assemblies
The Playground • There are three teachers on yard duty at all times. • Yard Duty teachers are easily identified by fluorescent jackets. • Students will play in a designated area for Term 1 that is close to their Learning Community.
Sick bay • Any child who is sick or injured will be sent to sick bay. • A qualified first aid officer will treat students. • Parents/caregivers will be contacted if necessary. • All children who have attended sick bay will receive a slip to indicate treatment received.
Starting school… what can you expect?
A Typical Day
Session 1: (9.00am – 10.00am) Maths
Session 2: (10.00am – 11.00am) Reading
Inside lunch eating time (11.00am – 11.15am)
Session 3: (12.00noon - 1.00pm) Investigations
Session 4: (1.00pm – 2.00pm) Writing
Recess (2.00pm – 2.20pm)
Session 5: (2.20pm – 3.20pm) Literature/Spelling/Personal
Development RotationsSpecialist programs:
Integrated Auslan as LOTE
Every Thursday:
• Performing Arts
• Physical Education
• Visual Arts
• STEM
Term 4:
• Swimming program (recommended)
Assembly on Friday at 3:00pmSpecial Events • Excursions and incursions • Harmony Day • 100 Days of School • Dress up days (footy colours, pyjama day, education week) • ArtsMania and Design and Technology Expo • End of year celebrations
Healthy Lunch
Pack a healthy lunch and explain when each item
should be eaten.
At school we eat lunch first, then our snack later.
For example:
• Sandwiches/wraps/rolls
• Fruit or vegetables
• 1 treat only
• Water
Please do NOT provide lollies or anything containing nuts.Drink • Make sure your child is used to drinking water as this is the only drink allowed at school • Provide your child with a labelled drink bottle that contains water Please do NOT send any other drinks to school
Sleep and bed time • Establish a routine with a set bedtime to ensure your child gets enough sleep. (10 – 12 hours per night) • If you want to wake up at 7am, go to sleep at 7pm • If you want to wake up at 8am, go to sleep at 8pm
Uniforms
• Full school uniform
is compulsory every
day
Summer uniform Winter uniform
Terms 1 and 4 Terms 2 and 3
• Black shoes are to
be worn with the full
school uniform.
• School hats must be
worn from
September to April
• Hair is to be tied
back with black or
blue accessoriesUniforms
• Sports uniforms are worn on
Thursdays only
• Runners are to be worn with
sports uniforms
• All students must have the
Glenroy Central Primary
School backpack
Please do not send your child
to school with another
backpackCommunication • Take home book bag and diary • All notes and newsletters will be sent on the school app – Xuno • Please make appointments with the teachers for any concerns or questions as we need to start our learning in the mornings and have meetings after school
Birthdays • Birthdays are a special occasion acknowledged by singing a Happy Birthday song by their peers and wearing a birthday badge/sticker for the day – we always make the child feel special • We ask that party celebrations remain out of school hours – please do not send along cakes or lollies to share as it does not comply with our healthy eating policy and many students have allergies
Getting your child
ready for Foundation:
Encourage your child to be independent by helping
them learn how to:
✔put on and do up their ✔ wash their hands after
shoes using the toilet
✔eat and drink without help ✔ use playground equipment
(opening lunchboxes, safely
wrapping and unwrapping
food, drinking from a drink ✔ identify their own
bottle) belongings
✔use a tissue to blow their ✔ put on and take off their
nose jumper
✔carry their own bag ✔ ask to use the toiletGetting ready for the
first day of school:
✔Pack bag the night before ✔ Aim to be at school fifteen
to save time in the minutes before the bell.
morning.
✔ Label all your child’s
✔Eat a healthy breakfast. belongings.
✔Talk to your child about ✔ Show your child where
the types of healthy foods the label is on their
they like to eat. clothes and hat.
✔Wake up early! ✔ Tell your child who will be
picking them up from
school.Saying goodbye on the first day • At first you might stay a while to ensure that your child feels secure at school • Once they have settled into school, a short and reassuring goodbye encourages independence • Always tell your child when you are leaving • Tell your child who is picking them up after school • Be guided by the teachers
The 2021 Foundation Pack contains: • Student name written in Victorian Cursive handwriting • Picture storybook to read • Welcome to Glenroy Central Primary School book • Whiteboard marker and eraser • Alphabet chart • Maths resource pack • Appointment time for 2021 • To be collected from school on the 29th of October
Important dates 2021
Students in Years 1 to 6 will start on Friday the 29th of January.
On Friday 29th and Monday 1st February, Foundation students will have an individual
appointment time for testing purposes and the teachers will get to know your child.
Friday 29th January – Individual appointment time
Monday 1st February– Individual appointment time
Foundation students will start full time on
Tuesday the 2nd February 2021We want to make your child’s start to school positive and enjoyable ☺ THANK YOU for attending and we look forward to working with you!
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