Horsley Herald Term 2 Week 9
Thank you
As Term 2 draws to a close, I want to thank you all for working with the school to ensure the very best has been done as a school community to be safe and limit the transmission of Covid-19.
Teachers and staff have been working super hard with our addirtional routines and putting in huge amount of effort into designing teaching and learning programs.
Sickness
The most important advice we can give is that if you are sick, please stay home from school. I realise it can be hard to juggle, work and other commitments but the Department of Education's position is that everyone at school must be 100% well. Your support is very important to ensure we continue to be as safe as possible and limit the spread of any viruses and other illness.
Please read the latest advice.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Teachers particpated in professinal learning on Wednesday 24th June to support implementation of teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
Mid-Year Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews
Reports will be very different for the Semester 1 period. They will come home in Week 5 Term 3 due to the interruptions from the Covid-19 virus. Teachers will provide you with information about your child's progress but reports will not contain a grade. This is consistent with the Departtment's advice.
At this stage we cannot have interviews but we are hoping that the Department may review this during the school holidays. With parents and carers only coming into the school for essential visits, you are encouraged to contact your child's teacher via email or phone if you would like to discuss your child's progress in the meantime.
Farewell & Good Luck Mrs Basak
I would like to inform you that Mrs Basak has been successful in achieving a position as a teacher librarian at a new school. Her new role will commence in Term 3. Mrs Basak has dedicated over 12 years at Horlsey Park providing quality teaching, learning and leading as a passionated and committed educator. I am sure you will join me in wishing Mrs Basak all the best in the future as she continues to persue her professional and personal goals.
School Photos
Our school photos have been resheduled for Wednesday 22nd July. Envelopes will be sent home this week with each chiid's details.
Thought of the week..
Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark. Jay Danzie
Have a wonderful week.
Anica Tanevski
R/Principal
This week we would like to acknowledge student successes and present a class award to the following students.
| K/1Orchid | Chloe Sawa- For her wonderful writing. |
| K/6 Kui Kui | Elliot Bray - For consistently applying himself to his binder work. |
| 2/3/4 Azalea | Monique Buttigieg - For taking great pride in the presentation of her work. |
| K/6 Daisy | Ryan Vuong - for displaying an excellent attitude towards his learning. |
| K/6 Fern | Jai Hadfeld-Bushby for working on his resilience in behavior and completing tasks. |
| 4/5/6 Primrose | Jake Khan - For always producing quality work in all areas of his learning. |
| K/6 Nashi Pear | Mathew Michelin-Chou - For listening attentively to others. |
| Italian | Lourdez Thomas-Pupuke ---- Consistently high effort in Italian |
Positive Behaviour for Learning
Our PBL rule focus for this fortnight is on how to
‘Try to solve a problem before telling a teacher.
In their classes, the students will be taught how to:
- Problem solve calmly
- Follow instructions/rules of the game they are playing
- Play fairly and take turns
School Uniforms
School jackets have arrived. Please contact the office to purchase new uniforms.
School photos
schoolphotograph day is Wednesday 22nd July. Exact money will be collected on the day of the photographs by the photographer. Please do not send in any money prior to this day and ensure that money is correct as no change will be given.
Kindergarten Enrolments 2021
Enrolments for 2021 are open. If your child will be enrolling in Kindergarten or you know of a family that will be seeking Kindergarten enrolment in 2021, please contact the office on 9620 1301.
Anne Martin
School Administrative Manager
Creating a family technology plan
