Welcome to 4K Thank you for taking the time to come in this afternoon. Wednesday 17 th February 2016

We use a common language across the school when it comes to behaviour in the classroom and in the playground. Our values include: -Integrity - Participation -Respect - Fairness -Excellence - Democracy -Responsibility - Care -Cooperation School/ Class Values

The whole school uses the behaviour thermometer. Two yellow cards in a day = automatic Red Card. Two Red Cards in a term and parents receive written notification. Discipline System

 Merit awards are given out regularly for Academic Achievement, technology, PDHPE, and for following school values.  A Homework Award (considered a merit) is also given when students complete their Homework five weeks in a row.  4 Merits= Assistant Principal Award, 3 AP Awards= Principal Award and 4 Assistant Principal Awards mean a gold medal at the end of year.  In 4K we also have Class Dojo and Student of the Week. Rewards System

4K’s Class Dojo

Rewards System 4K’s Student of the Week

4K’s Term 1Timetable

 Our OPS Homework Policy is available from the school website.  Homework helps establish the habits of study, concentration and discipline. Parents also have the opportunity to see their child progress.  Homework is given out on a Friday and brought back on a Thursday.  Oral reading is recommended for minutes per night and other homework tasks for 20 minutes.  Please encourage your child to choose to complete the optional task if they have time to complete it. Homework

Why home reading is so important

 Focus on authentically integrating technology into the curriculum across all areas  Mathletics, Spell-a-drome, Bug Club (coming soon)  iPads in the classroom  Computer lab time  Access at home Technology

 Stage 2 Public Speaking Competition in Term 3 and Multicultural in Term 2  Swimming/Athletics Carnivals  District, Regional, State, Nationals Competitions  Maths groups – Number strand on Tuesdays and Wednesdays  Performing Arts Groups (Stage 2 – mixed groupings)  Science Club – every 2 nd Wednesday at Fruit Break in 4RB  Training and Intermediate Bands What is available for Year 4 students?

 I.C.A.S. Competitions - The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a competition element. Commonly referred to as the UNSW tests (grade based tests, certificates are awarded and additional costs are required if you choose for your child to participate). I.C.A.S Competitions ICAS SUBJECTICAS SITTING DATE Digital TechnologiesTuesday, 17 May 2016 ScienceTuesday, 31 May 2016 Writing Monday, 13 June – Friday, 17 June 2016* SpellingWednesday, 15 June 2016 EnglishTuesday, 2 August 2016 MathematicsTuesday, 16 August 2016

 New morning time in 2016  P.S.S.A. team sports – There are three seasons and during each season a different sport is offered. If your child is unsuccessful at selection trials please encourage them to try their best and remind them about the exciting opportunities that are offered at school e.g.  Session 1 – skill focus for a particular sport and competitive activities.  Session 2 - creative interest based lessons e.g. drama, technology such as iPads, string art, sketching, problems solving games such as chess to develop higher order thinking and social skills. P.S.S.A Team Sport and School Sport

 Please remember that when you volunteer to help in the classroom, you act with discretion and confidentiality. A child’s individual progress and classroom behaviour should not be discussed with any other parents. This is a topic for the classroom teacher and an individual child’s parents to discuss.  We may have parent helpers this year for Reading Groups from Term 2. Please look out for any correspondence from me towards the end of Term 1 regarding this organisation.  A Working with Children declaration form will need to be completed and provided to the School Office before assisting with any school activities. Classroom Helpers

 How important punctuality is for your children  Label all belongings before they come to school  Send in absence notes if your child has been absent and always sign your child in and out during school hours  Medication is to be handed in to office with all instructions and is administered by office staff  USBs with homework etc. are welcomed but again, please label  Sign up to our online newsletter and School Stream App  Lost property is on K-2 site and outside office.  Please send a signed note to myself if there is a change in your pick up routine eg. Aunty picking up  Library books should be returned before the morning bell Please Remember…

 One on one Parent Teacher Interviews will be scheduled towards the end of this term. Timeslots will be advised as soon as they become available. Parent Teacher Interviews

Contacting Mrs Kennedy  Please contact me through the school address any time you have a question/concern: Address the Attention: Mrs Kennedy  Alternatively, please ring the School Office on and I will return your call as soon as I can.

Any Questions??

 Thank you again for coming along this afternoon. I look forward to working with you this year to help your child achieve their educational goals. Thank you! Please pick up a student background knowledge form to complete and return.