THORNLEIGH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT 2014

1. THORNLEIGH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOLINFORMATION NIGHT 2014 • Who we are • Facilities • Programs • Student Opportunities • Reward Program • Reporting to Parents • Starting school • Community Involvement • Upcoming dates • A Kindergarten Day • Questions • FinbarO’Doherty-Relieving Principal (for Chantal Mamo – Principal)

2. We Are: • Local and public • Student focussed • Community focussed • Developing positive relationships and manners • Focussed on “safe, happy” students • Excelling in: Computer Education National Testing (NAPLAN) – Literacy / Numeracy Student Welfare Performing Arts Sport

3. Facilities • Set on 3 ha. / 7.2 acres • Treed, leafy area • One site K-6 • Technology rooms • IWB’s in all rooms • Large classrooms • Large school hall • Air-conditioned • Well resourced library • Internet access in all rooms (and wireless network) • Safe – no traffic, grassed

4. Facilities

5. 1. ENGLISH – (Kindergarten) Reading and viewing Writing and representing Spelling Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary Handwriting and using digital technologies Speaking and listening Expressing themselves Thinking imaginatively and creatively Reflecting on learning 2. MATHEMATICS Number Patterns and Algebra Space and Geometry Data Measurement Working Mathematically 3. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Science Computer Education Environmental Education 4. HSIE – Human Society and Its Environment Environmental Studies History Aboriginal Studies Moral and Religious Education Languages Other Than English (French) 5. CREATIVE ARTS Music Visual Arts Craft Dance Drama 6. PD/H/PE - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Programs KLA – Key Learning Areas

6. Executive Principal Deputy Principal- non teaching 4 Assistant Principals- teaching Teaching Team 21 classroom teachers Support teachers- library, sport, French, Reading Recovery, Learning Support, drama, art, EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect), Learning and Support Teacher. School Learning Support Officers (SLSO) Administration Staff School Administration Manager (SAM) School Administration Officers (SAO) General Assistant- grounds & maintenance Staffing

7. Specialist Teachers for: Library (Miss Hoffman) French (Madam Saker) EAL/D (Mrs Dawson) Reading Recovery (Mrs Batson) Learning Support (Mrs Wilson) Learning & Support (Mrs Corbett-Wilkins) Teacher PE / Sport skills (Mr Gallie) Drama (Ms Johnson) Gymnastics (ProSport) Dance (Ms Fabbro) Scripture / Religion + School Counsellor (Mr Singh) Specialist programs at TWPS

8. Band- Senior Concert -Junior Concert - Training Band - Funk Band Choirs - Primary Proms – (Town Hall) + Senior – (Sydney Opera House) + Festival Choir – UTS+ School Spectacular –SydEnt. Centre Drama Wakakirri Debating Public Speaking Art Competitions Sport – Interschool Comp. - Representation in Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country at Zone, Region, State, National UNSW Competitions Visiting Performers Interrelate (sexuality education Year 6) Life Education Languages- French & Mandarin A Stream classes Yrs 1-6 Class / School Leadership Student Representative Council School Councillors / Captains House Captains Opportunities for Students

9. Awards etc: * Respect, Responsibility, Achievement  Citizenship Medal + bronze, silver & gold badges * Aussie of the Month (DEC values) * Principal’s Morning Tea * Achievement / Assembly Awards * Newsletter recognition * Carnival ribbons * Assembly presentations PBEL Reward Program

10. Wednesday Weekly Newsletter -online Annual School Report School Website Annual Financial Statement P&C Report Reporting To Parents- About the School

11. Reporting To Parents – About the Students • Parent information evening (general) • Student Report – each semester • Formal parent / teacher interviews • Additional interviews as requested • Teacher / Executive / Principal access

12. Starting School (In 2014) 4 Kindergarten classes • Average class sizes: • Kindergarten: 20 students • Year 1 – 22 average • Year 2 – 24 average • Years 3-6 30 average • Caring, professional, available staff • Expectations – “respect, responsibility and achievement” • Academic – emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy

13. Orientation Program – KindergartenNovember – every Friday morning • Kindergarten 2015 Orientation Parent Morning • Student Orientation / Activity Mornings x 3 for children

14. Community Involvement • Opportunities for Involvement: • SCHOOL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP • P&C • Committees – - Band - Uniform Shop - Canteen - Spring Fair - Mothers Day / Fathers Day Gift Group - Green Thumbs

15. Community Involvement • SCHOOL / CLASS ACTIVITIES: • Reading Support • Craft / Art Activities • Class Groupwork • Excursions • Sport / Gross Motor • Class parent • Mentors

16. Community Involvement • SOCIAL: 2014 Events • Grandparents Day- Term 2 • Education Week Open Day- Term 3 • Spring Fair- Term 3 • Year 6 Farewell- Term 4 • SRC discos

17. Information Evening Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm (Hall) School TourWednesday 28th May 9.30am (meet in main playground) Band / Bear Day Friday 5thSeptember 11.30am – 12.30pm (Hall / Oval) Kinder 2015 Parents Orientation Morning Friday 24th October 9.30am (hall) Kindergarten Students Orientation Sessions (Kindergarten Classrooms) - Friday 31st October 10.00 – 11.15am - Friday 7thNovember 10.00 – 11.15am - Friday 14thNovember 10.00 – 11.15am KINDERGARTEN 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS for 2014

18. A Kindergarten Day MrsLeanne Browne Mrs Kath Boon Assistant Principals ES1

19. Enrolment Form / proof of residential address Birth certificate or ID documents Immunisation history statement Entry onto data base Notification of upcoming events Letter regarding class placement and interview in the first week of school 2015 (Best Start) Enrolment Procedures

20. Questions Documents available: Enrolment Forms Upcoming Events 2014 Questions FinbarO’DohertyR/Principal Leanne Browne R/Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kinder) Kath Boon Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kinder) Julie Granville R/Deputy Principal