Issue 2, 2nd June 2016 Primary Newsletter

Green Valley Islamic College
264 Wilson Road Green Valley NSW 2168
T: 8783 9188
F: 8783 9187
Website: www.gvic.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Issue 2 2016
GVIC
GVIC
Respect
Respect
Ownership
Ownership
Caring
Caring
Knowledge
Knowledge
Safety
Safety
UPCOMING
IMPORTANT DATES
Deputy Principal’s Message
Studies have shown that the environment beyond school is a rich learning
resource, and the literacies used within it are as valid and as important as the
ones used at school (Ward, Lorrae, 2013, PETAA). Successful students extend
their learning beyond the immediacy of classroom setting. They are continually interacting with the world around them and drawing inferences from what
they see and hear. The knowledge, attributes and skills that students develop
outside the boundaries of the classroom have the potential to enhance their
learning within school.
With the above focus, GVIC is reviewing the literacy approaches and implementing strategies to improve learning experiences of our lower grades. Now
our Kindergarten and Year One students are exchanging home readers on a
daily basis to develop the love for reading and sharing books daily with parents. Parents are encouraged to support the initiative by regularly sharing the
reading time and following up with the class teacher via student diary for concerns related to exchange of books.
June
2 Year 3 Excursion
6 Ramadan timetable begins
(school closes 2:30 every
day)
14 ICAS Writing
15 ICAS Spelling
29 Kindergarten Enrolments
Closes
Likewise upper grades are often given projects and creative students excel at
this via exploration of various avenues of information such as contacting experts on areas being studied, searching local libraries and museums, and so
on. Parents can help to equip their children in advance on topics for the term
since our school website updates parents on topics being studied.
July
1 Last day of Term 2
19 First day of Term 3
20 Parent-Teacher Evening
30 2017 Kindergarten Interviews
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BOSTES provides a few suggestions for parents to support the learning of
their child:
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Talk to your child – engage them in conversations to express ideas and
opinions
Create a positive reading environment at home – reading with your
child can help build their vocabulary and creates opportunities to develop knowledge
Provide a variety of texts that your child can read independently or
with you
Engage in storytelling activities with your child
Help your child become familiar with correct word order in written
sentences
Look at punctuation in the books you are reading together
Encourage your child to develop an interest in writing
Work with your child’s teacher
21st century learning skills require students not only to complete homework
as simply extensions of what they do in school but to be challenged with new
experiences. The role of parents has changed from compliance monitors as
they sign reading logs, test spelling words to active participants who collaborate to enable children to reach the peak of learning.
Kindergarten
Year One
Kindergarten Say the Darndest Things…
T – Teacher
There has been no shortage of fun this term in Year 1.
With an excursion to Taronga Zoo, students were able to
witness seals making a splash at the seal show with their
cheeky tricks. On their trip to the zoo, they also joined the
flight show, which had the children looking up at the sky
to see the birds swooping over their heads. In CAPA, famous artists were studied and the children were able to
be Vincent Van Gogh for a few lessons, exploring his famous artworks and replicating them. Amongst all the fun,
they were hard at work, learning about animals, living
things, shelters and personal safety. Year 1 is really looking forward to continuing to build on their academic skills,
moving forward and having fun while they’re at it.
Mister/Miss K – Kindergarten student
During Little Lunch
T: “What happened to your eye?”
Miss K: “A mozzie bite bit me.”
During Big Lunch
Mister K: “Miss ___, the girls are annoying me.”
T: “What are the girls doing?”
Mister K: “They are following me and trying to sit next to me.”
T: “Isn’t that a nice thing?”
Mister K: “No. It’s annoying.”
Please make sure to check the school website for an update on our learning each term.
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Year Two
In Term 2, Year 2 students have been learning and researching about The Past in The Present. They have
been learning about the traditional custodians of the
Liverpool region. Students are also learning about how
the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people lived
on the land, their sacred beliefs, Aboriginal landmarks
in Australia, their culture and amazing artwork.
Year Three
Year 3 students have had an eventful term. They have
completed their NAPLAN exams and have participated in
the Spelling Buzz. Essa Hijazi, of 3R, was named the Year
3 Spelling Buzz Champion. Congratulations to him and all
of the Year 3 finalists. During May, GVIC participated in
“Walk Safely to School” and had a Healthy Breakfast
morning. This term, Year 3 are learning about space in
Science. Students are currently making their creative
models of the planets. On the 2nd of June, students will
extend their knowledge and visit the Space Planetarium
in Wollongong. The Year 3 teachers would like to wish
everyone Ramadan Mubarak. May our fasting and good
deeds be accepted.
Year Four
Year Five
The Year 4s have had a busy but productive
term thus far. Besides covering the normal academic work, students are extending their learning by diligently completing their Mathletics activities, Class novel, Literacy Pro and Premier’s
Reading Challenge. Students are currently hard
at work on their History research assignment.
We also indulged in a hearty healthy breakfast
on our Walk Safely to School Day and prepared
for the holy month of Ramadan with a special
assembly. Congratulations to all those students
who represented their class in the Spelling Buzz
Competition. Hafsah Ali in 4B was the overall
winner – well done!!
This term was important to Year 5 students as the
students sat for NAPLAN assessment. The students
enjoyed excursion to Imax related to Antarctica. It
was interesting to see that the students loved to
participate in Spelling Buzz. Misbah Shah from 5G
was the winner. Nearly all Year 5 students participated in Walk Safely to School, sharing delicious
breakfast in class.
Spelling Buzz Champions
Year 1– Haalah Khan Year 2-Aaliyah Maharaj Year 3-Essa
Hijazi Year 4– Hafza Ali Year 5– Misbah Shah Year 6 –
Huzaifa Khan.
Year Six
We are nearly half way through our last year in primary school!
This term Year 6 students have been working very hard. As
part of English and History, students are learning about Democracy, Citizenship Rights, Federation and the different Levels of Government. Students enjoyed researching the history of
the Aboriginals and the struggles they experienced in gaining
basic human rights. Students also observed science experiments conducted to show the difference between a physical
and chemical change. Each week for CAPA, students prepared
for a puppet show which they will be presenting in Week 6. It
was interesting to see how they collaborated as a team to plan
and rehearse a fairy tale puppet show. Well done to all students. Walk Safely to School Day was a success event as we all
enjoyed the exercise and of course the healthy breakfast.
Thanks to all students and parents!
Sport
Sporting Competitions
Year 6 students represented our school at the ‘Cops vs Kids Oz Tag’ competition organised by the NSW Police. Our
students played extremely well in all 3 games. The first game was a draw with Prestons Public (1-1), the second game
we lost in the final minute to Hinchinbrook Public (who won the Grand Final) (3-2), and we won our last game against
Heckenberg Public (4-0). Unfortunately we did not make the semi-finals this year but a huge congratulations to our
team for their excellent effort on the day.
Netball Program
Our school was eligible to participate in a netball program. Year 5 students have received training by Netball One ambassadors. Some students received FREE tickets to watch the NSW Swifts (58) defeat the QLD Firebirds (54) at Olympic
Park on the 29th May. We would like to thank the sponsors Australia Post, for the program and prizes.
Harmony Day – Capoeira
On Harmony Day last term we had an amazing performance by Capoeira Topazio. Students (Primary & High school)
who are interested to learn Capoeira please visit the groups training session at Miller PCYC on Tuesday nights at
6.30pm.
Why reduce television time?
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Studies have shown we use less energy watching TV than sitting still
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TV influences the food choice of kids – Australia has a high rate of food advertising during children’s viewing
hours
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TV replaces time a child can be active and enjoy physical activity
There is an association between excessive TV watching and being overweight
40% of children 5 – 12 years report watching an average of two hours or more of television or videos a day.
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Islamic Report
All praise belongs to Allah (swt), peace and salutation upon the Prophet Muhammed S.A.W.
Alhamdulillah, once again with the grace of Allah (swt) we will be witnessing this blessed month of RAMADAN InshaAllah.
It is the month of great blessing where in Allah (swt) rewards us abundantly for any good actions.
This is indeed the month of patience and the reward for true patience is JANNAH (paradise). It is the month of kindness
towards everyone. It is a month where in a true believer’s rizq or provisions is increased.
This is month the first of which brings Allah’s mercy, the middle of which brings his forgiveness and the last of which
brings freedom from the fire of Jahannam.
This Ramadan read as much Quran as you can, make sure your prayers are on time, make dua for yourself and others,
increase in giving charity and have a lot of patience.
A Glass of Care
A plate of Love
A Spoon of Peace
A Fork of Truth &
A bowl of Duaas
Mix with the spices of Quraan
Enjoy this meal.
RAMADAN MUBARAK
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