May 12, 2016 - Plenty Parklands Primary School

Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
The PURPOSE of Plenty Parklands Primary School is to educate children as lifelong learners to shape a better Australia.
Principal’s Message
Calendar of Events
Week 5
Friday
13/5
Week 6
Tuesday
17/5
Wednesday
18/5
Friday
20/5
 9am-3.30pm Preps Chesterfield Farm
excursion
EDUCATION WEEK
 9am-2.50pm year 1 in school
acitivity—Minibeast Wildlife Adventure
 6-7pm Open school / classrooms
 Choir performance 5.45-6pm
 6-7pm Tour of School and Chat with
Principal for 2017 Prep enrolments
 Years 4-6 Athletics Carnival
 Education week dress up and kite
flying day
Week 7
Monday
23/5
 Report writing day—student do not
attend school
Wednesday
25/5

B.D.S.S.A.—Cross Country Carnival
Thursday
26/5

9.30am-2.45pm year 3 excursion to
Melbourne Aquarium

Divisional Cross Country
Week 8
Wednesday
1/6
2017 PREP ENROLMENTS
ARE NOW BEING TAKEN
If you are a member of our
school community and have
a child commencing Prep in
2017 please come to the
school office to collect an
enrolment pack.
Another busy week with year 4 bike education students enjoying their road
ride yesterday. We kept a close eye on the weather of course. Riders were
joined by staff, Mrs Julie Gatt and Ms Ineke Van Vliet, parent volunteers, a
number of RMIT students, a rep from Bicycle Victoria and two members of
the cycle squad of the police. If your child has participated in the Bike
Education program please ride with them on the weekends to make sure
they are putting what they’re learnt into practice. Then it might be time to
let them follow our Active Paths signs and ride to and from school.
We hope that all the mothers out there enjoyed their special day on
Sunday; the florists were certainly busy. Thank you to everyone for your
support of our Mother’s Day stall where we raised $2363.45 for the kids.
Thank you again to all our Coffee and Chat members and all the other
mums who helped on the day.
Date to put in your diary. Wednesday July 20. Please join us in the
morning at 9:00 until 9:50 or if you prefer or if you are working, at
7:00 unit 8:00 pm. This is an invitation to join the School Council and
some of our student leaders to review our systems view of PPPS. We will
be led by Michael King from Quality Learning Australia to look at our
Purpose Statement, our Vision Statements and our Values.
We have included a copy of these with the newsletter.
You will have the chance to review these and give your opinion about
whether they are still relevant or need updating.
This is a real opportunity for everyone to have a say in the future of our
school.
With a federal election coming soon, and as a member of The Australian
Government Primary Principals Association (AGPPA), the national body
for primary principals at government schools in Australia, representing
over 5,300 primary school leaders across all states and territories, I have
included some comments from my Association. We are not a union or
political body at all; we are strictly principals of government schools with a
commitment to our government system; regardless of who is in
government.
The AGPPA is calling for the government to fulfil its obligation to provide
and maintain well-resourced quality public schools, available to all, in
every community.
The Quality Schools, Quality Outcomes paper released by the Federal
Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham claims to be
supporting a strong and sustainable schooling system.
Principal’s message continued over page
Principal - Claire McInerney
Assistant Principals - Julie Nixon and Alison Devereux
Business Manager - Kristina Elvey
48 Blossom Park Drive, Mill Park, 3082 Phone: 9404 4311, Fax: 9404 4702
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE CONTINUED
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
However the report demonstrates a clear reduction in funding and no support of the highly credible Gonski Review.
AGPPA believes the recommendations provided by the Gonski funding model provide a fair and visionary approach to
supporting students, regardless of their circumstances, to achieve to their potential. AGPPA is committed to a fully
resourced, needs based funding model which meets the criteria set by the Gonski Review.
…The proposed performance pay for teachers based on student achievement goes blatantly against current research
that says performance pay does not have a positive correlation with student outcomes. AGPPA sees merit in further
conversations around linking remuneration to the Teaching Standards and providing the necessary funding to support
teacher professional development.
AGPPA is gravely concerned about further national assessments for each year as stated in their policy document. “This
means more tests and distractions from valuable learning time” Ms Leigh, the President of AGPPA said.
Many one off projects proposed in the paper lack detail of how they will interface with the states.
…AGPPA believes there needs to be an equal level of resourcing for every student P-12 with additional funding
according to need.
For more information about AGPPA, visit the AGPPA website http://www.agppa.asn.au
Yours in learning,
Claire McInerney
Principal
EDUCATION WEEK at
PPPS —Let’s Go Fly a
Kite!
Education Week will be held from the 15TH to the 21ST May.
This year’s theme is: “TECHNOLOGY , Create your future” In exploring this exciting theme, students at PPPS will use their skills in
technology to investigate, design and fly KITES.
Students will create their own kite using readily available and recycled materials. As stated in the Victorian Curriculum learning area
Design and Technologies, they will plan and manage their projects from conception to realisation. This will assist our students to
develop a sense of pride, satisfaction and enjoyment from their ability to create innovative designed solutions.
If there are any parents out there who have special kite flying interests or abilities we would love to hear from you. Please
let the office know if this applies to you as we would love to tap in to your expertise.
OPEN EVENING
TUESDAY 17TH MAY
The evening begins at 5.45 with a magnificent performance by the CBD (Choir, Band, Dance) in the hall
Classrooms open 6.00pm—7.00pm
We invite families to start their evening by attending a performance by the wonderful CBD. Then from 6.00pm you are invited to visit
the classrooms to explore technology with your child as you work together to start to design and create their kite (which we will finish at school during the week). There will also be other kite/technology related activities to explore in the classrooms as well as the
opportunity to see what your child has been doing at school.
DRESS UP AND KITE FLYING DAY
On Friday 20th May we invite students to dress up as something to do with Technology (computer, solar panel, robot, scientist, OR
they can dress up in the colours of their kite).
On this day different units will join together to share their kites and show off their dress ups. The students will then model their dress
ups, share their kite designs and fly their kites (wind permitting).
Please make sure you mark all of these dates in your diary and on your calendar.
You can also check out the Education Week website for more information. The website address is below.
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/Pages/edweek.aspx
It will be a fantastic week!
The Education Week Committee
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
In 2-24 we use Go Noodle
to activate our brains and
to get us energised for
learning.
Our favourite song and
dance is
“Pop See Ko.”
It was fun to perform it for
the whole school at
assembly.
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
This term as part of our Science unit,
5-4 have been learning about animal
adaptations. Last week we went to
Werribee Zoo to explore these
adaptations and this is what we found.
Bryan: Lions bite the neck of their prey to kill it quicker.
Selim: I learnt that cheetahs can camouflage to hide and sneak upon their prey.
Thomas: I learnt that giraffes have long tongues to reach their food and meerkats eat wood and worms.
Afrah: Lions bite their prey on the neck as this stops the airways and spinal chord from working.
Jad: Cheetahs run up to 100 km/h to catch their prey or run away from predators.
Youcef: The Texas longhorn horns can grow up to 2 metres long so they can charge and hurt their
opponents.
Jessica: The zebra is an amazing animal and have come up with a great tactic to confuse their
predators. When Zebras are being chased they run in a group to look like a big black and white mass. The
predator can’t see them individually.
Alex: Lions bite their prays neck before eating it because they can’t survive without their airway.
Sharnequa: Koalas have very long claws and use these to hurt predators.
Cohen: Cheetahs can run up to 100-110km/h to catch their prey.
Katrina: Did you know that Zebras camouflage with each other to confuse their predators
Brandon: I learned giraffes digest their food by vomiting it back up.
Abbi: Zebras run in a herd and camouflage themselves to hide from their predators.
Adam: Lions bite their preys neck to stop it from breathing and it makes it easier for the lion to take its prey
back to the pride.
Dimitri: While meerkats eat there is always one looking out for predators.
Annabel: A koala sleeps for 23 hours a day and is awake for only 1 hour.
Noelle: When we went to Werribee Zoo we had a blast! I was very interested when we were told about the
lions and how they bite the neck of their prey to kill them faster.
Zachary: Cheetahs run up to 100km/h so they catch their prey.
Elayna: Lions have two sets of teeth, the canine teeth to dig into their prey and back molars to chew it up.
Stefan: Leopards can run uo to 100 km/h to catch their prey.
Rawa: Cheetahs can run from 100km/h to 110km/h, they stalk their prey and camouflage well with their dry
surroundings
Ryan: I learnt that waterbark have special oil that enables them to swim and not be eaten by crocodiles.
Makeisha: I like the meerkats because they were cute and they didn’t like the planes in the sky.
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
MUSIC NOTES
Another wonderful day of auditions for PPPS Has Talent was held on Friday. Thank you to the year 6 helpers:
Comperes: James P 6-7, Peter, Mark 6-7
Judges: Alanah 6-7, Jamelia 6-7, Niharika 6-2, Saira 6-2
P.A.: Rivi 6-8, Ryan 6-2, Kavindu 2
Organisers: Niharika 6-2, Isabella C 6-2, Julia 6-2, Monique
Audition 3 Friday 13 May
1.
Mardi 3-18. Justin Beiber ‘Sorry’
2.
Alex, Christopher 3-20, The Karate Kids
3.
Matthew, Christian 3-18, Andrew 1-23, Cruse, Ethan, Locy 2-24. Drama door
4.
Aroha 6-8 Classical Indian dance
5.
Mackenzie, Hana, Ella 3-17 Magic Show
6.
Damion, Jordan, Hannah, Josh 5-3, 5-6 COMEDY: The day our arms went crazy
7.
Jonathon 6-7 Guitar
8.
Suwedha 3-20 Song: Anything is possible
9.
Chanel, Noelle, Joanne, Annabelle 5-5, 5-4 Warrior
10. Bimash 2-26 Stick balancing
Audition 4 Friday 20th May
1.
Rose, Eliza, Vaniay 2-28 Story of my Life
2.
Alexander, Jaycob 4-31. Magic tricks
3.
Amelia 2-28 Dance/Acrobatics “Firework”
4.
Jessica, Maddy, Rawa 5-6, 5-4, Shooting Stars
5.
Judd, Zac, 3-20 Comedy : ‘Clown Wars’
6.
Scarlett and Zara 2-28 Habanara on guitar
7.
Jahan P-9 Bollywood
8.
Sarah B. 6-7 Across the Sea
9.
Aaliyah, Claudia, Ella L. 3-17 ‘Work’ By Fifth Harmony
10. Alyssa Jenkins, Elle Phli-Nice 2-18 Roar Dance
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
INTRODUCING STAFF
Mrs O’Hehir’s favourite things:
Favourite Sports Team: Watching my daughter play netball.
Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Taking long walks along the Plenty River with my dog Sam.
Favourite holiday: Travelling around Australia.
Favourite Hobbies: Cooking for my family, reading, entertaining friends.
Favourite book: There’s a hippopotamus on my roof eating cake.
Role at PPPS: Exploring great books and digital texts in the library with my students as well as
carrying out my leadership role of analysing student data and coordinating the student support
program in the junior school.
Hello, my name is Sue Chinnappa and I am a member of the ES team. This is
my 17th year at PPPS and my roles have changed over the years. This year I
am working in the Intervention Support program with the year one and two
students. I continue to thoroughly enjoy my role and I find my work to be very
rewarding and satisfying seeing the students who I work with make great
progress with their learning. There is never a dull moment working with young
children and they always make me smile.
When I am not at school I enjoy reading, travelling, shopping, spending time
Hi everyone
My name is Kerry Gibbs and this is my seventeenth year at Plenty Parklands Primary
school. I run the Language support program under the guidance of our wonderful speech
pathologist Daniella.
I work with students in all year levels. It is an amazing job and very rewarding.
On a personal note, my husband Ross and I have lived in Mill Park for many years. We
have three grown up sons.
Hello, my name is Barb Baxter.
Plenty Parklands has been my favourite place for a long time. I love meeting and working with
students in Prep to year 2 when I replace their teachers.
Children in the junior section of our school are delightful to work with and I look forward to my
weekly sessions.
Life away from school is always busy with our four amazing grandchildren, friends, live theatre
and of course supporting ‘The Mighty Hawks’. Who said four flags in a row.
I have been a member of the Plenty Parklands staff for a long time. I value the friendships I have
made and the privilege to be a part of the children’s educational experience.
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
T H E M AT H E M AT I C S P RO G R A M
Mathematics at Plenty Parklands Primary School is planned in accordance with the new Victorian
Curriculum which outlines what Mathematical concepts are taught at each level.
Our program is planned and assessed in the following areas, Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics
and Probability.
Maths is planned carefully with a variety of experiences built in such as games, problem solving, puzzles and the like, to make maths
meaningful, engaging and fun and of course to ensure lots of learning.
NUMERACY INTERVIEWS/ASSESSMENT
At PPPS we use a variety of assessment methods to determine what students know and what they need to learn. One of these
methods is the Maths Online Interview. This is a one on one hands on assessment which is extremely valuable. It enables teachers
to gauge what students understand and also what they need to experience in order to further develop their skills. We also us e the
Fractions and Decimals online interview in the upper school.
WEEKLY MATHS LESSONS
Students take part in at least 6 formal maths lessons per week, although as we all know, maths is part of nearly everything we do.
These sessions cover :
Number and Algebra– counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, money, place value, algebra,
number patterns, counting and now a new area, coding which is basically about repeating steps and creating and following a
sequence of rules. This area is related to Digital Technologies.
Measurement – Length, mass, area, perimeter, time, capacity, volume.
Geometry— (you may remember it as Space) Shape, maps, direction, location, angles.
Statistics –Collecting and displaying data, graphing, surveys.
Probability (which used to be called Chance) – Possible outcomes, what will, won’t or might happen?
Lessons are planned to ensure a variety of experiences and include problem solving and using hands on equipment and real life
examples. Students work independently, with partners and in groups to investigate and solve mathematical problems. They are
encouraged to work through the problem solving process which is understand it, plan it, do it, and check it.
A
T Y P I C A L
M AT H S
L E S S O N
Some maths sessions begin with a whole class warm up then a focus where students are taught a particular maths concept. This
might be through a story, diagram, discussion or brainstorm. Students are encouraged to share their knowledge and participate.
They then take part in independent maths, which may be one of a variety of activities designed to develop and enhance their skills.
These activities may include open-ended tasks (tasks with more than one correct answer or different pathways to the same answer),
problem solving, or games. During independent maths, the teacher may run workshops with a small group of like ability students
either supporting or extending this group at their point of need. The session ends with share time where students share not only
what they have learned but also the strategies and processes they have used to complete their tasks.
In some areas of the school, students also use Capacity Matrices to guide and track their own learning in Maths. Capacity Matrices
are basically detailed checklists that outline what the students need to learn in a particular maths topic, eg. Fractions. Students use
the information in the matrix to help them identify and decide which areas they are confident with already and which areas th ey need
to focus on further.
THE MATHS GARDEN
The Maths Garden is located at the end of Block D. This fabulous maths resource is essentially an outdoor classroom where
students can explore concepts such as tessellations, shapes, mapping, direction, angles, counting, and lines just to name a few of
the activities. Classes often have lessons in the Maths Garden and it is a brilliant resource for our school. This week our year 6’s
have been using it to find a variety of angles.
ONLINE MATHS PROGRAMS
Many students across the school have access to programs such as SchoolBo or Mathletics both at home and at school. This is a
fantastic way to practise and improve overall maths skills and their automatic recall of maths facts. Through Mathletics students also
have access to the wonderful Rainforest Maths website as well as games, times table toons and maths dictionaries and skill
demonstrations. Make sure you utilise all of the features of this wonderful resource. For semester 1 this year some students across
the school have been trialling a program called Numerical Acumen. Students involved have been using this program at home for
approximately 5 minutes at a time as often as they can across the week. The aim of the program is to persist in their efforts and
challenge themselves to increase their ability to solve problems using a range of efficient mental strategies.
ASSISTING WITH MATHS AT HOME
On the school website we have recently added a series of Maths Documents. These documents provide a very brief outline of the
maths content taught at each level. We have also included many ideas on how you can assist your child with their maths learning as
well as including links to useful websites. You will find them under the student tab in the appropriate year level. Here is the link .......
http://www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au/students/year-levels/
We hope you find them very informative and useful.
We love Maths at PPPS!
Sharon Kandell (Maths Coordinator)
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
PREP STUDENT OF THE WEEK
The following students will be presented at assembly on Monday May 16
P-9
Deepikka
P-10
Alaina
P-12
Erika
.P-13
Suzanne
P-11
Sienna
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
The following students were presented on Monday May 2
6-8
Sasha
6-7
Laura
6-2
Isabella
6-1
Daniel
5-6
Linda
5-5
Will
5-4
Zachary
5-3
Tayla
4-32
Sam
4-31
Isabel
4-30
Narmatha
4-29
Jackson
3-20
Jaxson
3-19
Renay
3-18
Mohamed
3-17
Hannah
2-28
George
2-27
Rachel
2-26
Kaylan
2-25
Tahlia
2-24
Myah
1-23
Lana
1-22
Zhuoran
1-21
Lisath
1-16
Devdan
1-15
Amber
LOST PROPERTY ROSTER
Fri
13/5
Jincy Roymon Joy
Fri
20/5
Navi Bath
FIRST AID LINEN ROSTER
Fri
13/5
Toby Cousipetcos
Fri
20/5
Jincy Roymon Joy
ANTI LITTER AWARDS:
Congratulations to the following students
for receiving an anti litter award.
P-11
Matt
1-23
Grace
2-24
Danny
2-25
Jake
4-29
Vaibhav
4-32
Christian
ROOM OF THE WEEK
6-8
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
HOUSE POINTS
9/5/16
Blue Bankicoots
Green Grasshoppers
Gold Goannas
Red Rosellas
ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE
ROSTER
Term 2
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
Term 3
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
August 29
September 5
September 12
Term 4
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
November 28
December 5
December 12
1-23
No performance—
Report Writing Day
5-3
P-9
No assembly—
Queen’s Birthday
2-26
No performance
5-5
P-11
1-16
P-13
3-20
2-28
1-21
4-32
No assembly—3 way
Conferences
No performance
P-10
1-15
5-4
No assembly—Report
writing day
3-17
2-25
1-22
P-12
4-31
Year 6 performance
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
YEARS 5/6 SPORT PROGRAM 2016
Last week’s results round 3:
Redbacks Vs Wolves (St Francis of Assisi)
Football– Redbacks 66 points to Wolves 2 points
Soccer– Redbacks 6 goals to Wolves 1 goal
Bat Tennis– Redbacks 39 games to Wolves 34 games
Netball A– Redbacks 16 goals to Wolves 2 goals
Netball B– Redbacks 2 goals to Wolves 3 goals
Rockets (Mill Park Heights) V Bushrangers
Football– Rockets 22 points to Bushrangers 21 points
Soccer– Rockets 2 goals to Bushrangers 4 goals
Bat Tennis– Rockets 33 games to Bushrangers 44 games
Netball A– Rockets 0 goals to Bushrangers 25 goals
Netball B– Rockets 7 goals to Bushrangers 2 goals
Interschool Sport Program - Round 4 Friday May 13th
All games to commence by 9.30am. First named school is the home team and PPPS home grounds are - Bat Tennis
and Netball. Football is at Kelynack Reserve (across the road) and Soccer is at RMIT (synthetic pitch-McKimmies Rd).
PPPS Bushrangers Vs Rockets (Mill Park)
Redbacks– BYE (NO GAME)
For away games this week: NO away games this week
Intraschool Sport Program: students to board the bus by 9.10am, to travel to Epping Leisure Centre. Games to
commence by 9.30am and conclude by 11am.
A reminder there is Training every Friday 8.00am-8.45am for all interschool sports teams. District Grand
Finals will be held on June 24th. Teams involved in finals will ONLY train the morning of the
finals. Please check the newsletter of the finals week. If there are parents who are available
to travel on the bus to and from Epping Leisure City, please let Mr. Scanu know as soon as possible.
A phone call will be made once to confirm the parents attendance on any given date.
BDSSA CROSS-COUNTRY 2016
This year on Wednesday May 25 the annual district cross-country will be held at Bundoora Park from
9.30am-12.30pm. There will be approximately 60 students representing PPPS. The squad has been handed a
permission note. If you have any questions relating to this event please ring the school and ask for Mrs Gatt on either Tuesday,
Wednesday or Friday on 9404-4311.
PPPS ATHLETICS DAY 2016
We are holding our annual PPPS athletics carnival on WEDNESDAY MAY 18th, for all year 4, 5 and 6 students at the
Meadowglen International Athletics Track (McDonald’s Road, Epping). The back up date is TUESDAY JUNE 14th. This
day will give all students the opportunity to be measured and timed for the 100m sprint, the 200m sprint, the
800m run, hurdles, shot put, discus, long and triple jump. I will require helpers on the day to assist with each
of the events; recording times and measurements, timing students, raking sand pits etc. Please contact Mrs
Julie Gatt ([email protected]) at the school if you are available to assist on the day or fill in
parental assistance section of your child’s permission form. You will be required between the hours of 9.152.30pm. Let me know if you have a preference for a particular event on the day. Mark this day in your diary.
Thankyou Mrs Julie Gatt.
Why is it so important that students drink water?
Water is good for you. Our bodies are made up of 50-60% water. Water lost each day through breathing, sweating and
going to the toilet needs to be replaced, especially in hot weather. Adequate fluid intake is essential to good health. Not drinking
enough fluid causes dehydration. Any level of dehydration can cause physical symptoms such as headaches and irritability.
Given the impact of dehydration on physical ability, it is believed that your ability to concentrate will be worse if you are
dehydrated.
Why should students drink in class?
Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. By the time a person is thirsty they are usually already dehydrated to some extent.
Children rarely drink enough during break times at school and often forget to drink unless reminded. Allowing and reminding
students to drink water in class increases the likelihood that they will drink more. Drinking often, especially before, during and
after physical activity is the best way to stay hydrated.
How much water should children drink?
The recommended daily amounts of fluid for children and adolescents are:
5 glasses (1 litre) for 5 - 8 year olds
7 glasses (1.5 litres) for 9 - 12 year olds
8-10 glasses (2 litres) for 13+ years * a glass is 200 ml
More water is needed if children are exercising or sweating due to heat.. Accessed online via ‘Crunch
and Sip’ on 23/11/09
http://www.crunchandsip.com.au/interface/controls/Questions/landing_CommonQuestions.asp#q3
Physical Education & Sports Coordinator - Sebastian Scanu
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
PLENTY PARKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL VALUES
WHAT THE VALUES
MEAN
WHAT THE VALUES LOOK LIKE
AT PLENTY PARKLANDS
A FAIR GO
FOR ALL
Abiding by Australia’s traditions of democracy and freedom
I
I
I
I
let people join in.
share with others.
listen to other opinions.
take turns.
HONESTY
Acting with integrity by being
truthful
I tell the truth even when I have done
the wrong thing.
I follow the rules without being told.
I tell the truth in a tactful way.
RESPECT
Being considerate and courteous to others
I listen when someone is speaking to
me.
I follow the school processes.
I use equipment and buildings responsibly.
I am punctual.
TRUST
Being someone who is responsible and does the right thing
I speak and act appropriately at all
times.
I keep private matters, private.
I can be relied on to be resilient.
CARING
Showing compassion towards
others and being considerate
of their feelings
I
I
I
I
TOLERANCE
Living in harmony with others
and appreciating diversity
I accept people by what they do and
say, not what they look like or what
their backgrounds are.
LEARNING
Gaining knowledge and skills
to become a lifelong learner
and productive global citizen
I
I
I
I
have a go at learning new things.
follow instructions.
am persistent.
am organised.
PERSONAL
ACHIEVEMENT
Doing my personal best both
individually and as a team
member
I
I
I
I
put in my best effort.
am confident.
learn from my mistakes.
do 5 star work.
take an interest in others.
encourage humor and laughter.
have zero tolerance of bullying.
get along with others.
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
The PURPOSE of Plenty Parklands
Primary School is to educate children as lifelong learners
to shape a better Australia.
Our VISION is that…..
1.
Our students have the individual skills and knowledge to succeed
in a rapidly changing world.
2. Our students, staff and community learn, and are cared for, in an
environment that reflects our school values.
3. The school ethos adds value to each child’s life through an
interdependent partnership between parents, staff and students.
4. The school promotes individual and team excellence, and
individual and team contributions to national wellbeing.
5. The 12 Quality Principles provide the foundation on which the
school operates and students, staff and parents learn.
Approved by School Council
August 2007
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: May 12 2016 Issue 13
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS: The school and the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT accept no responsibility for the goods or services offered in advertisements in this newsletter.