Dear Families,

NAPLAN Online

As outlined in the last newsletter, if you are seeking an Exemption or Withdrawal for your child from NAPLAN this year, please contact the school at your earliest convenience so that we can advise you of your options.

Testing will be in Weeks 3 & 4, Term 2.

Site Improvement Plan and Annual Report

Both our Annual Report and Site Improvement Plan are accessible on our website, however we have also produced a simplified version for families, students and teachers. You should have received a copy of this during the week highlighting the directions for Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School.

Harmony Week

Throughout this week, we have been celebrating Harmony Week. The theme of
“Everybody Belongs” is about recognising the success of Australia’s multicultural society and the benefits of cultural diversity and belonging. We had a huge number of children and staff wear an orange piece of clothing to acknowledge the day.

Thank you to all the families that supported the day.

Our assembly today was based on Respect and class items centred around Harmony Day and National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence.

Special thanks to our Harmony Day Committee who put a tremendous amount of effort into making the week such a success.

Picking Students Up Early

A reminder that it is school policy when picking up a student early to come through the front office and sign the student out. It is preferable that prior arrangements are made with the class teacher.

Year 7 to High School

Recently our year 6 & 7 students attended a half day visit to Le Fevre High School. This visit gave them a “Taste of High School” and the beginning of their transition process to secondary school. I am sure they enjoyed the visit.

School Sports

It’s really encouraging to see so many of our students participating in a variety of sports.

I was extremely impressed with our year 5/6/7 students who attended Shark Cup at Seaton HS over the past 2 Wednesdays. They demonstrated our values of Respect, Responsibility and Effort. Special thanks to the students who managed this event and trained our students over the past month.

I always enjoy watching students playing and being involved in school sport. I have been able to watch a number of basketball games and cricket matches. Thank you to our parent volunteers who continue to commit their time to help, manage and train the students.

Good luck to Campbell, Emily and Rhys who will participate in the upcoming SAPSASA Softball State Carnival.

Mobile phone use for primary school students

The Department’s position is that primary aged students cannot use their mobile phones and personal devices at school during school hours and on school property. The Department and the school recognise that there are legitimate reasons for students to bring a mobile phone or personal device to school. This may include:

• to ensure their safety while travelling
• so that parents can contact them outside of school hours

During the school day students are not permitted to access or use their mobile phones or other personal devices. Students must switch off or mute their devices before storing them at the beginning of the school day. They will not be able to access their device until the end of the school day.

Storage of personal devices

Mobile phones and personal devices must either be kept in students bags or given to the teacher to be stored in a secured location until the end of the day.

Week 9 Attendance Award

Congratulations to year 7 student Adam from Room 17 on winning our 100% attendance award for weeks 1-9. Adam is the lucky winner of a Boost Juice voucher compliments of Boost Juice.  

Regards,

Bob