TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH

Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Issue 16

2nd June, 2016

CALENDAR
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Wednesday 8 June

Winter Lightning Premiership

Thursday 9th June

PA Hot Dog Day

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Friday 10 June
Report Writing Day (No students required at school)
Monday 13th June
Queens Birthday Public Holiday
Music Camp 15th 17th June

REPORT WRITING
Over the next fortnight, all teachers will be very busy analysing the student achievement data
that they have collected during first semester in order to compile their Mid-year reports for
each student.
In determining the grading's that are represented on the reports, teachers
use multiple sets of data, anecdotal notes and ongoing observations etc. to
make their judgements. On the odd occasion, where a definitive assessment
is difficult to ascertain, teachers will collaborate with each other to
determine an individual assessment. Please be assured that this is an
extensive undertaking, so that an accurate, fair and rigorous judgment can be
made
for each child.
In awarding a grading to a student, judgements are made against the expected curriculum
outcomes for each year level as detailed in AusVELS (The Australian Curriculum in Victoria).
AusVELS will be replaced by the Victorian Curriculum-Foundation to Year10.
Schools can choose to use AusVELS or the Victorian Curriculum F10 in 2016.
AusVELS will be archived in December 2016 and all schools will use the Victorian Curriculum in
2017.
It is important to understand that each students results are determined against the
expected outcomes at each year level and NOT comparison rankings against
other students.
As always, if you have any concerns, further information can be obtained
early next term through our Parent/Teacher/Student (P/T/S) conferences.
Your feedback in past years has been to ensure that our reports are easy to
read & interpret, as well as being personalised for each child. To this end, I
can
assure you that each childs achievement comments are completely tailored
and personalised to each child.
If all goes according to plan, Mid-year student reports will be sent home on Thursday 23rd
June. P/T/S conferences will be scheduled early next term to enable you to gain further
insights into your childs achievements.
Most importantly, we hope the Mid-year reports provide a wonderful opportunity for all
families to celebrate the achievements of first semester!

Student of the Week

Students will be presented with certificates at next Thursday afternoons assembly.
Prep R Mrs Read Charlotte Humble for being friendly and helpful and her amazing addition number
sentences.
Prep S Miss Staley Robbie Magnano - For his outstanding independent writing. Keep up the amazing work
Robbie!
1A Miss Arnold Will Hartley for such a wonderful work ethic during English this week. Will was very
engaged and a fast worker when learning about Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1P Miss Perkins Tayla Eldridge for another wonderful working week. Tayla always does her best, is
friendly and is a good friend to others. We will miss her smiling face next term.
2B Mrs Baird
2J - Mrs Johnstone Lilah Hills for great Integrity as a learner. Lilah always plans and completes tasks
thoroughly and with great accuracy. Well Done!
3B Mrs Bos Ike Taylor for being a reliable Laptop monitor and a great role model to his peers.
3W Ms Walton Amelia Reeve is a pleasure to have in class. She always has a happy, smiling and positive
attitude. Amelia can also show initiative.
4B Miss Broomfield
4F Miss Kain - Travis Southon - For showing self-control and resilience through change. Im very proud of you
Travis, keep up the good work!
4/5K Mr Kitchin Katelyn Lizio - Your strong work ethic sets a standard for others within the class. You are
organised and always apply yourself to the best of your ability. Well done Katelyn!
5/6M Miss McGhee - Oliver Humble - For doing such a great job at organising Running Club and the Soccer
sessions at lunchtime. The Preppies are loving it. Well done Oli!
5/6Q Miss Quintin Youre the life of our grade Jyden Coffey! Youre always smiling in our class and help
anyone that needs it. Your music project is very impressive and your reading has improved out of sight! Well
done Mr. Coffey!
Music - Mrs Young Luke McKenzie 5/6Q - For all the effort you have put into your music project about the
music in High School Musical You have dedicated a lot of time and effort and used the local libraries facilities
to make your project the best it can be. Well Done!
P.E. Miss Daley Erik Driver 2J Well done on doing a fantastic job role modelling the correct technique
for bowling. Great job!

REMINDER to all parents

REPORT WRITING DAY

Friday10th June
School staff will spend the day preparing students mid-year reports for Semester One.
MONDAY 13TH June
Queens birthday public holiday
No students required at school on either day

Book Fair was huge! Thank you for visiting Book Fair during
the week.
I hope you are getting lots of enjoyment from your new
books. It was wonderful to meet so many parents and
grandparents. We sold heaps of books, posters, pencils, pens
and erasers. Many items sold quickly, including the dinosaur puppets,
pointers and phones. When Book fair returns in November hopefully
these items will be in plentiful supply.

Good Luck in the raffle.

KIDS WHO READ TO SUCCEED

Thank you for ongoing support of book fair and supporting the love of reading.
Jackie Waycott

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Market
A HUGE THANKYOU to our market helpers from 2B + 2J last Saturday Marama
Silvester, Ruth Underwood, Kate Gaul, Sophie Lazner, Gary Barrett, Robert
Magnano, Nathan Opie, Alona bbqTomakin-Barrett, Donna Johnstone, Kelly
Driver, Chris Sullivan, Corey Gaul, Kirsty, Max + Tom Holbery, Paul OBrien, Fred
Johnson, Chris Holliss, Alana Archer and Jo Cochrane. Your help has earned
the grade 2s a $100 voucher to spend on items for the classroom. Our next
market is on Saturday 25th June 2016 with 4/5K Prep R + Prep S rostered on.

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