NEWS | From The Principal
ZOO TRIP
I was very proud of the behaviour of all the students from Winters Flat PS who attended the zoo yesterday. We had perfect weather and just the right amount of time to attend the education workshops and see the amazing facilities and exhibits. I would also like to thank the parents who attended with us and supported the staff to make the day run so smoothly.
WENDY OATES AND LIZ OLD RETIREMENT ASSEMBLY – 2.30PM THIS FRIDAY
To officially send off two long-serving and beloved members of staff, we are having a retirement assembly to celebrate the careers of Wendy Oates and Liz Old. Both have been on Long Service Leave for 2019 with their retirements becoming official at the end of Term 2. Please come and join us in Oak view on Friday at 2.30pm.
DATA ANALYSIS AND THE SCHOOL REVIEW
I am inviting parents/carers to join me tomorrow (Thursday) at 9.00am in the staff room if you would like to participate in analyzing responses to the Parent Opinion Survey data for 2017 and 2018. (2019 data not yet available).
If you can make it please email me via: winters.flat.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
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2020 VISION AND THE SCHOOL REVIEW – STUDENT FORUMS
We have given our students the opportunity to give their responses to the questions posed:
What would you like to see more of?
What would you like to see less of?
Are there things we could be doing that we currently don’t do?
What needs to change?
Using the following areas for consideration:
- Classroom learning experiences
- Friendships and social group experiences
- Playground and facilities experiences
A random selection of students from Years 4-6 were also invited to respond to the 2017- 2019 Attitudes to School survey data which the Department of Education and Training conducts annually.
THE MORE YOU LOOK THE MORE YOU SEE – INSTALLATION OPENING
We will have an official viewing for our community of the Art Installation on Wednesday 18th September from 3.15pm – 5.15pm. The location is the classroom next to Performing Arts near Oak view. Save the date!
SCHOOL COUNCIL VACANCY – PARENT/CARER
We currently have a vacancy on the Winters Flat School Council. If you would like to nominate please ask at the school office for a nomination form. Nominations close Friday 13th September.
INTA CARE FINISHING AT THE END OF TERM
Inta Parsons has informed me that Inta Care will no longer be offered for students before and after school. On behalf of the families who have used Inta Care I would like to thank Inta sincerely for the wonderful service she has provided.
To access the other After school care programs available, please contact the school office.
KRYAL CASTLE CHESS TOURNAMENT
Another outstanding effort by the team. See Harry Poulton’s article.
PARENTING IDEAS – MICHAEL GROSE
This week's article is celebrating the legacy of fathers and father figures.
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Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal.