Congratulations to our Year 6 award recipients for Week 6. Your efforts and achievements are highly commendable, and you should all be extremely proud.

6G:

Student of the Week – Nikitah I

Academic – James N

Merit – Freddie P

PBS4L – Emmanuel A

6B:

Student of the Week – James T

Academic – Nicholas G

Merit – Brianna C

PBS4L – Sienna M

6W:

Student of the Week – Charlotte T

Academic – Lachlan B

Merit – Tori C

PBS4L – Taleah T

We look forward to sharing with you the fantastic achievements and positive behaviours of our students each week.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Nafranowicz

 

Today we are sending home the note below which explains a great opportunity for Year 6 children to be involved in a Sunday Parish Mass. This will only happen once this year so don’t miss the opportunity.

 

 

 

Our Lady of the Rosary School

8 Diana  Avenue, Kellyville  2155

Phone:  9629 2566; Fax:  9629 2148   ______________________________________________________________

Website:  www.olorkellyville.catholic.edu.au       Email:  olorkellyville@parra.catholic.edu.au

 

16^th May 2017

 

OLOR Parish Mass

 

Dear Parents of Year 6,

 

Your child is warmly invited to participate at the OLOR Parish Mass on Sunday 28^th May at 11:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Year 6 children and their families to share in the prayer life of our wider parish family. All Year 6 students are encouraged to be at this special Mass and we ask that parents please stay to support their child.

 

Year 6 students also have the opportunity to take a leading role in the Mass. They may be involved in the first and second readings, the Universal Prayer, Offertory, greeting families at the door, collecting and altar serving. Please return the slip below by Tuesday 23^rd May to confirm whether you and your child will be able to attend and/or volunteer.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Mrs Ros Earl

Religious Education Co-ordinator

                                                                                                                             

 

 

Dear Year 6 Teachers and Mrs Earl

 

Yes, my child _______________________ in class ____________ will be attending the 11.00am OLOR Parish Mass on Sunday 28^th May.

 

Please tick below if you would like to volunteer:

• I would like to volunteer at the Mass (Reading, Offertory, Greeting, Collecting).

• I would like to be an Altar Server.

We ask volunteers to please arrive at 10:15am.

 

 

Unfortunately, my child _______________________ in class ____________ is unable to attend the 11.00am OLOR Parish Mass on Sunday 28^th May.

 

__________________________

            Parent signature

 

 

Here at OLOR, we believe that meaningful feedback can greatly enhance learning and improve student achievement. Successful feedback for students allows them to identify their strengths along with areas for development and then plan, with their teacher, the next step in their learning.

 

An example of a feedback process used at OLOR is from John Hattie, a renowned researcher in education:

The above process creates a positive impact on student learning, because guidance is constantly provided during learning tasks.  Feedback needs to be specific to both acknowledge a child’s effort and/or improvement and give direction for their future endeavours.

 

Here at OLOR, we use the following feedback techniques:

 

• Verbal feedback
• Peer assessment where students receive positive or helpful advice from their peers
• Self assessment where teachers guide students to analyse their work to help develop their skills
• Data walls in the classroom to track student’s growth
• 1:1 conferencing
• Written feedback (marking books)
• Electronic feedback
• Small group feedback

 

As you can see written or electronic annotations, while important, are only one aspect of our feedback process.  Therefore, not every piece of written or online work will have teacher comments provided.

If you need an epipen or asthma spray please ensure that it is packed in your day pack.

Make sure you have your recess and lunch (for day one only ) packed in your day pack.

You can bring a pillow if you wish, but try to pack it so as not to have too much to carry.

Emergency Contact is 0409 296 638. Please only ring if there is an emergency, we will be posting things on Instagram (olorkellyville) so there is no need to ring to find out if they are okay. We will contact you if there are any issues.

See you bright an early in the morning….children are to be there no later than 6:10 please as we must get away by 6:30 to keep our schedule.

 

Today the children were told their rooming arrangements for our Canberra trip. There was a lot of time and consideration put into the list and children were consulted before it was published to AIS today. If there are any issues please contact us, however, it will almost impossible to make changes at this late stage. It is important to remember that the majority of the time spent in Canberra will be on the bus or with their bus groupings. The room at night is mainly for sleeping. It was therefore important that the children had their friens on the same bus and we have been able to achieve this, with most having many friends on the same bus.

We have asked that the children do not bring phones…it is only 2 nights….if they need to contact you we will arrange that where appropriate. If you need to contact us in case of an emergency we will provide a number before our departure. Please do not contact us to see if they are okay, if they are not be assured that we will contact you.

 

YEAR 6 CANBERRA EDUCATIONAL TOUR

 

 

Dear Parents and Caregivers

 

As part of the HSIE unit of inquiry “Who has the POWER to decide?” studied in Term 1, a Canberra Educational Tour has been organised for Year 6 students. The tour is booked from Wednesday, 3^rd May to Friday, 5^th May, 2017 (Week 2 of next Term). Students will travel by chartered coach to Canberra, with exclusive use of the coach throughout the duration of the tour. The itinerary for the 3 day tour has been organised to include an array of interesting educational activities covering a range of Key Learning Areas. Students will participate in HSIE activities that focus on Australian Parliament and history, as well as Science, Drama and Physical Education learning experiences. The teachers accompanying the children will be Miss Nafranowicz, Mrs Bergan, Mr Devlin and Mr Bamford.

 

Accommodation during the tour is at the Australian Institute of Sport. All meals are included, except morning tea and lunch on the first day (Wednesday).  These must be brought from home in a labelled plastic bag.

 

A packing list for clothing is attached; please ensure you pack what is on the list. We strongly encourage you to check the weather forecast for Canberra in case the weather is cooler/warmer than anticipated. As we will be attending the formal venues of Parliament House on the last day, students are to wear their OLOR school jersey with pants.

 

Please do not over pack. Children are NOT permitted to bring iPods, Gameboys, portable Playstations or mobile phones. Children can bring a camera or their iPad but need to take individual responsibility; the school will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items. Children may also bring spending money [no more than $50] for a souvenir if they wish.

 

Your child’s permission slip, medical form and AIS forms must be completed and returned to school by next Monday 3^rd April 2017.

 

 

 

Medications

Any medication required will need to be given directly to Mrs Bergan on Wednesday morning (prior to departure) in a plastic zip lock bag with your child’s name and instructions of use.  (Puffers will need to be kept in your child’s backpack).

 

We will be departing at 6:30am sharp on Wednesday 3^rd May.

Please be at school by 6:00am to facilitate with the loading of the coach. Parents and caregivers please ensure that you do not park in the bus zone. The coach is expected to return back to school at approximately 6:30pm on Friday, 5^th May (allowing for traffic coming into Sydney). Please contact the school office if you would like to confirm the schedule of the coach that afternoon.

 

No additional food/lollies

We would appreciate if parents/caregivers only send recess and lunch for the first day and NO OTHER food items. The students are provided with more than ample snacks and main meals each day which should keep them satisfied.

 

We are looking forward to a fabulous, fun-filled educational tour of Canberra with Year 6!

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Miss Nafranowicz, Mrs Bergan, Mr Devlin and Mr Bamford

(Supervising teachers)            

  

Canberra Educational Tour Itinerary (times for activities are approximate):

 

Wednesday, 3^rd May

 

6:00am          Arrive at OLOR for roll call

6:30am          Depart school and travel to Canberra. Comfort stops will be made when necessary – students are to supply own morning tea and water

10:30am        National Zoo

12:15pm        Lunch – students to supply own lunch and water

12:45pm        Australian War Memorial

3:30pm          SIEV X Memorial

5:00pm          Arrive Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

6:00pm          Dinner

7:30pm          (AIS) guided tour

9:00pm          Return to accommodation and prepare for bed

 

Thursday, 4^th May

 

7:00am          Breakfast

8:15am          Embassy Tour

9:15am         Questacon

11:45am        Lunch

12:30pm        National Gallery

3:00 pm         Museum of Australian Democracy

5:30pm          Dinner at AIS

6:30pm          Canberra Glassworks and Mount Ainslie Lookout

8:30pm          Return to AIS

 

Friday, 5^th May

 

7:00am          Breakfast

7:30am          Pack up and load luggage on coach

8:30am          Depart accommodation for Royal Australian Mint

10:30am        Parliament House- Tour, Role play and hospitality

1:30pm          Lunch

2:00pm          Depart Canberra (Comfort stop and afternoon tea)

 

Arrive back at OLOR – approximately 6:30pm

 

PACKING LIST

 

o        2 pairs of tracksuit pants or jeans

 

o        Year 6 shirt and jersey

 

o        2 long sleeved tops

 

o        2 t-shirts

 

o        2 jumpers

 

o        Water proof jacket or a coat

 

o        Additional singlets for cold weather (if necessary)

 

o        Pair of comfortable shoes (e.g. sneakers or walking shoes)

 

o        Warm sleepwear (including bed socks)

 

o        Underwear, including 2 pairs of socks

 

o        Hats – cap and beanie, gloves

 

o        1 towel

 

o        Toiletries (including face washer, soap, deodorant/talc, tissues, hand wipes, etc)

 

o        Water bottle – compulsory

 

o        Raincoat – compulsory (disposable)

 

o        2 x plastic bags for dirty clothing/towel – compulsory

 

o        Pillow – optional

 

o        Camera/ iPad (optional)

 

• Spending money for souvenirs – maximum of $50 in a clearly labelled

wallet or envelope (optional)

 

• Small back pack – to store water bottle, raincoat, tissues, book, etc on the bus

 

o        Medication (if required)

 

 

Cameras,iPads and money are the responsibility of individual children. The school will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items.

 

ALL packed items must be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

 

 

The following link is a newsletter article written by one of our technology leaders after the Cross Country.

 

 

NewsletterArticle-CrossCountry  

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHku5EiOyIWsCNqb12NUHxJcpMJmtPKCkZRLchx89uo/edit?usp=sharing

We have been informed there is an error with the dates on the overnight excursion permission note. i can assure you we are not travelling back in time to June 2014. We will reissue the correct one on Monday.

We will be going on our annual Canberra excursion in Week 2 of next term.

By visiting Canberra, students develop a deeper understanding of how we’re governed and how our Australian Identity was formed, fostering a sense of national pride.

Participating in a wide range of programs in Canberra builds student knowledge of how we are governed, how laws are made, electoral processes and rights, Australian identity, history and heritage.  Our visits to the MOAD (Museum of Australian Democracy formally known as Old Parliament House) and Parliament House will give our students an inside look at the way our country is run and we will participate in a mock election of our Federal Government.  By visiting the Australian War Memorial our students are given the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of the sacrifices that have been made to help Australia develop into the nation it is today.  We also visit Canberra Zoo and Aquarium as we are undertaking a science unit on animal adaptations and Canberra Zoo has many examples of endangered animals.

The cost of the excursion has been billed to your school fees divided over Term 1, 2 & 3.   This includes bus travel, 2 breakfasts, 2 morning teas, 2 afternoon teas and 2 dinners.  The children will need to bring their own packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for day one.

Can all Student Leaders please join Miss Nafranowicz in 6 Gold’s classroom on Monday at lunchtime for a quick meeting. Many thanks!