31 October 2002  

A school is as strong as it's community

Dear Parents, 

Class placements … yes it’s that time of year! Staff are currently doing profiles, reports and class placements will be on the agenda soon!

Class placements are determined using the following criteria:

Social considerations - how does a child relate to others
generally, and also specifically to certain children. Should they be put with other specific children or separated? Behaviourally, which teacher or combination of children would be best?

Academic considerations - does this child need extension or
remedial work? Are they with like-needs and like-abilities in the class? We do not want children to be isolated academically. We do not, however, stream classes.

Personality considerations - how will this child function personality-wise with her/his peers? Which teacher would be the best ‘personality fit’?

Learning style considerations - how does the learning style of this child fit the teaching style of the teacher?

 

We aim to provide quality teaching within a biblical context. We also aim to have a happy child because happy children learn better!

We rely on comprehensive information from class teachers and also
information/comments from parents. As teachers we see your child in the school context. Needs exhibited,
behaviour and abilities can be quite different in the school context
compared to home.

If you would like to make a comment about the placement of your child for 2003, please do so by 8 November. Please make your comments in writing to me.

We cannot guarantee to place your child in a specific class with a specific teacher because there are so many variables to consider. We do, however, always endeavour to place your child in the best learning context we can. Placements will be issued with reports on Friday 6 December.

John Stackhouse,

Head of Primary

Who am I?     I am big. I am the Principal of the School. I have gray hair. I work in an office. I walk around the School. Mr Stackhouse - yes. By Ethan (Rm 7)

A wonderful quote from Martin Luther King (Jr) ... “Those who passively accept evil are as much involved in it as those who help to perpetuate it. Those who accept evil without protesting against it are co-operating with it.” This is a key concept to teach children about bullying. This is an issue we, as a staff, will address as a result of our Term 3 - Years 3-6 Bullying Survey. More about the survey and our findings soon.

 

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Congratulations

AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS

TEST RESULTS  

Well done to all students who took part. Special congratulations to the following students:

Distinction  
Year 6 Hamish, Michael, Abbe W (Rm C),
Hannah (Rm D)

Year 5 Harrison P (Rm A), Sam M (Rm B)

Credit
 Year 6 Laura, Joel, Rowan, Sarah (Rm D)

Year 5 Sarah, Nicholas, Andrew C, Seonbu, Joel, Carrie, Samuel V, Lydia K (Rm A), Blair, Jordan, Carolyn, Alice (Rm B)

Year 4 Natalie, Joshua H, Christopher, Sophie (Rm 8), Samantha, Anna, Gabrielle, Julia, Nicholas (Rm 9)

A great result … keep up the excellent work

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  TALENT QUEST RESULTS

It seems a long time ago, but finally here are the talent quest results. Well done everyone who took part!

1st overall Abbe W (Rm C)
2nd overall Carolyn I (Rm B)
3rd overall Samantha N (Rm 8)

Talent Quest Section Winners:

1st in Dance Abbe W (Rm C)

1st in Plays ‘Lost’ by
Erin W, Annabel W, Samantha B, Julia M (Rm 9)

1st in Instrumental Carolyn I (Rm B)

1st in Singing Samantha N (Rm 8)

URGENT!!! FIESTA PHOTOS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINE If you have suitable photos we would love to hear from you. Your photos will be returned to you. Please drop photos in at the Student Services Office (give your name and phone number) or ring Linda Bellamy at School by Wednesday 6 November. ALPHA GYMNASTICS CLUB is holding a have-a-go day on Sunday 3 November at 20b Birmingham Drive between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Boys and girls, 5-9 years. Inquiries - phone 338 4566 AFTER SCHOOL CARE Working parents seek loving, kind person to look after 6 year old child from beginning of next school year and a 5 year old from May 2003 onwards. Pick up from Middleton Grange after school, supervise homework and provide a stimulating environment for learning until 5.30pm. Avonhead/Ilam area or family in the school vicinity preferred. Please ring 357 0550 during the evenings. Remuneration to be discussed.

SUNHATS Please remember, these are compulsory for Terms 1 and 4 each year. Please ensure your child has a Middleton Grange School sunhat. BUS BEHAVIOUR … A Reminder to Pupils and Parents Travelling by bus to and from school is proving to be a very popular option. This is a reminder to both parents and pupils, of the high standard of behaviour we expect from all bus travellers. Tickets should be bought at interval, they cannot be purchased after school. Pupils are to be polite and courteous. Primary pupils have seating priority. No food or drink is to be consumed while on the bus. Correct uniform is to be worn. Bus ‘monitors’ and ‘drivers’ should be respected. Travelling on the bus without a ticket/bus pass could result in a detention. It is a privilege to travel to and from school by bus. This privilege will be removed from any pupils who are unable to behave in an acceptable manner.

"In thy light shall we see light." 
                                        Psalm 36:9