1. Welcome to 3S Thank you for taking the time to come in this evening.

2. We use a common language across the school when it comes to behaviour in the classroom and in the playground. Our values include: -Integrity - Participation -Respect - Fairness -Excellence - Democracy -Responsibility - Care -Cooperation School/ Class Values

3.  The whole school uses the behaviour thermometer. Two yellow cards in a day = automatic Red Card. Two Red Cards in a term and parents receive written notification.  6 merit awards are given each Friday for Academic Achievement, technology, PDHPE, and for following school values.  A Homework Award (considered a merit) is also given when students complete their Homework five weeks in a row.  4 merits= Assistant Principal Award, 3 AP Awards= Principal Award and 4 Assistant Principal Awards mean a gold medal at the end of year.  In 3S we also have a ‘Student of the Week’ and everyone in the class writes something positive about that student. This is displayed for the week and taken home on Friday. Discipline and Rewards System

4.  Monday: Science, Canteen  Tuesday: Maths Groups, Computers, Got Game, Canteen  Wednesday: Scripture, Maths Groups, Canteen  Thursday: Performing Arts Groups, Library, Homework is due  Friday: PSSA / School Sport 9:20-11:20am, Italian, Homework is sent home. Our Timetable

5.  Please take a copy of our OPS Homework Policy with you.  Homework helps establish the habits of study, concentration and discipline. Parents also have the opportunity to see their child progress.  Homework is given out on a Friday and brought back on a Thursday.  Oral reading is recommended for 10-15 minutes per night and other homework tasks for 20 minutes.  Please encourage your child to choose from the optional tasks and complete something of interest to them. These tasks are differentiated to each students individual abilities. Homework

6. Why home reading is so important

7.  Studyladder, Mathletics, Spell-a-drome, Bug Club  iPads in the classroom used for group work and research projects  Computer lab time each week  Access at home- please complete form and return Technology

8.  Glue sticks- please restock as the year goes on  Some students still missing their two plastic sleeve folders  Maths text books- please pay to office as soon as possible as these are used for Homework  PENCIL CASES- only one small pencil case on desks, then one with coloured pencils/textas etc. in their tote trays. Class Requirements

9.  Stage 2 Public Speaking Competition in Term 3 and Multicultural in Term 2  Swimming/Athletics Carnivals  District, Regional, State, Nationals Competitions  Maths groups – Number strand on Tuesdays and Wednesdays  Performing Arts Groups (Stage 2)  Science Club  Training Band  NAPLAN – Term 2 (10 th, 11 th and 12 th May) – we encourage all children to try their best  I.C.A.S. Competitions - The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a competition element. Commonly referred to as the UNSW tests (grade based tests, certificates are awarded and additional costs are required if you choose for your child to participate). What is new for Year 3 students?

10.  P.S.S.A. team sports – There are three seasons and during each season a different sport is offered. Please keep in mind that Yr 3 students are competing against Yr 4 students, who have had an extra 12 months to develop their skills. If your child is unsuccessful at selection trials please encourage them to try their best and remind them about the exciting opportunities that are offered at school e.g. Session 1 – skill focus for a particular sport and competitive activities. Session 2 - creative interest based lessons e.g. drama, technology such as iPads, string art, sketching, problems solving games such as chess to develop higher order thinking and social skills. What else is new?

11.  How important punctuality is for your children  Label all belongings before they come to school  Send in absence notes if your child has been absent and always sign your child in and out during school hours  Medication is to be handed in to office with all instructions and is administered by office staff  USBs with homework etc. are welcomed but again, please label  Sign up to our online newsletter and School Stream App  Lost property is on K-2 site and outside office.  Please send a signed note to myself if there is a change in your pick up routine eg. Aunty picking up  Library books should be returned before the morning bell Please Remember…

12.  The only thing that will keep me from your babies this year is my baby!  Due to finish at school middle of term 2, after NAPLAN preparation and completion  I will write all Semester One reports and complete all parent teacher interviews  The new teacher will be wonderful and supported by a very experienced Stage 2 Team at OPS lead by Mrs Bannister and Mrs Richardson. One More Thing…

13. Any Questions??

14.  Thank you again for coming along tonight, I look forward to working with you this year to help your child achieve their educational goals. Thank you!