1. Welcome to William Dean Public School Quality Education in a Caring Environment William Dean Public School Yarramundi Drive DEAN PARK NSW 2761 Ph: 02 9626 5200 Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner

2. Welcome to William Dean Public School Our School ‘Our school prides itself on the extent and quality of its teaching and learning programs in all key learning areas, its caring approach to students and its innovative programs in Literacy and Numeracy.’ Our School ‘Our school prides itself on the extent and quality of its teaching and learning programs in all key learning areas, its caring approach to students and its innovative programs in Literacy and Numeracy.’

3. Best Start Best Start is a NSW Government initiative to ensure our youngest students are on track in Literacy and Numeracy by Year 3. Best Start Kindergarten Assessment, Kindergarten teachers observe and record the knowledge, skills and understanding that each child brings to Kindergarten. Results inform the development of quality Literacy and Numeracy teaching and learning programs. Feedback is provided to parents on what their child can do, and how they can best assist their child’s learning. Kindergarten teachers complete the student assessments in Term 1 of the school year.

4. Best Start Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN) Intervention Program The TEN intervention program provides support for students experiencing difficulty in learning numeracy in the early years. TEN is implemented in a normal daily lesson block, without withdrawal or an additional specialist teacher. It recognises that a small percentage of students are at risk of failure, despite participation within a quality numeracy program.

5. Great Facilities & Extra Curricula Activities A healthy canteen Monday to Friday Large grassed areas for running and playing Climbing equipment Covered Learning Areas Netball/Basketball court Designated quiet areas A well stocked Library Interactive White Boards Lap tops Personal Computers Junior and Senior Choir PSSA Sport Junior and Senior Dance Public Speaking Competitions ICAS Spelling, Numeracy and Technology Competitions Lunchtime Clubs Visits from various performing artists Healthy Harold A healthy canteen Monday to Friday Large grassed areas for running and playing Climbing equipment Covered Learning Areas Netball/Basketball court Designated quiet areas A well stocked Library Interactive White Boards Lap tops Personal Computers Junior and Senior Choir PSSA Sport Junior and Senior Dance Public Speaking Competitions ICAS Spelling, Numeracy and Technology Competitions Lunchtime Clubs Visits from various performing artists Healthy Harold

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7. Enrol Now for 2012 Please ask us for an enrolment form at the end of this presentation We look forward to having the opportunity to educate your child at our wonderful school We are accepting enrolments for 2012 Thank you for your time today Miss. Garlick and Mrs. Kraljevic Please ask us for an enrolment form at the end of this presentation We look forward to having the opportunity to educate your child at our wonderful school We are accepting enrolments for 2012 Thank you for your time today Miss. Garlick and Mrs. Kraljevic