Glengarry Primary School
Newsletter

Dear Parents & Community Members,

The School Board met last week with discussions including:

• Student data 2021:  reviewed and analysed, including literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing.  Following this discussion, teachers will prepare Operational Plans for 2022 to address identified needs with these shared with the Board at the November 22 meeting
• 1 to 1 Technology:  an update of the current progress including a review of community feedback, a discussion about guidelines for usage and addressing community questions.
• Contributions & Charges 2022:  approved for the new school year, including a recognition of the new 1 to 1 Technology program in Year 4.
• Out of School Care: arrangements and a revision of the existing contract for 2022.

I have been privileged in recent weeks to be a part of and/or witness the amazing persistence and resilience of our students.

• The Year 6 camp to Woodman Point really challenged our students to reach some goals they did not expect hey would be able to achieve.  The fact that the majority of the group pushed themselves beyond their expectations was credit to them all – and given they also demonstrated outstanding levels of maturity and responsibility while away made the attending staff proud.
• In recent time our pre-primary to Year 5 students have been venturing to Craigie Leisure Centre to undertake swimming lessons.  For some, this is pushing them outside their comfort zone although comments from swimming teachers highlights the ability of this group to remain focussed and strive towards success.

Finally, tomorrow (Friday, October 29) is World Teachers’ Day.  We take this opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the efforts of all staff who work at Glengarry Primary School.  Please consider wishing members of staff a “Happy WTD” when you see them.

 Peter Meston

Principal

Representatives from our Year 4 and Senior Choirs had the exciting opportunity to perform on the Community Stage at Optus Stadium, as part of the Telethon Family Fun Day. 

The students performed a Disco Medley and had a wonderful experience, walking out onto the famous ground!  We saw celebrities including Fat Cat, Olaf, Belle and Darth Vader. Channel 7 will send their official footage to the school in a few weeks, for us to watch. 

Congratulations and thank you to these Choir singers and their familes for their contribution to one of Perth’s most cherished events, which raises funds for PCH and other children’s health organisations.  Thanks also to Miss Loxton, Mr & Mrs Lillico, Mrs Resnik and Mrs Barrett for helping out on the day.

Mrs Ruscoe

Music Teacher

On Thursday 21st November, students in Rooms 5 and 6 attended an exciting and educational incursion, run by David and Sunai from Animal Ark.  The children enjoyed interacting with friendly reptiles, amphibians and insects.  They also examined a range of natural artefacts such as seashells, skulls and bones. 

The highlight for many was the opportunity to hold Monty the python around their neck.  Through interaction with these Australian animals, students learnt about their adaptations, ecosystems, conservation and evolution.

Finally, our new shade sails have been installing in the Kindergarten and Pre-primary.  A wonderful addition to our playground – special thanks to our super P&C, along with Zig Zags for supporting this project.

We are caring for birds at our school with the introduction of a couple of nesting boxes attracting pairs of galahs now protecting their eggs.  We hope they hatch and leap safely to the ground.

A little Butcher Bird fledgling and her brother were seen flapping around the school last week.  Everyone kept well back and watched whilst mum and dad hovered above.  They didn’t swoop us because they knew their babies weren’t in danger.

There’s another month of KAMBARANG left so watch for swooping birds!