Students are expected to wear a hat during outdoor PE lessons. For PE lessons the lesson plans were modified and some alternative programs used. On days of extreme heat, students also went inside into the library or the sub schools, although most preferred to stay outside in the shade during break times. Windy conditions resulted in the oval areas being closed at recess time but re-opened by lunchtime, once leaves and branches had been removed. When we lost power for the day they worked as diligently as they could, coping with classroom changes to find spaces with natural light. Students have kept off the ovals on days of extreme heat and sought shade in the courtyard areas. It was great to see the students responding so positively to the recent weather conditions which have been difficult at times. Many are parents of the new year 8 students but there have also been a number of new arrivals in the other year levels. MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS TERM 1 4/3 Yr 8 Immunisa ons 10/3 ADELAIDE CUP DAY 12/3 Sports Day 17/3 Governing Council AGM 7.00pm SC 19/3 Parents and Friends Mee ng Middle Campus 7.00pm 24/3 Governing Council 7.00pm SC 24/3 26/3 Yr 8 / 9 Soccer Camp 26/3 VISTA Athle cs Carnival Santos Stadium APRIL 1/4 MC Open Night pm 2/4 Student Free Day Panayoula Parha 4/4 Yr 9 Immunisa ons 7/4 MC Parent/Subject Teacher Interviews 8/4 SSSSA Athle cs Carnival Santos Stadium 11/4 Last day of term 12.45pm dismissalĢ Middle Campus Report Welcome to the first newsletter of It is a pleasure to welcome back continuing students and I would also like to welcome new families to the school. In future, every newsletter will include an update on aspects of the Strategic Plan, which will be placed on the website shortly. Strategic Plan Our school has developed a three year Strategic Plan which we have already started actioning. In particular, Sports Day, Open Night, school assemblies, parent - teacher meetings and the Student Free Day are upon us. Term 1 Events Term 1 is a very busy term and I encourage you to check the school s calendar on the website so that critical events and parent /teacher interview times are noted. Be aware that every time an absence is authorised by a parent, bad habits are being reinforced and the learning is affected. Authorised absence Please monitor the number of days/ lessons that your student misses. Every absent lesson means that the student has to catch up and possibly miss the explicit teaching of fundamental concepts. Simultaneously, the DAYMAP allows you to view your student s daily attendance. This year we are monitoring attendance of students in a methodical way and you will be contacted if there are any concerns. Attendance Being present and in class is fundamental to successful learning. Archibald Campbell was the first Principal at the Norwood site of the Norwood High School and Joe Laslett was the first Principal, of the Morialta High School. The names Campbell and Laslett are famous in our school and we honour two outstanding former Principals. Students still belong to a Personal Learning Group (PLG) and they are looked after by two Learning Community Leaders, Mr Alex Naylor-Campbell and Ms Wendy Jacobs- Laslett. Campbell and Laslett On the senior campus we have re-organised the student groupings into two learning community groups. Later this term, we will offer parents a training session on the use of the DAYMAP Parent Portal, so watch out for this notice. It will enable you to have a real, regular conversation about your student s learning. As a parent, establish a routine at home where you look at the DAYMAP Parent Portal with your student on a daily basis. The DAYMAP has the facility for parents and teachers to comment on aspects of learning. Indeed, the DAYMAP Parent Portal provides daily information and communication about your student s attendance, assignments and achievements. In our school, along with newsletters, we use the SMS system to mobile phone numbers, the website, Brag Boards, and the parent portal of the DAYMAP. Increasing use of Information Technologies means that communication with parents can occur rapidly. DAYMAP Parent Portal This newsletter is another means of communicating with our school community and I welcome your feedback at any time. A special welcome is extended to students who are new to our school, either beginning at year 8 or those who have entered as new students at other year levels. 1 ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2014 PRINCIPAL S REPORT WELCOME to the 2014 school year.
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