Welcome to 4K
Thank you for taking the time to come in this afternoon.
Wednesday 17th February 2016
School/ Class Values
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
Discipline System
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.
Rewards System
 Merit awards are given out regularly 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 4K we also have Class Dojo and Student of the Week.
Rewards System
4K’s Class Dojo
Rewards System
4K’s Student of the Week
4K’s Term 1Timetable
Homework
 Our OPS Homework Policy is available from the school website.
 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 to complete the optional task
if they have time to complete it.
Why home reading is so important
Technology
 Focus on authentically integrating technology into
the curriculum across all areas
 Mathletics, Spell-a-drome, Bug Club (coming soon)
 iPads in the classroom
 Computer lab time
 Access at home
What is available for Year 4 students?
 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 – mixed groupings)
 Science Club – every 2nd Wednesday at Fruit Break in 4RB
 Training and Intermediate Bands
I.C.A.S Competitions
 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). ICAS SUBJECT
ICAS SITTING DATE
Digital Technologies
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Science
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Writing
Monday, 13 June – Friday, 17 June
2016*
Spelling
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
English
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Mathematics
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
P.S.S.A Team Sport and School Sport
 New morning time in 2016
 P.S.S.A. team sports – There are three seasons and during each
season a different sport is offered. 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.
Classroom Helpers
 Please remember that when you volunteer to help in the
classroom, you act with discretion and confidentiality. A child’s
individual progress and classroom behaviour should not be
discussed with any other parents. This is a topic for the
classroom teacher and an individual child’s parents to discuss.
 We may have parent helpers this year for Reading Groups from
Term 2. Please look out for any correspondence from me
towards the end of Term 1 regarding this organisation.
 A Working with Children declaration form will need to be
completed and provided to the School Office before assisting
with any school activities.
Please Remember…
 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
Parent Teacher Interviews
 One on one Parent Teacher Interviews will
be scheduled towards the end of this term.
Timeslots will be advised as soon as they
become available.
Contacting Mrs Kennedy
 Please contact me through the school email address any time you
have a question/concern:
oatley-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address the email:
Attention: Mrs Kennedy
 Alternatively, please ring the School Office on 9580 5519 and I will
return your call as soon as I can.
Any Questions??
Thank you!
 Thank you again for coming along this afternoon. I
look forward to working with you this year to help
your child achieve their educational goals.
Please pick up a student background knowledge form to complete
and return.