Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook
Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook
Student LearningAnnual Implementation PlanAnnual implementation planning assists schools to:plan and communicate their work for the coming year and how this will lead to achieving thegoals and targets in the school strategic plan;ensure efficient and effective allocation of resources to complete the work;monitor progress and success.The Annual Implementation plan must be endorsed by the school principal, the schoolcouncil and the regional director (or nominee).CurriculumThe curriculum program at Sunbury Primary School is based on the Victorian EssentialLearning Standards (VELS) and informed by student needs and research into effectiveschools.StandardsLevel 1End of Preparatory YearLevel 2 End of Year 2Stages of LearningLaying the foundationsLevel 3 End of Year 4Level 4 End of Year 6 Building breadth and depthLevel 5 End of Year 8Level 6 End of Year 10 Developing pathwaysA variety of notices are distributed throughout the year to provide parents withinformation concerning the daily routine, Home Learning, curriculum tips and keyevents.Hearty Head StartThe Hearty Head Start program is a research based curriculum initiative that supports andnurtures student engagement and well-being. Using the learning underpinning EmotionalIntelligence, Habits of Mind and current brain research this program is an integral componentof Sunbury Primary School’s practice that supports engagement, well-being and transitionoutcomes for students. Students are encouraged to eat healthy snacks and drink water toremain hydrated throughout class.As part of this program children develop Codes of Conduct and Mission Statements withintheir classes. These artefacts describe the expectations for behaviour; attitude, an effectivelearning environment and the children’s learning responsibility.Home LearningHome Learning helps students by complimenting and reinforcing classroom learning, fosteringsound habits, and providing an opportunity for students to be responsible for their ownlearning. Home Learning is another opportunity for parents to participate in their child’seducation. Parents, in partnership with the school, should encourage their children toestablish sound work habits from early primary school. Students benefit from completinghome learning regularly. Home Learning helps them develop organisational and timemanagementskills, self discipline, skills in using out-of-school resources and personalresponsibility for learning.In the Early Years (Prep to Year 4), Home Learning will generally not exceed 30 minutes aday, extending to 50 minutes in Middle Years classes.7
HorticultureThe horticulture centre provides students with experiences that reinforce key learningobjectives and opportunities to apply and develop life skills related to healthy food choicesand environmental sustainability.Information and Communication TechnologyThe school is a fully networked environment and provides students with outstandingopportunities to use up to date and engaging software/hardware to demonstrate and articulatetheir learning.To celebrate student achievements permission must be obtained from parents for studentimages to be used in different media. These permissions are completed at enrolment andshould be updated by parents if circumstances change.Instrumental MusicThe school supports the musical interests of its student by offering instrumental music classesthrough Metro Music. Contact details: 9439 3360.Children are currently able to receive tuition in drums, guitar, keyboard and flute. (Flute classesare conducted by a tutor not associated with Metro Music)LibraryAll children in the school are permitted and encouraged to borrow books. Class teacherswill timetable library sessions in conjunction with the specialist timetable. Please read thebooks to your child and include your pre-schoolers too. It is very important that you read toyour children as often as possible.Lunchtime library sessions are also made available to the children as part of the school’sprovision of lunch time activities.Physical Education and SportChildren at all levels of the school receive the recommended allocation of Physical Educationand Sport. Prep students access the Sensory Motor facility at Sunbury and Macedon RangesSpecialist School to further develop their fine and gross motor skills. Children in Years Fiveand Six participate in Winter and Summer inter-school sports. House and inter-schoolathletics, cross country run and swimming competitions are conducted for children in Years 3to 6. Please ensure that your child has suitable clothing and footwear in order to fully enjoyand participate in these sessions.Strategic PlanThe School Strategic Plan sets out the school’s strategic directions for the next four years,including the school’s purpose, values and environmental context, as well as goals, targetsand key improvement strategies in three student outcome areas:• Student learning• Student pathways and transitions• Student engagement and well-being.The school strategic plan is informed by the information gathered and directions identifiedthroughout the school self evaluation and school review processes, and through staff, studentand parent consultation and engagement with relevant community agencies.The school strategic plan will be broken down into a series of annual implementation planswhich set out how the school will go about implementing the key improvement strategies.These plans then inform the development of principal class and staff performance anddevelopment plans. The school strategic plan is a living document; if a school’scircumstances change it is possible for the strategic plan to be updated outside of this cycle.8
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- Page 19 and 20: Pupil Free DaysFour pupil free days
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HorticultureThe horticulture centre provides students with experiences that reinforce key learningobjectives and opportunities to apply and develop life skills related to healthy food choicesand environmental sustainability.<strong>Information</strong> and Communication TechnologyThe school is a fully networked environment and provides students with outstandingopportunities to use up to date and engaging software/hardware to demonstrate and articulatetheir learning.To celebrate student achievements permission must be obtained from parents for studentimages to be used in different media. These permissions are completed at enrolment andshould be updated by parents if circumstances change.Instrumental MusicThe school supports the musical interests of its student by offering instrumental music classesthrough Metro Music. Contact details: 9439 3360.Children are currently able to receive tuition in drums, guitar, keyboard and flute. (Flute classesare conducted by a tutor not associated with Metro Music)LibraryAll children in the school are permitted and encouraged to borrow books. Class teacherswill timetable library sessions in conjunction with the specialist timetable. Please read thebooks to your child and include your pre-schoolers too. It is very important that you read toyour children as often as possible.Lunchtime library sessions are also made available to the children as part of the school’sprovision of lunch time activities.Physical Education and SportChildren at all levels of the school receive the recommended allocation of Physical Educationand Sport. Prep students access the Sensory Motor facility at <strong>Sunbury</strong> and Macedon RangesSpecialist <strong>School</strong> to further develop their fine and gross motor skills. Children in Years Fiveand Six participate in Winter and Summer inter-school sports. House and inter-schoolathletics, cross country run and swimming competitions are conducted for children in Years 3to 6. Please ensure that your child has suitable clothing and footwear in order to fully enjoyand participate in these sessions.Strategic PlanThe <strong>School</strong> Strategic Plan sets out the school’s strategic directions for the next four years,including the school’s purpose, values and environmental context, as well as goals, targetsand key improvement strategies in three student outcome areas:• Student learning• Student pathways and transitions• Student engagement and well-being.The school strategic plan is informed by the information gathered and directions identifiedthroughout the school self evaluation and school review processes, and through staff, studentand parent consultation and engagement with relevant community agencies.The school strategic plan will be broken down into a series of annual implementation planswhich set out how the school will go about implementing the key improvement strategies.These plans then inform the development of principal class and staff performance anddevelopment plans. The school strategic plan is a living document; if a school’scircumstances change it is possible for the strategic plan to be updated outside of this cycle.8
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