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All-Inclusive Kindergarten Experience at Garden Suburb Public School

Explore the diverse offerings at Garden Suburb Public School for Kindergarten students including engaging programs, supportive environment, and a comprehensive curriculum. From literacy and numeracy programs to Autism support classes and extracurricular activities, discover the enriching school life that awaits at our institution. Access quality resources, participate in exciting activities, and foster your child’s development in a caring and innovative setting. Stay connected through our website, newsletters, and school events. Welcome to a wonderful educational journey at Garden Suburb Public School.

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All-Inclusive Kindergarten Experience at Garden Suburb Public School

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  1. Kindergarten Orientation 2017

  2. Welcome to Garden Suburb Public School

  3. A great Principal

  4. Fabulous teachers…

  5. Great students

  6. The best grounds in Newcastle!!

  7. Access to a wide range of technology

  8. Access to great Creative Arts programs

  9. Sporting opportunities

  10. Quality Literacy and Numeracy programs

  11. L3 – Language, Learning and Literacy • L3 is a research based, cost effective Kindergarten classroom intervention. • L3 provides rich literacy experiences to support all students in Kindergarten to become successful Readers and Writers.

  12. Legend Reading Recovery Levels 1-2 Reading Recovery Levels 3-5 Reading Recovery Levels 6-8 Reading Recovery Levels 9+

  13. Legend 0-5 words 6-23 words 24 + words

  14. Environmental activities

  15. Extra-curricular activities

  16. Autism Classes • We are very lucky to have two Autism Support Classes at Garden Suburb P.S. This year we have the Green Frogs, which has students from Kinder to Year 3 and the Gold Frogs which has students from Years 3 to 6.  • These classes are filled via a placement panel at district office. Applications for these classes are completed by the home school, however the final decision rests with the placement panel.

  17. Classroom Resources • Interactive Whiteboards in every room including the Library • Additional computers in every room • Art supplies for a wide range of fun activities • Educational and play toys • Learning games • iPads • Chalk and white boards • Books, books, books

  18. The Playground • Teachers on duty – fluorescent vests • First aid kits • SLSO’s assist and observe • Safety and Care • Sun Smart • Playground equipment • Sand pit • Grassed areas • Out-of-bounds

  19. A typical day… 9.10 – Morning Routine: roll, note collection, lunch orders, days of the week, weather etc. 9.30 –L3 Reading Groups 10.15 –Crunch and Sip 10.30 –L3 Writing Groups 11.10 – LUNCH 12.00 –Mathematics 1.00 –Other KLA (Science, Computers, HSIE, Art, PD/H/PE 2.00 – RECESS 2.25 –Other KLA or Play 2.55 –Home (first 2 weeks) 3.10 –Home

  20. Learning at school • English • Mathematics • Science and Technology • Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) - History / Geography • PD/H/PE • Creative Arts • Play

  21. Learning at school • Best Start / PLAN – Literacy and Numeracy Continuum • L3 • Gifted and Talented Kindergarten • Stepping Stones • Learning difficulties • Aboriginal Education • ESL • Enrichment Groups • Sport • Computers • Homework

  22. Your child’s health at school • Food – lunch,recess • Crunch‘n Sip • Water • Hats and Sun Smart • School Counsellor • First aid, injuries • Vision and Hearing and Speech

  23. Your child’s welfare at school • Safety • You Can Do It • Welfare policy • Anti-Bullying • School Counsellor

  24. Things to remember… • Label everything – even shoes, socks, lunch boxes, containers and drink bottles. • Tie your child’s hair up • In the first week or two Kindergarten children come straight to the classroom in the morning • Pick your child up from the classroom or inform the class teacher of pick up arrangements

  25. Things to remember… • Be on time for drop off and pick up • Late arrivals and early pick up need to get a note from the office • Notes when your child is absent • Leave promptly when you drop them off • Name tags (for the first few weeks) • Money and the canteen • Hat, water, sunscreen and insect repellent • Lunch, Recess and Crunch and Sip • Information Evenings

  26. Is my child ready? We don’t expect your child to read and write! The following skills are useful when starting school: • Can your child ask for help? • Can your child open and close their school bags and lunch boxes? • Does your child know how to open a book correctly? • Can your child dress themselves… including shoes and socks? • Is your child happy to play with others?

  27. Helping at School • Canteen • Classrooms • Library • P&C • School Excursions • Grounds Committee • Just ask!!

  28. Uniform

  29. School Personnel • Mrs Swadling - Principal • Mrs Burke – Teacher Librarian • Nicole Stephens- School Counsellor (1 day per week) • LAST • SLSOs • RFF teachers • Office staff – Mrs Bailey & Mrs Kennedy

  30. School Website • Weekly Newsletters • School Events • Policies • Class Information • Skoolbag App • Notes and Surveys • Much more…

  31. School Website • http://www.gardensub-p.schools.nsw.edu.au • Important / Useful Websites

  32. P & C • We have a fabulous P and C that helps to raise money for our school and discuss current issues. Please feel free to come along and see what it is all about. • 2x Mondays a term, weeks 3 and 7 at 6pm. • Canteen Helpers • Fundraising Committee

  33. Play Dates Term 4 Play Date 1: Thurs 13th Oct. 9.30-10.30am Play date 2: Thurs 27th Oct. 9.30-10.30am Teddy Bears’ Picnic: Thurs 10th Nov 10.00-11.30am

  34. 2017 Dates BEST START Monday 30th January Tuesday 31st January Wednesday 1st February FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL / FIRST DAY PHOTOS Thursday 2nd February, 2017 for a 9.30am start

  35. Any concerns or issues? We are always happy to help  Please feel free to contact us here at school. • Mrs Jo Swadling • Mrs Jennie Samuels • Mrs Pitts Ph. 49434898 Email: gardensub-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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