Welcome to the Staff Memo
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Virtue of the Week:
PATIENCE
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Monday 7 November -
Tuesday 8 November -
Wednesday 9 November - RAP Meeting | Schools Board Quarterly Metting
Thursday 10 November - Whole School Staff Meeting
Friday 11 November - Remembrance Day Assembly | Staff Choir Practice
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CELEBRATIONS AND THANK YOUS
- To Marg, Malika, Michelle, Cath and the brilliant kindy team for their hard work last week. You’ve all banded together to ensure the kindy days have gone smoothly. Your efforts and dedication are appreciated.
- A huge thankyou to Katie for the fabulous music assembly showcasing our very talented music program and students.
- Thank you to the Year 6 teachers for organising the annual public speaking competition; such varied and amazing content from our students!
- Well done to Josie and the teaching team in Room 38 for a great assembly last Friday.
- Thank you to Jaiyden for doing a huge amount of work investigating devices and ICT related issues this past week.
- Thank you to Emma for arranging the acquisition of the speaker in the staff room, it’s a lovely touch. We love the ambiance.
- Thank you to the Year 5 teachers for coming in early to discuss BYOD. It was much appreciated.
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PRINCIPALS PEN
Can you believe we’re in Week 5!
I was interested to read this article from the highly regarded Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) relating to the perceived competition between research evidence and context when it comes to education. The two can be pitted as opponents, resulting in some evidence-based practices being dismissed as “not relevant” or “unlikely to work” due to contextual factors. I’ve heard school leaders at both Fitzroy Crossing and North Cottesloe say “but that won’t work for our students” and they were talking about the same practice! The review conducted by AERO found that three things - formative assessment, mastery learning and explicit instruction - are effective teaching practices across a variety of contexts and for different subgroups of students.
To mark the term’s ‘hump day’ we will have choir practice in the staff room straight after school on Friday. After a hectic start to the term I do hope you’ll be able to join us for a drink or 2 and some more relaxed social chat.
Have a great week, everyone,
- Leon
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COMPASS CORNER
We are continuing to increase the number of parents using Compass. We are nearly at 60%. Please continue to encourage the parents who are not using Compass to login as all communications will be posted on the platform, including your class news feed. Any parents that require support can contact the front office.
Compass makes it easier than ever to mark the roll, you can even do it from your phone through the Compass App. Can we please ensure we are marking the roll, even if you have assemblies/school activities. We have seen a drop off over the last week so please ensure you mark the roll on time every day.
- Jaiyden and Jen
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STAFF DRINKS A.K.A "CHOIR PRACTICE"
This Friday 11 November is the long awaited revival of "Choir Practice"!
For those of you that don't know, in the past 'choir practice' was called over the PA to announce that drinks in the staff room were on. On Friday, come on down to the staff room for a drink or two!
*ps: singing tolerated, not actually encouraged*
Thank you
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SWPBS BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS FRAMEWORK REMINDER
Please find a link to the Nov 2022 SWPBS Behaviour Expectations for MHPS in areas and for timed events for teaching and reminding students of the school expectations. (Google Drive:LE-SWPBS: Behaviour Management; LE-SW-2022 Expectations Framework).
SWPBS Posters remain/are available for re/teaching students of the Behavioural Expectations on the Google drive. (Posters in Google Drive: LE-SWPBS: Behaviour Management; Behaviour Management -LE-SW-Expectations Posters).
Thank you - Louise and Cherrie
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TEA MONEY
This is a friendly reminder to pay Tea and Coffee Money. If you haven't paid yet, last call. Feel free to contact me at Leilani.Underwood@education.wa.edu
Thank you - Leilani
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PAT DATA ANALYSIS
We will be using the PAT data for year on year comparison, however the information can be used to drill down to a class or individual student level. This can be achieved by creating a group report for each test, which outlines their scores, stanines and percentiles, as well as the correct and incorrect answers. This video demonstrates how to download a group report for your class, and how to view the results for an individual student. When analysing individual students you can view by question number, question difficulty and strand for a deep dive into potential lines of inquiry. If you would like some PLon PAT analysis please let me know.
Thank you - Jen
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EDU DANCE CONCERT INFORMATION
Please see the document regarding timetables and information about the Edu Dance Concerts.
Edu Dance Concerts Staff Info 2022
OPEN MORNINGS
Just a reminder staff, Week 6, (Next week) is Open mornings. Parents will be advised they can come in before school, 8.30 – 8.50am and share the learning journey with their child. We will encourage parents to say hi to you but also remind them it is not for parent interviews or forum to raise concerns.
ED EMAIL
Not sure if you have seen it but there has been an important change to the 2023 teacher transfer pool. Permanent teachers can now apply to permanently transfer between metropolitan schools.
Further info:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/apply-for-the-teacher-transfer-pool
REMEMBRANCE DAY
A reminder it will be this Friday. Students will start coming out at 10.30am ready for 10.45am start. I will be sending a separate e-mail tomorrow as there will be a lot of information to be shared and actioned.
Thanks - Perisse
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YEAR 3 - 6 SPELLING
Thank you to all who shared their perspective on the proposed spelling trial for next year. Based on the results below (Year 3-6 teachers only shown) we will proceed with implementation. This is an exciting change for the school and we’re very keen to ensure it’s well-communicated with parents and that our teachers are fully supported to transition.
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STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY DETAILS
16th December from 12:30 at the Sandbar. The results from my survey have indicated we will be opting for the 2 course option, they have lowered the price for us to $54.
Please confirm you are joining us by paying for your meal ahead of time:
$54 to:
MHPS Social Club
Bsb: 633000
Acc: 189457922
Please make sure your name is on your transfer with "XMAS PARTY" in the description.
WIN YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY LUNCH:
All social club members who have paid their drinks/ tea coffee tab in full and have paid your amenities fees for the year (Julie and I have a list), you will go in the draw to win your Christmas party lunch paid for- by us!
4 lucky people will have their Christmas Party lunches paid for! Please settle your tabs by the end of Week 6 to be in the draw.
Remember that amenities pay for people's retirement, leaving, baby shower, birthday, congratulations and condolences gifts. It's a small part of our school community, but a really thoughtful one. Thank you to those of you who have paid already, we really appreciate it.
Amenities account:
$30 for full time teachers | $20 for Part time teachers.
MHPS Social Club
BSB: 633000
ACC: 198457831
*** Please note this is different than the drinks fridge account.
Thanks - Emma Ravensdale
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ADMIN
Monday - Leon, Louise, Jen, Cailie
Tuesday - Leon, Perisse, Louise, Jen, Cailie
Wednesday - Leon, Perisse, Cherrie, Bree (Kindy AM), Cailie
Thursday - Leon, Perisse, Cherrie, Cailie,
Friday - Leon, Perisse, Bree, Cailie,
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