Welcome to Week 5 which is proving to be another busy week.  As we move through the term our regular routines are being complemented with many exciting events.

Stage 3 are very excited about attending their annual camp which will be at Berry next week and I look forward to hearing about all of their experiences. Thank you to all our staff attending to support this memorable experience. Photos will be shared over the next few weeks. 

Swimming Carnival
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting our Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival. The carnival was a great success and it was wonderful to see students participating, supporting and cheering their peers. Thank you to all our staff, in particular Ms Wieden, for coordinating the different aspects of the carnival to make the day a huge success. Results and photos will be included in the newsletter over the next few weeks. 

Meet the Teacher Evenings 
Thank you to all our families who attended their Meet the Teacher evenings over the past week.  During the Meet the Teacher evenings class teachers presented information regarding class routines, organisation and curriculum priorities for Semester 1.  

The parents I had the chance to meet greatly apprectiated having the opportunity to develop a stronger understanding of class routines and learning. The newsletters distributed during the meetings can be found on our school website under the Learning at GRPS tab.

NAPLAN for Years 3 and 5
NAPLAN will commence for all Glenmore Road students in Years 3 and 5 on Wednesday 12 March. All assessments will be online except for Year 3 Writing which will be handwritten. Students will need to have non-wireless headphones as some parts of the test, such as spelling, have an audio component. Please ensure your child is on time for school during this period. If a student is absent for a scheduled assessment they may be able to make it up on another day, providing it is within the test window.

The schedule for assessment is:

Attendance

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.

At Glenmore Road Public School we strive to have all our students attend school every day. Rolls are marked each day by the classroom teacher. When students are absent from school, they are required by law to produce communication from their parents with a suitable reason for their absence.  

Student absences:  

On occasion a student may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may  

include:  

• being sick, or having an infectious disease  
• having an unavoidable medical appointment  
• being required to attend a recognised religious holiday  
• exceptional or urgent family circumstances e.g. attending a funeral. 

Thank you for your anticipated support to ensure our students attend school every day. More information can be found below.

Kiss and Drive

Prioritising the safety of our students is our absolute priority. Please take a moment to read the information below from Services NSW to support the safest and most efficient use of the Kiss and Drive area. It is hoped that improving the use of "Kiss and Drive" will minimise congestion and maximise student safety. Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Kiss and Drive Zones are designed for your convenience and for your child’s safety. Designed for quick entry and exit, these zones minimise congestion and risk when used properly by all parents and carers. These zones operate under the same conditions as no parking zones, which means you may stop to drop off or pick up children for a maximum of 2 minutes. You're required to remain in, or within 3 metres of, your vehicle. Days and hours of operation may apply to some zones.