Week 1, Term 1, 2021
Update from Leadership
A big welcome back to school and to our first newsletter for the year. Bradshaw was buzzing with excitement as just over 500 students and staff returned to school and preschool for 2021.
Lots of students were delighted to see their friends, meet their teacher and to get into the routine of learning. In every classroom students and staff are focused on building connections with each other, working through classroom routines and expectations and getting on with learning. In welcoming students back to school, I spoke about the effort we need to put into learning and the importance of being kind to each other.
Teachers have worked incredibly hard to have classrooms welcoming and ready for learning. Thank you to the dedication of all our staff who put in many long hours both working from home and at school to be ready for the first day. Your efforts are appreciated and reflected in the calm, purposeful start to the year.
There have been lots of enrolment enquiries and we only accept students living in our zone. Everyone wants to wear the blue and gold! Our classes are full, meaning most have 26 or 27 students. In the week ahead there will be some minor restructuring of classes to make room for everyone. Families will be contacted should a change of teacher affect your child.
The important thing now is that EVERY student is at school on Friday 26 February. This is our Fun & Friendship Day and also Census Day which determines our school funding. We need EVERYONE at school!
Coming to school every day is important. At Bradshaw our goal is 90% attendance. If your child is sick, keep them at home and let the school know. We want to see kids at school every day, learning.
Meet the Teacher Afternoon is Thursday 11 February from 4.30pm. This is an informal time when families can check out classrooms and say hello to the teacher. If you are wishing to discuss how your child is going and their progress, please make an appointment for another time by calling the office. There will be a Sausage Sizzle from 5.30pm – a gold coin donation is appreciated. It would be great to see every Bradshaw family at school.
We are continuing to follow COVID Guidelines which means children need to stay home if they are sick, handwashing continues, using water bubblers safely, families pick up/drop off outside the classroom and using the COVID Check In app if you plan to be at the school more than 15 minutes. Look out for the QR Code at the gates.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with families Say hello and introduce yourself when you see me around the school or make an appointment to see me if you should wish to discuss a matter more formally.
Michele Turk
Acting Principal
Maths Madness in 5 Usher
Year 5 Usher have quickly settled into their learning routines. Today in their rotations they were learning together about time. How many times can you write your name in 60 seconds? Can you recall your 12 times tables?
Bradshaw Learners first week of School
Download the Bradshaw Schoolzine app
We encourage all families to download the Bradshaw Schoolzine app. Head to the apple or google play store and search "SZ app." We are planning to use this tool as a communication tool between school and home. On the app you can see newlstters, links to phone the school, website and Facebook pages and much more.
Once you have downloaded, search for us - Bradshaw Primary School and register with your email address. When prompted, use the Bradshaw School only passcode 3243 then select "parent/guardian."
Meet the Teacher Thursday 11th
Thursday is Subway day!
Subway is back up and running at Bradshaw!! Subway day is Thursday each week. Subway orders are to be placed into their class box before 8:45 Thursday morning, order forms are availabe in the classroom or front office. Orders are then delivered fresh to school in time for lunch.
Upcoming Events
Please consider coming along to our Parent info/Community engagement session on the 25th of Feburaray 2021 at 5.30pm in our school library. This is a chance to find out more about how the school operates and how you can have a say in the direction of our school. Hear from past parents and current School Council members, the session is expected to go for no longer than an hour.
School council AGM 1st March 2021 at 5.30pm in our school library. Families are encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact the front office.
Help us to keep our kids safe in traffic
A reminder to all parents that if you collect your child from the Kiss n Go we ask that you do not arrive at the Kiss n Go area until 2:55pm as this is the earliest students make it to the Kiss n Go from class. If you arrive before 2:50pm you will be asked to park your car in the carpark. All students must be collected from the Kiss n Go no later than 3:15pm.
Children must leave via one of the pedestrian gates NOT the vehicle gates next to preschool and Flynn Drive.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Head Lice at School
We have had a few cases of head lice reported and would appreciate your assistance by checking your childs head - treat if head lice are detected. We thank you for your cooperation.
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