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26 Feburary 2021

News From the North

COVID Hick-up

The recent three days of remote learning came upon us suddenly but to the great credit of teachers and students, the transition to learning from home was managed calmly and with efficiency. The move to using the Seesaw platform at all year levels was a lesson we learnt from 2020 and made contact with students easier. For students new to Dandenong North PS and those in years 5 and 6 our ICT teachers will be providing lessons this term on becoming expert users of Seesaw should another period of remote learning occur.

Parents who are new to the Seesaw platform should be aware that there are two elements when using it. Seesaw ‘Family App’ is for parents use most weeks as teachers upload events, photos, comments or work your child has completed. This is a private side of Seesaw and only able to be viewed by the parents of the child and any other family members that you approve to have access. It is, effectively, a communication tool between home and school and also provides a wonderful record of your child’s journey through primary school.

The other App option this program provides is Seesaw ‘Class App’ which is where teachers upload their lessons, most of which are filmed instructions and explanations of each lesson. Students are able to ‘upload’ their work for teachers to correct and provide feedback back to your child. Teachers are also able to provide links to other safe learning sites or programs where students can post work so their classmates can read and conference about.

If any parents are unsure about using any aspect of Seesaw please contact your child’s teacher for assistance.

Curriculum Days

Teachers will be undertaking Professional Learning over two days this term on the 11th and 12th March.

They will be undertaking this at a Conference venue and not at school due to social distancing requirements. There is no school for students on these two days. School will resume on Monday 15th March.

2021 Student Leadership:

In December last year many year 5 students nominated themselves as potential school leaders in 2021. This is a significant milestone for these students as they prepare to become such important role models for all other students across the school. One of the qualities crucial for students who represent our school is their ability to speak articulately, passionately and spontaneously about what this school represents and achieves to visitors and as ambassadors when attending outside events. Students went through the process of speaking about their qualities as a school leader to the a panel of school leaders and Year 6 Teachers. All students presented with amazing confidence andtook the stage and spoke of their motivations and visions. We are very proud of you all.

We are excited and honoured to announce our 2021 School Leadership Teams-

Our School Captains-

Adem and Ishani

Student Leadership Team -

Ashmi, Aishani, Janusha, Tiana

Melek, Elaha, Kavya (SRC President) , Pavithran

Marsh Team Captains

Nayab (C) Nandini (VC) Aiden (C) Ave (VC)

Leed Team Captains

Saalih (VC) Sherothi (C) Fatima (VC) Hashir (VC)

Keys Team Captains

Lachie (C) Sanaz (VC) Rida (C) Dairah (VC) Toirah (VC)

Verey Team Captains

Shekib (C) Aleem (VC) Shaleen (VC) Keerthana (C)

School Council

Our parent representatives on School Council for 2021are as follows-

Nishath Amreen

Abdul Ibrahimsh

Klaudia Napolitano

Meliha Colakoglu

Ann Scott

DET Representatives are:

Jenny Mackay

Paul Hilton

Executive Officer:

Kevin Mackay (Principal)

The week that was… with Adem and Ishani

What kept your mind calm during Lockdown?

I wrote a narrative and I read a book– Siddhi 6G

What did you do to occupy yourself during Lockdown?

I played with my mum and Grandpa– Krissh 3N

I played with my siblings– Sahana 5K

How did you feel this week?

I felt annoyed at home because I was bored. Then I was happy to be back at school—Pratham 2M

I felt happy that school was open but sad that I had to wake up early –Mitchell 6L

I felt excited about school staring as I missed my teacher– Kendrick PY

Special Awards for this week:

Ayaan (6C) has done an outstanding job of demonstrating the 4Cs in class each day. He is a thoughtful and hard-working member of our class, and is always ready to lend a helping hand to his classmates!

Navindu (6 F)for the conscious effort he has been putting into improving his learning. Navindu has been demonstrating excellent listening skills and showing focus during instruction. He has also been contributing to class discussion with both enthusiasm and wit. Well done Navindu, looking forward to a fantastic year!

Anna (6G), you consistently exhibit the D.N.P.S. 4 C’s both in the classroom and in the yard and are an excellent role model for others. You show kindness to all, are polite at all times, make smart choices socially and in your learning, and always work cooperatively with any class member. With your lovely smile and cheerful manner, you are delight to have as a class member of 6G.

Zahra A (6L) is a quiet achiever, who represents the 4Cs. She tries her very best in everything she does inside and outside the classroom. Zahra is willing to help and support her talk partner and others around her and this makes me smile every time. Excellent work Zahra – keep it up.

Sammy (5D) is an enthusiastic participant in the classroom. She always walks in with a smile on her face and her optimistic attitude is one to be proud of. It’s a pleasure to have you as part of 5D Sammy, keep it up!

Raghav (5FC) For taking the time to read carefully, and provide well thought out answers during our literacy task this week. Fantastic effort Raghav!

Huzaifa (5L) is a super star! He has great ideas and is always willing to share them with the class. He tries his best with all tasks and works very well with other students. I also love his sense of humour! It is a pleasure having Huzaifa in my class.

Srivinaya (4B) is a kind and considerate student and always demonstrates the 4Cs in class. She is in her element when there is a tricky question being asked and loves to discuss her ideas with others, to try to solve it. With all her determination and hard work, she’s unstoppable! Keep being your wonderful self, Srivi!

Ahmed Raza (4MD) for always listening and following classroom instructions. Ahmed settles quickly into any given work task and works to the best of his ability at all times.

Tiara (4P) is a very kind, considerate and hardworking member of our class, who always has a positive attitude towards her learning. This week she has written a fantastic setting description filled with effective adjectives. Well done Tiara.

Past Newsletter

Term 1, 2021

Term 4, 2020

Term3, 2020