Parent Communication
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Compass
We use Compass to communicate with families, send home permission notes, book Parent Teacher Interviews and to record attendance. The Compass app can be downloaded from your relevant app store such as iTunes or Google Play - look for the logo shown here. Your login information can be requested from the office. Please download the Parent Guide to Compass here Please contact the office if you need additional help. Follow our school Facebook page to see the latest events and happenings around the school. |
BYOD iPads
Pleasant Street Primary School has run a very successful BYOD 1:1 iPad program over the past several years. Our focus is on using technology in creative and innovative ways, while still maintaining our practises of students reading real, rich texts and hands on materials.
We have worked hard as a school to ensure our teaching staff and students are constantly equipped with the current best practises when using technology to improve student learning, and have made a commitment to continue this development into the future.
In 2022, iPads will not be introduced in Foundation. Year 1 to 6 students will continue with their iPads.
Please contact the school for further information about the iPad program.
We have worked hard as a school to ensure our teaching staff and students are constantly equipped with the current best practises when using technology to improve student learning, and have made a commitment to continue this development into the future.
In 2022, iPads will not be introduced in Foundation. Year 1 to 6 students will continue with their iPads.
Please contact the school for further information about the iPad program.
General Information
School Events
Please note that in 2020 and 2021 many of these school events have be affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher interviews are run on the third week of Terms 1, 2 and 3. Bookings are made through Compass. Students who require additional support will have Student Support Group (SSG) meetings termly.
Athletics Day
Athletics Day is held at Llanberris Athletics Reserve in Term 1. All students participate in athletics and fitness activities during the day. Many of our senior students go on to District and Regional athletic events after this date.
School Concert
The school concert is held biannually at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. All students perform a dance and performing arts pieces on the night.
Arts Festival
Our Arts Festival is a celebration of visual art, music performances and filmmaking. It is held every second year at school.
Energy Breakthrough
Grade 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to participate in Energy Breakthrough in Term 4 each year. Students work in teams to build a human powered vehicle, write and present about sustainability and environmental design and race their vehicle for 14 hours in Maryborough.
School Camps
There is a school camp each year from Grade 3 to 6. Year 2 students have a day camp experience.
Please note that in 2020 and 2021 many of these school events have be affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher interviews are run on the third week of Terms 1, 2 and 3. Bookings are made through Compass. Students who require additional support will have Student Support Group (SSG) meetings termly.
Athletics Day
Athletics Day is held at Llanberris Athletics Reserve in Term 1. All students participate in athletics and fitness activities during the day. Many of our senior students go on to District and Regional athletic events after this date.
School Concert
The school concert is held biannually at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. All students perform a dance and performing arts pieces on the night.
Arts Festival
Our Arts Festival is a celebration of visual art, music performances and filmmaking. It is held every second year at school.
Energy Breakthrough
Grade 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to participate in Energy Breakthrough in Term 4 each year. Students work in teams to build a human powered vehicle, write and present about sustainability and environmental design and race their vehicle for 14 hours in Maryborough.
School Camps
There is a school camp each year from Grade 3 to 6. Year 2 students have a day camp experience.
School Life
Please note that in 2020 and 2021 many of these school events have been affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions. Please contact the school directly for more information.
Assembly
A whole school assembly is run every second Friday afternoon, showcasing learning from across the school and a presentation from one grade. Families are welcome to attend when restrictions allow.
Book Lists
Book lists are sent out in Term 4 each year and supplied by Campion Education.
Buddy Program
All Foundation students are paired with a Grade 6 student Buddy during the transition period before they begin school. The Grade 6 Buddies spend significant time building relationships with the Foundation students and support them as they begin their school journey.
Classroom Helpers Program
Classroom helpers are warmly welcomed into our classrooms when restrictions allow. A Classroom Helper's Course is held each year, please contact the office for further information.
Garden Grubs
All students are invited to attend the Garden Grubs gardening club each Friday lunchtime, run by parent volunteers and staff.
Houses
All students are part of a house for team sports, events and Athletics Day. The houses are Freeman (Blue) House, O'Neill (Yellow) House, Moneghetti (Green) House and Thorpe (Red) House. Siblings are part of the same house.
Junior School Council
Junior School Council actively operates at Pleasant Street Primary School. Membership of JSC is proportionally representative, providing a balance of girls and boys, and equal numbers of members representing each year level of students. JSC meets fortnightly and coordinates the school's community service activities and fundraisers such as Wacky Wednesday.
Library
With picturesque Lake Wendouree in the foreground, our library provides a peaceful and tranquil place to read and relax. The Library is open before school from 8:50am and after school until 3:50pm.
During lunch play, children visit for reading, quiet chatting, drawing and Lego. Our Library is fully stocked and children are encouraged to visit and change their books on a regular basis. Books are borrowed for a two week period. Prep to Grade 2 students require a library bag.
Book orders through Scholastic Book Club support our library, parents can return money and forms to the office or order online.
Parents are welcome to stop by and borrow books from our parent shelf.
Lopee
Students are encouraged to purchase a Lopee which is a cloth zippered bag for handing money and notes to the office. These can be purchased for $8 at the front office.
Lunch Orders
Lunch orders are available on a Friday. Orders can be made by sending cash in a named paper bag on a Friday morning or ordered online through our Compass portal.The menu is available through the office or Compass.
Outside School Hours Care - Camp Australia
Before, after and holiday care is available on site through Camp Australia. Please visit their website for bookings and further information.
School Council
School Councils are made up of the school principal, parents, staff and people from the local community. Elections take place every March and new councillors are elected for 2 years. Council meets one evening per month. Each member is asked to be on at least one subcommittee such as Fundraising or Buildings and Grounds.
School Times
8:50am - Students enter classrooms
9:00am - Learning Session
11:00am - Snack time in classrooms
11:10am - Outside Play
11:30am - Learning Session
1:30pm - Lunch time in classrooms
1:40pm - Outside Play
2:30pm - Learning Session
3:30pm - Dismissal
Sporting Events
Throughout the year there are many opportunities for students to be involved in a range of sporting events including Cross Country, Lawn Bowls, Bike Ed and golf.
Student Leadership
Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles in an endeavour to increase their leadership skills and to act as effective role models for the student body. Our school believes encouraging student leadership ensures we are developing our community leaders of the future. Leadership roles are made up of Junior School Councillors and Year 6 Leaders, including School Leaders, Sport House Leaders, ICT Leaders and Arts Leaders.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are run from Foundation to Grade 6 across the year. In 2022 this will be a one week program at Shayne Reese.
Term Dates
For term dates, please see the Department of Education and Training website.
Uniform
Our uniform is available at Beleza and PSW.
Please note that in 2020 and 2021 many of these school events have been affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions. Please contact the school directly for more information.
Assembly
A whole school assembly is run every second Friday afternoon, showcasing learning from across the school and a presentation from one grade. Families are welcome to attend when restrictions allow.
Book Lists
Book lists are sent out in Term 4 each year and supplied by Campion Education.
Buddy Program
All Foundation students are paired with a Grade 6 student Buddy during the transition period before they begin school. The Grade 6 Buddies spend significant time building relationships with the Foundation students and support them as they begin their school journey.
Classroom Helpers Program
Classroom helpers are warmly welcomed into our classrooms when restrictions allow. A Classroom Helper's Course is held each year, please contact the office for further information.
Garden Grubs
All students are invited to attend the Garden Grubs gardening club each Friday lunchtime, run by parent volunteers and staff.
Houses
All students are part of a house for team sports, events and Athletics Day. The houses are Freeman (Blue) House, O'Neill (Yellow) House, Moneghetti (Green) House and Thorpe (Red) House. Siblings are part of the same house.
Junior School Council
Junior School Council actively operates at Pleasant Street Primary School. Membership of JSC is proportionally representative, providing a balance of girls and boys, and equal numbers of members representing each year level of students. JSC meets fortnightly and coordinates the school's community service activities and fundraisers such as Wacky Wednesday.
Library
With picturesque Lake Wendouree in the foreground, our library provides a peaceful and tranquil place to read and relax. The Library is open before school from 8:50am and after school until 3:50pm.
During lunch play, children visit for reading, quiet chatting, drawing and Lego. Our Library is fully stocked and children are encouraged to visit and change their books on a regular basis. Books are borrowed for a two week period. Prep to Grade 2 students require a library bag.
Book orders through Scholastic Book Club support our library, parents can return money and forms to the office or order online.
Parents are welcome to stop by and borrow books from our parent shelf.
Lopee
Students are encouraged to purchase a Lopee which is a cloth zippered bag for handing money and notes to the office. These can be purchased for $8 at the front office.
Lunch Orders
Lunch orders are available on a Friday. Orders can be made by sending cash in a named paper bag on a Friday morning or ordered online through our Compass portal.The menu is available through the office or Compass.
Outside School Hours Care - Camp Australia
Before, after and holiday care is available on site through Camp Australia. Please visit their website for bookings and further information.
School Council
School Councils are made up of the school principal, parents, staff and people from the local community. Elections take place every March and new councillors are elected for 2 years. Council meets one evening per month. Each member is asked to be on at least one subcommittee such as Fundraising or Buildings and Grounds.
School Times
8:50am - Students enter classrooms
9:00am - Learning Session
11:00am - Snack time in classrooms
11:10am - Outside Play
11:30am - Learning Session
1:30pm - Lunch time in classrooms
1:40pm - Outside Play
2:30pm - Learning Session
3:30pm - Dismissal
Sporting Events
Throughout the year there are many opportunities for students to be involved in a range of sporting events including Cross Country, Lawn Bowls, Bike Ed and golf.
Student Leadership
Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles in an endeavour to increase their leadership skills and to act as effective role models for the student body. Our school believes encouraging student leadership ensures we are developing our community leaders of the future. Leadership roles are made up of Junior School Councillors and Year 6 Leaders, including School Leaders, Sport House Leaders, ICT Leaders and Arts Leaders.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are run from Foundation to Grade 6 across the year. In 2022 this will be a one week program at Shayne Reese.
Term Dates
For term dates, please see the Department of Education and Training website.
Uniform
Our uniform is available at Beleza and PSW.