Celebrations of Learning

Swimming Trials 

Yesterday 30 students from years 4-6 showed great courage in participating in our school swimming trials at Paul Sadler Swimworld. The following 22 children qualified for the team and will compete in the Berwick District Swimming Carnival on Monday:

Joel K, Jake , Rahul, Josh S, Jayden C, Isaac, Kairos, Jovan, Kade, Dinesh, Noah C, David P, Madeline H, Addison B, Adiel, Dior, Imogen, Clara, Chloe F, Fleur, Coral and Layla. 

Congratulations to all students on their efforts and achievements and for representing our school with pride.

Home Study

Attached to the newsletter is our 'Home Study - Quick reference guide' for parents and students which outlines our progression of learning in Home Study from Foundation to Year 6.  We value our home school partnership and believe Home Study offers students the opportunity to consolidate essential foundational skills in reading and numeracy.  Letters from the Senior, Middle and Junior levels will be sent to parents over the coming days explaining Home Study arrangements for your child’s level.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s class teacher.

NAPLAN 2023

A NAPLAN information letter was emailed earlier this week to parents of students in Year 3 and Year 5 levels. The letter includes relevant information relating to the NAPLAN online testing as well as the NAPLAN 2023 timetable.  If, for any reason, you wish for your child to not participate in the NAPLAN online testing, please contact your child’s class teacher and/or Lize Privitera (8794 5777).

Student Mobile Phone, Smartwatch and/or other Electronic Communication Devices Policy, Procedures and Agreement

Information was sent to parents yesterday outlining our updated Student Mobile Phone, Smartwatch and/or other Electronic Communication Devices Policy, Procedures and Agreement.  We ask parents of students bringing any personal devices of this nature to read the policy with their child and sign the Agreement on expected use and storage of their device when at school.  Paper copies of the Policy and Agreement can be collected from your child’s class teacher and/or the Administration office.  All students bringing a personal device of this nature to school must have a signed Agreement.  Thank you for your understanding in this matter and for working in partnership with us.

Student Learning Conversations (Parent Teacher Interviews)

The beginning of the year Student Learning Conversations will be held on:

• Tuesday 7 March, 2023 from 3.40 pm - 6.20 pm
• Wednesday 8 March, 2023 from 3.40 pm - 6.20 pm

The purpose of this time is to acquaint yourself with your child’s teacher and for your child to share their learning data, goals and strategies for the Term.  As a school we value the opportunity for students to be active in their learning, to meet with parents and to establish a positive working partnership for the 2023 school year.  More information will be sent home to parents regarding the booking process for the Student Learning Conversations in the coming weeks.

BOOKINGS (VIA PAM) WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY AT 3.30PM