Primary Communication Notes

SPMs

We are looking forward to meeting with parents and students at our upcoming Student Progress Meetings on 1st and 2nd of April. If you have not done so already, please book a time for your meeting. See the email (sent on 3/3) for details on how to book.

Home Learning

In Week Six, Home Learning began for Kindergarten students. Your child will have brought home a folder with a Term One Reading Log Record. Please ensure this folder is returned every Thursday. Students are expected to engage in ten minutes of reading daily. In Term One, our focus is on parents modelling excellent reading and developing a love of reading in their child. During this reading time, we would love for you to dive deeper into stories by noticing and explaining key vocabulary, asking questions and sharing opinions about the texts. If your child could not complete their weekly task, please let their teacher know via email. Thank you for your support in reinforcing your child’s learning at home.

Egg Cartons for Science

Year 1 are after some clean and empty egg cartons to use in an upcoming Science experiment. We don't need a huge amount, but if you have a spare carton lying around, please send it in with your child.

Home Learning

We have sent students home with their Home Learning for the first time for the year. In their folder you will find what you need to complete the three elements: - Reading- your child will have received either a couple fo decodable books or a Reading log booklet. Please support your child in completing 10 minutes of reading each afternoon. - Maths- in the folder is information for how your child will log into Studyladder. Please keep this information somewhere safe (perhaps on the fridge or in your child’s desk space). Please note, students are limited to two activities per day on Studyladder outside of school hours. - Initialit revision- in this booklet, students will practice taught spelling rules and digraphs, as well as tricky words. All components are due to be complete by Thursday Week 5 and we will follow that pattern throughout the year- Home Learning goes home on Friday and is returned to the classroom on Thursday. Please sign to show your child's completion of each task. For more details, see the inside of the Home Learning booklet.

No notes this week.

No notes this week.

Home Learning

Thank you for supporting your child during the first few weeks of Home Learning. By now students should be familiar with the routines and expectations of Year 5 Home Learning. If your child is unable to complete the tasks as outlined on Canvas for any reason, please contact the class teacher either via email or a note in your child’s Diary.

NAPLAN

Congratulations to all our students on their amazing effort over the past two weeks with NAPLAN. They all demonstrated perseverance and we are so proud of their achievements and attitudes towards this event.

Library Week Change

Until the end of term, Year 6 students will be having their library lessons in Week A (Week 7 and Week 9) instead of Week B. Please ensure they have their library bags and books with them on Tuesday 18th March and Tuesday 1st April.

Home Learning

In Week 6 and 7, students will be working on a writing task in class. This will be able to be taken home to work on if students choose and will be in place of their regular English home learning.

Y6 Camp to Canberra

Last week, Year 6 students undertook an educational tour of Canberra. Students participated in a variety of educational programs including visits to Old Parliament House, the National Museum and Questacon. The Year 6 teachers are incredibly grateful for the way the students represented the College over the excursion with exemplary behaviour and displaying God's love through their interactions with others. A huge thank you to Mr Lawler and Mr Thompson who came as parent helpers to assist with the smooth running of camp.

PACER Acknowledgement (Y6 Camp)

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government contributed funding to the College in the amount of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.