NAPLAN results were delivered to students in Years 3 and 5 during week one. 

NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students undertake.

As students progress through their school years, it’s important to check how well they are learning the essential skills of reading, writing and numeracy.

NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national standards.

NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process. It doesn’t replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with additional information about students’ educational progress.

Playground and Lunchtime Clubs

A number of clubs have been established and students have been invited to join during one lunch time a week. School clubs are a great way for students to participate in activities they enjoy, learn new skills, and meet new people. The clubs this term will cater for different needs and skills of students and aim to create a sense of belonging and connection to school.

The groups this term are: 

Monday - LUNCH Band

Tuesday - LUNCH - Choir 

Wednesday - RECESS - Christmas Art for Years 5&6 

Wednesday - LUNCH - Dancing & STEM

Thursday - LUNCH Mini Vinnies

Friday - LUNCH Garden Club

We also have passive areas available in each playground with Wellbeing Wagons provided in each zone. These areas provide options for students to play quietly or engage in a range of activities. Passive playgrounds are a great way to support students with social skills and social engagement. 

Grade Newsletters

Consistent and accurate communication between home and school allows for a positive relationship to develop and be maintained. The school will publish a fortnightly newsletter to keep the community informed about the activities within the school.

In addition, each grade will publish a grade newsletter at the beginning of each term. This newsletter will highlight the planned learning to take place for the term. Included this term is a timetable for each class, providing you with a clear understanding of what is happening in your child's school day and allow opportunities for discussions. These will be sent out at the end of Week 2. 

Mrs Catherine Hailstone 

Assistant Principal