Learning & Teaching (AP)

    Empowering Parents to Support Their Child's Assessment Journey

    Assessment is vital to your child's educational journey, providing insights into their progress and guiding their growth. Parents play a crucial role in fostering an environment that nurtures and supports your child's assessment experiences. Here are some practical ways you can lend a helping hand:

    Be aware of the school Assessment Policy: Each year, students are enrolled in the assessment processes facilitated by the curriculum coordinator. Parents who wish to know more about our policy should access the appropriate policy from the school website.

    Stay Connected with Teachers: Keep the lines of communication open with your child's teachers. Attend Parent-Student-Teacher conferences to gain insight into assessment expectations, formats, and timelines. These interactions provide valuable opportunities to collaborate with educators and support your child effectively.

    Promote Reflection: Encourage your child to reflect on their learning journey and assessment outcomes. Help them recognise their strengths and areas for improvement, and assist them in setting attainable goals for progress. By fostering a habit of reflection, you empower your child to take ownership of their learning.

    Create a Nurturing Environment: Cultivate a supportive atmosphere at home that fosters learning and academic growth. Establish consistent routines, designate a quiet study area, and ensure access to essential resources like books, technology, and study materials. Providing a conducive environment lays the foundation for your child's success.

    Celebrate Achievements: Celebrate your child's successes, big or small. Acknowledge their efforts, resilience, and perseverance in tackling assessments. Celebrating progress instils confidence and motivation in your child, fostering a positive attitude towards learning.

    Consider leveraging resources like ATOMI, our school's platform that enhances subject content knowledge and study skills. ATOMI provides valuable tools and resources to support your child's learning journey, offering interactive study materials and strategies for effective study habits.

    Mothers Day 

    As we approach Mother's Day, let's remember that it's not just a day to express our gratitude to our own mothers. It's a day to acknowledge and appreciate the immense influence of all those who take on the role of motherhood.  It's a time for us, as a community, to reflect on how we can support and uplift mothers everywhere. 

    Whilst we gear up for Mother's Day on Sunday, 12 May, we remind parents with their children that we would love to have you pop into school this Thursday, 9 May, between 7.45 and 8.45 to celebrate a  Mother's Day Breakfast. 

    For catering purposes, the Google form sent to parents via the Compass portal last Thursday must be completed by 1 p.m. today. 

    We look forward to seeing you then. 

    School Excursions / Incursions

    Schools are very busy, and there are always many extracurricular events. Recently, some excursions have been delayed or cancelled due to a lack of parental permission being returned by the due date. 

    To streamline this process and ensure all our students can enjoy these events, we want to remind you of the procedures we have in place through our student management platform, Compass.

    Here's how it works:

    1. Stay Informed: Monitor your Compass account and email inbox. You'll receive a notification requesting action when a new event is published.
    2. Mark Your Calendar: About a week before the deadline, we'll send you a friendly reminder email. This is your cue to double-check if you've given consent (and made any necessary payments).
    3. Urgent Alerts: As the deadline approaches, we'll send text messages to families without consent or payment. This is a heads-up to take swift action if your child plans to attend.

    Here's how you can help:

    1. Stay Connected: Make sure you can access Compass and receive emails. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to contact the administration office for assistance.
    2. Give Consent Online: Whenever possible, please provide consent through Compass. It's the quickest and easiest way to ensure your child gets all the benefits. However, if digital consent isn't feasible for you, we can accommodate a paper consent form sent via email or sent home with your child.
    3. Be Prompt: When an event opens for registration, the sooner you consent, the smoother the planning process becomes, especially for arranging resources like buses.

    NOTE: Some excursions are a mandatory curriculum component and may contribute to assessment tasks. If a student cannot attend curriculum excursions, the assessment policy needs to be followed.

    Your cooperation in following these steps is invaluable in facilitating these events and ensuring every student has the opportunity to participate fully.

    Dianne McGowan
    Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching