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Our teachers are currently working on writing reports for our students. The COVID situation and the extended at home learning period has made this a more challenging exercise than normal for this reporting period. The Department of Education has determined that students will not receive a full report for mid-year, or be assessed on the A-E scale. For this reporting period, our Prep to grade 6 students will receive a descriptor of if they are working towards, working at or working above standard, along with 2 focus areas for improvement in Maths and English. They will also receive a short written comment. These reports will be sent out in week 10 of this term. Kinder students will receive their Kindergarten Development Check through their class teacher.
Unfortunately we had someone come onto the school grounds over the weekend and drive their car over our school oval. This is frustrating as it destroys our school play areas and costs money to repair. One of the positives to come out of the COVID situation is the amazing support we have had from our community. When someone purposefully destroys our property, they not only affect our students, they affect our staff, parents and community. If you do live near the school, please keep an eye out and report to the police any unsociable activity.
As we return to the new “normal” the Department of education is seeking stories from parents about their learning from home experience. There is a link and explanation of the process in the newsletter. We received many great photos and stories over the learning from home period and I encourage anyone who wishes to share with the Tasmanian community to do so.
Yours in partnership,
Brett Hay
Our whole school photo day will be held on Thursday 23rd July. This date falls in the first week back for Term 3, so students will bring home their order envelopes today. It would be great to get as many returned by the end of this term (3rd July) to ensure smooth running on the day. If you require a family photo envelope you will need to collect one from the school office.
This fun and free event will go all term. Students are encouraged to read 10 books in 10 weeks.
Follow this link for more information https://premiersreadingchallenge.tas.gov.au
Simply contact the school if you would like your child to take part.
For those already registered, please send in a picture of your child with some of the books they have read so we can share it on our school Facebook site.
Here is a link for the Reading Log that students can fill out as they finish each book https://premiersreadingchallenge.tas.gov.au/Documents/2019_PRC_Reading_Log-type_into.pdf
Please contact the school if you would like the reading log printed out for your child.
Looking for more books to read? Did you know you can join Libraries Tasmania online for FREE and download a great range of books today.
Go to https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx and join online. Happy Reading!
Libraries Tasmania has put together some great books for you to read this week to help you in the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Kinder - Year 2 try these books on for size.
https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com/…/collection/1077725
Years 3 - 4 here are some great suggestions for you.
https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com/…/collection/1077724
Years 5-6 these should be right in your wheelhouse.
https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com/…/collection/1073371
