Deputy Principal Report
POLICE LIAISON TO DISCUSS ONLINE SAFETY- RESCHEDULED
Senior Constable Michel’s visit has been rescheduled for Thursday, 21 March to meet with our Stage 2 & 3 students to discuss online safety. This will be an important opportunity for students to learn more about these issues when they are engaged in an online environment.
NAPLAN
Each year the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is undertaken by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students will participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
NAPLAN is just one part of our school learning assessment program. The tests assess literacy and numeracy skills your child is already learning at school. (NSW Education Standards Authority, 2024)Our Years 3 & 5 students will complete NAPLAN over the next week. The schedule is below:
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Writing |
Wednesday, 13 March |
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Reading |
Thursday, 14 March |
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Language Conventions |
Monday, 18 March |
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Numeracy |
Tuesday, 19 March |
With the assistance of parents and carers, we would ask that the children’s iPad’s be fully charged on the morning of these days. They also require their headphones as well.We are thinking of our Year 3 & 5 students over the coming week as they demonstrate their knowledge and skills in literacy and numeracy.
ST PATRICK’S DAY
People all over the world celebrate on the 17 March, in honour of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Some cities have parades and many people wear green. However, not everyone may know who St. Patrick is.
Born in Britain during the 4th century, St. Patrick was kidnapped and made a slave by Irish raiders when he was a teenager. He was able to escape after six years and become a priest in Britain. He later chose to return to Ireland as a missionary, in order to help spread the teachings of Christianity to those who did not know about God. According to Irish folklore, he also used a shamrock to explain the Christian concept of Trinity- God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to the Irish people. He stayed in Ireland for 30 years and helped build churches and schools. He died on 17 March and was made a Saint by the local church.
