Head of Primary
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Cross Country
Although somewhat soggy ground, our students still competed with determination and gusto. Some running 3kms and some running 4-5 kms. Well done to the teachers, check point marshals and Mr Lambert for another successful carnival. Thank you also to all of the parents who assisted on the day.
Mother's Day Stall
Mother's Day Cuppa
Once again the weather did not co-operate, but this did not dampen the spirits of our mums and special ladies in our community as we gathered together. Muffins, cookies and handmade flowers were shared with love and served with tea, coffee and hot chocolate by our students. Thank you to all who made a cold and wet morning so delightful.
We wish all of the mums and grandmas a very happy Mother's Day this Sunday.
Head of School Awards
Vivienne H, KDL; Artley S, KG; Hallie H, KJ; Alison H, 1PH; Savannah G, 1B; Nash P, 2D; Savannah H, 2P; Conor M, 3D; Daniel H, 3B; Hamish G, 4B; Lachlan B, 4M; Lani G, 4G; Ellen B, 5P; Cameron Y, 5L; Eadi R, 6M; Emily B, 6S; Cherise D, 6T.
Welcome Band
Welcome Band began this week with around 12 students picking up an instrument for the first time. Welcome Band and tuition occurs on Tuesdays with Mr Brendan Burlach. We look forward to hearing them perform for us in the future. For more information click on this link.
Choir – Thursday Mornings 8:00am
Our Primary Choir has begun, but it is not too late to join. Any students interested in singing together from Years 1-6 are welcome to join. Choir will be before school each Thursday morning at 8:00am. Students will meet at CAPA 5 (Secondary School Drama Theatre). Please be aware that there is no playground supervision for siblings of these students until 8:15am.
Mother's Day Cards for Hammond Care Residents
Thank you to our Year 4 students that made beautiful Mother's Day cards for the residents at Hammond Care, Woy Woy.
This week our school, along with thousands of others across the country will begin preparations for the fifth Australian Early Development Census (AEDC).This census is completed on our Kindergarten students.
The AEDC gives us a national picture of the development, health and wellbeing of children in their first year of full-time school. Since 2009, the census results have helped communities, schools and governments plan services and develop better policies to target support for children and families.
Children don’t miss any class time, and parents/carers don’t need to supply schools with any new information for the census. The AEDC gives us data at a school and community level - it isn’t an assessment of individual children.
NAPLAN 2021 Test Schedule
WEEK 4, Tuesday 11- Friday 14 May and WEEK 5, Monday 17 May
NB: All tests are ONLINE except Year 3 Writing.
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Yr |
Tuesday 11 May |
Wednesday 12 May |
Thursday 13 May |
Friday 14 May |
Monday 17 May |
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3B (J1R3) 3D (J1R4) |
Writing (Paper) 9am (40 minutes) |
Reading 9am (45 minutes) |
Conv. of Language 9am (45 minutes) |
Numeracy 9am (45 minutes) |
No testing
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5L(J1R3) 5P(J1R4) |
Writing 9am (42 minutes) |
Reading 9am (50 minutes) |
Conv. of Language 9am (45 minutes) |
Numeracy 9am (50 minutes) |
No testing |
11 May marks the commencement of the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy. Whilst I am sure our students will do their very best, it is important to remember that these tests are merely a snapshot of what students can demonstrate at the time of testing.
NAPLAN is one marker of a student’s current ability and performance in Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language and Numeracy. The online platform will direct students along different pathways according to the answers provided meaning that not all students will be exposed to the exact same questions. Ultimately, this approach attempts to allow for a variety of students with varying capabilities to show what they know without providing a ceiling. However, this also means that all students will get to a stage where they are no longer able to answer confidently and may not know how to complete questions at all. This is OK. This is the student’s "where to next?" point.
These assessments do not tell us everything there is to know about a student. They do not indicate that a student has improved on something that they found difficult or that they demonstrate perseverance and grit when completing a difficult task. They don’t indicate a student’s social and emotional capabilities, that they are caring, reliable, courageous or organised, thoughtful and dependable.
Please encourage your Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students that NAPLAN is just one small piece of their puzzle. It does not measure potential, creativity or character, nor reflect God’s perfect plan for their life.
The testing time is 40 - 50 minutess and will be conducted each morning in the students' classes with their regular teacher present. As the testing window is from 11 - 21 May, students who are away will sit the test when they return the following week.