Message from Genét Erickson Adam, Acting Head of Junior School
Dear Parents and Carers,
Week 2 has been a wonderful, busy week of learning in the Junior School.
Yesterday, our Year 1 students showcased their learning from their unit of inquiry, ‘How we organise ourselves’. In this unit, students used geographical tools to explore their connections to places. Starting with our School campus, they identified the features of this location and the connections that they have within this place. They then applied their understandings to the wider community and the world through research into another place they feel connected to. Families and special guests had the chance yesterday to gain insight into the connections our students have to their ‘special places’ and why.
Junior School Olympics Mufti Day
Upon suggestion from some of our students, we have agreed to host a Junior School Olympics Mufti Day, in conjunction with our CETOP BBQ days. Students are encouraged to wear the colours of an Olympic nation. These special days will provide a wonderful opportunity for children to acknowledge unity and cultural diversity an event like the Olympics provides. It is also a chance to promote global understanding and partnerships, which is closely aligned with the focus of CETOP week. Your child may join in the festivities with the Olympics Mufti Day and CETOP sausage sizzle on the following days:
- Tuesday, 6 August: Kindy, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4
- Thursday, 8 August: Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6
NAPLAN Results – Y3 and Y5
Parents of Year 3 and Year 5 students would have received their child’s NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) report yesterday. The report features a new format designed to give you a clearer understanding of your child’s achievements.
Within the Report, you will find:
- Proficiency Levels: The report categorises your child’s performance into different levels of proficiency, providing a detailed view of their strengths and areas for growth in literacy and numeracy.
- Enhanced Clarity: This new format aims to offer a more comprehensive picture of where your child stands compared to the school cohort and national benchmarks.
- Insights and Support: Along with the proficiency levels, the report includes insights on how to interpret the results and practical suggestions to support your child’s learning journey.
We recognise that this new format may be different from previous reports. If you have any questions or need assistance understanding the information, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher as the first point of call or you may also contact Mrs Christina Koika-Cellini (Assessment & Data Coordinator). We are here to help you make the most of this valuable feedback.