Pre-Schools’ News – Week 4

Pre-Schools’ News – Week 4

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that Kids Spot will be offering Speech Pathology screenings at St. Mark’s and St. Michael’s Pre-Schools for our 5 Day Groups and 3 Day Group. These screenings, conducted by a qualified Speech Pathologist, assess various aspects of your child’s development. The screenings include a set of carefully chosen tests designed to identify any potential weaknesses that could impact your child’s learning and social growth.

Early detection of any difficulties is crucial, as it is much easier to address issues when they are identified at a young age.

Please note that this assessment is a screening only. If any concerns are identified, further evaluation may be recommended. The screening will provide insights into your child’s:

  • articulation;
  • receptive language (understanding);
  • expressive language (use of language);
  • fluency (stuttering) and voice.

The Speech Screening Assessments will take place during Week 7.

You should have received an email this week with a permission form to complete. Kindly return the signed form to your child’s class teacher or directly to Melanie.

If you have any questions about the speech screenings or concerns regarding your child’s development, please don’t hesitate to contact Melanie at mfleming@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.

Upcoming Events:

Week 5:

  • Tuesday, 25 February: St. Michael’s 3 and 5 Day – Incursion “Healthy Harold”
  • Wednesday, 26 & Thursday, 27 February: Kindergarten 2026, Observation Days
  • Friday, 28 February: St. Mark’s Incursion “Healthy Harold”

Week 6:

  • Parent-Teacher Meetings

Week 7:

  • Monday, 10 March: St. Mark’s Speech Screeners
  • Wednesday, 12 March: St. Michael’s Speech Screeners (5 day and 3 day group)

Week 8:

  • Tuesday, 18 March: St. Michael’s 5 and 3 Day Group Photo Day
  • Wednesday, 19 March: St. Mark’s Photo Day
  • Thursday, 20 March: St. Michael’s 2 Day Group Photo Day

Week 9:

  • Monday, 24 March: St. Michael’s 5 Day Group Grandparents Morning (8:45 am – 9:15 am)
  • Tuesday, 25 March: St. Mark’s Grandparents Morning (8:45 am – 9:15 am)
    St. Michael’s 5 and 3 Day Group Church Visit
  • Wednesday, 26 March: St. Michael’s 3 Day Group Grandparents Morning (8:45 am – 9:15 am)
    St. Mark’s Church Visit
  • Thursday, 27 March: St. Michael’s 2 Day Group Church Visit
  • Friday, 28 March: St. Michael’s 2 Day Group Grandparents Morning (8:15 am – 9:15 am)

We would like to say a huge thank you to the parents of St Michael’s 5 Day Group, Felicia, Bin Bin, May May and Crystal who organised an afternoon full of hands-on experiences, learning and signing based on Chinese New Year. 

Kind regards,

Abigail McFarlane
Pre-Schools’ Coordinator