Reports

Over the past 3 years the Department of Education and Young People completed a rigorous process across the State to review reporting in our schools.  Parents, School Associations, teachers and school communities provided feedback to create a new reporting agreement moving forward.  As a result, reporting has changed from what we have traditionally seen. Overwhelming feedback indicated that traditional reporting processes were dated and did not inform parents accurately about their child’s learning and development. It was recognised that a stronger partnership between home and school would help support children and their learning, while keeping parents informed. Previous reports were extremely time consuming, however, the recent review highlighted that they did not achieve the purpose desired.

As a result, the way schools report has changed.  One of the most significant changes is an increase in the number of conversations between teachers and parents, whether they are face to face, or over the phone.  This allows feedback regarding student learning to be two way, and greater understanding to be achieved regarding student learning, priorities, needs and future focus. In first term, the Department expectation for teachers is to provide a Progress Report for each student, or to make contact with parents via phone or face to face.  Our staff have provided both.  If you have not yet had a phone call from your child’s teacher, expect one soon.

Keeping you informed of your child’s progress is important to us.  There are Department policies that we follow and additional processes we take.  To enhance this, I encourage you to always make contact with your child’s teacher or me to discuss their learning whenever you feel the need.

Student Leaders

We are extremely fortunate to have a wonderful group of student leaders in our school.  We have already seen these students have the courage to try new things and grow. They are respectful and have embraced their new responsibilities.  They are supporting each other and our school by fulfilling a variety of roles across the school.  We look forward to seeing your leadership continue to grow throughout the year.

Disco

Our SRC have organised a disco for next Thursday for our students. Our Kinder to Grade 2 students will have a disco after lunch during the school day, and our Grade 3 to 6 students will have a night disco that will start at 6:30pm and finish at 8:00pm.  This is a Glow Disco, and students are encouraged to wear something bright on the day.  Lollies and some other treats will be available to purchase at the discos.