Important Notices
Mathematics Years 6-9: Utilising and understand Growth Rate
"Growth Rate" is a measure of the number of years of maths students master each year. If a student begins a year of schooling at Level 5.24, we want them to get to Level 6.24 by the end of that year. That is, grow by 1.00 grade levels over that year. The growth rate for such a student would be 1.00 years of learning per year.
Of course, it is possible for students to master more than one grade level of maths over a year, which results in a higher growth rate, for example 1.50 years of learning per year. It is also possible for students to grow at a slower rate, for example 0.50 years of learning per year.
Don’t forget that you can access all your child’s data through the parent log in. Ask to see your child’s workbook for the log in details and the MATHS Tracker table of your child’s overall progress and growth.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Maths Teacher.
Vanessa
Maths Coordinator
Book Fair Update
Thank you to everyone who visited the Scholastic Book Fair!
Thanks to your support and generosity we sold $2822 worth of books and other goodies. This means that we will get approximately $850 worth of books to go into the library for everyone to enjoy!
Megan
P-9 Library Assistant
School Uniform Reminder
Black shoes are required. Please be mindful that this is the approved school uniform and reflects pride and commitment to our agreed culture.
If there is an issue please discuss with your child’s Homegroup teacher so we can help.
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Receipt Distribution
The office aims to provide payment receipts to parents while they are at the office. The only reasons for parents not being handed over immediately to parents are if there is an issue with computers or a student has handed in the money to Middle Years Office Drop Box or handed to their teacher on Early Years.
On Middle Years receipts are held in the office ready for collection once processed. We will destroy receipts at the end of the year. Students and parents are welcome to come to the office to collect the receipts. On Early Years, receipts will be handed to the student's teachers to return to students. If receipts are not collected by the end of the year, they will be securely destroyed.
Kelly Sports at the Lakes
Do your kids love to run and play sports? Then why not give Kelly sports a go - after school every Tuesday at EY Campus.
Attendance - Every Day Counts
If you are aware that your child will not be attending school due to illness or other circumstances, please ensure that you contact either office to ensure our attendance records are accurate. Ways of communicating absences include:
- Calling the office;
- Sending an SMS on 0427 226 537;
- Placing a future Absence Request through the Parent SENTRAL Portal.
As required by the Department of Education, all schools must notify parents informing that their child is absent. Please inform the office of absences before 10am each morning.
Sentral Parent Portal Access
The Sentral Parent Portal is the primary method for home-school communications at The Lakes.
We are excited to say that most families have access to the Parent Portal. The portal allows students and parents\carers to keep up to date with important information and communication. This includes student academic reports, parent-teacher interview bookings and permission for students to attend camps, sport and excursions.
The Student and Parent Portal can be accessed at school, from home and from mobile devices. To assist families without internet facilities at home, The Lakes has installed mobile technology devices into both the EY and MY offices for families to access.
If you are experiencing any issues with Sentral, please contact either office to assist you.