Literacy and Numeracy

MANGAHIGH - ST JAMES ONLINE MATHEMATICS PROGRAM

We are very excited that all students have access to an online mathematics program called Mangahigh. This is a great opportunity for students to reinforce the skills that are being taught in the classroom. There is a mixture of quizzes and games to help student learning. Mangahigh also provides detailed explanations of questions students find difficult. 

All students have their own unique logins and passwords. We encourage all students to try using this program. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask your classroom teacher or me.

A PDF is attached with some extra information about the program. 

Home Reading

Most levels have now commenced their home reading program.  As per out Home Learning Policy, there are minimum time requirements advised:

Prep: Reading 10 mins, four nights a week.

Years 1 - 2: Reading 15 mins, four nights a week.

Years 3 - 6: Reading 20 mins, four nights a week.

Each level will communicate with you how they would like this reading recording.

The purpose of home reading is for students to practice the skills learnt in class.  It is an opportunity for you to provide feedback to your child, shower them in praise and to prompt them to explain their understanding of what they have read.  Of even greater importance is to use this allocated time to develop a love of reading and literature!

Happy reading!

PLEASE JOIN US TO ASSIST YOUR CHILD’S/GRANDCHILD’S LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

We are very pleased to be able to facilitate the Classroom Helpers Training Sessions this term in anticipation of parents being able to join us in classrooms!

At St. James, we value parent/grandparent help in literacy and mathematics sessions and invite you to join us for Classroom Helper Training Sessions.  Attendance is a requirement if you wish to assist in classrooms.

Please note the session dates and times - 

Session 1:   Wednesday 15th March 9am 

                                 OR

Session 2:   Wednesday 15th March 5.45pm

Session TWO is a repeat of session one so you only need to attend ONE SESSION. 

Please email us to confirm your attendance:

cathy.dimitrakopoulos@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

joshua.crowe@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

If you have already completed the Parent Helpers Course and would like to help in classrooms, you do not need to attend the course again.  

We look forward to working with you

Cathy Dimitrakopoulos

cathy.dimitrakopoulos@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

Literacy/Learning and Teaching Leader

Josh Crowe

joshua.crowe@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

Mathematics Leader