Curriculum News, Parent's Support and Agencies

Homework Update: Weekly Routines Have Commenced

We are pleased to advise that weekly homework has now officially started for the academic year for all students in Years 1 through 6. Please note that Kindergarten homework has not yet commenced; further details regarding the Kindergarten program will be shared soon.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the many parents who have already reached out to their child’s class teacher to organise various tasks to further extend their child’s understanding of classroom content. This home-school partnership is invaluable to your child's learning journey.

If you have any specific questions or queries regarding the homework expectations or content, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher directly.

The following is part 3 in a three part series designed to help you the parents help your children with reading at home.

Please feel free to contact me or your child’s class teacher if you have any questions about the information provided.

Libby Makeham

Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT

Did you know that as a parent or carer in a Catholic school, you have a dedicated peak body representing your voice at the state level?

The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) NSW/ACT is the officially recognised body that provides leadership, advocacy, and support for all parents and carers of children in Catholic schools across NSW and the ACT.

The CCSP works to ensure that the "parent voice" is heard by education leaders and government decision-makers. They view parents as partners in the educational journey and offer a wide range of free services, including:

Advocacy: They represent your interests regarding school funding, curriculum changes, and student wellbeing policies at both a State and Federal level.
Resources for Families: Their website is a hub of valuable information, featuring guides on everything from Cyber Safety and Diverse Learning Needs to Faith Formation and Mental Health.
"Parent Talk" Newsletter: A popular e-newsletter that keeps families up to date with the latest education news, parenting tips, and upcoming free webinars.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Support: A dedicated committee ensures the specific needs and perspectives of First Nations families are represented.

We encourage all families to visit the CCSP website to explore their resources. You can also subscribe to their Parent Talk newsletter to receive helpful parenting insights directly to your inbox.