Curriculum

Partnering with Your Child’s Learning

At school, learning is most powerful when there is a strong connection between the classroom and home. One of the best ways to support your child is by staying curious about what they are learning and engaging in conversations about their school day.

A great place to start is the Connect pages in our school newsletter. These pages outline what each year level is learning throughout the term. They provide a snapshot of the topics, skills and concepts your child is exploring, making it easier to ask meaningful questions and continue learning conversations at home.

Another key way families can support learning is through regular home reading, particularly for students in Foundation to Year 4. Reading together helps children build fluency, comprehension and confidence. Even a short reading session each night can make a big difference. Listening to your child read, reading a page together, or discussing the story afterwards helps deepen their understanding and enjoyment of books.

Across the school, many year levels have been exploring units that build a deeper understanding of the world. Students have been learning about how the world has developed over time through studies in history, geography and democracy. These units help students understand how societies work, how places change, and how people can participate in shaping their communities.

Sometimes the most powerful way to support learning is simply through conversation. Here are some questions you might like to ask your child:

• What was something new you learned today?
• What surprised you in your learning this week?
• What is something you are curious to learn more about?
• Can you teach me something you learned at school?
• How does what you’re learning connect to the world around us?
• What place, person or event have you been learning about recently?

• If you could ask your teacher one more question about your topic, what would it be?

   

These small conversations help children reflect on their learning, build confidence, and see that their education matters both at school and at home.

By staying connected through the newsletter, supporting home reading, and asking thoughtful questions, families play an important role in helping children develop a lifelong love of learning.

NAPLAN 2026 (Final Reminder)

Over the coming weeks, students in Years 3 and 5 will participate in the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) assessments. These assessments provide a snapshot of student learning in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

NAPLAN is just one of the many ways schools gather information about student progress. The results help schools understand trends in learning and support ongoing planning to best meet the needs of students.

Our students will complete the assessments during the upcoming testing window. Families are encouraged to look at the NAPLAN schedule below to see when each assessment will take place.

The best way to support your child during this time is to ensure they get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and come to school feeling relaxed and ready to do their best. We remind students that NAPLAN is simply an opportunity to show what they know.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Mr Snow