Learning and Teaching
Term 1 Learning Conversations
Term 1 Learning Conversations will be held on Tuesday 11th March. Bookings are now open for our Term 1 Learning Conversations and can be made using your PAM Account.
Parent-Student-Teacher Learning Conversations allow for the co-creation and monitoring of student learning goals. All families are strongly encouraged to make a booking. Bookings will be face-to-face in classrooms unless families indicate that they would like to hold their conversation online.
Tuesday 11th March is a Pupil Free Day to allow for teachers and families to meet for Learning Conversations.
Graduate Outcome Awards
Last week we celebrated students who displayed the Graduate Outcome of COURAGE. These students received a Graduate Outcome Award.
Students who graduate from St Therese’s Primary School are people of COURAGE, who are inclusive, and make responsible choices, even when it’s difficult.
For the next few weeks, staff will continue to be on the lookout for students who display the Graduate Outcome of RESPECT.
2025 NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. The assessments are undertaken every year in March. NAPLAN is run at the direction of the Education Council. Please see below for the assessment schedule and additional parent information.
NAPLAN Assessment will take place in 2025 from 12-24 March. Information has been sent to families, and if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact your classroom teacher, Gabby Walsh, Kim Carter, or Petra Teggelove.
2025 Term 1 - Class Newsletters
At the beginning of each term, each year level will send home a Class Newsletter detailing all of the exciting events and learning opportunities planned for the upcoming term. Please take a moment to read the Term 1 Class Newsletters for your child/ren.
Please note: an error has been made in the calendar on the Class Newsletters. Please check out the School Calendar in the Newsletter for the correct dates.
Parent Involvement
Parents are our student's first teachers. You can be hugely influential players in learning with and beside each student, and you play a critical role in the success of your child/ren.
Instead of asking, "How was your day?", consider asking the following five important questions.
PAM - Parent Access Module
PAM, or the Parent Access Module, is your one-stop shop for your child’s assessment reports, where you go to book Learning Conversations, update your child’s medical profile, give permission for school excursions and activities, and an option for putting in a Parent Notified Absence if your child is ill.
To access PAM, head to: https://pam.stkennington.catholic.edu.au/. Alternatively, St Therese's also utilises the SIMON Everywhere app as a way to access PAM from your mobile devices.
Please note: ALL Students require an up-to-date and valid Medical Profile ASAP.