Learning and Teaching
Mrs Annie Engellenner
Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching Leader & Religious Education Leader
NAPLAN 2026
l would like to extend my sincerest thanks to our wonderful teachers, students, and families for your support during the recent NAPLAN assessments. These tests are a small snapshot in time and one of many data sets we have available to track student learning and inform our teaching from one day to the next.
It is important to know that NAPLAN tests do not access all of what makes each of our students exceptional and unique.
The people that score these tests don't know how that our young people might love to sing, are good at drawing, play soccer, football or love to dance. They do not now that they help thier mums and dads or that they play with their little brothers, sisters and cousins. They don't know how kind and thoughtful they are and that everyday they try their very best.
I am very grateful that our students approached NAPLAN this year with a growth mindset and continue to come to school ready to learn!
How families can support their children’s learning at home
Children learn best when they feel supported, encouraged, and confident. Families play a powerful role in shaping positive attitudes towards learning through simple, everyday actions.
Families can support learning by:
- Talking and listening – having regular conversations, asking open-ended questions, and encouraging children to share their ideas builds language, thinking, and confidence.
- Reading regularly – reading together, discussing stories, and encouraging children to read for enjoyment strengthens literacy skills and a love of learning.
- Using maths in everyday life – cooking, shopping, telling the time, handling money, and playing games all help children see how numeracy is used in real life.
- Establishing routines – consistent times for sleep, homework, and meals support focus, wellbeing, and readiness to learn.
- Encouraging effort and persistence – praising effort rather than outcomes helps children develop resilience and a growth mindset.
- Creating a positive learning environment – a quiet space, free from distractions, supports concentration and independence.
Staying connected with the school – reading school communications and talking with teachers strengthens the partnership around each child’s learning.
When families and schools work together, children feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. This shared approach reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning and our alignment with the MACS Vision for Instruction, with the child at the centre of all we do.
Digital Technologies
Social Media and Student Wellbeing
At Trinity, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child is a shared responsibility. As part of this commitment, we have updated our social media expectations to help guide safe and respectful online behaviour.
Most social media platforms are not designed for primary-aged children, and students are not permitted to access social media during school hours or on school devices.
Online behaviour that impacts student wellbeing or relationships may be followed up in partnership with families, even when it occurs outside school hours.
We ask families to support their children by talking about online safety, monitoring app use, and reinforcing the importance of kindness and respect — online and offline.
By working together, we can help our children use technology wisely and in ways that reflect our shared values.
Recently our students unpacked our schools Digital Use Agreement. These documents are designed to suit our Prep to Year 2 students and our Year 3 to 6 students. During these lessons the following topics were explored:
- what respectful behaviour looks, sounds, and feels like
- clarifying online safety terminology
- supporting student understanding of online rights and responsibilities
- setting out an agreed set of steps that will be followed when an issue arises
Support for Families
To help you confidently support your child with online safety and social media, the Australian eSafety Commissioner provides free, trusted information and tools for families. These resources are relevant for primary school ages and beyond.
👉 General parent support and advice Find videos, tips, printable guides and family tech agreements to help start conversations and set healthy boundaries at home:🔗 https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources
👉 Online safety basics Ideas for how to keep kids safer online — including talking about apps, privacy and respectful behaviour:🔗 https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/online-safety-basics
👉 Multilingual safety support Simplified online safety advice and conversation starters in multiple languages:🔗 https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/online-safety-for-every-family
👉 Social media age changes – what parents need to know.
Parents can read about recent changes to social media minimum age rules and access tools to help explain them.