Learning Support
& Enrichment
New location for the LSE Department
- Get Familiar with NAPLAN
- Northern Sydney Expo for Students with (dis)Ability
- Maths Drop-In Centre
- After-School Study Program
Webinar on Autism
FREE for a limited time
Sue Larkey is an Australian special educator, experienced teacher and ‘Pracademic’ as she calls herself. She has prepared a 45 minute webinar on Strategies for Understanding Children with ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder, which you may find of interest. There is usually a cost associated with her seminars and webinars but she has made this one available for free for the next 7-10 days:
45 minute webinar >> Click Here
Understanding Learning Difficulties – A Guide for Parents
FREE ebook, valued at $30
This ebook (2016 Edition) has been designed and produced by DSF Literacy and Clinical Services, together with AUSPELD (the Australian Federation of SPELD Associations to support people with learning difficulties and disabilities). It offers parents current information and practical guidance on the most appropriate identification, intervention and support. It has been sold for $30.00 in the past but, in the interests of helping families, AUSPELD has recently made it available free to download.
Follow this link for your free ebook: http://uldforparents.com/
OT@PIUS - Update on Courses
Registrations have closed for the Term 2 courses, which are now in full swing. Anna Orchard, our occupational therapist and external provider, is currently running three afternoon courses in Touch Typing (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons), and two courses in Handwriting Skills (Wednesday and Friday afternoons).
All courses are full, with over 30 students enrolled from across the Junior and Senior Schools. Thank you to Anna for her ongoing commitment to helping our student body and to those families for making the most of this opportunity to improve these fundamental skills for their son’s success at school.
The next OT intake is scheduled for the start of Term 3, 2017 so watch this space for details or contact Anna anna.louise.orchard@gmail.com or Joanne JRahebMol@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au for more details.
Maths Drop-In Centre
Tuesday and Friday mornings
What is it? A place to get some additional maths help in the mornings before school. You are encouraged to bring along your specific queries, questions, homework and problems.
When is it on? Each Tuesday and Friday morning of term from 8.00am to 8.30am
Who for? Open to all students in Years 7 – 9
Where? Maths Classroom C1
Queries? Please email Ms Pence at: SPence@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au or Miss Offer JOffer@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
After-School Study Program
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
What is it? A quiet time and space where you can get ahead on your homework and assignments, read or study or do research with a friend, or get some one-to-one assistance from supervising teachers.
When is it on? Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon of term from 3.15pm to 4.30pm
Who for? Open to all students in Years 5 – 10
Where? Senior Library, top of A Block (SRC). Library seminar rooms are also available
Queries? Please email Ms Raheb-Mol at: JRahebMol@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au, or Ms Leonardi at: CLeonardi@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Ms J Raheb-Mol - Learning Support & Enrichment Coordinator