There is a really positive vibe around the school this week due to the return of the Country Fair on the weekend. The students are extremely excited and looking forward to the day. I am looking forward to seeing lots of our families supporting this event on Saturday. These are some of the great designs that will be on offer at the face painting stall on the day.

NAPLAN - has been moved to Term 1 week 8 for 2023. The way it is being reported on to parents is changing. Please click on the link below for further information.

The dates for our Year 3 NAPLAN assessments are:

Content	Date	Time
Writing (on paper)	Wednesday 15 March	40 minutes
Reading	Thursday 16 March	45 minutes
Conventions of language	Tuesday 21 March	45 minutes
Numeracy	Wednesday 22 March	45 minutes

The dates for our Year 5 NAPLAN assessments are:

Content	Date	Time
Writing	Wednesday 15 March	42 minutes
Reading	Thursday 16 March	50 minutes
Conventions of language	Tuesday 21 March	45 minutes
Numeracy	Wednesday 22 March	50 minutes

All assessments will occur in the morning sessions.

- Some ideas to help you to support your child could include:

- Ensure your child has an early bedtime the night before each test;

- Provide your child with a healthy breakfast;

- Don’t make a big fuss over the test or your child;

- Plan your morning routine so that your child is not running late;

- Pack some fruit and a healthy snack – as usual. Some students are extra hungry after assessments so perhaps a little bit extra.

- Reassure your child that they will be fine and that they will do the best that they can.

If you have any questions please contact the front office or your child’s class teacher.

Eglinton Public School attendance as at 22nd February

Last Week: 94%

This week: 93.5%

Goal: 95%

Thank you for supporting us in reaching our attendance goal. The data above shows our current student attendance for the last week. Please ensure you contact the school via the Sentral parent portal if your child has a day off to explain their absence.

Learning and Support Team

At Eglinton we have a fabulous Learning and Support team. This team consists of Hayley Eriksson (Learning and support teacher), Hathor Brackenreg (School Counsellor), Stage AP's and myself. This team meets weekly and plays a key role in meeting the specific needs of children who require additional support with their learning or well-being. Please contact your child's class teacher if you have concerns about your child. The class teacher will then refer to the Learning Support Team if there is a need for support.

Please click on the following link for more information.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/inclusive-learning-support/support-and-adjustments/available-support/school-learning-and-support-team

Eglinton Public School Newsletter

Term 1 Week 3

Issue 4 · 23 Feb 2023

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