Principal’s Message
Mrs Claire Ryan
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Week 9's newsletter.
Term 2 is quickly coming to a close. As I explained in the last newsletter, the staff have been working collaboratively to triangulate assessment tasks and moderate student work samples to formulate their accurate judgements for the Semester 1 Reports.
3-WAY LEARNING CONFERENCES - WEEK 10
Furthermore, as the NSW Syllabus for English and Mathematics has changed for K-2 in 2023 and 3-6 in 2024, we will host 3-way Learning Conferences for all children at Sacred Heart School during Week 10 to discuss the Semester 1 Reports. These conferences are not just another event but a significant opportunity for you to understand and support your child's learning journey. As the name suggests, they will focus on learning. If parents wish to discuss matters other than learning, a meeting can be booked with your child's class teacher at another time. During these meetings, teachers will discuss Semester 1 reports with parents and students; the students will present work samples to their parents and discuss their reflections and next steps in learning. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to show pride in their learning and take accountability for their work. Parents will also participate by asking questions and offering constructive comments. Your understanding and preparation for these conferences is key. Further information and booking schedules will be available via Compass before the end of the week.
NSW EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY (NESA) PARENT GUIDES
The NESA parent guides (hyperlinked below) will help you deepen your understanding of the language used in the upcoming reports. They have also been shared with you via your Compass portal.
Please take some time to read the parent guides specific to your child/ren before the 3-way Learning Conferences so you are familiar with the language being discussed.
NESA Parent Guides for English
- Kindergarten
- Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2)
- Years 3-6 Parent Guide
- Stage 2 (Year 3 & Year 4)
- Stage 3 (Year 5 & Year 6)
NESA Parent Guides for Mathematics
- Kindergarten
- Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2)
- Years 3-6 Parent Guide
- Stage 2 (Year 3 & Year 4)
- Stage 3 (Year 5 & Year 6)
Wishing everyone a productive and rewarding Week 9!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Warm regards,
Claire Ryan
Principal