Learning & Teaching News

Parent Helpers Session 

There will be one more Parent Helpers Session this term.  This will be held in the Meeting Room at 8.30am - 9.00am on Wednesday 25th March.  Classrooms are open at this time so students will be supervised.

Please check in via the V-pass system at the front office prior to the starting time.

Thanks everyone.

Lisa Canty

THE IMPORTANCE OF TALK

Click the button to access Marian Nicolazzo's slides from her presentation last week. There are many practical and easy suggestions of ways to support at home.

Welcome to learning at OHR in 2026

At Our Holy Redeemer, we believe every child is a capable learner, who can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually during their years with us and beyond. Our approach to teaching and learning is grounded in high expectations, strong relationships, and a commitment to knowing each child as an individual. We strive to create classrooms where curiosity is encouraged, effort is celebrated, and students feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes.

This year, our learning focus will continue to centre on strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, student wellbeing, and providing engaging learning experiences in the wide variety of curriculum and specialist areas that challenge and support all learners. We are also committed to working in partnership with families, knowing that learning is most powerful when school and home work together.

School days are rich with learning, emotions, and social experiences. As parents and carers, you are your children’s safe place, the ones they turn to to make sense of their day. The questions below are gentle prompts to help open conversation about their day of learning and interacting. They support reflection, and ensure children feel seen, heard, and emotionally safe. 

“What was the best part of your day?”

Opens the conversation positively and helps children relive joy, connection, or success.

“Who did you enjoy spending time with?” Or “Who or what made you smile today?”

Invites storytelling to share who is making them feel safe, happy or relaxed.

“When did you feel proud of yourself or confident in your learning today?”  

Builds self-efficacy and helps children notice effort, not just outcomes.

“What did you do when something felt hard?”

Shifts the focus from what went wrong to how they coped, reinforcing resilience and problem-solving.

“What are you looking forward to tomorrow?”

Ends with partnership, safety, and forward thinking support.

Many children share more easily when they are doing something alongside the conversation. This might be walking, drawing, in the car or having a snack. Some also need time to think before responding. Using a drawing or writing journal can be a helpful way to reflect, especially if they are still developing the language to express their thoughts and feelings.

We look forward to continuing this partnership with you throughout the year, creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels supported to grow, learn and succeed. 

Penny Hansen (Learning & Teaching Leader) and Esther Jackson (Wellbeing Leader)