Learning & Teaching

Reading at Home Tips 

Reading with your children is one of the most enjoyable things a parent, grandparent or carer can do. When you read books with children, you are helping them develop language and vocabulary. 

Shared Reading – What is it? 

Shared reading simply means reading books aloud with your child. You can discuss the story, define unknown words, ask questions about the book and respond to your child’s questions.   

Shared reading is important for children of all ages. It needn’t stop when they are able to read independently. 

Shared reading is largely about nurturing a love of reading, books and language but there are some things that will make the experience especially beneficial for children. 

Involve children in the reading experience by letting them choose books, discussing the story and the characters, talking about the sounds and meanings of the words, and talking about the pictures.

Simple tips for shared reading that will enhance children’s literacy development and enjoyment: 

• Make time to read together every day – the longer the better, but even 15 minutes is better than not at all. Try and find a regular time to make it routine. 
• Read together in a place without any electronic distractions. 
• If it is a new book, look through it together first and discuss what it might be about. 
• Make reading time relaxed and interactive. Use it as an opportunity to spark conversations about the pictures, characters and interesting facts. 

• Talk about the book after reading it. Encourage your child to share what they like and dislike about a book and the reasons for their choice. 

  Source: Shared reading - Five from Five 

Term 2 Break Club

Walk Safely to School Day

Please join us for Walk to School on Friday 22nd May. We will be leaving from RSL Carpark at 8:30am.

Whole School Assembly 

Term 2 Assembly Presentation Roster

Week 4 - Balam-balam 

Week 5 – Ngana-nganity  

Week 6 - Djulin 

Week 7 – Wirrap  

Week 8 - Yulawil 

Week 9 – Mur Murra 

Week 10 – Mumumburra 

School Athletics

School athletics will be held on Friday the 15th of May at the school oval. Years 3-6 will take place between 12:10pm and 1:40pm and Junior Unit (Foundation -Year 2) will take place between 2:20-3pm. A whole school presentation will follow at 3pm-3:15pmin the Amphitheatre. Student's will work on preparation for the athletics events with Mr Wilkinson in P.E. leading up to the day.