Learning & Teaching News
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Learning Snapshot- Maths
Join us for our next Learning Snapshot, Tuesday 1st September 8:45am in the LRC (Library), exploring how families can support mathematical thinking at home. We'll explore what true fluency means (efficiency, accuracy, flexibility—not speed), and why strong number facts free the brain for reasoning. Practical strategies include talking about maths through open questions, spotting maths in everyday activities like cooking and shopping, and age-appropriate ideas for both younger and older students, including games that build fluency.
Book Week 2026 Symphony of Stories -Thanks to Everyone!
Children's Book Week 2026 in Australia runs from Saturday, August 22 to Friday, August 28. The official theme is "Symphony of Stories," illustrated by award-winning author-illustrator Briony Stewart. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards.
- Theme: "Symphony of Stories"
- Focus: Celebrating how voices, characters, and illustrations come together like an orchestra to create a love of reading.
Thanks so much to all the families and teachers who have put in an amazing effort to make Book Week a great celebration.
Talking about Talk
Thanks to the parents who joined us for the Learning Snapshot last week. Please find the slides and the handout here.
2026 Parent Information - Term 3
Click the button below to access the Term 3 Overviews for each Year Level.