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TIME TABLE ROCKSTARS
At St Michael’s School, we are continuing to strengthen students’ multiplication fact fluency across Years Three to Six. Being able to recall multiplication facts efficiently and accurately is an important part of developing confidence and fluency in Mathematics. We want our students to not only know their multiplication facts, but also understand the strategies and relationships that help them work out facts they may not yet know.
In the next few weeks we will be launching a new platform for our students to assist with this goal. This platform is called Time Table Rockstars.
The accompanying letter gives a fuller explanation of mathematical fluency and it also shares a link with parents to give you an idea of how the platform works. The letter also describes the importance of using a range of card and dice games which equally support these skills.
FINAL STUDENT DAY FOR 2026
Wednesday 16th December, 12 noon finish - We notify parents now that we will have an early finish on our final student day this year. Please note the date has not changed, only the finishing time. This will enable staff to gather in the afternoon of that day to hold their annual 'handover' to the following year's teachers; a process which can often take up to three hours to complete. We hope this does not cause too much inconvenience to families, especially with the early notification. TheirCare will also be notified of the early finish on this day. Thank you for your understanding.
DATES FOR YOUR 2026 CALENDAR
- Monday 23 February - Team Teach - Staff Professional Learning
- Friday 31 July - Religious Education - Staff Professional Learning
- Monday 2nd November - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Monday 23 November - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Tuesday 24th November- 2027 Planning - Staff Professional Learning
- Thursday 17 December - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Friday 18 December - Time In Lieu acquittal day
PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES AT ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
Parents who are seeking a psychologist for their child are welcome to make contact with Advanced Psychology, who run their sessions in a confidential space onsite. Sessions can take place during the school day. If this is something you are seeking, please make contact with Linda Kollind at Advanced Psychology on 03 7002 8006. Discuss your needs and Linda is able to assist with the right program and / or assessment for your child. Please know this is a completely confidential service.
ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
St Michael's School has partnered with Advanced Psychology with a psychologist working onsite weekly. This link takes you to a blog with podcasts / webinars that deal with a variety of topics which might be of interest to parents and teachers.