Learning & Teaching
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Holy Spirit Community School
Book Week
This year Book Week will be celebrated at Holy Spirit on Monday 24th August and the students will be invited to dress up as their favourite book characrer. It is wonderful each year to see that creativity and imagination of our students and families. The theme for this year's book week will is, 'A Symphony of Stories'.
Grades 3-6 author visit Karys McEwen
Prep-2 Online presentation 'Something special'
We also have Emma Wallis, one of our wonderful parents, talking to the students about public libraries.
Premiers' Reading Challenge.
Many students have already begun the Premiers' Reading Challenge but there is still time to join. Students have until 4th September to read, 30 books (Prep to 2) or 15 books (3-6).
Semester Two Student Portfolios
Throughout Semester Two, students have been collecting work samples that demonstrate their learning, growth and progress across all subject areas.
These portfolios will be released to families via Class Dojo, providing a snapshot of each child’s learning journey across the semester.
Our classroom and specialist teachers will notify families when portfolios are available to view.
The work samples reflect not only academic progress, but also the effort, persistence and pride students take in their learning.
We encourage families to take time to explore the portfolio alongside your child and ask reflective questions such as:
- What are you most proud of?
- What did you find challenging?
- What did you learn from this task?
- What would you like to improve next semester?
These conversations help students strengthen their ability to reflect on their learning and recognise their growth over time.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning.
Assembly
All dates are on our School Calendar. They will be held on Friday at 2:30pm in our hall (unless we have a school event on the same day). We hope to see you all there!
Key Dates for Learning & Teaching
- Book Week Dress Up Parade - 24th August 9:00am on the oval
- Yr 6 excursion to Queen Vic Market - 25th August
- Yr 4 excursion to ACMI - 26th August
- Prep Parent Classroom Helper workshop - 1st Sept (9am)
- Yr 3 Camp Info Session - 1st Sept (4pm)
- Father's Day Morning - 4th Sept (9 - 10am)
- Yr 1 excursion to ACMI - 7th Sept
- German Day - 8th Sept
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Have a fabulous fortnight!
Kayla Flindt-Petersen
Learning & Teaching Leader