Teaching and Learning 

Introducing Our Teaching and Learning Team

At Wimba Primary School, we are committed to ensuring every student thrives across the Victorian Curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and evidence-based teaching practices. Our Teaching and Learning Team plays a key role in supporting high-quality instruction and improving student outcomes. Leading this work is Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, Belinda Williams, who oversees curriculum development, instructional coaching, assessment and reporting to drive student success.

Additionally, our Learning Specialists provide targeted support for teachers and students across the school: Marnie McColl (Foundation & Year 1) specialising in early years literacy and numeracy learning and Sarah Lochhead (Years 2-6) supporting best-practice teaching strategies and curriculum development for early and middle year levels. You may see them teaching in their own classrooms, working alongside teachers in their classrooms, or supervising children in the school grounds. Feel free to say hello when you see us!

Together, our team is dedicated to fostering engaging, high-impact teaching and learning experiences that support every student to achieve their best. We look forward to working with families throughout the year to celebrate student growth and success!

Congratulations to Year 3 and Year 5 Students!

A huge congratulations to all our Year 3 and Year 5 students who recently completed the 2025 NAPLAN assessments! We are incredibly proud of the effort, resilience, and positive attitude they demonstrated throughout the testing process.

NAPLAN is just one measure of student progress, providing valuable insights into literacy and numeracy development. No matter the results, we celebrate each student's growth, perseverance, and commitment to learning.

Thank you to our teachers and families for your ongoing support in preparing and encouraging our students. We look forward to using the insights from NAPLAN to continue strengthening learning experiences across the school.

Premier's Reading Challenge

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge (PRC), celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme '20 years of words and wonder'. This annual event encourages children from birth to Year 10 to embark on a literary journey, fostering a lifelong love for reading.

Challenge Overview:

-Duration: The Challenge runs from Monday, 3 March 2025, to Friday, 5 September. ​

-Participation: Open to all Victorian children and students.

-Book Lists: Participants can choose from over 15,000 titles available on the Challenge book list or select their personal favourites.

Reading Requirements:

-Pre-schoolers: Experience 40 books with the assistance of a family member or educator.​

-Prep to Year 2: Read 30 books, with at least 20 from the Challenge book list.​

-Years 3 to 9: Read 15 books, with at least 10 from the Challenge book list.​

-Year 10: Read 15 books, with at least 5 from the Challenge book list. ​

How to Participate:

1.Registration: Maria Schache and Rachel Walters, our fabulous PRC Coordinators and your child/s wonderful classroom teacher/s are busily registering our Wimba students for the Challenge. Details will be passed on once finalised.

2.Logging Books: Participants should record their reading progress online throughout the Challenge period. ​

3.Completion: Ensure all book entries are finalised by the closing date to qualify for a certificate of achievement signed by the Premier. ​

Resources and Support:

-Book Access: Many Challenge books are available at local libraries, our school, or online. Participants can also include personal choice books to diversify their reading experience. ​

We encourage all families to participate in this enriching Challenge, supporting our children in developing strong literacy skills and a passion for reading. Let's make the 20th anniversary of the Challenge a memorable one filled with discovery and joy.

Keep Growing, Keep Learning,

Belinda Williams, Marnie McColl and Sarah Lochhead