Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning @ SJV

Our students are at the centre of our work and we are committed to implement and put into practice expert teaching across all classrooms, to educate 100% of our students 100% of the time ensuring quality learning and teaching programs reflect a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum.

NAPLAN 2024

This year the Grade 3 and 5 students will sit the NAPLAN tests from March 13 - 25. Students will complete 4 tests in total: Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language (spelling & grammar) and Numeracy.

Teachers have been working hard since the beginning of the year to equip the students with the necessary skills to be able to sit the tests with confidence. 

The Public Demonstration Site provides tests that show the types of questions students will answer and the functionalities that are available in NAPLAN tests. 

Mathematics @ Home

If your child would like to complete some extra work at home on their mathematics, they each have an account for Mathletics. Mathletics is a website where teachers can set tasks related to the curriculum being taught in the classroom. These tasks help to consolidate the learning taking place in the classroom and are fun and interactive. If your child is unsure of their login details, please contact the classroom teacher and they will be able to provide these for you. 

Reading @ Home

If you are wondering how to encourage your child to read more at home, here are some ideas to get you started:

• let them choose the book to read
• make reading a positive experience - lots of praise - don't focus on the mistakes
• let children see you reading
• create conversations based around the books you read with your child
• ask questions when reading together and let the child ask you questions
• take turns reading a page/paragraph
• introduce different text formats: newspapers, magazines etc.

Laura Heiberg

Teaching & Learning Leader