Assistant Principal's Message

Behaviour Management Policy

At St Anthony’s we actively teach and reinforce desired behaviour while implementing consistent, reasonable and mostly positive intervention to address challenging behaviours. Preserving and building student self-esteem and image as well as encouraging self-monitoring behaviour are fundamental components of a positive approach to behaviour management. These principles are aligned with the Schoolwide Positive Behaviours for Learning and the Restorative Justice Practices. 

Please read the STA Clovelly Behaviour Management Policy

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) 2024

What is the NCCD? 

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year.

The NCCD is a collection that counts:

• the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability
• the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students. 

Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This help allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without a disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Schools provide this information to education authorities.

In deciding whether identified students are to be included in the NCCD, teachers and school teams use their professional judgement, based on evidence, to determine the level of adjustment each student is currently being provided with.

In the NCCD, there are four levels of adjustment:

• support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice
• supplementary adjustments
• substantial adjustments
• extensive adjustments.

The frequency and intensity of the adjustments increases through the levels of adjustment.

Teachers and schools rely on evidence to make professional judgements about the adjustments provided for students. This evidence will reflect a wide range of practices of teachers and schools in meeting the educational needs of their students consistent with obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and best teaching practice.

Mathematics Challenge Day - 3rd July

On Wednesday, 3rd July we will be holding our end of term 'Mathematics Challenge Day’.

The aim of the day is to encourage the children to increase their speed and accuracy of numeracy facts whilst having fun at the same time.  

During the day your child will have the opportunity to take part in various activities including quizzes and competitions. The children will be creative in what they wear to school and dress up/mufti day something to do with numbers. Kindergarten will be celebrating their 100th day in Kinder and will be dressing up in anything 100 or even as a person of 100 years old! 

International Competitions & Assessments for Schools (ICAS)

ICAS is a series of competition assessments, set at a challenging level, which focuses on problem solving skills. Students who sit ICAS are asked to demonstrate a deeper, integrated, and thorough level of learning. The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment.

ICAS assessments can serve as a valuable tool for parents to gain insights into their child's academic performance, make informed decisions about their education, and support their learning journey effectively.

The exams are available to students in Years 2 to 6. The test will be administered BEFORE SCHOOL at 7:45am in the Year 4 classroom and will be supervised by a teacher at the school.

The following table shows the exams and the dates on which the exams are held. The cost per test is indicated below.

In 2024 students have the opportunity to participate in the following subjects:

Please note: ICAS assessments have a strict testing window and if a student is absent on the designated day of testing, it may not be possible for them to complete the test.

If you would like your child to participate in any of the subjects listed above, please visit the online Parent Payment System to make a direct payment. The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments.

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student will receive a printed certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.

IMPORTANT:  Please enter your child’s name accurately into the System as this is how it will appear on their ICAS certificate.

All classes will be open to visit from K-6 -               Fur, feathers, skin, scales, shell or hair?

Students in Years 2-6 will choose an animal to research that integrates Reading, Writing, and Geography, History, Science and Languages in a fun way. Each student will choose a an animal to study and research for the next seven weeks. 

Due: Monday, 24th June 

Classroom Presentations: Throughout Week 9 - Monday, 24th June to Friday, 28th June 

Showcase Afternoon: Monday, 1st July from 2:15-3:00pm (Parents/Carers Welcome) 

Throughout Week 9 - Monday, 24th June to Friday, 28th June each student will present their animal in any form they choose (e-books/ song/ poem/ booth board/ video/ story/ drama play/ dress up/ slide presentation/ drawing/ sculpture/ artwork/ build a model/ cardboard presentation/ diorama) to the rest of their class.

On Monday, 1st July - Week 10 @ 2:15pm we will have open afternoon for parents and carers to visit and see what great talent and academic abilities we have at St Anthony's School.  All classes will be open to visit from K-6. 

Yours in Love & Service

 Marie Iorfino

 Assistant Principal