From the Assistant Principal

Victorian High-Ability Program

Throughout term 4, students have been completing the Victorian High-Ability Program in Mathematics and English. Students in years 5 and 6 have been connecting to weekly online sessions to extend their understanding in a variety of topics. Well done to all involved.

ICAS testing in Mathematics and English

Last term students nominated by their teachers completed challenging ICAS academic tests in English and Mathematics. A total of 49 English tests and 58 Mathematics tests were completed by students in years 4 to 6. Many students completed both. Well done to all students who completed the tests. Students who acheived a Distinction acheived a score within the top 11%, and those who achieved a Credit acheived a score in the top 25% of students in the same year level who did the test. Notable performances are listed below:

Distinction in English:

Theodora B
Louis G
Nathan R

Distinction in Maths:

Amber B
Rachel H

Credit in English:

Zahli P
Will McG
James J
Sam de N
Henry H
Hamish S
Divit M
Stella L
Sophie W
Sebastian S-L
Layla T
Abi K
Zoey H-C
Danni S

Credit in Mathematics

Amber Z
Nathan R
Luke M
Louis G
Henry H
Hamish S
Divit M
Victoria B
Sophie W
Sophie H
Milan P
Luke C
Layla T
Harvey F
Gwennie G
Eva G
Leo D

Certificates for all students will be distrbuted before the end of term.

Lastly, I would like to bring to your attention to the page in this Newsletter titled 'The Final Countdown: Supporting Your Child’s Nervous System'. This useful resource has been provided to us by one of our parents and offers practical tips that may assist you in navigating what can be a challenging final 2 weeks of term.

All the best,

Daniel Rogers

Acting Assistant Principal