GENERAL NEWS

STUDENT LED LEARNING CONFERENCE

These conferences will take place over the next two weeks between 17th - 28th June (Week 8 & 9).  

Please be conscious that while Student-Led Learning Conferences are being undertaken, all other children will have access to some small passive activities in the shared spaces to assist with keeping all areas quiet and calm.

As the name suggests, the Student-Led Learning Conference will focus on learning. If parents wish to discuss matters other than learning, a meeting can be booked with your child's class teacher/s or teachers may make contact at another time.

Student-Led Learning Conferences focus on the student presenting work samples and talking about their reflections and “next steps in learning”. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to show pride in their learning, as well as taking accountability for their work. When the students show their work and lead the conversation, the teacher will also make contributions. Parents will also participate by asking questions and offering constructive comments. It’s important for parents to know that the focus of this conference is on learning. 

Please take a few minutes to watch the following video which shows examples from Student- Led Learning Conferences. 

CHANGES TO YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS REPORTING 

This year, our 3-6 teachers have been implementing the new English and Mathematics Syllabus. The new curriculum gives students more time to focus on key concepts so they can acquire a deeper understanding of essential knowledge and skills. It ensures students develop strong foundations for learning as they prepare for life and work in a complex and fast-changing world. 

The new syllabuses emphasise key concepts, identify essential knowledge and skills and include new outcomes to clearly show what is essential. To reflect the outcomes of the new English and Mathematics syllabuses, the language of the Semester 1 reports will change.

If you would like to see more information about the changes, please click on your child's grade link below.

NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY (NCCD) 

SCHOOL PHOTOS

PUPIL FREE DAYS

The following are the Pupil Free Days for the remainder of 2024.

Please mark in your diary....

• Friday 5th July
• Monday 22nd July
• Tuesday 23rd July
• Monday 14th October
• Friday 20th December

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2025

Applications have now closed for Kindergarten 2025.  All applications now received will be immediately placed on our waiting list.  

VERITAS

Our Veritas Awards stem from our school motto - ‘Veritas’ - meaning truth. The Veritas Award is awarded to students who have been consistently displaying citizenship, leadership and/or Christian Living. Students receiving a Veritas Award are those students who have displayed our ‘Rules for Living’ in their everyday interactions. This term our focus is on ‘Valuing, respecting and caring for others’. 

Congratulations to the following children who received Veritas awards last week:

Ava Harwood, Yug Bhattarai, Levi Charlesworth, Liv Coutts, Isabella Morgan, Layla Bevan, Cali Walker, Quade Henn, Taylor Langford, Mia Langford, Noah Hobden, Sophia Elkhouri, Alexander Kidd, Mia Simpson, Aggie Daly and Ruby McHugh.

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

All parents need to be aware, our supervision of students

does not begin until 8.15am each day.

St Nicholas School gates will not be open until the arrival of the first school bus at approximately 8.10am. It is not appropriate for children to be at school before this time with no supervision. 

If your child/ren require care before 8.15am you may like to consider before school care here at school with Esteem.