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Educational Achievement 

Reading

 

At our school, we know that reading is more than just sounding out words. It’s also about understanding, thinking, and making meaning from the texts. Strong reading comprehension helps children become confident learners across all subjects and builds a lifelong love of reading.

One simple way you can support your child’s comprehension at home is by asking questions about the book they are reading. This encourages them to think deeper, make connections, and explain their ideas.

Here are five questions you might try:

  1. What has happened in the story so far?
  2. What do you think might happen next? Why?
  3. How is the main character feeling? How do you know?
  4. What was your favourite part and why?
  5. Does this story remind you of anything in your own life or another book you’ve read?

By taking just a few minutes to talk about a book, you’re helping your child develop critical thinking skills and a stronger understanding of what they read. Remember, it's super important to include reading into your child's every day routine! 

 

 

Parent Teacher Interviews- Semester 2

At our school, we have four opportunities to formally communicate with families about your child's learning. These are: 

  • Report cards at the end of Term 2 and Term 4
  • Parent teacher interviews at the end of Term 1 and Term 3

Parent teacher interviews are a valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school. These meetings give you the chance to celebrate your child’s achievements, hear about their progress, and discuss ways we can work together to support their learning.

Even if everything is going smoothly, attending the interview helps build a clear picture of your child as a learner and ensures that any small challenges are noticed early. It also shows your child that school and home are connected, and that their learning is important to everyone.

 

To book in an interview with your child's teacher on Monday September 1st or Tuesday September 2nd, or a specialist teacher, click on the link and follow the instructions.

https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70520

 

If these times don't suit, please email your child's teacher or the school office to organise a mutually convenient time. 

 

 

 

 

Music

 

Instrumental Music

 

🎶 Outstanding Instrumental Performances! 🎶What an incredible day of music on Monday! Our talented GSPS instrumental students, conducted by the amazing Mrs Brown, achieved fantastic results across multiple sections at the Eisteddfod.

 

Large Ensemble – Primary🥇 1st – GSPS String Orchestra🥈 2nd – GSPS Concert Band🥉 3rd – GSPS Beginner Concert Band🏅 Highly Commended – GSPS Beginner String Orchestra

 

Small Ensemble – Primary (No Vocals)🥇 1st – GSPS Year 6 Multi Ensemble🥈 2nd – GSPS String Ensemble A🥉 Equal 3rd – GSPS Ensemble B & GSPS Year 5/6 Multi Ensemble🏅 Highly Commended – GSPS Year 5 Trumpet & Sax Ensemble

 

Trios & Quartets – Primary🥇 1st – GSPS Double Bass Quartet🥈 2nd – GSPS String Ensemble🥉 3rd – GSPS Year 6 String Ensemble🏅 Highly Commended – GSPS Bass Guitar

 

A huge congratulations also to Mrs Brown, who performed in the Open Section with two GSHS students and placed 1st! 🌟

We are so proud of all our students and the dedication, teamwork, and talent they continue to show. Bravo, everyone! 👏🎻🎷🎺🎼

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classroom Music

Last week at the Eisteddfod was one that GJV and GSV can be very proud of. Both choirs performed brilliantly and came home with quite a few first places and a trophy for the Most Promising Junior Choral Performance and another trophy for the Champion Primary School Choir. Thank you once again to Mrs Sam Brown, Mrs Lutton, Mrs Bernard and Mrs Lloyd for their help on the day.

 

 

In classroom music, we will see a focus on different levels of composition (making up our own music) across all the year levels this semester. We will compose using Boomwhackers, recorders and technology! 

 

 

 

 

 

News from the Library

 

Book Fair is on next week in the library. It will be open each morning from 8:30-9am and 3- 3:30pm Mon-Thurs afternoon for you to come and have a look and purchase books. Every book sold means more books and resources for the school library.

 

Queensland Premier reading challenge finishes this Friday the 22nd of August. Please bring in your completed challenge sheet to the library this week to ensure your house gets an extra point.