Assistant Principal News
Week 9 Greetings:
As we are reaching the end of Term 1, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the exciting events and activities that have taken place over the past few weeks. This term has been filled with memorable experiences, from the engaging start-up program to the wonderful bush dance incursion that brought our school community together. Our students had a blast during the bubble launch, and the Year 5/6 camp was a huge success, filled with adventure and new learning opportunities. All of our excursions and incursions were well-received, and it’s been fantastic to see the students actively participating and benefiting from these enriching experiences.
Wishing you all a relaxing and enjoyable break over the holidays. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term ahead.
１学期もあっという間に終わりを迎えました。今学期もたくさんの思い出を作ることができたと思います。スタートアップ、ブッシュダンス、バブルロンチ、５・６年生のキャンプなど、数えきれない楽しい行事がありました。またそれぞれの学年の遠足やインカージョンも生徒達のハイライトになったようです。それでは皆様、素敵なホリデーをお過ごしください。
NAPLAN:
This week, we also wrapped up the NAPLAN testing, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our families for their support throughout this important assessment period. We are incredibly grateful to all those who ensured their children were at school on time and ready to give their best. The students showed great commitment and resilience, and we are proud of their efforts. 今週の月曜日にNAPLANのテスト期間が終了しました。テスト期間中に生徒達が毎日登校し、テストを受けられるよう保護者の方々からのサポートをいただきました。誠にありがとうございました。
Snapshots from the classroom:
In the classroom, the Year 5/6 students were working on their literacy skills, particularly through a dictation activity. During this lesson, students listened carefully to sentences that featured specific sounds, such as c, k, and ck. They wrote these sentences on small whiteboards and then checked their work for accuracy. It was a fun and engaging way for students to practice their spelling and understanding of phonics, while also developing their attention to detail. We are seeing great progress in their literacy skills, and I look forward to watching them continue to grow in Term 2. ５・６年生のクラスでは、ディクテーションのアクティビティをしていました。このアクティビティでは、生徒達は先生が口頭で話した文を聞き、ホワイトボードにその文を書き出すアクティビティをしていました。その文の中には今練習している英語の音c,k,ckが含まれており、正確に描き出せるかの練習をしていました。
This week, I also had the pleasure of observing our Year 3/4 students uploading their work to SeeSaw. The class has spent a good amount of time focusing on their retelling skills in Japanese Literacy lessons, and it’s amazing to see how fluently they can now retell stories in their own words. During my visit, the students were proudly filming themselves as they showcased their achievements. It was a joy to watch them demonstrate their hard work, and I am sure that parents will be incredibly proud of their progress! ３・４年生の教室では、シーソーにビデオをアップロードしていました。今学期にたくさん時間をかけて練習した「再話」を録画し、保護者の方々に見ていただく準備をしていました。たくさん練習し、物語を自分の言葉で日本語で話せるまでになりました。これを見た保護者の皆様もきっと感動することと思います。
Until next term,
Miharu Morioka