From the Deputy Principal

We are well and truly into Term 4, with a really good rhythm. The vibe in the classrooms is calm, with children happy to embrace everything that the term has to offer. It’s hard to believe that there are only three weeks to go for the year! Our teaching and learning focus will continue right up until the end of the school year, with many memorable moments being created. 

For the next three weeks, we are focusing on our School Value of Love. In 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 we read, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." This verse is often read at weddings but it’s a good reminder for us to be slow to anger, not becoming easily frustrated or irritated, especially at this time of year. For our children the main focus of this value is, ‘Be a good sport’.  By being a good sport, you learn respect for others and self-control. These skills can help you even when you’re not competing. They can also help you in your friendships and at school.

In the last few weeks, we have been gathering data through Reading and Maths PAT testing, SA spelling tests, Burt Reading tests and Lexile reading data across the school to help inform our teaching practises. The teachers are currently busy doing in-class assessments and writing reports. These will come home at the end of the year. 

Today our Years 2 & 3 Village went to the pool to have some fun together. We loved seeing so many parents joining us. A big thank you to all of you who came to our POTS Art Show. It was a wonderful success, and you should have received your purchases this week.  There are many more exciting events coming up so be sure to keep an eye on the calendar, newsletter, Seesaw and the Facebook page. 

Have a great week. 

Miss Megan Nertney