Diverse Learning - Newman

Dear Parents,

We are offering ICAS testing again this year and a letter was sent through Compass. Please see the details below if you wish for your child to participate in the competition, entries close the 15th July.

2024 Participation:

In 2024 students have the opportunity to participate in the following subjects. Students will sit the tests in 2024 during school hours. (Test dates will be confirmed via Compass.)

*Students who participate in enrichment classes are strongly encouraged to take the tests relevant to the subject area/s in which they attend (e.g Writing/Mathematics Papers).

Subject	Testing Window *Actual Test Date will be confirmed closer to the testing window
ICAS Writing (Yrs 3-6)	5 August – 9 August
ICAS English (Yrs 3-6)	12 August – 16 August
ICAS Science (Yrs 3-6)	19 August – 23 August
ICAS Mathematics (Yrs 3-6)	26 August – 30 August

If you would like your child to participate in any of the subjects listed above, please visit the online Parent Payment System to make a direct payment to UNSW Global. The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments.

How to participate in ICAS ?

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please: 

1.Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-

content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf)

2. Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here:

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

3. Enter our school’s access code – IWH942

4. Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate

in, then proceed to payment.

5. Prices are $19.95 for all tests except Writing which is $23.95

6. Online payment will close: Monday, 15 July 2024

Please note that the ICAS subject areas shown for selection are at the school’s discretion.   After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records. 

St Patrick’s Primary Sutherland - Mentoring Database

One of the great strengths of our community is parents who are highly aspirational for the social, emotional and academic achievements of their children. The staff at St Patrick's Primary Sutherland would like to continue to strengthen relationships with parents and the wider school community by creating a database of expertise and interest. It is our hope that we can use the wide range of expertise and interests identified to support learning in our classrooms.

To express interest on becoming a mentor, please complete this form.

Mrs Hill will contact parents/guardians/volunteers to discuss the possibilities of working together to support and challenge our students through a mentoring process.

This year St Patrick’s will be entering a team of seven students to participate in Tournament of Minds. Mrs Hill met with students to explain the competition and the commitment involved. If your child is interested in participating please contact Mrs Hill. info@stpsutherland.catholic.edu.au

Attention Students : Years 4-6 The National History Challenge

The theme this year is ‘Crisis and Response’ the school can enter six entries in Year 4, and six entries in years 5-6. More information can be found on the website https://historychallenge.org.au/

Please email Mrs Hill through info@stpsutherland.catholic.edu.au if your child is interested in entering the competition and she can send additional information.

MindQuest

These challenging fast paced two day workshops are designed to stimulate and extend your child across a broad range of subject areas. These hands on activities include chemistry, earth sciences, lego robotics, drama, art, writing and much more. Courses focus on developing critical and creative thinking skills, problem solving and broadening your child's interests. Many of the courses for older children give them a unique opportunity to acquire advanced concepts at the high school level. These enjoyable and fun filled weekends give children the opportunity to meet others of similar interests and abilities.

St. George Girls High School

Victoria St, Kogarah

21 - 22 September 2024 Bookings Open Tuesday 23 July 2024

Mrs Kimberlee Hill

Newman Coordinator

School Crossing Supervisor