Deputy Principal's Message

We look forward to welcoming our school community to classrooms over the next fortnight for our Stage 1, 2 and 3 parent-student-teacher interviews and our ES1 parent-teacher interviews. 

Interviews

Over the next 2 weeks, Stage 1, 2 and 3 teachers will be conducting parent-student-teacher interviews and Kindergarten teachers will be engaging in parent-teacher interviews. These interviews will be held face-to-face in your child's classroom. The online booking period has now closed. If you have not yet booked an interview and wish to meet with your child's teacher, please call the office to arrange a time. We forward to meeting with you and your child.

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

The formal 2023 NAPLAN Online test window is 15 – 27 March, Weeks 8, 9 and 10 of this term. NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students learn through their regular school curriculum. 

The NSW Department of Education expects that all students participate in the assessment program. However, students may be withdrawn from the tests at the request of their parent/carer. Exemption must be discussed with the school principal, Mr Pryce. Please contact the school as soon as possible, by Friday 24 February, if you intend on withdrawing your child and require an exemption from the formal NAPLAN Online assessment.

To find out more about NAPLAN online, please visit the National Assessment Program website, watch the understanding NAPLAN online video clip or click here to access the NAPLAN Online Parent Brochure.

Road safety - Arriving at school safely 

Please remember to follow all road safety rules when coming to and from school. Using the zebra crossing on Erskine St, the student crossing on Rockvale Road and the pedestrian crossings at the lights on the Marsh St intersection are the only safe ways to cross the roads to the school buildings. Please discuss this with your child to ensure they are following safe practices on the footpath and when crossing the road. For more information, go to the families section at safetytown.com.au. 

Lana Howlett

Deputy Principal