Student Learning
Annabelle Marinelli - Deputy Principal & Learning and Teaching Leader
Our Preps 'Materials Construction' Incursion
Earlier this week our Prep students thoroughly enjoyed a 'Materials Construction' Incursion around their Inquiry learning. They engaged in play with their peers as they learnt about how materials can be used for construction. Thanks to Ms Caitlin for organising such an engaging 'hands on' learning experience for our Prep students. Have a look at how much fun they had...
Year 5/6 Excursion to The Lume
On Wednesday the Year 5/6 students visited 'The Lume' as part of their Inquiry learning. The exhibition on 'Connection' was insightful and thought provoking, and our students were respectful in the way they engaged with the art and listened to the stories by First Nations people. Thank you to Bridget O'Connor and Frank Anania for planning such a wonderful learing experience for our Year 5 and 6 students.
A Ted Talk Worth Watching - 'How Every Child Can Thrive By Five'
Worth viewing, especially if you have a child/children under 5 years of age
https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five
Playgroup- every Wednesday at Trinity
We have a wonderful Playgroup at Trinity that runs every Wednesday morning in the library from 9am. One of our amazing teachers Kate Foley sets up an engaging and fun learning space for parents and young children to spend time together and get to know other families in our local community. It is fun and free! Please spread the word as we always love welcoming new families to playgroup!
NAPLAN
Last Friday our Year 3 and 5 students received their NAPLAN results from the tests they undertook in March this year. Achievement in NAPLAN is now reported against proficiency levels instead of the previous numerical NAPLAN bands. See below:
At Trinity, our results are very encouraging with many of our students sitting in the strong and exceeding levels, however it is important to remember that all children have different strengths and abilities and some children perform well under test conditions and others find it quite daunting and stressful. Please also keep in mind that NAPLAN tests are just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process, and does not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance.
If you would like to chat about your child's NAPLAN results, or need help understanding the new proficiency levels, please make contact with your child's class teacher or myself.
Book Week
Later this term, the children will be involved in a wonderful and engaging learning experiences during Book Week. This year the theme for Book Week is 'Read Grow Inspire'.
Week 5 Monday 7th August
- Special Guest Author Morris Gleitzman
- If you would like more information about Morris Gleitzman and his work, you can access his website https://www.morrisgleitzman.com/
Week 6 Monday 14th August
- Years Prep, 1 and 2 visit Richmond Library to watch a performance by CARP Productions around the Book Week theme
Week 6 Friday 18th to Week 7 Wednesday 23rd August
- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the library - See Ms Shaw for more information
Week 7 Wednesday 23rd August
- Dress Up Day- Theme 'Read Inspire Grow' or dress up as your favourite book character
- Book Week Parade 9am
- Meerkat Productions Performance- An adaptation of 'Frank's Red Hat' at 2:15pm in the MPR (Bring your own , or make, a red hat/cap/beanie to wear for this production- Teachers will support with this at school too)
Please mark these dates and events in your calendar.
More information about Book Week in the coming weeks.
Parent Helpers
We are always looking for parents or grandparents to help with listening to children read in the mornings. If you have a working with children check and you are available from 8:45am to 9am please come and see me, or your child's class teacher. We truly appreciate the support and time that is currently given to support students with their reading.
Also if there are any parents interested in assisting with the Art Show please make contact with our Art Teacher Ms Anna Plackett. Her email address is: aplackett@tcs.catholic.edu.au. She would absolutely appreciate you reaching out. Thank you to those parents who have done so already!
Staying in touch...
If, at any time, you have any questions or concerns about your child's learning, please do not hesitate to make contact with your child's teacher. You are also welcome to come and see me about any aspect of learning at Trinity.
Annabelle Marinelli
Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching Leader