IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

TERM 1 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW

Parent/Teacher Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28 March 2023 from 8:15am to 3:20pm.  We have set aside 10 minutes for each interview but if you do need more time a follow-up appointment can be made at a later date.

Parent/Teacher Interviews are an opportunity to discuss your child's progress and address any concerns you may have.  We encourage all families to attend and look forward to sharing your child's learning journey with you.

Bookings can be made through Compass.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any issues in relation to booking your timeslot.

TERM 1 SCHOOL FEES

Just a friendly reminder that Term 1 School Fees are due no later than Thursday 6 April. We have extended this date due to the lateness of the invoices being emailed to families. As always, if you are having any difficulties please contact Mrs Baird or Ms Traynor at the office.

What is NAPLAN

NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3 and 5 sit each year. Students sit assessments in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. 

When is NAPLAN

This year the date for NAPLAN has changed and the assessments will be held in MARCH. NAPLAN will be completed over a two week period. The Year 3 and 5 students will continue this week to sit their assessments, as follows:

21st March- Conventions of Language

22nd March- Mathematics

If you have any concerns about these dates please call the school.

What will students need?

Schools have transitioned from paper-based to computer-based assessments. The students will use their school chomebooks on the day but they are required to have a working set of headphones that they have brought from home. If your child has not brought in a set we ask that you send a pair in immediately. 

What can I do to support my child?

Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is a part of their school program and reminding them to simply do their best. Teachers have ensured students are familiar with the types of questions in the assessments and have provided appropriate support and guidance in the lead up to the day. 

Individual student NAPLAN reports will be provided by the school later in the year. 

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

The Premier’s Reading Challenge has begun and students in K-6 were sent home with their login details and a personal reading log today.

Students are able to log their books from home via the Premier’s Reading Challenge website (link below) however if students require assistance logging their books they are able to visit Miss Morrissey in the library during Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes. 

While the competition is optional for students to participate in, all students are encouraged to log any books they have read. Books which K-2 read in class will also be logged for students. We wish students all the best with the challenge and if there are any issues or questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Morrissey. 

Gunnedah Eisteddfod 2023

Speech & Drama Eisteddfod - Monday 15th May to Thursday 18th May, 2023

Music Eisteddfod - Wednesday 24th May to Saturday 27th May, 2023

Sacred Heart will be participating in the Gunnedah Eisteddfod this year in both the Music and Speech & Drama sections. The school will enter and rehearse students in the whole school sections.

If your child is interested in performing a solo or group piece at the eisteddfod it is the parents responsibility to enter and rehearse your child (see Community News for link to Gunnedah Eisteddfod Website).  If you are unable to find a performance piece for Speech & Drama Miss Morrissey will be able to provide assistance.