News from Around the School
Literacy Workshops
During 2020/2021 QoP has been unable to provide workshops on THRASS (Teaching Handwriting, Reading & Spelling Skills) with P-2 families due to COVID-19. So we would like to provide an alternative opportunity with the first of two informative videos to support your child/children.
Denyse Ritchie who you will see and hear, is the co-author of this practice. The video shows how the picture chart tool is used, its key components and the specific knowledge and understanding of the speech sounds and spelling choices. As a reminder, all the teachers (P-6) are confidently trained and continue to explicitly teach this practice.
Please feel free to call me if you have any further questions.
Here is the overview link: THRASS
This is the second informative video to support your child/children with reading and spelling.
Denyse Ritchie talks us through on how we introduce the THRASS chart. It is a powerful tool and is designed to show the 44 phonemes of spoken English and the 120 most common graphemes of written English.
If you would like to purchase a THRASS chart for $7, please contact me via email: rarrigo@qopaltonameadows.catholic.edu.au
Warmest regards
Rita Arrigo
Literacy Leader
National Song Writing Competition
Do you love writing your own songs? Check out the National Songwriting Competition details below. You never know you might win a prize!!
Alicia Wilson
Music Teacher
Parents and Friends Information
Hello everyone!
The P&F have been busily working behind the scenes on some very exciting events for our children, as well as the whole family!
The top 3 families of our QOP Footy Tipping Comp at this stage are:
Ronnie Tucker Total Score 112
Darren Blues Total Score 112
Stuart Johnson Total Score 110
Father's Day Stall
The annual Father's Day stall will be a little different this year and will held online via QuickCliq. A “wishlist” was shared via Seesaw.
We have planned a Movie Night held on Friday 23 September in the school hall. Melissa has been working hard to work out the details for what should be a fantastic night, so mark the date on your calendar and let's hope this can go ahead.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support.
Fay Forde
P&F President
Drawing - Manga/Anime
Year 5 & 6 Children have been learning about the features of Manga/Anime.
They drew characters demonstrating their own unique Manga/Anime Style.
Awesome Art Everyone. Here is a sample of some of the works.
New Playground
Here are some more pictures to show you how much the children are enjoying the new playground and surrounds.
Don't forget!
Parents, you are able to view the school's google calendar of events. Please ensure you check in regularly to keep up to date with school happenings. Refer to the final section of this newsletter 'Calendar & Events' for further information and the link.