Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning with Ms Barnett

Hello families!

Returning for Term 2 has seen teachers enjoy sprucing up their classroom libraries, so that all students can access a variety of books for pure enjoyment, or to support their learning in class. Mr Irwin was ever so generous to let us write a ‘wish list’ for what each classroom library needed, so watch this space! We do love a book nook. 

Our classroom libraries now have a displayed poster of this year’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge. The challenge offers students to become ‘wild’ about reading, and in doing so, fostering a love for books and learning new things. 

Teesdale Primary School has registered all students to take part, with some books from Term 1 already being accounted for (Well done Senior students for completing your first challenge book Nanberry - Black Brother White)!

The Premiers’ Reading Challenge has a digital platform that makes partaking in the challenge as simple as reading a book and logging it. This week in classrooms, teachers have taken our students through the process. Teachers will then verify that books have been read by aligning with home reading recording in our school diaries. Our Middle and Senior students will be able to manage the challenge with their iPads, our Junior students may require extra support. 

Usernames and passwords will be stuck into school diaries, allowing students to access the platform at home and school.  I have included a link and screenshots from the Government website to support families at home. However, please know that we are more than happy to help if you have any difficulties. Happy reading!

School students and parents: taking part in the Premiers' Reading Challenge | Victorian Government

Happy home reading! 

Ms Barnett