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Learning and Teaching 

Specialists Program Term 3

During Term 3 we are are excited to begin preparing for our St Mary’s Production. Students in Years 3-6 will participate and prepare for the production, held in Week 10.

To support with preparations and alleviate staffing shortages due to COVID 19 and illness, students will participate in a 3 way rotation instead of 4 way rotation during specialists for Term 3. Students will continue to receive Art, STEM, Performing Arts and Social and Emotional Learning on a rotation.

Mathematics

Town Squared – a FREE game to build maths confidence

Dear Families,

An opportunity is available for you to try a new game-based platform that helps your children to better understand maths, builds their confidence, reduces maths anxiety, and provides you with insights and tips along the way.

We are excited to announce that the whole platform is currently free! Scan the QR code to download the app

Developed by Playlunch Games with The Mathematical Association of Victoria, Town Squared is a game that immerses children in a beautiful multiplayer world that weaves maths concepts and financial literacy learning into gameplay. Children play interesting scenarios in a collaborative and encouraging environment with their friends, applying the maths they learn in the classroom as they go.

The game also provides families with access to our Family Portal, with resources including articles by MAV that explain maths concepts, and home activities to encourage children’s interests and maths skills.

Help change a conversation about maths from one of avoidance and fear, to one of curiosity and skill-building.

Town Squared is a safe environment for children and families:

  • kidSAFE certified
  • No advertising to children
  • No cyber-bullying
  • Designed with screen time in mind
  • Your data is safe and secure

Currently available for iPhone and iPad, with Android and PC versions coming soon. 

https://www.townsquaredgame.com/

 

Vision & Graduate Outcomes

Students who graduate from St Mary’s aim to demonstrate these qualities in all that they do. We regularly discuss these words as part of our positive behaviour focus.