At St Pat’s, we believe in making every minute count. Our learning focuses on the use of Direct Instruction techniques, to ensure students are not only learning, but also retaining new information. It is wonderful to walk around the school and see every student engaged in their learning, demonstrating focus and perseverance in their tasks.

There were many excited faces in the library this week, exploring the books available at our book fair. Daily reading is fundamental for developing fluency and building on decoding skills. The homework expectation at St Pat’s is that all students engage in 20 minutes reading a day. We have a huge selection of books at school and students are encouraged to borrow from the library regularly.