FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND CLASSROOM SUPPORT TEACHER
Athletics Carnival
Thank you to Mrs Harnett for organising and facilitating the Athletics Carnival this week. Despite the cold weather students from Year 3-6 showed sportsmanship, persistence and encouragement which ensured an enjoyable day for all. Congratulations to all students who participated and thank you to the parents who support transport and volunteered to ensure the carnival ran smoothly.
Upcoming Dates
Healthy Harold (Week 6)
In Term 3 we welcome Healthy Harold from 21st-24th August.
Each Stage will have a PDH curriculum focus area:
Early Stage 1: My Body Matters
Stage 1: Growing Good Friends
Stage 2: Friends and Feelings
Stage 3: On the Case
Check out the website for more information: https://lifeed.org.au/about-us/healthy-harold/
Healthy Bones Action Week starts August 21st and runs for one week. It is an annual event supported by the dairy industry with the aim is to encourage all Australians to build strong bones by getting enough calcium, exercise and vitamin D.
The NSW DPI Dairy team with Life Ed to promote this important date in our industry calendar, and will compliment their sessions in schools during this week with a fully funded Healthy Breakfast for the students of St Patricks Primary School!
Dance Concert
The St Pat's Dance Concert tradition continues this year with Aleeta visiting in Week 7 to help us get ready for the Dance Concert!
To celebrate the upcoming Dance Concert we are having a guessing competition. Students are asked to think about what the theme for the concert may be this year. Come and see Mrs Grant next week with your guess!
Supporting Students
As a new term begins we review student goals in Personalised Plans.
Here is some information from the NCCD about Personalised learning and support:
Every student has their own aspirations, learning needs, strengths and interests and it is the responsibility of schools to respond to every student, and their unique characteristics, with high expectations for achievement. Providing personalised learning and targeted support is one way to achieve this.
What is personalised learning and support?
There are four elements in personalised learning, which reflects the teaching and learning cycle:
- consulting and collaborating with the student and/or their parents, guardians or carers
- assessing and identifying the needs of the student
- providing adjustments to address the identified needs of the student
- monitoring and reviewing the impact of adjustments.
In the coming weeks teachers will touch base with parents as needed to ensure all students are successful at school.
