Good luck to Bruce and Charlie who will both be representing our school next Wednesday at the Regional Spelling Bee! They have both been practising hard and we wish them all the very best.
This year, our students in Years K to 6 have been engaged in mathematics with a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, following the guidance from the NSW Department of Education. Our teachers are breaking down complex concepts into simple steps, demonstrating strategies, and providing support to help every student understand the material.
A key part of our approach is the daily review. These brief sessions focus on reinforcing important number skills through engaging activities, helping students build fluency and confidence in their skills. This regular practice allows them to strengthen their understanding of mathematics.
We are also pleased to use the EAST Maths units, which are designed to support explicit instruction. These lessons include clear learning goals, examples, and opportunities for students to practice on their own.
We follow the gradual release of responsibility model:
I do: The teacher models exactly what to do and how to do it.
We do: The teacher and students practise together, step by step.
You do: Students try on their own, with support if they need it.
This means your child is never left guessing about what they’re learning or how to approach a task. They hear it, see it, practise it, and get feedback all in the same lesson.
We are excited to see the positive impact these teaching strategies are having on our students’ learning and interest in mathematics this year!
We are excited to share that preparations are well underway for the upcoming Great Aussie Bush Camp at Kincumber! Students are already starting to get excited about the adventure ahead.
Next week, we will be sending home a medication form that must be completed and returned prior to camp. Along with this, you will receive the gear checklist again to help you prepare everything your child will need.
We are currently finalising the full agenda and activities for the camp. So far, some of the fun experiences planned include archery, cooking traditional damper, and canoeing. Additional activities are still being confirmed and will be shared soon.
At school, we will be going through the camp guidelines with students to ensure everyone understands the expectations and stays safe during the trip.
Thank you for your support as we get ready for what promises to be a memorable and enjoyable experience for all!
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The Great Aussie Bush Camp gear listThe gear list is attached to this newsletter for your reference and will be sent out again next week along with the medication and food allergy forms. Please remember to complete and return these forms before camp to help us ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all students. Thank you for your cooperation!
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We are excited to announce that this year, a record number of students from our school are participating in the ICAS assessments! With 10 students sitting the tests, we are proud to see such enthusiasm and commitment to academic excellence.
The ICAS sitting window runs from 4th to 29th August, and we wish all our participants the very best of luck. Remember to do your best and enjoy the challenge!
