Year 3/4 Deputy Principal

Welcome Back

To all of our returning families and those that are new to the school, welcome back. It has been a busy start to the year and students have settled in to their new classes well. Please remember that if you have concerns, the class teacher should always be the first point of call. If you have spoken to the class teacher and they are unable to assist you, when making an appointment with a Deputy Principal, please give the Administration ladies as much information as possible to allow the Deputy to be prepared when meeting with you.

Swimming Years 2&4

During Weeks 5-9, our Year 4 students will participate in their annual swimming program. This program forms part of the Physical Education Curriculum and therefore all students are expected to participate. The program runs for 5 weeks and is a great way to improve the skills of our students around water.

Parent Information Sessions

This week, all parents were given the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher and learn about the expectations for 2025. If for some reason you were unable to attend, please make contact with the teacher and find out the best way to keep in touch. Some teachers have emailed this out to parents ahead of the meeting.

NAPLAN

Later this term our Years 3&5 students will be participating in the NAPLAN tests. This series of tests will be completed online and should not be a stressful experience for the students. If you notice that your child is overly anxious about participating in the tests, talk to your child’s teacher about ways you can assist in reducing their anxiety. Students will be doing some practice tests so they know what to expect.

iPads and Class

We would like to kindly remind everyone of the importance of having fully charged iPads for each lesson. In our digital-first learning environment, many of our class materials and resources are accessed through online platforms, and a charged device is essential for students to engage effectively.

Unfortunately, we do not have the capability to charge iPads at school, and when a student arrives with a flat battery, it can significantly hinder their ability to participate in class activities. To ensure a smooth and productive learning experience, please make sure that your child charges their iPad at home each night.

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, and we look forward to a successful term ahead!

Sally Donohue

3/4 Deputy Principal