Principal's Report
HITPs day with Coglearn Coach
Last Thursday our visiting Coglearn Coach, Rachel conducted Centred In Learning Walks and observed our teachers presenting an Explicit Direct Instruction lesson. She provided feedback to the teachers about how much they have grown and their successes. Our HITPs leader, Andrea McQuirk along with the leadership team are very proud of our teachers, and their commitment to High Impact Teaching Practices for improved outcomes and wellbeing of our students.
Open School Community Council Meeting
Next Tuesday we invite family members to attend our open SCC meeting. Alternatively you can speak with one of our SCC members or your class contact about an agenda item you would like discussed. Come along and hear about the key strategies we have actioned as part of the school’s annual improvement plan. The meeting is between 6pm and 7.30pm Tuesday September 17th.
Parenting Workshops :
Tonight – A Bluey Perspective
Please see the attached flyer- attend in person or register for the live stream.
Thursday - Emotional Intelligence in Children – parent information session led by our school Counsellor Anna Cater. Please register for this event through COMPASS. Child minding available. 6-7pm in the library.
Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) are collaborating with the University of New England (UNE) to conduct a national study on student wellbeing and learning.
They are aiming to collect evidence through a survey from a broad sample of parents and carers of children attending Catholic schools in Australia.
The survey will be open until the end of October. Results will be used to report to the Federal Government and Catholic Education.
Term 4 dates – School begins on Monday October 14th and students finish Monday December 16th.
Have a lovely week,
Principal