COMMUNICATION

NEWSLETTER

Each fortnight the school newsletter is prepared with a variety of school news, and where applicable, descriptions of community events.  As a major weekly provider of information it is distributed to the eldest child in the family every Friday.  Newsletters can also be emailed home.

Calendars of school events are included in this fortnightly newsletter.

PARENT/SCHOOL

·        From time to time disputes over the custody of children occur.  It is necessary, if the school is to take appropriate action in these circumstances, that the office is provided with a copy of the legal document clearly outlining the custody situation.

·        Teachers are concerned for the welfare of the children in their care at school and are pleased to be advised of all information, which could enhance their progress.  Notes from parents are the most effective way of ensuring that teachers receive the correct message.  Small children may have difficulty in conveying accurate messages verbally.

·        The first ten to fifteen minutes of the school day is a crucial time for the announcement of messages and instructions.  If your child is consistently late for this segment there is always the possibility that he or she will miss notice of current school events and activities.  It is essential that students are at school by 8.45 a.m. each day to be part of the beginning activities of the day.

At the start of each term teachers will send home a copy of their term planner to keep parents informed of the content to be covered.  This is to ensure that parents are able to better assist their children at home.

REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT

The school has adopted recommendations of the various syllabus documents and a variety of assessment techniques are used.

The Year 2 Net and Year 3, 5 and 7 Tests are carried out each year with parents receiving a report.

Report cards are issued at the end of each semester and parents, teachers and students are encouraged to communicate with each other with regard to the progress of the child.

In instances where students require enhanced support due to a learning disability a process of ‘Individual Education Planning’ is used whereby professionals (teachers, aides and specialists), parents and the student (where appropriate) will collaboratively design an individual education plan for the following 6 months.

OPEN DOOR POLICY

The school actively promotes and encourages the involvement of parents in the everyday learning of their child.  If you have any concerns please contact the classroom teacher or the Principal and arrange a time to discuss the issue.  Your concerns, no matter how small, will be dealt with confidentially and compassionately.

Parents are reminded that any concerns, which they have about their children in the school, should go to either the classroom teacher or the Principal.  In this way sensitive issues can be dealt with effectively.

It is not recommended that Parents attempt to approach any other student in the school in an attempt to resolve issues.

YEAR 2 NET DIAGNOSTIC CONTINUUM

As children enter Year One there is a system requirement to record each child’s progress on a developmental continuum in the areas of Numeracy, Reading and Writing. Teachers report at the end of Year 1 and Year 3 on each child’s progress. During May in Year 2 a validation process is carried out. Each child’s progress is reported at the end of Term 2 or early Semester 2. If there is any need for extra support an intervention plan is put into place.