APA News
Every year June shows up with a flurry of cool air and it surprises me that we are halfway through the year! I realise that statement dates me, but I also feel that schools are such a busy space, with so much going on that it sometimes feels like you blink, and it is holidays again! Nevertheless, there is a LOT of learning that happens in a term and over the last two weeks teachers have had the opportunity to meet collaboratively with the leadership team to discuss student learning and achievement. It is obvious in these meetings that teachers at St Saviour’s know their students and where they are at. Moderation conversations were facilitated to ensure teachers are very clear around curriculum expectations, levels of achievement and evidence of learning. These conversations, as well as assessment in the classroom will help teachers make judgements around student learning. Further to this, teachers determined next steps in learning looking towards next term. This information will be communicated via your child’s report card which will be issued in the last week of term.
The term reports reveal how students are progressing against the Achievement Standard for that year level and learning area. A C level grade denotes that the student has demonstrated they are meeting the expectations of the curriculum for that year level. Equally as important to the Grade level achievement is the effort mark. Not all students may receive an A standard comparative to the achievement standard, however ALL students have an opportunity to give their best! The social learnings guided by St Saviour’s Learner Qualities also give an indication of how the students approach their learning in the classroom and areas that maybe they could focus on moving forward to assist them achieve. The report card provides a great opportunity as a conversation starter with students around their learning journey. Please reach out to your child’s teacher should you have any questions regarding your child’s report card.
Toowoomba Catholic Education Excellence Awards
All staff at St Saviour’s strive in their roles to ensure students have a safe and welcoming environment where they flourish in their faith, learning and in life! Last week we received the news that two of our staff members have been nominated and selected as finalists in the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Excellence Awards. Brendan Luck, our PE teacher and Warren Farquharson our Groundsperson will be acknowledged, and hopefully win their catagory at the award ceremony during Catholic Education Week early next term. We obviously think that they are both very deserving of these nominations and wish them all the very best. Both men not only carry out their roles in an exemplary way, but also epitomize the Mercy values that we hold dear at St Saviour’s: Compassion, Service and Excellence. Make sure to congratulate them when you see them. We are very proud to have them as part of our team.
Katie Hauser
Assistant Principal