APA News
NAPLAN 2020
NAPLAN has again been a topical issue in the news of late. This has prompted me to share the parent information brochure for NAPLAN online schools.
Please follow this link: https://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-online-information-brochure-for-parents-and-carers.pdf?sfvrsn=23
If you don't get to read the whole brochure, please see the below section on how parents can help their children prepare for NAPLAN.
How can I help my child prepare?
On its own, NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for and students are not expected to do so. Help your child prepare by reassuring them that NAPLAN is just one part of their school program, and by reminding them on the day to simply do their best. ACARA does not recommend excessive preparation for NAPLAN or the use of services by coaching providers. Ensuring students are familiar with using devices, typing on them and navigating through programs is a part of student learning and a requirement of the Australian Curriculum from the first year at school. NAPLAN Online is not a test of keyboard skills. There are variations in how fast and well a student can type – just as there are variations in how fast and well a
student can write by hand. Year 3 students will complete the writing test on paper. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance.
See the type of questions and related functionalities available in the NAPLAN Online assessment at nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
NAPLAN will take place for the St Saviour's Year 3 and 5 students in May. They will also be participating in a practice test prior to this.
If you do have any questions, please feel free to send me an email - Sam.Hannant@twb.catholic.edu.au
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Parent Teacher Interviews, for all except for 3H, will take place in Week 9 of this term (beginning 23rd March). 3H have been during Week 7 as Mrs Harkins is on long service leave for the last three weeks of this term.
A message was sent via schoolzine this week advising parents that bookings are open. The link again is https://sspstwb.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/8
Please remember that these interviews are an important feedback opportunity for parents on their child's learning and you are encouraged to make a time to attend.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Swimming lessons for 2020 will take place next week (beginning 16 March). Every student will have the opportunity to participate from Monday to Friday during this week.
The information for these lessons has been sent home via Caremonkey. Please make sure you have given permission for your child to attend these lessons.
Students will need swimming togs, towel, thongs or similar to wear to and from the pool, goggles and a swimming bag for this week. Glennie provide every student with a swimming cap.
All students are able to wear their sport uniform for the whole week in week 8 for ease of changing.
UPCOMING 2020 Sport Dates
Prep - 8 year old Swimming Carnival - Wednesday 25 March: 1pm-2.30pm @ Glennie
P-6 Swimming Lessons - 16-20 March at Glennie Aquatic Centre
P-6 Cross Country - Thursday 2 April: 9am onwards on Primary School Oval
9-12 year olds 200m&800m Athletics 1/2 day at O'Quinn St Oval - 18 June: 9am -12pm
Prep - 6 Whole School Athletics Carnival - 19 June: All Day