NAPLAN 2024
Congratulations to all of our students in Years 3 and 5, who completed their NAPLAN assessments in Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language, and Numeracy in the last week. Thanks to their teachers for preparing them and providing encouragement along the way.

PB4L
The PB4L focus for this week has been 'Be Safe'. Students are learning how to be safe by keeping their hands to themselves. We are encouraging safe games at play times, to avoid students becoming rough with one another and having accidental injuries occur. Please speak to your child about being safe by keeping their hands to themselves. 
Our Social and Emotional Learning Focus has been managing emotions. When students are feeling angry or upset, they need to think about what they can do to handle these emotions. We encourage students to ask the person who has made them feel this way to stop what they are doing. They are also encouraged need to walk away and keep their hands off others. It is also important that students find a teacher to help them and report any concerns as soon as they can, so teachers can support them in resolving any issues they have with others.
This term, our PB4L team has been working hard on updating our policies and procedures. We aim to have consistent procedures in place to support positive behaviour in our school. Watch this space next term when we will share updated procedures and policies, including our awards structure.

Assembly Dates Term 1

Personalised Planning Collaborative Meetings
Over the next few weeks, if your child has a personalised plan, you will be invited to attend a meeting with your child's teacher to review and update their personalised plan. This is a critical aspect of the collaboration process, to ensure we are all working together to support individual student learning needs. Thank you for taking the time to attend these meetings and be a part of planning for your child. 

The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) recognises that families of children with differing abilities require targeted advocacy and support.
The CCSP Diverse Learning Working Party developed this valuable resource to assist parents of children with diverse learning needs. This second edition includes updates and advice following a period of consultation and gathering of feedback from parents and schools, including additional information for parents of secondary students, government support and post-school success.
It is our hope that this information will be a source of encouragement and comfort to parents and carers who have children with diverse learning needs.

Sr Lucy - Thanks 
We give thanks to Sr Lucy, who has completed Work Experience in our school during Term 4 2023, and Term 1 2024. Sr Lucy is studying to become a school support officer and has greatly valued her time working in our school. She has been a great asset and support for our students and staff, and we wish her all the best for her future studies. Whilst we will miss her presence, Sr Lucy has assured me that she will continue to visit our school regularly! 

Mr Brett Murphy
Acting Assistant Principal