As you may be aware, the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) have undertaken a comprehensive review of the NSW Curriculum, leading to curriculum reform and subsequent implementation of a reformed curriculum which commenced in 2023. In response to the curriculum changes, Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has made significant modifications to student semester reports for Primary schools to better reflect your child's academic progress at key points throughout the year and provide parents and carers with a clear picture of their child’s strengths and areas for improvement in specific subject areas.

The following changes will be evident in your child’s semester report:

• A ‘new look’ report format released via Compass reflecting the outcomes of the new K-10 English and Mathematics syllabuses providing a descriptor for each of the focus areas found in the respective syllabuses
• All Kindergarten students will now receive a written report in Semester 1 and Semester 2 with a three-point grade scale used to report student achievement using the following performance descriptors:
• Thorough
• Sound 
• Basic
• Students in Year 1 - Year 6 will continue to receive semester reports twice a year with a five-point grade scale used to report student achievement using the following performance descriptors: 
• Extensive
• Thorough
• Sound
• Basic
• Elementary 

Report formats are also available for students who are working towards outcomes by which a graded report will not accurately represent their learning progress. As an alternative to a graded report, a comment is provided for each Key Learning Area in line with the student’s goals identified in their Personalised Plan. These reports are only used following consultation between school and parents/carers. 

We look forward to this positive shift in our reporting system and appreciate your continued support in your child's educational journey.

Reports will be made available via Compass on Friday 27 June - Week 9.

Parent/Teacher/Student Learning Conferences

In conjunction with Semester One reports, we will hold 3-way conferences with students, teachers, and parents invited to discuss their learning during Semester 1.  These began this week, and will continue in Weeks 9 and 10 of this term. Bookings will be made through the Compass portal. Please see the notification sent out with details on creating a booking or further information attached. If you are having issues creating a booking, please see your child's class teacher or myself for support. Your child is encouraged to attend these meetings with you to have an input into their learning so far and be a part of planning learning goals for Semester Two. Our continued commitment to working in partnership with families and students to support faith, learning, and wellbeing.

PB4L Term 2 Overview 

Each week in our school, we have a schoolwide focus on an aspect of PB4L (Being Respectful, Responsible or Safe) and an aspect of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning). 

Please see the table below for the overview of the focus for Term 2. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

ICAS 

This year, we are again offering the option for students to participate in the ICAS assessments. This is completely optional and more information can be found below.

Please see the attached information letter below if you are interested in purchasing any of the ICAS Assessments for your child. Let me know if you have any questions.