School News
Kinder Orientation
We have held our Modified Kindergarten Orientations, they were very successful and it was a wonderful opportunity to meet the students and find out a little more about them. They loved the craft activities and in particular enjoyed the tour of the school. We look forward to seeing them walk through those gates next year in their brand new uniforms and their beaming smiles.
Semester 2 Reports 2020
Due to Covid-19, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has permitted schools to select the content that will form the basis of educational programs for Kindergarten to Year 10 students during 2020. As a result, not all syllabus content will be reported upon in Semester 2.
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Features of the Semester 2 Report: |
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Omission of an overall grade for each Key Learning Area (KLA) |
In line with the flexible curriculum requirements as outlined by NESA, schools addressed all Key Learning Areas, however, not all outcomes and content were taught, assessed and reported upon. Therefore, the overall grades in each KLA have been omitted from this Semester 2 Report for 2020. |
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5 Point scale for Effort Descriptors |
Previous Academic Reports contained Commitment to Learning Descriptors, these have been replaced with a 5 point scale outlining the effort demonstrated by the student during learning activities. |
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Positive Behaviours for Learning (PB4L) Description |
The format used to report on PB4L has been modified to reflect a more comprehensive range of students’ social skills and behaviours. |
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Inclusion of descriptions for each Key Learning Area (KLA) and Content Strands |
Additional detail has been added to describe the knowledge and skills taught in each KLA. The purpose of this information is to provide parents with a clearer understanding of the teaching and learning taking place. |
Annual School Report
This week we sent a link home in regards to the Annual School Report. Your voice and input is an important part of the process and will also assist to inform future planning. If you could please take the time to fill in the short survey that would be greatly appreciated.
https://forms.gle/JwVwzxpEZ5W4Agy28
Band News and Update - Available to Year 4, 5 and 6 students (2021)
Yule music will no longer be facilitating the band program in 2021 as Andy the Director takes some leave. Mr Brett Lucas from the Thirroul Academy, music, dance and drama will be taking over the band program in 2021. Please see important information below if you would like your child to be involved in the band in 2021.
School Band Program 2021
Expression of Interest
Dear Student & Family
We are privileged to deliver the band program for St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School for 2021. For returning students, we have been working with Yule Music to make the transition without any major changes. The only changes will be administrative.
At the Academy, we believe learning to sing and skills with a musical instrument provide significant benefits for the student in their personal and academic growth. It is known through many studies that students learning music are capable of absorbing more in other subjects.
Our band program provides a platform for your students to learn creative skills through individual and group musical activities.
To continue or to express your interest to participate for 2021, please go to our website musicdancedrama.com.au and click ‘schools’ in the menu. If you have any questions or to discuss the program, please call me on 4268 5033.
We look forward to meeting you in 2021
Best Regards
Brett Lucas - DIRECTOR
Year 6 Speeches
Year 5 students who wish to be in contention for Captain and House Captain positions next year delivered their speeches yesterday. They all did an amazing job at speaking in front of their peers. The voting process is underway and we anticipate we will be able to announce the successful applicants in our next newsletter.
Mrs Hughes’ Leave
Next week I will be taking 3 days leave from Wednesday to Friday, Mr James Bryce will be acting Principal during these days.
Creative Arts
“Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought.” - Albert Einstein
This week’s ‘Creative Corner’ is looking at the incredible year that has been. The creativity process has had an enormous role in all areas of Creative Arts teaching and learning. Students have been given the permission, confidence and the space to be creative. Creative Arts lessons were aimed to foster an environment where out of the box thinking was given time, valued and rewarded, that way, students were able to take risks and be more innovative. Providing a balanced structured learning environment for all students gave opportunities for self-direction and the freedom to explore ideas and options in all learning tasks.
To celebrate the creative work of all students throughout the year, please see below a recap of the year that has been in ‘Creative Arts’.
Thank you, and God Bless.
Mrs Paula Jackson- Creative Arts Classroom Teacher
Thank you, and God Bless.
Mrs Paula Jackson- Creative Arts Classroom Teacher
St Michael's School Book Fair
A reminder that we have a virtual Book Fair at Collins Books, Thirroul. This is a great school fundraiser as we are unable to hold our traditional School Book Fair. Please see below the instructions on how to register and purchase books for the school. There is also a "St Michael's" table in store.