From Our Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching - Mrs Amanda Deeps

Congratulations

Congratulations to Adrian Brickhill who achieved in the top 10% of the APSMO Mathematics Olympiad Competition. The Maths Olympiad involves the best mathematical minds across Australia and New Zealand competing against each other in a series of problem-solving competitions. 

Congratulations also to Jordan Heath for his wonderful result in the Maths Olympiad. Jordan achieved in the top 25% of the country which is also a fantastic achievement. 

These are outstanding results and we are all extremely proud of Adrian and Jordan and all their hard work.

Understanding the New Semester 2 Student Report - Information for Parents

Why are there changes to the K-6 Semester Two Student Report?

The NSW Government is reforming the curriculum to streamline and strengthen what is taught in every classroom in NSW, so every student is prepared and ready for their future. The curriculum reform has been informed by consultation with teachers, parents and education experts, and is underpinned by extensive research. Curriculum reform involves changing teaching, learning, assessment and reporting to parents. 

The release of the new syllabuses provides the opportunity to revise aspects of the Student Report to align with current research.

“Parents want to know what was taught and how well their child has learnt it, 

as well as where improvement is needed…….  (NESA, 2023)”

What are the changes to the Student Report Comments for Semester Two?

Student Report Comments reflect the Learning Areas on the Student Report. There will be multiple comments:

• English Comment
• Mathematics Comment
• Key Learning Area Comment and 

The English and Mathematics Comments will reflect:

• Areas of achievement and growth
• Learning Goals

within each Key Learning Area.

The Key Learning Areas Comments will reflect:

• Areas of achievement and growth
• Learning Goals

across Creative Arts, Science and Technology, History, Geography and Personal Development, Health  and Physical Education.

Sample Student Report (your child’s student report may look slightly different)

What are the changes to Religious Education for Semester Two?

Religious Education will no longer be reported on by Units of Work. It will now be reported on as Knowledge and Understanding across the Units of Work. This is in alignment with the reporting processes for other Key Learning Areas.

Will there be further changes to the Student Report?

Yes. In 2024, Year 3-6 will have a new English and a new Mathematics syllabus. In 2025, K-6 teachers will teach, assess and report on new syllabuses for the other Key Learning Areas. The release of the new syllabuses provides the opportunity to revise aspects of the Student Report to align with current research. The research, as well as feedback from schools, will guide future changes.  Your child’s school will communicate any further changes to parents prior to the 2024 Semester One Student Report. 

What if I have questions about the changes?

Parents are encouraged to contact the school to discuss any questions you have about the K-6 Semester Two Student Report.

How to Talk about Big World Problems

News of significant world events can cause distress to children and young people. Please see the information below to help you have positive and supportive conversations about concerning world events with your children.