Primary Coordinators’ Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to sincerely welcome everyone to the 2021 academic year.

This term has been quite eventful, we’ve had a lockdown, we’ve had masks on, masks off and we would just like to take the time to thank all parents and guardians for their support and understanding. We would also like to thank our beloved students who have been excellent throughout all of this!

Assembly

Due to the covid restrictions, we haven’t been able to hold face-to-face assemblies. However, we have continued with whole-school assemblies online. Each class has participated in assembly from the comfort of their own classrooms. Hopefully, as restrictions ease, we will be able to resume our regular practice.

Attendance

It is crucial for your child to attend school daily. Attending school on a daily basis increases your child’s learning and makes students feel part of their classroom. If your child is absent from school, a medical certificate must be provided to the school office.

The school gate (oval area) opens at 8:30am.

Foundation - Year 2 students are dismissed from the basketball courts at 3:33pm.

The David Drive Gate opens at 3:25pm.

SEQTA Requirements

Parents, please kindly ensure your personal information on SEQTA is updated. Please also advise relevant teachers of any medical issues. If your child requires any action plans please see Mrs Marziah Mahmood at your earliest convenience.

Uniform

General Reminders

Healthy lunches are highly recommended (no nut products)

Students are not permitted to bring lollies, treats, cakes, or party bags on their birthday for health & safety reasons.

Students are not permitted to bring a mobile phone, smart watch or any other electronic devices to school.

Hats are compulsory term 1 & term 4 – no hat no play!

Grading Scale

In years F-6, the grading scale E to A is used to report academic achievement.

Excursions/Incursions

As of term two, students will continue the regular practice of participating in incursions which are arranged on campus. All of our incursions and excursions are organised to enhanced students’ learning aligned with their curriculum. Excursions and Incursions involve students putting theory into practice. They are a compulsory part of the curriculum.

We endeavour to reinstate excursions as restrictions ease and will update you throughout the year.

Students must be in their full school uniform when attending an excursion.

Students who misbehave on excursions may be suspended from future excursions, at the discretion of the discipline committee.

School Camps

Camps commence for students in year 3 onwards.

Independence, initiative and responsibility are emphasised, and students gain satisfaction from achieving their best response to a physical, mental and socially challenging program.

All camps are a compulsory part of the curriculum and unless there is a valid medical reason, all students are expected to attend.

Students and parents will be notified when and where these camps take place closer to the date.

Year 3 camp will be in term 3.

Years 4-6 camp will be in term 2, week 6.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN is conducted annually for years 3 & 5 and will be take place between 11th – 17th May 2021.

Sirius College will be conducting the NAPLAN tests via paper.

Further information regarding this will be sent to parents.

Buddy Program

Our Better Buddies program has begun with great success. Our year 6 and foundation team are working well together, enjoying each other’s company and building caring relationships. Our year 6 students are taking care of their buddies and guiding them on school grounds. Thank you to all our teachers and counsellors who have made this program successful.

We hope that everyone has a great year!