NAPLAN 2023

NAPLAN begins this Wednesday with Writing in both Years 3 and 5.  It is important to remember that teachers use a variety of assessments and activities to gauge student learning, not just NAPLAN; however, we would like to ensure that students have a positive experience while completing NAPLAN testing.  Ensuring students have a healthy breakfast, have a good night’s sleep and come with a nutritious lunch can all work towards encouraging a positive experience.  We ask that all students in Years 3 and 5 ensure their headphones are working. Students who are absent on a testing day will be required to catch up in the following days.  If you have any questions or concerns about NAPLAN, please contact your class teacher.

Testing Schedule

Wed 15th March

9.00 - Year 5 Writing
9.00 - Year 3 Writing

Thurs 16th March

9.00 - Year 3 and 5 Reading
11.40 - Year 3 and 5 Language Conventions

Mon 20th March

9.00 - Year 3 and 5 Numeracy

Tues 21st - Fri 24th March

Catch up window

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Interview forms were sent out last week for online bookings via PTO.  If you are having any trouble with logging in or making your booking, please contact me on cedwards@cns.catholic.edu.au

Interviews for Year 3 begin this week, while the remaining classes will be during Week 9.  If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact your class teacher for alternative arrangements.

PLD – Promoting Literacy Development

St Clare’s have introduced the PLD – Promoting Literacy Development program this year with the Prep, Year 1 and 2 year levels..

PLD is a Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) approach and is based on international research and aligns with the current research of teaching children literacy skills.

Students have been involved in screening over the course of this term so teachers can target their phonic and spelling teaching to the needs of the students. The program focuses heavily on the ability for the students to blend and segment sounds, and this requires repeated targeted practice to embed skills.

PLD website has a range of resources for teachers and parents.  If you click on the following link for your child’s year level, you will find a Parent Information Sheet that offers an extensive range of parent milestone information sheets and videos.

Prep:

https://pld-literacy.org/product/foundation-parent-education-sheets-and-downloads-semester-1/

Year 1 and 2:

https://pld-literacy.org/product/year-1-2-parent-education-sheets-and-downloads/

Children benefit when home and school work together so please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, if you would like to discuss any of your concerns. Research clearly states that the earlier intervention commences, the better the outcomes for the child.

Thank you,
Chris Edwards