Head of Campus (Primary)
Welcome to our Primary Campus update
With Term 2 well underway, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all our parents and carers for working with us to support your child’s education. There are so many highlights and successes to be celebrated on a daily basis. What a wonderful vocation teaching is!
Reporting: I would also like to thank you for taking time to connect with your child’s class teacher(s) at Parent Teacher interviews at the end of last term. These interviews are an important snapshot into your child’s progress and sets the direction for improvement over the next term.
At the end of this term we report back to you on your child’s progress at school, with report cards being emailed home in the last week of term. Please ensure that you have updated your email details with the school if they have changed recently.
Staffing: After 13 years with Redlynch State College we farewell Melinda Klingner and wish her all the best in her new adventure with Distance Education. Melinda has been a valued member of staff and was instrumental in the development of our Innovation Zone and technology programs. In her place we welcome Liam McComb who joins us, bringing a wealth of knowledge in Technologies with him from South Australia. There will be some exciting innovation coming up over the next few months.
We also farewelled Danielle Bowthorpe, our wonderful and long-standing teacher aide, as she retires and heads off to new and exciting adventures. Danielle has been a valued staff member and has had a positive impact on the many students she has supported over the years.
ANZAC Day: We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the students, parents and staff who attended the ANZAC service at Stratford. Your presence and participation made the event truly special and meaningful for us. Thank you also to Nadine and all those who attended and participated in our service at school this year. It is important for us to come together as a community to honour and remember the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women. We are grateful for your support in teaching our younger generation about the significance of ANZAC Day and honouring those who have and are serving.
Prep Enrolments: We are now taking Prep enrolments for 2025. Please collect an enrolment pack from the Primary Campus office. Our orientation and transition programs kick off in Term 3 with our Prep Expo on Wednesday 10th July in our Prep area. More information is available in our enrolment packs and will be advertised later in the term through Facebook.
Facilities: The pond at the front of the school was cleared during the recent holidays and is now levelled. Watch this space for further enhancements. We have also had I Block re-roofed so we are leak free in Year 2.
We have had an approval to reconfigure the office area to make it a little more appealing to visitors and new parents. We are looking forward to a revamped and more welcoming office area.
Wellbeing: The Year 4-6 students have just participated in the Q survey which provides us with valuable information on the wellbeing of our students. We use this data to inform our next steps for implementing wellbeing initiatives in the school.
AEDC data collection will take place in Week 5. The AEDC is a national census that is conducted every three years by the Australian Government, in partnership with State and Territory governments. It measures how children have developed by the time they start their first year of full-time school.
Under 8s Day will be on Friday 24th May. Teachers are currently planning for this event and we have quite a few members of the wider community coming to support us.
NAPLAN had been completed successfully on the Primary Campus under the guidance of our Head of Department Teaching and Learning Ailsa Connor. We have had a look at some of the preliminary results and are quite pleased to see some improvements.
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Samantha Molloy - Head of Campus (Primary) |
Sue Hall - Deputy Principal |
Mike Bruno - Deputy Principal |
Our Library, Our Stories
This year our Primary Library is its usual hive of activity. We have settled in to our new carpet and have enjoyed creating a welcoming space for all of our students, families and staff. Each passing week brings new books and understandings to share. Our efforts to ensure that each student can enjoy books about themselves and their community continues.
Lunchtimes are busy in our library with a range of activities to engage in. Many students have joined us at lunchtimes for Lego, Marble Run and other creative play pursuits. Our computer lab is timetabled for each year level to have access throughout the week. This year we have begun our Silent Reading Club. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon tea our Year 3/4/5 students may choose to enjoy a quiet and comfortable place to engage in free choice silent reading. We look forward to continuing this gentle recreation in our busy school week.
Every week our P-2 students visit for borrowing and literacy lessons and these days are the highlight of our week. Our Year 3-6 students visit with their teachers every fortnight to borrow from our every evolving collection. Books can be returned during these lessons, but we also accept returns any time throughout the week. If you and your child have trouble locating a library book at home, please call in to see Ms Thackray or email cthac10@eq.edu.au
Our Book Fair this year will coincide with National Simultaneous Storytime and Under 8’s Week. A very busy time in our calendar, but we are excited to bring the fair back to our school. In Week 6 of this term, books from Scholastic will be available for purchase. Each sale contributes to the Scholastic Rewards we can earn. This reward system bolsters our book-buying budget and ultimately the quality and range of books your children can borrow. Information and flyers about our book fair will be coming home to you soon. Like last year, we will have eft-pos available and also a pop-up style shop during Under 8’s Day celebrations. Please consider supporting your child’s school library by popping in during the book fair and making a small purchase. It can be a great way to shop for celebrations and support your child’s school at the same time.
We look forward to sharing more of the wonderful happenings in our library this year. Check out the before and after images for a quick insight to our wonderful library.
Our Primary Campus is setting up a Lego Club and is looking for donations of any Lego you no longer need. Lego Club supports our students' creativity, fine-motor and social skills. Any kind donations welcome at the Primary Campus Administration building. Thank you!
