IMPORTANT DATES!
PRINCIPALS’ REPORT
Last Friday both our T-Ball teams won 2 finals to win the premiership and will now advance to division. Our teams continue to show skill, strategy and sportsmanship which is a wonderful combination on the diamond. Our footy team also featured in the finals. Whilst not reaching the grand final, we were so proud of the manner in which they competed, the effort they displayed and the overall attitude they gave for the whole season.
It was also fantastic to build our students up this week during the 3-way conference format. We have been working very hard to scaffold opportunities for our students to have more agency over their learning and the 3-way conference is a very important step towards goal setting. We aim to give our students autonomy over how to get to the next stage of their learning. We certainly have exciting times ahead.
Upcoming Changes to NAPLAN Reporting
As NAPLAN results for students were released this week, I’m writing to inform you of some changes to this year’s reporting. These are changes being introduced nationally by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
NAPLAN will continue to measure student achievement in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, and grammar and punctuation but the results will now be presented in 4 proficiency levels:
These are:
- exceeding
- strong
- developing
- needs additional support.
This change will give schools, parents and carers clearer information that details student achievement against new proficiency levels.
Students’ NAPLAN reports will continue to show how they are tracking against their peers and provide an indication of their skill levels against national averages and where we would expect them to be in order to get the most out of schooling. This provides valuable information to teachers about how we can continue to support your child.
Each set of NAPLAN results is an important milestone but it’s also important that students know that one result does not define them – these results are about making sure every student gets the support they need so they can continue to get the best from their learning.
When we provide you with your results, you will also receive information about what the new proficiency levels mean. These will be mailed to families as soon as they have been delivered to school so do keep an eye out for these results.
As ever, you’re welcome to speak to me, or your child’s teacher with any questions about these changes.
Take care,
Kirrily Lamers
Principal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
Resilience Project
Parent and Carer Hub:
This Hub gives parents and carers access to five video presentations, as well as the research and supporting activities for their wellbeing:
https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-inspire-hugh/
This link was provided earlier in the year. However, I would love to encourage anyone who has not yet accessed the resource to have a quick look and see if you might be able to use some of this information.
Education Victoria
Did you know that Education Victoria has a website that contains lots of helpful information for parents? https://www.vic.gov.au/education-information-parents
Often, teachers get questions about how to help at home. As teachers at Rosanna Golf Links Primary School we want to build genuine partnerships with families to support students learning at home. We want learning to be seamless and develop a love for learning. We always welcome conversation about your child’s progress and what can be done to support them.
If you are wondering about or want to learn a little more to help you child at home the tab ‘supporting your child’s education: (https://www.vic.gov.au/supporting-your-childs-education)’ is a great place to start.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Book Week 2023
On Monday 21st August, RGLPS will hold its annual ‘Book Character Dress Up Assembly’ to celebrate CBCA Book Week. The assembly will be held at approximately 9:10am on the basketball court. Please note that we are holding this special assembly early in the school day to ensure that student costumes are at their best – there will be no regular afternoon assembly on this day.
RGLPS students are invited to dress up as a favourite book character in keeping with the 2023 Book Week theme of ‘Read, Grow, Inspire.’ Prizes will be available for the most creative costume in every year level.
Across Book Week, all classes will engage in fun activities around children’s literature and have opportunity to explore Children’s Book Council of Australia nominated texts for 2023.
We would love to see lots of parents/carers at this assembly, so please take note of the date if you would like to attend!
Term Three 2023 Team Newsletter
Term Three 2023 Team Newsletters are now available for parents and carers to access. These newsletters provide an overview of learning foci for the term, as well as important dates, reminders, and event information. We strongly encourage parents to download and read these documents to stay abreast of upcoming events and learning for the term.
Team Newsletters can be accessed via Compass -> Community Icon -> School Documentation-> Term Newsletters -> 2023 -> Term 3. All Team Newsletters were also attached to a Compass announcement that was sent out earlier in the week.
2023 ICAS
Time is running out to register your child for an ICAS assessment. Registrations can be made through the Parent Payment Portal located at https://www.icasassessments.com/shop-parents/ Please use the RGLPS access code OTR015. Registrations will strictly close on Monday 31st July 2023.
Please carefully check 2023 ICAS dates against external and family events as ICAS do not issue refunds under any circumstances. A reminder that all ICAS assessments are completely optional and at parent expense.
High Ability Learner Programs - Term 3
RGLPS Has eight students from Year 5/6 participating in High Ability Learner Programs (HALP) with Virtual Schools Victoria this term. As I have previously outlined, students are selected for a HALP by the education department, based on semester report and NAPLAN data. These students will attend an online workshop once a week during Term 3.
Best of luck to our HALP participants this term:
HALP English (Mondays) – Finn D, Allie G, Jelina J
HALP Maths (Fridays) – Mae G, Abigail S, Sithroo Y, Christian L, Owen M
I hope everyone has a great week!
Kerron Worsdell
Acting Assistant Principal & Literacy Leader
STATE SCHOOL’S RELIEF
State Schools’ Relief is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of disadvantaged government school students by providing new school uniforms, school shoes, underwear, swim wear and a range of other essential educational resources.
If any family is experiencing hardship at this time and would like further information, please contact Kaylene at kaylene.ingham@education.vic.gov.au or see me in the school office Wed-Fri.
STEM FESTIVAL
PREP DISCO
A reminder that the Winter Prep Disco is coming up on Saturday 29 July. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/CINTK. The ticket booking site will be cut off 48 hours ahead of time and tickets will not be sold at the door.
We look forward to a fun night of dancing, music, community and fun!
DO YOU HAVE A CHILD STARTING PREP AT RGLPS IN 2024?
Prep 2024 applications close on Friday 28th July 2024
Thank you to all families who have already submitted their enrolment forms. Enrolment forms can be collected from the office foyer or downloaded from the school website.
GARDEN NEWS
THEIRCARE
CANTEEN
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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