Stage 2 Parent Information Night Thursday 7th February

Prayer I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there The clay they used was a young child’s mind and they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher, the tools she used were books and music and art; one a parent with a guiding hand, and a gentle, loving heart. Day after day the teacher toiled, with touch that was loving and sure, while the parent laboured by his side and polished and smoothed it over. And when at last their task was done, they were proud of what they had wrought, for things they had moulded into the child could neither be sold nor bought. And each agreed he would have failed if had worked alone, for behind the parent stood the school and behind the teacher, the home.          Natasha

Stage 2 Teachers 2019 4W – Mrs Lisa Coram and Mrs Diana Stachersky 4B – Mrs Inga Booth 3/4W – Miss Natasha Roache 3B – Miss Ashley Blake Natasha

Religious Education A variety of units throughout the year which focus on discipleship, faith development, knowledge of the Gospel and church traditions as well as community involvement. This term we will cover two units: Reconciliation: Forgiveness and Healing; & Lent and Easter The Reconciliation unit supports the Parish Sacramental Program for First Reconciliation. Year 3 will have separate lessons in preparation for their Sacrament. The enrolment for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Thursday 28th February The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on 1st April to 4th April. Regular Prayer Circle Families can share in this partnership of faith development by attending mass/liturgies, school prayer assemblies, sharing prayer time at home and engaging in homework activities. Christine? Di

English Our Literacy Block includes: Shared Text (spoken, print, visual, multimedia); Modelled, Shared, Guided and Independent Reading Modelled and Shared Writing Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation and Vocab Speaking and Listening Di

Mathematics Our Numeracy Block includes: Mental strategies Warm up activities Explicit teaching Differentiated independent and group activities with teacher support Wrap up/Plenary Inga

Personal Development, Health, Physical Education Physical Education - Wednesday with Mrs Parry Class Sport – Friday Hat, sunscreen and water bottle essential PDH – We cover SEL, healthy living, safety. Inga

NAPLAN Term 2- 14th-16th May Online except for writing Preparation- Students will be immersed in many practices of how to participate in each domain. Year 3’s will work with Miss Blake and Miss Roache at specific times during the week. Year 4 will be in with 4W and 4B. More information to come during the term. Ash/Natasha They will learn how to read and understand the questions, how to answer a multiple choice question

Procedures, Routines and Homework Morning bell rings at 8.40am. Please be on time. Please sign in at the office if you are late. School bags placed outside classrooms each morning Correct school uniform as per Uniform Policy Stationery items need to be labelled and restocked as needed Homework Sent home fortnightly from Monday of Week 3 Homework to be returned Friday of second week. Send in if finished earlier A variety of tasks from across the KLAs. Reading 10-15mins per night Ash

Communication Term overviews and relevant notes will be sent home or available on Weebly Goal setting interviews – end of term 1 Reports home end of terms 2 and 4 Please make appointments for interviews/ meetings with teachers as required Email diana.stachersky@dbb.catholic.edu.au lisa.coram@dbb.catholic.edu.au inga.booth@dbb.catholic.edu.au natasha.roache@dbb.catholic.edu.au ashley.blake1@dbb.catholic.edu.au Absentee notes required asap Ash

Stage 2 Expectations CHILD Be responsible for own homework, notes, belongings etc To work independently to the best of their ability Develop resilience and self regulation To be a kind friend to others To ask for help when needed Lisa

Stage 2 Expectations PARENTS Check newsletters, Weebly and Flexibuzz regularly Notify teachers promptly of all absences – lateness, appointments etc Communicate any concerns or other outside school support your child is receiving to the teachers Ensure all belongings are labelled and student supplies are maintained. Lisa

Stage 2 Expectations TEACHERS Keep Weebly and messages updated. Notify and meet with parents promptly regarding any concerns or issues – behaviour, social, emotional, physical, academic, language To provide a safe, stimulating and challenging working environment – follow PBL framework Lisa

Important Dates Friday 8th February – Welcome Liturgy 2:10pm Monday 18th February – 4B & 4W Prayer Assembly Wednesday 20th February - Swimming Carnival Monday 25th February – 3/4W & 3B Prayer Assembly Tuesday 26th February – Year 3 St Paul’s visit Thursday 28th February - Peninsula swimming carnival Thursday 28th February – Enrolments open for Reconciliation Wednesday 6th March – Ash Wednesday Saturday 16th March – Stage 2 Family and Parish Mass Tuesday 9th April – Stage 2 Gala Day Friday 12th April – Cross Country and Last day of term Monday 29th April – SDD (First day of term 2) Lisa