Premiers Reading Challenge 2018

Premiers Reading Challenge 2018

There is still plenty of time to join in the challenge of reading different quality literature as recommended by the NSW Premier! 

Your children are only required to read 20 books to obtain a certificate for effort and an enjoyable reading journey along the way.

There is helpful section to search for book choices on the Premiers Reading Challenge web site. 
Log onto Premiers Reading Challenge search and then explore the available categories.

OR .... take a chance on a PRC 'Random Book' suggestion at:
Premiers Reading Challenge Random book suggestions

Please contact the Learning Hub if you have any questions or log in issues.

Athletics Carnival

We had a great day at the Athletics Carnival, running, jumping and throwing to the best of our abilities.

Hot Chocolate Morning

Spelling List Term 2 Week 3

Home Learning Grid Term 2 Week 3

Congratulations

Well done to everyone in Year 5 for their perseverance, determination, positive attitude and overall awesomeness in completing the NAPLAN assessments this week.

You're all amazing learners!

Assembly Report

Well done Planning Pirates on giving a great report about how well our school is doing exercising their planning muscles.

Maths

We worked as teams to solve some division problems. We went on to write some of our own multiple choice division worded problems. We tried to make the answers something that looked like they might be right.

Term 2 Week 3 Reminders

Don't forget:

Sports Uniform tomorrow. You will not be able to order lunch from the canteen.

Also:

We are super ready for NAPLAN.
Please make sure that you have a few sharpened pencils and an easer with you ready for Tuesday.

Spelling List Term 2 Week 2

Home Learning Grid Term 2 Week 2

Assessment

I have spent the last two weeks assessing all the Kinders and most of the Years 1 and 2.  

This is what we will do with the information:

Analyse individual strengths and needs

Strategically plan for each learner to improve and excel

Set new objectives

Explore abilities

Supply assistance and appropriate materials

Stress growth

Monitor for intervention

Empower with self-directed assessment strategies

Nurture and support efforts

Translate needs and strengths into active learning

Spelling List Term 2 Week 1

Home Learning Grid Term 2 Week 1

Welcome back to Term 2

Touch Typing Term 2

Kewala Typequick
Learn to Touchtype for free at school using a fun, individualised Australian program!
Who:    Year 3-6 (max 20 children)
When:  Monday afternoons 2.50-3.45
Start:    Week 2, Mon 7 May
Where: Computer Mezzanine
Cost:     Free
MUST bring headphones.
Please email:     Darine Groch at bayviewoffice@stlukes.nsw.edu.au to confirm a spot.  

Book Club

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Book Club for Term 2.

Thank you for all the support you have given the children and the school with Book Club in Term 1.

The LOOP purchase process is working well and deliveries seem efficient.  Thanks also to the behind-the-scenes Mums who happily assist with distribution. 

Book orders close Sunday 13 May.

Happy browsing.

Darine Groch