I hope people enjoyed our Easter celebrations. Special thanks to Year 4 students & their teachers Miss MacGregor & Mr Collinge for leading us so prayerfully through the Easter story of Jesus’ death & resurrection today. All the students in K-2 looked very special in their Easter Hats.

In the newsletter the times of the Easter Masses are printed.

Easter is very special celebration. We reflect on an essential part of our faith - Jesus death & resurrection. To me the Easter story is about hope. It is a reminder that even in darkness there is light. As we celebrate the Joy of Easter with extra days off & chocolate eggs let us give thanks for all the blessings we have in our country - of peace, clean air, good food & water and remember that there are many in this world who are not as fortunate as us, prayer for peace in our world.

Happy Easter - enjoy the long weekend.

REPORTING TO PARENTS

Interviews are next Tuesday 2^nd April & the following Monday 8^th April. Please make a time to speak to your child’s teacher. You can attend in person or by phone; face to face appointments can be made by the Compass App. Instructions on how to book an appointment are on the Compass app.

In 2024 this will be the schedule for reporting to parents.

2024 Schedule

Term 1 

• Parent/Teacher Conferences – 2^nd & 9^th APRIL

Term 2

• Parent/Teacher Check in during last 2 weeks of Term 2
• Semester Reports (A-E) with no general comments. Accessed via Compass on last Day of Term 2

Term 3

• Parent/Teacher check in meetings - Last 2 weeks of Term 3
• Availability of Parent/Teacher Conferences as requested

Term 4

• Semester Reports (A-E) with general comments. Accessed via Compass on 16^th December

PARENT TIPS FOR INTERVIEWS

Do your homework

Take a few minutes before the meeting to jot down any questions or comments you have. Common questions may include:

• How is my child fitting in with other children?
• What are the children working on now?
• Is there anything about my child’s needs that I should know?
• Does my child ask questions, participate in class discussions and other activities?
• Is my child’s progress satisfactory?
• What activities does my child seem to enjoy the most at school?
• Who are my child’s friends?
• Does my child join in with other children in the playground?
• What kinds of things will the class be doing over the next few weeks?
• How is my child progressing in comparison to others in the year?
• Is there anything I can be doing to help my child at home?
• Do you have any concerns about my child?
• What is the best time and way to contact you if I have a concern?

Also, list anything that might be happening at home that may be helpful for your child’s teacher to know. If your child has seen a specialist for example, there may be some information that is important for the teacher or the school counsellor to know.

Go with a positive attitude

Approach the interview with a positive and relaxed attitude. Remember you and the teacher are partners in your child’s learning. Be clear and confident in raising any concerns and allow the teacher to answer or clarify your questions and worries.

Teachers want to help students achieve their best – you’re on the same team.

Walk away with an agreed plan

If the teacher raises issues about your child’s learning, development or behaviour, your goal will be to understand the plan to manage that during the school day and how you can help at home.

For example, if your child is struggling to pay attention in class, a behaviour diary which travels between class and home every day may be a good suggestion. The idea is the teacher updates you with a short, written account of your child’s day, so you can discuss it with your child each evening.

Ask the teacher what sort of strategies they have in mind and how you can help.