What a treat it has been to visit classrooms and hear some of the great speeches being presented. Many of the older students chose the topic ‘If I were the new Prime Minister’ and have reassured the teachers and I about the future of our country.
While it is relatively common to feel hesitant about public speaking, the ability to speak clearly to an audience is an important life skill. Students are well supported by their teachers during their speeches and are in the comfort of their own classrooms. By beginning in Kindergarten and building upon these skills each year, students gradually improve their skills. Students in Waratah have been presenting their speeches with Mrs Black during Miss Preston’s absence.
As we end the term, I thank all members of our school community for the efforts that have been made throughout the term. I hope that families found the information in the Semester 1 reports useful and clear. Teachers used a variety of assessments, including observations, samples of work, writing and quizzes, to determine exactly where every child is up to in their learning for each of the six Key Learning Areas. They then plan their programs for next term using all of this information. Praising your child for the effort they have made and talking about their goals for next semester can help your child see that together we value their learning.
