LONG STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the 2nd newsletter for term 4.

If you haven't already seen the COLA please take the time to have a look at this amazing structure once we can have parents back on site. This structure will value add to the learning opportunities we offer our students. It has taken some  time to get there but we are excited at what this structure can offer our students. Thank you to all involved in making this happen.

We are once again in uncertain times with COVID-19. Information from the Department as you can imagine is changing constantly. We will continue to be highly vigilant in our response to support our school community and inform you of every update. We value your support in keeping everyone safe.

The latest directive is to have families drop off and pick up students outside the school gates. A large number of staff will support your children in getting to and from class. Parents/Caregivers are requested to remain behind the gates. All 4 gates will be open at the beginning and end of the day to support this process.

Reports are currently being prepared by all teaching staff. This work is highly important and I value their efforts.

Next Monday 30th November sees the school closed to students so staff can undertake invaluable training and development. Staff will be reviewing 2020 and future planning for 2021. Students do not attend school on this day.

Please stay safe during this uncertain time. Look after family and loved ones. I thank you for your cooperation.

If you require anything from the school please do not hesitate to contact one of our leaders.

 Bryan Rotherham

We have collected a lot of data over the past few weeks in Mathematics.  Our PAT Math Results have been collated, along with assessments on “Trusting the Count” from the Big Ideas in Number. 

It was great to see solid growth in a large percentage of students and cohorts in our PAT Maths online assessment. Teachers have worked hard in a very unusual year to support students, many who have made good progress. 

At the beginning of Term 4 we started some maths intervention groups,  run by Ms Smith and Mr Yeates.  After only 5 weeks, all of the students involved in those intervention times have become more fluent in trusting the count and are able to add groups of objects more confidently and accurately. 

With increased fluency in trusting the count, students are able to tackle more complex mathematical tasks without having to use all of their working memory to solve simple calculations. 

We look forward to continuing to see growth in all students in Mathematics during the rest of 2020 and beyond.  

Mrs Kleinrahm

Colour Explosion 2020

Colour Explosion was a huge success this year with 46 students raising just over $2800. We are so proud of these students and their fundraising efforts. We would like to acknowledge Lucas Elleway who raised a whopping $650. Well Done Lucas!

All students who raised money for our school will receive the prizes that they picked before the end of term.

All students and staff had such a good time at the Colour Explosion and we would like to thank all families who came out to watch and abided by the social distancing rules during this event.  

Becc O'Neill

Please note that there will be no assemblies held until further notice.

Dates and events could be subject to change.