We all know that tearing kids away from their screens is the most complex challenge of the holidays.  Unstructured time away from electronic devices is suitable for young minds.  Consider trying a screen time contract to encourage your kids to be creative and help around the house before they sit in front of the screen. There are plenty of other examples online.

Semester Reporting Change

During 2023, the Townsville Catholic Education Office reviewed the Academic Reporting Guidelines for Prep to Year 10.  Schools report on student achievement and progress twice yearly and comply with the Commonwealth Government’s legislation stating that a student’s achievement will be reported using a five-point scale or equivalent.  In previous years, the reporting scale for Prep to Year One was as listed below:

TCE Academic Reporting Guidelines (2017 - 2023)

From Semester 1,  2024, the reporting scale above will be used for reporting student achievement for students in Prep to Year 2.  The P-2 Reporting Standards are summary statements that describe typical performance at each of the five levels (A-E or equivalent). Previously, the reporting scale was A to E for Years 2 to Year 10.  The A to E reporting scale will be used from Year 3 to Year 10.

This change to semester reporting will align our diocese with advice from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Queensland Department of Education.  If there is anything you wish to discuss, please speak with your school’s Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning or your child’s teacher.

Kristy Bates

Acting Assistant Principal Pedagogy and Learning