What is happening in our Classrooms!

Year 2 

Year 2 students have been enthusiastically engaging in collage activities during Art lessons. They explored different textures, colours, and materials to create unique artwork expressing their ideas and creativity. Students developed fine motor skills while experimenting with design and composition through cutting, layering, and arranging various papers. The collage projects encouraged imagination and individual expression, creating vibrant and diverse art pieces.

Year 3 

Year 3 students engaged thoughtfully in a Religious Education lesson exploring the story of David and Goliath. They discussed the themes of courage, faith, and trusting in God when facing challenges. Through storytelling, role play, and reflection activities, students made connections between David’s bravery and how they can show courage in their own lives. The lesson encouraged them to think about how faith can help overcome obstacles, no matter how big they seem.

NAPLAN Results

Students in Years 3 and 5 will receive their NAPLAN results at the beginning of Term 3. These will be sent home with your child when they arrive at the school.

NAPLAN results are reported across four proficiency levels, helping families and teachers understand how students are progressing at the time of testing:

• Exceeding – The student is performing above expected standards for their year level.
• Strong – The student is meeting challenging but reasonable expectations.
• Developing – The student is working towards expected standards.
• Needs Additional Support – The student is not currently meeting expectations and may require extra assistance to support their learning.

If you have any questions about your child’s results once they are received, please don’t hesitate to contact their teacher.

Report Cards

As you may be aware, in 2024, Townsville Catholic Education conducted surveys regarding reporting with staff and parents. The survey responses have informed the review of the Reporting Guidelines for Prep to Year 10, which have now been updated. The changes to your child’s report from this semester are outlined below.

• The Learning Areas Comments have been removed. Instead, report cards will contain a Learning Area Statement outlining the key learning undertaken for the semester.
• Application to Learning refers to the students' effort in learning and completing tasks to the best of their ability. It reflects how the student responds to the feedback and demonstrates interest in their learning. This is reported on a 4-point scale: Needs Attention, Satisfactory, Very Good, Excellent.
• A statement indicates that the Working With or C achievement level is the expected end-of-year achievement standard. This level of achievement is highlighted in the explanation.
• In Prep, students are assessed and reported against the achievement standards for English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, and Religion. 
• One general comment, personalised by the class teacher included at the end of the report. 

Kristy Bates

Assistant Principal Pedagogy and Learning  (APPL)