Primary News

I hope this message finds you well. As you may be aware, your primary staff are currently busy grading a large amount of student work and collating evidence for reports which are due to be written this term. In order to ensure that your grades are accurately reflected and that you receive the feedback you need to succeed, it is essential that you submit your work on time and correctly upload your weekly planners.

If you are having difficulty with uploading your work or planners, please talk to your supervisor or parent and contact technical support if needed at 1300 051 048 for assistance. Revisiting the Primary Orientation Course may also be helpful. Please make sure that the term and weekly planners have been printed and are easily accessible to you to help you stay on track with the dates. Additionally, the Information Page in your Canvas courses has a number of other helpful links such as assessments to be completed and lists of books and resources you will need for the term.

I highly recommend that you check the Resources section of the Information Page at the beginning of the term and ensure that you have all of the necessary materials. If you have not received the required books for the term, please contact the school as soon as possible. Additionally, there may be a number of items you need to complete your course requirements throughout the term, and these can be found in the Resources section of your Canvas courses. These may vary from apps to download, to items for science experiments or art materials.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and help you succeed.

In the last newsletter I mentioned students who had participated in an online mathematics competition - here is some more information from Mrs Lagesse who organised for our students to take part: On Thursday, 30th March 2023, four Primary DE students were selected to take part in the Kangourou sans Frontieres competition.

Inspired by the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), this competition was created by two French teachers in France. They called it the "Kangaroo" to pay tribute to their Australian friends. Now known as Kangourou sans Frontieres (KSF) or "Kangaroo without Borders", it is one of the largest mathematics competitions in the world, with more than 6 million participants each year. The KSF was a great opportunity for students to experience mathematics in a competitive environment prior to the AMC in August.

Christabel Xavier (Year 4), Naryan Lee (Year 5), Eusebia Iancu (Year 6), and Eshiel Narayanan (Year 6) all did exceptionally well and can be proud of their efforts and dedication in Mathematics. Thank you, Mrs Lagesse.

God Bless,

Carol Eaves