Nine weeks down!  It has been a busy time in my corner with lots of time spent preparing intervention programs for the 3-5 and 6-9 classes.  These programs began in week 7 with the final groups kicking off in week 9.  Lot of testing had to take place before the programs could be set up to target individual needs and give each child the best chance of learning what they have missed in prior learning in a speedy manner.

Read Write Inc testing has been completed for the second time…approximately every 6 weeks, and students have been put into their new coloured groups accordingly.  I am so proud of the kids as they attack their learning requirements and don’t shy away from hard work.  I am also super proud of the Read Write Inc team that deliver our program.  Logistically it needs to be a finely tuned machine and each of our facilitators invests a lot of energy to make sure the machine works. Well done to Esther, Leonie, Lauren, Letisha and Penny who are keeping the soft pressure on to achieve excellent results.  I will add in here that student attendance is essential for any organised program to have the desired effect.

My Special Need responsibilities take up the majority of my 4 working days, and I am enjoying the developments I see.  Again, the dedication I have witnessed from the above mentioned staff along with Deb, Steph and Lisa are inspiring.  This area of education requires a terrific amount of energy and self belief.  Staff supporting each other is paramount, and we are very fortunate that our staff have this belief at the core of their understanding. 

I am also in charge of pulling together a whole school camp this year.  You will soon begin to receive notes home with information about said camp along with requests for information.  I will be asking parents to make decisions early as to whether your child/children will be attending once you have the information at hand to inform you.

Happy Easter to All.