MEET THE TEACHER - PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent Information Night, a great opportunity to meet your child’s classroom teacher and learn more about what’s ahead this year. This evening is an important chance to gain insights into your child’s learning environment, the curriculum, and how we can work together to support their growth and success.

We highly encourage all parents to attend, as it will be a valuable occasion to ask questions and connect with teachers. Your involvement makes a significant difference in your child’s educational journey, and we look forward to having you with us!

Additionally, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to complete the Parent Questionnaire that was sent via Compass earlier this week. This helps us better understand your child's needs and your expectations for the year ahead. A big thank you to those who have already filled it out!

We look forward to seeing you at the Parent Information Night and working together to make this year a wonderful experience for your child.

The times for your parent session is as follows: 

• 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm - Kinder, Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6
• 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm - Year 2, Year 3 and Year 5

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS IN 2025

There are eight such days scheduled for 2025, where our teachers, school leaders, and administrative support staff engage in targeted professional learning. These days are crucial in enhancing the skills and knowledge of our staff, ultimately leading to better outcomes for our students.

On these days, students do not attend school. This allows our staff to focus on professional development, planning, and enhancing their capabilities. Professional learning is an essential part of our commitment to building a highly skilled and professional workforce. 

• Day 1 - Friday 31 January
  
• Day 2 - Friday 11 April 
• Day 3 - Wednesday 4 June
• Day 4 - Wednesday 2 July 
• Day 5 - Monday 1 September
• Day 6 - Friday 26 September
• Day 7 - Thursday 18 December
• Day 8 - Friday 19 December

NAPLAN 2025

Why Do Students Do NAPLAN?

NAPLAN, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy, is an important assessment that all students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 take part in each year. It is the only national assessment for Australian students and helps track their progress in key areas: literacy and numeracy.

As students move through school, it's important to check how well they are learning essential skills like reading, writing, and maths. NAPLAN measures these skills and shows how students are performing against national standards. It’s not the only way teachers assess progress, but it provides extra information to help them understand where each student is at.

NAPLAN also helps schools and education authorities understand how well educational programs are working and whether Australian students are achieving important goals in literacy and numeracy.

What Does NAPLAN Assess?

NAPLAN looks at four key areas:

• Writing
• Reading
• Conventions of language (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
• Numeracy

The questions in the test are based on content from the Australian Curriculum for English and Mathematics.

NAPLAN Online

This year, NAPLAN will be completed online for students. The online format is engaging and tailored, which means the difficulty of the questions adjusts based on a student’s previous answers. This helps keep students engaged and ensures the test is suited to their individual ability level. If a student finds a question challenging, they may be following a more complex pathway. All Year 3 students will still complete the writing assessment on paper.

What can I do to support my child?

Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN. You can support your child by letting them know that NAPLAN is a part of their school program and reminding them to simply do their best. Some explanation of NAPLAN is useful to help students understand and be comfortable with the format of the tests; however, it is not necessary for parents/carers to do this. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance.

St Brigid's Test Schedule for Year 3 & 5

Final Thoughts

NAPLAN is just one part of the school’s overall assessment process. It doesn’t replace ongoing teacher assessments but adds to the information teachers already have about your child's learning. If you want to learn more about NAPLAN, visit nap.edu.au.

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY

ST BRIGID'S LEARNING MERIT AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards during Week 10 of Term 4 2023 and weeks 2 and 3 of Term 1 2024.

Week 2 - Term 1

Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Strong Foundations Award.  This award recognises those students who create a safe, supportive and friendly environment.  They are active participants in their faith, learning and outreach.

CLASS	STRONG FOUNDATIONS AWARD	LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kinder	n/a	n/a
Year 1	Miles Y	Angus B
Year 2	Mun Seng D	Roxanna O
Year 3	Kana B	Myra C
Year 4	Mila J	Samuel J
Year 5	Jude C	Hayde R
Year 6	Ella D	David M

Week 3 - Term 1

Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Building Partnerships Award.  This award recognises students who work collaboratively with other students and their teachers to enhance their learning.

CLASS	BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AWARD	LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kinder	Mikayla G	Orlando J
Year 1	Parker M	Lucy G
Year 2	Ariel E	Kane F
Year 3	Emily Y	Ishaan C
Year 4	Ari O	Ava Y
Year 5	Grace H	Lucas S
Year 6	Allaria D	Aaroz P

  

  

 

SILVER MILESTONE AWARDS - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Congratulations to the following students who have received an Assistant Principal's Award. Well done! 

CLASS	STUDENT
Year 2	Kai R
Year 1	Angus B
Year 6	Allaria D

    

  

          

GOLD MILESTONE AWARDS - PRINCIPAL

The Principal's Award celebrates outstanding achievement by a student in Faith, Justice and Learning including other contributions to school life. Congratulations to:

CLASS	STUDENT
Year 5	Logan A
Year 4	Liana D
Year 6	Ella D