Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Invite to Parent focus group

Parent focus group – 10am Thursday 28 August @ Valley CafĂ©

This focus group discussion is to assist me in my study regarding developing partnerships between the parent community and the school with the aim of improving educational outcomes for all students. 

To assist me in reviewing the discussion I would like to record it. The recording will be deleted at the completion of this assignment.  Participants in this discussion will not be identified in my assignment and only the assessing lecturer and I will read my assignment.  If you are interested in joining the conversation please join me (coffee is on me!).  Discussion questions are below.

Understanding of the possibilities of parent input in developing teaching programmes that meet the needs of their children 

  1. How do current school practices help to keep you informed about the learning that your child is involved in and how you can be involved?
  2. Some parents have expressed how much learning has changed since they were in school.  Do you understand these changes or do you feel welcome to find out more about how we teach in your child’s classroom?
  3. Formal parent consultation happens approximately every three years to ensure the school reflects the values and educational priorities of the community.  Elected Board of Trustees members also provide input on the community’s behalf.  Do you feel this is a sufficient level of community input into learning programmes?
  4. Parents are often invited to volunteer in the school to support learning activities.  This is a great asset to the school.  Are there ways in which the school could improve this involvement (include different parents, encourage more dads etc) without overusing community support?


Friday, August 8, 2014

Teacher Only Day - Monday 11 August 2014

 The teachers will be being taught on Monday and school will be closed. Enjoy your long weekend!

Mary O'Connor Mini Marathon 2014 Results

Mary O’Connor Mini Marathon 2014 – Results

BOYS Ages 6 and Under(3km):

1.         Tyler Shaw (6)                                    14.43  
2.         Seth Staples (6)                                   23.09
3.         Sam Nicholls (5)                                 24.17

GIRLS Ages 6 and Under(3km):

  1. Brynne Gordon (6)                             13.12  
  2. Tamsin Gillespie (6)                            16.17
  3. Maia Hurley (5)                                   17.52
  4. Ruby Little (6)                                                19.39
  5. Pera Gordon (5)                                  20.31  
  6. Morgan Butler                                     28.42

BOYS Ages 7 – 8 (3km):
  1. Caleb Beri (7)                                      12.35                                                  
  2. Allan Harris (7)                                   14.41
  3. Michael Lord                                      17.29


GIRLS Ages 7-8 (3km)
1.      Skye Davis (8)                                         12.36                          
2.      Jessica Beri (8)                                         14.02                                                  
3.      Emily Coleman (7)                                   15.50              
4.      Maddison Scott (7)                                  16:18
5.      Jesse Paton (8)                                         16.46
6.      Korie Shaw (8)                                         17.02
7.      Isla Croy (7)                                             18.18
8.      Alanna Nicholls (7)                                  18.30
9.      Grace Arnold (7)                                      19.49
10.  Ciara Russell (7)                                       20.06
11.  Zara Kirk (7)                                            21.51  


BOYS Ages 9 – 11 (6km)
1.      Tom Grosser (10)                               25.35    
2.      Nate Croy (10)                                  28.04
3.      Jacob Harris (10)                                29.50


GIRLS Ages 9 – 11:
  1. Leila Challenger (11)                          28.55 
  2. Georgia Dawson (10)                          30.30  
  3. Ava Little (9)                                      DNF   


BOYS Ages 12 and Over (6km):

1.                Caleb Harris (12)                                 40.81
2.                 
GIRLS Ages 12 and Over (6km):

            No Entrants