A warm welcome back to school life and the start of Term 3.  I sincerely hope all families managed some quality time together to refresh and centre themselves for the new challenges of the coming term.

Over the holidays I came across an article published July 12^th 2022 in The Conversation which provided some ways parents can help their children learn to write well.  Although these ideas are not necessarily new – they are a great reminder.

The suggestions were:

• Providing a real reason – note, message, shopping list, birthday card
• Write for fun – jokes, stories
• Display – create a family notice board
• Write then read – encourage children to read aloud
• Encourage – “I’m so pleased you used the word dalmatian instead of dog.”
• Ask for help – if you need some guidance talk to your child’s classroom teacher.

A copy of the full article can be found here: From shopping lists to jokes on the fridge – 6 ways parents can help their primary kids learn to write well (theconversation.com)

WALKATHON -  COLOUR RUN - 12th August

Congratualations to our community for our fund raising efforts so far, almost $3000 is a huge effort.  I urge all families to create a student profile and start their fund raising journey.  Just $10 will earn a prize.