This week, all families will receive a letter from their child’s class teacher outlining the core content to be covered for each Key Learning Area during Term 4. This is the same process that has been undertaken throughout the year at the beginning of each term, with the purpose being to provide clarity for all families about what the learning focus is for your child in the classroom. I urge you to take some time to read this information, print it out if you find that easier, perhaps stick it on the fridge! In this way, you can engage in meaningful conversation about what your child’s day or week has been like. It is much easier to support your child in their learning journey by knowing in advance what they are engaging in. If your usual conversation around “What happened at school today?” is usually followed by “Nothing!”, then the information in this beginning of term letter will be very helpful for you! 

In exciting news, we welcomed many new faces to classes across the Early Years this week, with more joining us next week. It has been a joy to show these families around the College and I always try to do this whilst our students are present so they get a very realistic picture of life at OLSCC. I am impressed with the way the students across the Early Years greet both myself and the visitors, who often comment on how happy and settled the children are. Their exuberance and enthusiasm to engage in the school setting is obvious and I thank both teachers and parents for continuing to foster this. Our focus on the Learning Dispositions and the Learning Pit are clearly evident in these interactions both within and outside of the classroom setting.