Happy New School Year
This is a quick note to let you know that this year we have changed the way that we approach the organisation of your child’s learning. You will notice that the book list has slightly changed. All exercise books have been removed and, in their place, you will find several specific display folders and a ream of lined A4 Eco paper.
There are three reasons for this change, and these are outlined below:
- We are trying to minimise our impact on the environment, and we found that there were many activities that were being printed out and then being glued back into an exercise book. This is clearly an unsustainable practice and goes against our vision at OLC. If you purchase the specific folders outlined in the book list, you will find that although there is an initial cost there is no reason why they should not last until the end of their primary schooling. So, it is very important that you purchase the specific ones we have recommended in the book list.
- The hope is that the change will not only prepare your child for their journey in primary school but also help with their transition to secondary school, where they will then move to a folder-based system.
- The third reason is to encourage and develop your child’s organisational skills both inside and outside the classroom.
At the end of each semester and when reports are submitted, your child’s progress and learning will be sent home from the folders for your perusal.
We are all looking forward to a positive change that will not only benefit the environment but your child’s progress and learning moving forward.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Swimming lessons begin on the first day back. Students will be able to wear their sports uniforms for the duration of the first two weeks. PLEASE NOTE that, although flip flops can be worn to and from swimming lessons, shoes will be required for the remainder of the day.
Please ensure that your child comes to school with sunscreen on and the following items for swimming:
Small bag with bathers, goggles, rash vest (no rashie - no swimming), towel, school hat, flip flops, water bottle.
Swimming is a very busy time where belongings can be misplaced or lost. We will both be reminding the children before, during and after the lessons that they have all of their belongings but it would be great if you could label all items so that if something does go missing, it can make its way back to the owner.
It would be great if you could only send in enough stationery items for the first term. There will be multiple times during the year where pencil cases will be sent home for replenishing. A typical pencil case should have the following items:
Red and blue or black pens, 2B or HB pencils, coloured pencils, coloured textas, black fine liner, permanent marker, an eraser, ruler and glue stick etc... 1 large pencil case should provide ample room.
COMMUNICATION
We feel, that it is vital for parents and teachers to work together, and it is important to keep communication open and flowing. We invite you to contact us as soon as anything arises that you feel may affect your child at school, or if there is something that is concerning you.
We look forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks so please, if you are on the school grounds, feel free to pop in, say hi and introduce yourself.
That will be all for now.
More information about the school year will be communicated in the near future so enjoy the final days of the summer break and we will see you all very soon!
Enjoy the rest of the week!
Until next time,
Mr Jones and Miss Lombardi
P.S. You would have noticed that Miss Lombardi's Bitmoji character is no where to be seen. She has instructed me to tell you all that she is currently working on one and she will have hers up and running soon. WATCH THIS SPACE...
Comments
Post a Comment