Newsletter 9 May 2024


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Belmont Primary School

Principal’s Comments:

Dear Parents and Friends of the School,

A very special welcome to our new students and families that started in Term 2, and a warm welcome back to all our current families.

We have welcomed Jill Raines back onto our staff plus two new teacher aides, Mel Bentley and Tayla Gordon.

Thanks to all the managers and coaches of our winter sports teams. This work is much appreciated and I hope the children show their gratitude. I reminded all children at assembly on Friday to ensure they maintain fair play and respect the opposition, no matter the score.

Class and individual photos are on Monday 20 May. More information will be sent home soon.

A reminder that on Friday 31 May the school is closed for a Peninsula Wide Teacher Only Day to be held at TGS, followed by King’s Birthday on Monday 3 June when the school is also closed.

Currently, there is a lot of nationwide discussion around structured literacy and structured numeracy. Our current data is that we have 90% of all children at or above their curriculum level in reading, writing and maths. With the coalition government mandating structured literacy for Yr 0-3 this year, and years 4-6 next year, our staff will have the necessary PD, hopefully fully funded by the MOE, plus the buying of all new resources. We also have 3 classes (one in each syndicate) trialling a structured numeracy programme. There are different providers for both literacy and numeracy, so we need to consider which structured programme we undertake. If you have any questions please see me.

Thank you for your kind words, emails and texts regarding my retirement next year. Your messages were very heartfelt and kind.

Kind regards,

Bruce Cunningham

PRINCIPAL

PTA Update

Chris is excited to be working with the school. Please get in touch with Chris if you are considering your next move, whether buying or selling. Chris will donate $1000 to Belmont Primary School for any sales generated through the school.

Contact Chris