Recently, many in our community celebrated Diwali, which fell on Thursday, 31 October this year. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali brings warmth and joy, highlighting themes of friendship and togetherness. It’s a special time for hope, sharing dreams and knowledge, and celebrating achievements. We hope families enjoyed this festive time, taking a moment to reflect on the positives and the progress made.
As we move into term four, it’s also a great opportunity to acknowledge the growth of our students who have English as an additional language. Eligible students will receive Progress Map levels on their end of year reports. These levels assist teachers to support, monitor and assess each student’s development. It’s worth noting that these levels are quite broad, and it can take time for students to consolidate every aspect of the level they are working in. I’m really pleased to see so many students making great progress and feeling motivated to improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their confidence in communication.
Kind regards,
Sasha Key
(EALD support Mondays and Tuesdays)