BOOK WEEK

Our annual Book Week Celebrations will be held on Friday 25th August 2023. Children across Kindergarten to Year Six are invited to dress as their favourite book character on this day or alternatively dress to reflect the Children's Book Council of Australia 2023  theme of  "Read, Grow, Inspire."

Medical Clearance - Injury Return to School

Members of staff annually update their first aid skills and CPR certification, with some members holding Senior First Aid Certificates. 

When a student sustains an injury (at home or school) that will have an impact on their ability to engage in learning and play at school, we need to create a safety plan. The injury could include fractures, sprains etc. In order to create a plan we need a medical clearance from a doctor stating any restrictions your child may have. We require this prior to them attending school following an injury. Some of the adjustments we may need to consider are:

• Ability to participate in sport

• Ability to write/use their iPad

• Ability to use the toilet independently

• Ability to carry school bag or other  items

• Ability to move around the playground or classroom

• Entry and exit into the classroom

• Location of desk in the classroom

• Risk or further injury while at school

ICAS  (International Competition and Assessment for Schools) 2023

The University of New South Wales is offering children in Years Three to Six the opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). This year, the majority of assessments will be online. ICAS is an independent, quality skills-based assessment program, which rewards and recognises outstanding achievement. ICAS gives you broad insights into your child’s performance across English, Mathematics, Science, and Spelling. Please note participation in these tests is voluntary. The English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies, Spelling assessments are $19.25 each to participate.

How to participate in ICAS If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please: 

1. read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas) 
2. read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-ICAS-Assessme nts-Parents-PPS-TsCs_final.pdf)  
3. go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps) 
4. enter our school’s access code –JJO257
5. enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, then proceed to payment. 

Please note that the ICAS tests shown for selection are at the school’s discretion. After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records. 

PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED - registration closes Monday 31st July.

Testing Dates: 

Digital Technologies- between 7- 11th August 

English between 14-18th August 

Science & Spelling between 21-25th August 

Mathematics between 28-1st September 

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Shay Lindner, Middle Leader 2, Gifted Education

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