Information For
School Families
Helping Your
Child With
Literacy &
Numeracy
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
of COUNTRY
Each week in assembly and at other gatherings we acknowledge the Gadigal people
of the Eora Nation who are the traditional custodians of this land.
CONNECTED
CLASSROOM
A classroom in the school which is equiped with a large television, interactive
whiteboard and video conferencing facilities. This will allow video conferencing
between schools throughout New South Wales, further enhancing children's learning
as well as providing opportunities for teacher's professional development.
DET
Department
of Education & Training (NSW)
DOCS
Department of Community Services
GAT
Gifted and
Talented
HSIE
Human Society and Its Environment
HARMONY
DAY
A special day in March to celebrate inclusivity and diversity in our school
and the world.
ICT
Information and Communication Technology
The school integrates ICT into Key Learning Areas and is fortunate to have
interactive whiteboards within the classrooms to facilitate and enhance this
process.
KLA or KLAs
Key Learning Area, or Key Learning Areas.
This refers to the curriculum areas such as Literacy, Numeracy, HSIE, Science & Technology,
Music etc.
MATHLETICS
and SPELLODROME
Web-based Maths and Spelling Programs in which children can participate and
compete against others around the world; they can do this both at school and
at home.
MUFTI
Day
An out of uniform day and usually for fundraising (gold coin) purposes.
P&C
The Parents and Citizens Association is the main fundraising arm of the school
and meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the staffroom at 7.30pm.
PRESENTATION
DAY
Held in December to acknowledge the effort and achievements of children in
all areas.
SCRIPTURE
Scripture or religious education is available to children once per week if
their parents/carers give permission.
SRC
Student Representative Council
Two representatives from each class are elected by their peers each semester
to be part of the decision-making council or senate.
