End of an amazing term

In reflection of an amazing term I acknowledge the key events that have taken place in an action-packed Term One here at Bowen State School. We have hosted a range of educational and cultural experiences for our children including sporting, academic acknowledgement and individual achievements.

A highlight for our community would have to be the visit from the Governor of Queensland to our school. A memorable occasion for all our students and families. Our commitment to a positive approach to learning and celebration of exemporary behaviour continues to be a defining reason of “What makes Bowen State Great”. To see the faces of students enjoying the end of term rewards and badges on parade reminds me of what sets our school apart.

Can I thank all our families for their continued support this term and congratulate all of our students on their individual growth. Thank you to our hard working Teachers and Teachers Aides who have been working collaboratively on our school priorities around reading and writing and have regularly met to discuss student achievement and create goals to move forward in their learning. Well done to all our students for their individual growth and goals met this term. I congratulate you all on your hard work!

NAPLAN Term 2

In Term 2 our Year 3 and Year 5 students will engage in the paper-based format for NAPLAN 2021. We believe that “good first teaching” and “a deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum” is our business as usual approach to supporting all our students in their learning journey towards the NAPLAN test. NAPLAN is a point-in-time assessment that allows parents to see how their child is progressing in literacy and numeracy against the national standard and compared with their peers throughout Australia. At the classroom level, NAPLAN provides additional information to support teachers’ professional judgement about student progress. Our Head of Curriculum (HOC) Maxine Hillery will support Year 3 and Year 5 teachers in the lead up to NAPLAN during Term 2. If parents have any questions or queries about their child participating in the NAPLAN testing please do not hesitate to talk to your classroom teacher.

Farewell and safe travels

In closure can I wish all our families and staff a safe and restful holiday period. I am looking forward to an action-packed term two and watching our students grow and move forward in their learning.

Looking forward to sharing more great stories around the teaching and learning at Bowen State. Until next term have a great couple of weeks.