Why Reading Over the Summer Really Matters The long summer break is a welcome chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends, but it can also lead to what researchers call the “summer slump”  or “summer learning loss.”  Studies over many years consistently show that when students stop reading for several weeks, their reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary can decline. Even strong readers can lose some of the progress they made during the school year

The holiday break is here! It's a well-deserved rest for our students after a year of hard work. This time is crucial for relaxing, recharging, and reconnecting with family and friends. However, as you head into the holiday period, make sure that you are being intentional with your approach as the long Christmas break can often be a time where important skills like reading, writing and mathematics take a back seat and thus deteriorate. Some studies indicate that students ‘on

Our Year 6 students had an amazing time celebrating their Virtual Graduation on Google Meet! It was a fun and relaxed morning filled with games, laughter, and favourite memories from the year. Mr Slack had everyone competing in a lively Kahoot, while Mrs Everett divided opinions with a round of “Would You Rather?” Mrs Burkwood led the toasts; one to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our Year 6 students, and another to thank the parents and home supervisors for their

We in the library are delighted to see that being a Distance Education student does not prevent students from celebrating Book Week. We...

Year 9 SET Plan meetings  Thank you  to all the families who have completed the SET Plan form and had, or have booked, a SET Plan...

You've sent in your student's achievements and they've been competing in sports at all levels. Have a look around and discover the past...