Students Representing Our School

Participating in the Instrumental Music Program (IMP) for our Years 5 and 6 students can open up many doors. Congratulations to the students listed below who have been selected by audition for the ACT Instrumental Music Program’s Extension Ensembles in 2020. This is the equivalent of ACT representation in Music.

Caelan A

Charlotte L

Matilda M

Felix R

Amelia V

Ashleigh W

The ensembles will perform at school, community and directorate events throughout the year. Some groups also participate in interstate and overseas tours. We look forward to seeing our students in action over the course of the year.

School Improvement Journey

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Last week I shared our school improvement plan for reading. We had our first school visit with Christine Topfer who helped us to narrow our focus to ensure every student receives quality reading instruction. 

The philosophies and practices of a Professional Learning Community are heavily embedded in our action plan. This can be one of those mystery things for people outside of education so I thought I would share some information about what it is we are striving to be.

A professional learning community (PLC) involves much more than a staff meeting or group of teachers getting together to discuss a book they’ve read. Instead, a PLC represents  a focus on continuous improvement in staff performance as well as student learning. Called “the most powerful professional development and change strategy available,” PLCs, when done well, lead to reliable growth in student learning.

In a nutshell, PLCs entail whole-staff involvement in a process of intensive reflection upon instructional practices and desired student achievement, as well as monitoring of outcomes to ensure success. PLCs enable teachers to continually learn from one another via shared visioning and planning, as well as in-depth critical examination of what does and doesn’t work to enhance student achievement.

Ngunnawal Primary School is committed to growing as a PLC to ensure all students acheive at high levels.

School Environment Upgrades 

Our outdoor garden area was completed with the additon of a mural. Our 2019 Year 6 students also gifted the school with some picnic tables. These have now been installed in the courtyard. We love seeing our families making use of the the picnic tables around the school.

COVID -19

We thank everyone for keeping calm and working with us to minimise the risk of COVD-19 in our school. We are continually monitoring the advice and direction given by ACT Health and the Education Directorate to keep our students safe. Last week all students received instruction from their teachers about handwashing. Handwashing signage has also been installed in all bathrooms. Today, all classes received hand sanitiser. The school is comitted to ongoing communication via Facebook, SZ App and SeeSaw to ensure we get new information to our families in a timely manner.

The following changes have occured to our calendar:

I love it when student's share their learning with me. This week I had a visit from some students in 4SM who shared their dance inspired by indigenous culture. They developed a story, music and dance about 2 magpies and 2 swans.

Rebecca Turner

Principal