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in this section: your teachers

Hear from the teachers at our school as we share insights into how to best support your children at home

SCHOOL READY

School Readiness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQ-LBBlnOc&list=PL-DZL4egWowlOwXkOyZl0Epb3JUYS4zZK&index=2&pp=iAQB

 The Correct Pencil Grip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTamhjgk0pM&t=2s

The Importance of Developing One to One Recognition with Your Child

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqxqUx1X3Z8

 Helping Your Child Become Familiar with the Alphabet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myluTcXkwgU

Teaching Your Child Correct Number Formation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwx1H9zJC-s

 Developing Patterns with Numeracy Skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBmDVnzmp0M

How Children Learn Numeracy Skills in the Early Years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVkft_hgWXA

Helping Your Child Become Familiar with the Alphabet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myluTcXkwgU

How to Use the Beginning Billanook Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsoDTFsGMsQ

NUMERACY

Building Fast Number Recall – Friends of 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozk0R_huS7s&t=1s

Using the Split Strategy to Assist with Mental Addition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=833iTqbG4yc

Importance of Fast Number Recall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXPd2Pdh5uU

LITERACY

Reading At Home – Elise Hall 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgukpyrmGkQ&list=PL-DZL4egWowlOwXkOyZl0Epb3JUYS4zZK&index=1&pp=iAQB

Take Home Reader Program – Grace Mcdonell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SyqZCQJz-o&list=PL-DZL4egWowlOwXkOyZl0Epb3JUYS4zZK&index=4&pp=iAQB

 Literacy At Home – Lauren Cullum 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwsACXubapM&list=PL-DZL4egWowlOwXkOyZl0Epb3JUYS4zZK&index=5&pp=iAQB

 How to support reluctant readers at home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8nsiOhdK0

Importance of doing a book introduction when reading with your child

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT8oyv0fjD8

Importance of being involved in your child’s reading at home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l1BIeMWbes

WELLBEING

Michael Georgiou – Cyber Safety At Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sApqzS2hsZ0&list=PL-DZL4egWowlOwXkOyZl0Epb3JUYS4zZK&index=4

How to Encourage Independence in Your Children

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMxawDaf3g4

How We Can Teach Our Children to a Repair Damaged Relationship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb-EQGTRKcs

How You Can Encourage Your Children to Be Bucket Fillers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CcQZF9Hfrw

GENERAL INFO

How to support your child with their homework

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqgLIZyq06M&t=1s

How to prepare your child for camp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ34knvJGRs&t=1s

INQUIRY

How to Encourage Your Children to Be Critical and Creative Thinkers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oUlcA5JTCY

How to Encourage Your Children to Have an Inquiring Mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8EmDPOe-Is

TECHNOLOGY

How to Encourage Your Children to Be Critical and Creative Thinkers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xr5qFa5Atk

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Hear from the teachers at our school as we share insights into how to best support your children at home

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IN THIS SECTION: RECENT Guest Contributor POSTS

Hear from some experts from outside of the school as they share new ideas on a range of topics to best support parents at home


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Guest Contributors (BY CATEGORY)

Hear from some experts from outside of the school as they share new ideas on a range of topics to best support parents at home


nature

Guest Contributors Discussing

NATURE

Researched articles, fun activities and up-to-date information on the health of the planet, our native friends, wild animals and playful critters from our own backyards.

space

Guest Contributors Discussing

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

The world is an ever expanding landscape of possibilities. Science and technology change the way we live, think and interact.

health

Guest Contributors Discussing

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Eat well, live well and be happy. Find exciting news and researched topics on diet, nutrition, sport science, exercise and wellbeing for the whole family.

sustainability

Guest Contributors Discussing

SUSTAINABILITY

Our world is changing really fast and to keep up with what happens next we need to think big. We look at new and clever ways to keep our planet clean and green for future generations.

new-ideas

Guest Contributors Discussing

NEW & BIG IDEAS

Meet inspiring people that have big ideas in changing the world. Famous athletes, psychologists, mystics and eco warriors, entrepreneurs, poets and doctors.

activity

Guest Contributors Discussing

ACTIVITIES

Activities for all ages. Kids learn, play and explore their inner world and ideas through mandala making, cool cut and paste activities, mood charts and guided yoga and meditation breaks.

kidscorner

Guest Contributors Discussing

KIDS CORNER

A collection of articles, research projects, videos, activities and cool stuff for curious kids. The world of mindfulness full of colour and fun can be found here.

2021first nations

Guest Contributors Discussing

FIRST NATIONS

Immerse in the stories & culture of the oldest continuing culture in human history & the traditional owners of the land we now call Australia

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Hear from the teachers as they share insights into how to best support children at home


school ready

Our Teachers Discussing:

SCHOOL READINESS

Before your child even arrives at school, there is lots you can do to ensure they hit the ground running in their Foundation (Prep) year

literacy

Our Teachers Discussing:

LITERACY

One of the cornerstones of our curriculum, learn how you can support your children to be great readers and writers

maths

Our Teachers Discussing:

NUMERACY

Maths (Numeracy) has evolved over time. See the latest techniques we are using help children be great with numbers

wellbeing

Our Teachers Discussing:

WELLBEING

Student’s will not learn unless they feel safe and happy. Lots of ideas in here to promote positive wellbeing & mindset