Theme: Embracing the Joy of Reading

Professional Learning Focus: Reading

In 2025 our dedicated staff are diving into professional learning sessions focused on enhancing reading skills. Our key areas of focus include:

• Fluency: Developing smooth, expressive reading.
• UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute): Exploring effective literacy instruction strategies and ensuring all our children are taught the foundational skills of word recognition.
• Assessment: Understanding and implementing effective reading assessments to monitor growth.
• Word Origins: Delving into the fascinating history and roots of words in Year 3 to 6.

Student Highlights

We are thrilled to see our students' enthusiasm for reading! Here are a few standout moments from this week:

• Book Discussions in class: Our library and classrooms have been buzzing with lively discussions about their current reads.
• Reading Challenges: Many students have set reading goals and are making impressive progress.
• Letters and Sounds: Watching students in Prep to Year 4 blending sounds together to read and spell words and learn their heart words.

"Reading is a gateway to endless possibilities. As we focus on enhancing our reading skills, let's remember that every book we open is a new adventure waiting to be explored. Happy reading!"

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Let's make this week a memorable one filled with the joy of reading!

We will be sharing ways with you throughout the year how you can help your child to develop their reading skills. It is going to be fun!