Welcome back to our students for Term 3.  We are very excited at Pia school because we will begin our transition into our new curriculum in Week 3.

The school is implementing a systematic intervention with both the junior and senior classes.  These classes will be underpinned by a manageable number of  short and long term strategies.  This means classes will have similar structures, however, different content will focus on individuals’ needs.  Further,  both classes will be structured  in English using Dianne Rigg’s Promoting Literacy Development.  The Senior room will be using Sigh-Post Maths and Mentals.   

Assessment is the core of all planning and we have implemented a comprehensive assessment schedule using ACER assessment instruments as well as in-class formative assessment methods with a focus on operations as well as three in-class maths assessments aligned with the W.A. Curriculum.  Data analysis and evaluation of assessments will feedback into our classroom instruction.

So far we are on track with our intervention curriculum strategy.  Adjustments will be made where required to meet student needs.

I am pleased to introduce to our community Ms Ashleigh Burns who will be our Senior Room teacher for this Term.  Ashleigh brings a wealth of knowledge and  a broad skill–set to assist our students.  Thank-you Ashleigh, everyone welcomes you to our school.

On Monday the 22^nd of July staff attended Allendale Primary school .  The purpose was to attend professional development sessions where teachers could bring back to school knowledge and skills to assist our students’ learning.  Being remote often precludes us from professional development opportunities, however, I am satisfied all staff gained considerable in-sights to add to their teacher knowledge-base.

Regards

Ted

Position Vacancy Number: SS/SS590233

Aboriginal & Islander Education Officer

Level 3, $30.32 - $31.91 per hour [EA [Gov] GA 2019]

Permanent Part-Time [0.4FTE] position – 13 hours per week

To be successful in this role, you will be reliable and flexible, whilst providing support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, the school and the community through the knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language and culture.

Additionally, the successful applicant at this level will work under limited supervision and may be expected to participate within a team situation offering advice and expertise relating to their relevant area. Education outcomes are determined by the teacher, or other professionals, with the employee performing tasks which require discretion in problem solving, decision making and choosing methods and processes to achieve outcomes and maximise student's potential. You will be required to liaise with staff and parents/guardians in all student attendance matters.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Sonia Nelson, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Pia Wadjarri Community, by telephoning (08)  9923 5204 or emailing sonia.nelson@education.wa.edu.au  

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 9 August 2019.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

The Australian Government recommends that children aged 5-12 years should spend no more than 2 hours a day in front of a screen for entertainment TV or electronic devise.

Sit Less

4 out of 5 Children in Australia do not get the daily recommended 1 hour of physical activity they need for good health

Mixed activities spaced out over the day can help us all achieve this goal

Exercise can be anything that makes us breath faster and that quickens our heart rate

Benefits of Exercise

Healthy heart, lungs, bones, muscles and joints

Improving muscle coordination and control

Keeping us a healthy weight

Increasing our flexibility, better posture and balance

Improved thinking and alertness, brain power

Make us feel better

Is great form of social activity with our friends and family

Last but not least it is Fun and free

Nurse Paula challenges you all to move more