This week staff have been working in stage groups focusing on Assessment in Mathematics and how they can assess the outcome in a way that ensures they are providing depth in the task in order to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their full capacity and understanding of the concept. Our next staff development day is Friday 7 June prior to the long weekend. On this day teachers will spend time moderating assessments and developing a shared understanding of what ongoing assessment looks like. Good quality assessment drives good quality teacher instruction and ensures that the children are engaging in tasks that move them in their learning growth. Mrs Claremont will be providing a segment in the newsletter with a simple game that can be played at home to support your children's mathematical skills. Please look out for it. Not only will playing a maths game provide great support in developing your child’s mathematical skills but it will be an opportunity to spend some time together.

Tell Them From Me

Last year we undertook the Tell Them From Me survey for the first time. This is an annual survey that all schools in our diocese are participating in. Students, teachers and parents are asked  to provide feedback on their experience of our school using the online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process. The survey closes at the end of May.

Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community we would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at St Paul’s Moss Vale.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You can access the link here:  

http://tellthemfromme.com/spmv2024

Due to circumstances beyond our control the new winter skirt will not be available until Winter 2025. While we appreciate the current design has its limitations it is still available in large sizes. In the meantime girls do have the option of wearing pants. We have also approved for Whytes to restock the Navy sloppy Joe with the school emblem. This is to provide a cheaper alternative to the woolen jumper. The polar fleece jackets will still be available as an option. Whytes have an online ordering system and we encourage parents to access this service.

The presentation of students attending St.Paul’s is important, as the way students present themselves is a reflection of the pride they have in the school and themselves. It is hoped that the uniform standard is one we can all be proud of and which brings a positive response from parents, teachers and the wider local community. Parents' support in maintaining the school uniform requirements is very much appreciated.

All students are expected to wear the full, correct uniform at all times and maintain the uniform standard. The school uniform should be neat and tidy and all students' clothing should be clearly marked with the student’s name. It is hoped that the senior students of the school would set the uniform standard for the rest of the school and make the wearing of the correct uniform their responsibility.

Please note we are adding another unisex jumper option in.  Its a navy blue sloppy joe with the school logo that Whytes will have in stock in the next few weeks.

Boys Winter Uniform:

• Blue long sleeve shirt with logo above pocket on left side in dark blue stitching
• Navy blue pants
• Unisex Navy blue Polar Fleece with school logo
• OR
• Unisex Navy blue woollen jumper with school logo
• OR
• Unisex Navy blue sloppy joe with school logo
• Navy blue tie
• Grey socks
• Black leather school shoes
• School hat with logo

Girls Winter Uniform:

• Blue long sleeve shirt with logo above pocket on left side in dark blue stitching
• Winter skirt with inverted pleats and side zipper/buttons (knee length or just below)
• OR
• Girls navy pants with elastic waist
• Unisex Navy blue Polar Fleece with school logo
• OR
• Unisex Navy blue woollen jumper with school logo
• OR
• Unisex Navy blue sloppy joe with school logo
• Navy blue tie
• Navy blue stocking with skirt
• Navy blue socks with pants
• Black leather school shoes
• School hat with logo

Optional items (Unisex)

• Navy Blue all weather Parka
• Navy blue beanie in winter only
• Navy blue scarf and gloves
• Navy blue, sky blue or white, long sleeve t-shirt under the sports polo in winter months only.

Sports Uniform (Unisex)

• Blue sports shirt with navy stripe and school logo
• Navy blue sport pants 
• Navy blue sport jacket with school logo
• Navy blue polar fleece with school logo
• White socks
• Sport shoes (no canvas skate shoes)

Shout out to Ricky’s Amazing Mowing and Yard Services

Our school grounds have been looking amazing and I would like to acknowledge Ricky and his father who come every two weeks on Saturdays to maintain the laws and gardens.