Rocket Maths

Through our research about Cognitive Load Theory and Daily Review, we have begun implementing a program called Rocket Maths in our school. Years 2 and 3 are currently trialling Rocket Maths with great success.

"Rocket Maths is a supplemental learning program that teaches students addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. Specifically, the program teaches math facts – the basic building blocks of all math. This program can be used in each year group and is easily differentiated for all students. Students learn using printable worksheets and verbal partner practice" (Rocket Math, 2019).

Below is the link to a parent guide for Rocket Math. 

https://www.rocketmath.com/parent-resources-teach-math-at-home-guide/ 

Personalised Plan Reports

On Wednesday, each child on a Personalised Plan received a Personalised Plan Report with their School Report. I had the pleasure of reading each of these Personalised Plan Reports. It was so lovely to see all of the students in our school having personal growth in specific areas. All students are either closer to achieving their goals or were able to achieve their goals and new goals will be set for next Semester. If you have any questions about the Personalised Plan Reports and your child's goals please do not hesitate to contact your child's classroom teacher, Bec Neiberding (Inclusion Teacher) or myself. 

Fidgets and Sensory Toys

This year, Bec Neiberding and I, have carefully selected fidget and sensory tools for each classroom. There are enough sensory toys and fidgets for each child, in each class, who need them to self-regulate or support their concentration. We have noticed that more and more students are bringing sensory tools and fidgets to school (specifically Pop It Fidget Toys). Not all students are using these appropriately and they cause distraction for them and the students around them. I would ask that students do not bring their own fidgets and sensory toys to school, as we have more than enough at school. There are some particular children that have specific tools to help them regulate and come from home, and of course these are still allowed. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the above.

Rebekah Brown

Assistant Principal and Inclusion Coordinator