Teaching & Learning and Inclusion
Inclusion - Transitioning Back to School
I am very excited for some of our students to return to school next week and to have all students back onsite the following week. We know that transitioning back to school might be a little tricky for some students. Please reach out to the classroom teacher, Rebecca Neiberding or myself for any support around transiting your child back to school.
As Matthew has discussed in previous communications, we will be taking the first few weeks back to school slowly. There will be extra brain and movement breaks and we will focus on practicing and reviewing content that has already been taught. Teachers will also be carefully reviewing school routines, structures and expectations. We will treat this transition back to school after remote learning, just as we would the transition into a new school year. We believe this will support students to settle back into school successfully.
All of our Inclusion Assistants will be on site from the beginning of next week. They will also be supporting students with the transition back to school. Unfortunately, this also means Years 3, 4 and 5 students will not have online Inclusion Meetings. If you are concerned about your child during this time, please do not hesitate to contact me and we will work out alternative supports and check ins.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Two weeks ago I wrote about ADHD Awareness Month. October is also the awareness month of dyslexia. The Australia Dyslexia Association (ADA) estimates that dyslexia affects 10% of the Australian population.
Students who struggle with reading and spelling and who often puzzle teachers and parents could have dyslexia. These students receive the same classroom instruction as other students but continue to struggle with some or all of the facets of reading and spelling.
You may have seen the Canberra Airport, The Royal Australian Mint, Telstra Tower, Old Parliament House, or The National Carillion being lit up red at different times this month. This was to raise awareness around Dyslexia and was organised by the Code Red Dyslexia Network. Their vision is for all people with dyslexia to be understood, acknowledged, empowered and to have equal access to opportunity.
Fun Fact: Albert Einstein, Walt Disney and Leonardo da Vinci are some of the many famous people with dyslexia.
Rebekah Brown
Assistant Principal and Inclusion Coordinator
