Dear Parents and Carers,

This Friday is our Art Show. The students have created a number of art pieces that

will be on display. A special thanks to Mrs Liz French for not only her work and organisation, but also for teaching a quality Arts program at STM.

The creative skills children develop through The Arts carry them towards new ideas, new experiences and new challenges, as well as offering personal satisfaction. Teaching The Arts in primary school is a powerful tool to motivate students, enhance learning and develop higher order thinking skills. Children learn in so many different ways and The Arts are a proven way to engage children across the curriculum and enhance their learning.

The Australian Council for Educational Research investigated the impact of quality arts programs on the academic progress of students, their engagement with learning and their school attendance. Their findings indicated that through involvement in arts programs, children’s potential to engage in learning was enhanced and their self-esteem increased as they began to feel more self-confident.

Come along on Friday night – I know you will be very impressed. The Art Show starts at 6pm and everyone is very welcome. The students are looking forward to “showing off” their work, skills and talent.

Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival

A huge thank you to the parents who provided transport and took on various roles, so the students could participate in the Boorowa carnival last Friday. Your generosity and time is very much appreciated. Thank you also to Mrs Gwen Tarleton, Mrs Samantha Mance and Mrs Liz French for their organisation and attendance. 

Class Placements 2019

The teaching staff and Leadership Team will soon begin the process of creating the class groups for next year. When compiling classes, teachers are asked to take into consideration several factors; learning styles and abilities are of first concern; behavioural issues and special needs are also a high priority. To ensure the best learning environment for all, the teachers will determine which students should be together. This process takes many weeks. If you have a specific request regarding class placement that you would like to discuss with me, please contact Julie Ogden to make an appointment. I do not take requests for specific teachers.

Yours sincerely,

Julie Wiley
Principal.