Walkthroughs

Every week senior staff have visited the different classes we have here at Campania District School.  Sometimes these are simply an opportunity to say hello and to see what wonderful work is occurring in the classroom and on other occasions they are a part of a more formal walkthrough process we have.  These walkthroughs allow us to focus on some of the key areas we have identified that will drive school improvement. These include agreed and consistent approaches to behaviour management and the use of learning intentions and success criteria.  It is very exciting to witness firsthand the great work that is occurring in our classes and to hear the voice of students in describing their learning.

Family Partnerships

Communication is vital in maintaining strong partnerships with our families.  We communicate with families through the newsletter, school reports, letters, Class Dojo (some classes), Facebook, Schoolzine, in person, assemblies and via phone and email. 

When you need to contact school it is worth considering who is the best person to talk to.  For general enquiries it is best to speak to the class/homegroup teacher.  For subject related questions it may be best to call the office to be directed to that specific teacher.  Where you need additional support around a student welfare or learning issue our Primary AST (Mel Smith) and Secondary AST (Kerry Kingston) are both able to support you.  For more serious matters our Assistant Principal Anne Olsson or myself (Paul Dalla-Fontana) are available to talk to as well.  We also have Gabrielle Liston to talk to about Learning Plans or specific learning adjustments/accommodations, Melina Ranalli (Social Worker), Emma Jackson (School Psychologist) and Lydia Newton (School Health Nurse) available as well.

Have You Read With Your Child Today?

Reading every day is the best thing parents can do to help children succeed at school

Reading is a fundamental life skill. We are working hard every day at Campania District School to equip our students with the skills to be good readers.

One of our key messages for our parents and carers is the values and importance of reading at home every single day.
This is the most important thing that parents can do to help their children succeed at school. Reading familiar books is a crucial step in learning to read so don’t be alarmed if your child wants to read the same book over and over. Even independent readers need the opportunity to read aloud to check on their fluency, pronunciation and expression.

• Enjoy books together, discussing the story and illustrations
• Talk about the book – what do you like, dislike
• Discuss new vocabulary – were there words your child didn’t know the meaning of? Talk about what they mean
• Take turns at reading, especially if your child is reading a more challenging book
• Make sure you read a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books
• Have fun reading together!

Reading is a fantastic bedtime activity! If you would like more information about reading, please see your child’s teacher.