Again, we have had another busy start to the term. There are many activities and events happening this term both from a community building and teaching and learning perspective.
This week we have had the Ladies High Tea and Mothers’ Day Breakfast, both events show how committed we are to building a sense of community amongst the parent community. This event in part raised money for the worthy cause of Breast Cancer Research. It is this sense of community that we seek to build that is so critical to Thomas Hassall Anglican College.
Over the next few weeks in the Junior School Years 3 and 5 will be undertaking the NAPLAN testing. These are a series of tests designed to give feedback to schools and families about whether students are meeting a series of educational benchmarks in literacy and numeracy. I wish all students the best during the week of NAPLAN.
Students undertaking NAPLAN also reminds me that as a College we have also set our own benchmarks for students. There are three key areas in Learning, Wisdom and service. I want you to note that as a College we want more than just classroom learning to occur we also strive for our students to focus upon Wisdom and Service as well. These are characteristics of learner that we hope serve students all their lives beyond the classroom.
Enjoy your Mothers’ day weekend and to all Mothers and Grandmothers we greatly value your contribution that you make for students at Thomas Hassall Anglican College.
Mr Luke Sale
Deputy Head of Junior School - Operations & Welfare