Books for 5-8 Year Olds
My child is 5-8 years old. What should I look for when picking a book they will want to read? We asked Sydney Catholic Schools’ Education Officer: Reading Recovery, Rosemary Peric. 1. What should
iLight 2020: Jesse Tree Advent family devotional
Day 9: Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Advent with your family? Creating and decorating a Jesse Tree is the perfect excuse to come together and learn more about Jesus' family history. Make
Mentor a first line of defense for a happy school life
Leaving behind friends and a familiar environment to go to a new primary school can be a daunting prospect, and for students whose parents work for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) it is part
‘Fishbowls and learning pits’: Students revel in challenge of Mathematics
A new approach to teaching Mathematics is adding to the resilience and knowledge of students at St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School Holsworthy. The school introduced the Mathematical Expertise & Excellence (ME&E) program in 2018. The
Learning walks give parents inside knowledge of classroom
It is an education technique typically used to help teachers reflect on how and what students understand. Now ‘learning walks’ are giving parents at St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School Holsworthy the chance to observe their
St Christopher’s pilot sustainable classroom
St Christopher’s Catholic Primary Holsworthy has become the first primary school in Australia – and one of only two schools in NSW – to learn in an environmentally sustainable demountable classroom. The Hivve education ecosystem
