CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Mrs Brooke Keevers who will take the position as Principal, Balgowlah North Public School, starting Term 3.

Mrs Keevers has made a significant contribution to the Artarmon Public School community and she will be greatly missed.

There will be a panel to advertise for the position with parent and teacher representation.

STUDENT REPORTS & PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

The school will be providing a modified report for all students at the end of Term. This is following guidelines set by the Department of Education.

We are waiting on advice from the Department as to when we will be able to provide Parent Teacher Interviews. As soon as we have the go ahead we will let everyone know.

Teachers are unable to provide Interview times at the moment and they are working hard on teaching learning programs following the Covid absences. 

Encouraging your child to read at home

1. Be yourself and involve your child in everyday conversations from an early age.
2. Read aloud to your child. It will help your child to learn the language of books and encourage the enjoyment of books and reading.
3. Talk about books together - make reading a shared, enjoyable activity.
4. See that there is a range of reading material for your child at home, both fiction and non-fiction.
5. Read to your child in your first language - research shows that using your first language will help your child when he or she learns to read English.
6. Try not to let television intrude on reading time - set aside some uninterrupted time to read with your child.
7. Listen to your child read every day, even if only for a short time.
8. Give books as treats and presents.
9. Discuss the meanings of stories and words.
10. Join your local library. Borrow books for yourself as well as your child.