The year 2022 was a ripsnorter! There were changes aplenty and some exciting new initiatives and programs that will continue into 2023 and beyond. It would be remiss of I not to mention the immense support and endeavours of our Independent Reading teachers who managed the new aspects with enthusiasm and much needed adaptability which as a result, helped our students succeed in their reading and reflection goals for the year.  

 

Textageddon HG Champions 

 

I am sure I speak on behalf of all when I say that students in Independent Reading have never read so much before, and it goes to show how important it is to spice things up with a bit of good old-fashioned competition through the ‘Textageddon’ program. Some eased through the program whilst many others read to their heart’s content, and it is a fantastic achievement for the following students who managed to accrue the most points in the competition and win the coveted Textageddon Home Group Champion accolade!
 

7IRA – Vincent Kim & Giselle Leonard 

7IRB – Blake Mealor 

7IRC – Ruby Harper 

7IRD – Max Dunbabin 

7IRE – Oliver Randall

7IRF – Mataya Schmelzle & Hollie McInnes 

7IRG – Johan Ai Thang 

7IRH – Lily Russell 

 

An enormous reason these literacy related programs and competitions ran smoothly and the way they have is because of our highly dedicated and supportive library staff. To have so many students borrowing, reborrowing, gaining much needed reading and book advice and general help in utilising the library – there is nothing more integral to students and teachers. They are enormously appreciated.    

 

Quicksmart students celebration 

Quicksmart continued to develop our students into amazing literacy learners and their progress has culminated into a lovely end of year celebration full of pride, happiness, and snacks. These students worked incredibly well throughout the year, and we are super proud of what they have achieved. A massive thank you to the team, in particular Jamila who coordinated and ran the well-oiled machine that is Quicksmart. We look forward to the next crop of young people to be welcomed into the program and thrive just like those involved, this year.  

Signing off for another year of Literacy, with a whole lot of things ahead of us. Have a brilliant break and we look forward to a huge launch of literacy next year!

 

Tyrone Ingham 

Learning Specialist – Literacy