From the Head of Learning K-5

Building a National Picture of Child Health

From May 2024, our school, along with thousands of others across the country, will participate in the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). The AEDC is a teacher-completed census (similar to a questionnaire) which provides a comprehensive...
From the Head of Learning K-5

Science of Reading Prep to Year 2

This year you have been and will continue to be hearing a lot about the Science of Reading in Prep to Year 2. The Science of Reading refers to research that has been conducted over the past 20 years by reading experts and cognitive scientists. This...
From the Head of Learning K-5

Building capacity of self, others, and faith.

Recognising and building our state of mind can be a complicated initiative. Steve Biddulph, the author of Raising Boys and Raising Girls, recently wrote a book Fully Human. Within this book, Steve describes the mind as a four-storey building. On the...
From the Head of Learning K-5

Building a national picture of child health-of children in their first year of full-time school

From May 2024, our school, along with thousands of others across the country, will participate in the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). The AEDC is a teacher-completed census (similar to a questionnaire) which provides a comprehensive...
From the Head of Learning K-5

Why reading and comprehension are so important in the Early Years

Reading and comprehension are important in the early years of education for several reasons: Foundation for Learning: Reading and comprehension skills form the foundation of learning. They are essential for success in all other academic subjects. By...
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Student Led Conferences 2024

At Pacific, our student-led conferences are similar to parent-teacher conferences, but the student is present and in charge of leading the discussion. The teacher acts as a facilitator for the discussion The student presents their work and guides...
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Writing in Prep to Year 2

What is writing? Writing is a process of using letters, words and sentences to communicate thoughts and ideas. Even though it might look simple, it requires the synthesis and application of many understandings and skills. Even when writing a note to...
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The Reading Bug…. How You Can Help Your Child To Catch It!

Although many children have well-developed pre-reading skills by the time they start school, the teaching of literacy skills begins in earnest from day one of Prep. Speaking and listening, reading and writing are all part of literacy and your child...
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Helping with Home Learning

Home learning is an expectation for our students. The nature of the activities will vary so it is best to discuss expectations with your child’s teacher. All educators agree that reading is the most valuable home learning a child can do and should...
From the Head of Learning K-5

It is Almost That Time

As the end of another school year quickly approaches and the focus for students and families turns from school life to holidays, Christmas, and the New Year, we would like to thank all the parents and friends of the College for your valued support...
From the Head of Learning K-5