A guide to ‘teacher talk’
Like people in all professions and occupations, teachers sometimes use a language of their own. Here are the meanings teachers give to some words that have become part of 'teacher talk'.
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Sometimes sets of initials become a word (eg VET for Vocational Education & Training). Here's a further guide to 'teacher talk'.
View ArticleParents & schools working together
Catholic educators see parents as their children's first and most important teachers. Parents are valued as partners in education. They are always welcome in schools and are encouraged to participate...
View ArticleTen ways to help your child succeed at school
Self-confident children tend to do well. And their success makes them even more confident in themselves.
View ArticleChoosing the right backpack for your child
The type of school bag a child uses can have a direct impact on their spinal health and wellbeing. About 25 per cent of school-aged children in Australia suffer from back or neck pain at any one time.
View ArticleTips for parents with children starting school
It is important that young children feel happy and relaxed about starting school. The following are a few suggestions to help you and your child cope.
View ArticleLighthouse Project
The Lighthouse Project is a unique program established in the Parramatta Diocese to explore and implement innovative and alternative curriculum opportunities for students at risk of not completing school.
View ArticleGet the most out of your parent-teacher meeting
Looking at your latest school newsletters you will have noticed that it’s time for the year’s first round of parent-teacher meetings. Why are they so important?
View ArticleWhat on earth is H.S.I.E.?
A guide for parents on the school subject H.S.I.E. and how they can help their child get the most from it at school.
View ArticleParent-teacher partnerships
By working in partnership with teachers, parents can make a real difference to their child’s experience of school.
View ArticleClass size: does it make a difference?
Do smaller class sizes actually improve learning outcomes for students? A closer look at the issue.
View ArticleHelping children find the right balance
While it is beneficial for children to be involved in a wide range of activities, there is increasing concern that children are being overscheduled. So how do you help your child find the right balance?
View ArticleWhen diversity is the norm: Inclusive practices in action
In a world of increasing diversity, how do schools respond to the challenge of meeting the individual needs of students to deliver personalised, relevant and meaningful learning?
View ArticleDelivering Australia’s First National Curriculum – what’s it all about?
In 2008 all Australian governments agreed that a national curriculum would play a key role in delivering quality education and committed to the development of a K-12 Australian curriculum.
View ArticleCaptivating learners through creative and performing arts
Students of all ages and abilities are getting involved with CAPTIVATE – the Parramatta diocese’s creative and performing arts initiative – as part of their overall educational experience and are...
View ArticleFlexible spaces:open minds
For today’s students a classroom is much more than four walls, as a learning space it can be a valuable tool in enhancing learning and teaching.
View ArticleSupport services for students and families in Catholic Schools
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides an extensive range of support services to meet the needs of students and their families including support for students.
View ArticleA little failure leads to a lot of learning
No child enjoys making mistakes or failing, but many child development and education experts say failure is a crucial part of learning.
View ArticleBack to Basics – return to the good old days or outdated thinking?
There have been numerous calls in recent years from politicians on both sides of politics for a ‘back to basics’ approach to schooling. What exactly is a back to basics approach, and will it benefit...
View ArticleWhy reading is fundamental
Research into early childhood reading shows that parents or caregivers reading books with infant children is the best way to help develop listening, speaking and eventual reading skills.
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