Minimbah Aboriginal Primary School

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At Minimbah Preschool and Primary schools, our experienced staff is committed to encouraging initiative and self-confidence through our four Core Values of Identity, Knowing, Kindness, and Confidence. We work with the community to build a culture that reflects the values of our families. We are committed to the idea of life long learning, using the most current learning programs to develop students who are happy, confident, and booming.

Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday. Because students start new work in their new class at the beginning of the school year, it would be advantageous for your child both socially and educationally to start school as soon as possible in the new year.

You must tell the principal if your child has any particular circumstances, allergies, health, or medical conditions before starting school. After your appointment with us, you will be asked to complete an enrolment form and return it to us. We will notify you of the result of your application.

Primary learning includes whole-class, group, and individual activities designed to develop an inquiring mind and teach the necessary learning skills needed for schooling and later life. Literacy and numeracy are the building blocks of learning, and that is why English and mathematics take up half of students' learning time in primary school.

Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess each student's work. This includes observing their work in class and looking closely at work they produce throughout the year. Twice a year, teachers also assess each primary school student's achievements based on the NSW primary curriculum foundation statements' outcomes. A written report using the grade scale is sent home, usually near the end of Term 2 and Term 4, to give you a clear picture of your child's achievements. Students have several assessments in primary school:

• Off To A Good Start Kindergarten assessments in literacy and numeracy - helps our teachers identify your child's learning needs.
• National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy(NAPLAN) - assesses students' skills in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. All students in Years 3 and 5 sit for four tests in May.

NAPLAN results help teachers meet the individual literacy and numeracy needs of students. You will receive a detailed written report of your child's achievement in the tests.

We are committed to closing the achievement gap for Aboriginal students. We know that we need to learn about, nurture, and value our Aboriginal students' cultural identity to assist them in being successful learners. Our school has been expressly set up to cater to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a culturally safe environment. Family members, parents, and community members are invited to visit our school to get to know each other, learn about the local Aboriginal community, and develop shared goals and plans for Aboriginal students. We encourage Aboriginal students to negotiate and develop strategies by providing unique leadership opportunities through the Grip Leadership Conference.

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