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Maintaining Learning Momentum in the School Holidays for Children

Maintaining learning momentum for children during school holidays is essential for their continued growth and development. Here are some strategies to help parents and caregivers encourage learning during the holidays: Set a Schedule: Create a...
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Importance of Ongoing Feedback for Learners at Pacific

Ongoing feedback is crucial for our learners as it plays a significant role in their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Here are several reasons highlighting the importance of ongoing feedback for young learners: Supports Skill...
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National Science Week - Innovation to Powering Future Industries

National Science Week across the nation is not just a time for our students to conduct exciting experiments and engage in hands-on activities; it is also a powerful platform that lays the foundation for future innovation and drives the growth of...
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NAPLAN Student Reports 2023

NAPLAN reports have been mailed to families in Years 3,5,7, and 9. New proficiency standards have been introduced to NAPLAN reports in 2023. This reporting replaces the previous numerical NAPLAN reporting bands and national minimum standards...
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Parent /Teacher Conferences Term 3

Student reports are in the Parent-Lounge at the end of Terms 2 and 4. Your child’s report will show their progress which includes: • where your child is on the learning continuum (the levels used to measure learning) • how they're progressing to...
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Written Reports Term 2

As a parent/carer/guardian, you will receive two written reports each year. These reports will help you understand how your child is progressing and how Pacific supports your child’s development. Your child’s report will be accessed through the...
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The Science of Reading

On Wednesday 24 th May, Prep to Year 2 staff had a very informative Professional Development Session with Greg Clement who was principal at Clayton South Primary School in Victoria. Greg is currently an Educational Consultant and instructor in the...
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Da Vinci Decathlon

On Wednesday 3rd May, eight students from Year 5 competed in the Regional Da Vinci Decathlon at Sunshine Coast Grammar School. The Da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of students. Students...
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Da Vinci Decathlon Years 6 - 10

On Assembly this week we celebrated the performance of our Year 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 students who represented the College very well in the Da Vinci Decathlon. All teams were awarded a place in various events, and we particularly congratulate our Year...
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What is the Daily Five?

Daily 5 is a literacy framework that instils behaviours of independence, creates a classroom of highly engaged readers, writers, and learners, and provides teachers with time and structure to meet diverse student needs. Because it holds no...
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