Dear Parents and Guardians,  

Welcome to Week 10. It is hard to believe that we are at the end of Term Three and what a busy time it has been – Assessment, Parent Teacher Interviews, Weipa Rodeo, Book Week and Father’s Day celebrations.  

Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)       

This Term the teachers are currently in the process of writing Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs). Personalised learning is a process that supports a wide range of students with additional learning and support needs. This includes students who may require support in one or more of the following areas: learning (including high potential learners), behaviour, social/emotional, cultural/language (including international students, boarders and learners of English as an Additional Language or Dialect) and those who have educational support needs arising from disability. 

Teachers, with the support of the Leader of Diversity, and in consultation with parents, collaboratively decide which adjustments and/or goals are to be targeted and determine appropriate strategies and supports to be implemented. It is the teacher’s responsibility to implement these planned strategies in order to support students to meet their goals.    

Teachers will direct School Officer support and plan for adjustments on a weekly basis. Teachers communicate weekly with School Officers regarding student progress and make adjustments as needed.     

Evidence is collected regularly and uploaded to ENGAGE. PLP meetings are set 6 monthly and will determine if current goals have been achieved before setting further goals. The teachers are currently meeting with Parents of PLP students this Term.    

From Week 8 I will been on Long Service and will return to school for Week 1 of Term 4. If you need any assistance while I am away, please contact the Office.  

I would like to take this time to wish you all a very relaxing holiday and I hope you enjoy some quality time with your family. I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.  

Kind Regards,   

Melanie Turner.