From the Principal Dear Parents,

This week’s newsle�er ar�cle is focused on Curriculum changes.

Stronger HSC Standards: Minimum standard

From 2020, all Year 12 students in NSW must reach the minimum

standard of literacy and numeracy to receive an HSC.

Students in Year 9 in 2017 will be the first students expected to meet

the standard.

The standard is mapped against the Australian Core Skills Framework

(ACSF) Level 3, a na(onally agreed standard of func(onal literacy and

numeracy. The minimum standard is part of a broader NSW Government

strategy to support students to succeed in life and work. The minimum

standard complements a new cross-sectoral, state-wide strategy to boost

literacy and numeracy.

Mul�ple opportuni�es to pass

Students can demonstrate they meet the standard by passing the online

reading, wri(ng and numeracy tests, which will be available for students

to sit in:

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

for up to five years a0er beginning their first HSC courses.

Students can access a demonstra�on test to find out the level of skills

required for these tests.

Students will have the first opportunity to prove they meet the standard

by achieving Band 8 results or above in Year 9 NAPLAN reading, wri(ng

and numeracy tests. Students who achieve Band 8 will not need to sit the

online tests later in years 10, 11 and 12. No student will be ineligible to sit

for the HSC on the basis of their Year 9 NAPLAN results.

Why have a minimum standard?

The best indicators of success (employment, higher salaries and good

health) rely on a student’s literacy and numeracy skills.

Without targeted interven(on and support to reach the standard, some

students risk missing out on skills necessary for everyday life. These skills

allow students to:

⇒ compare prices and understand percentages

⇒ understand interest rates and lending offers

⇒ work out quan��es and measurements

⇒ manage personal budgets

⇒ understand and write rou�ne workplace instruc�ons

⇒ navigate websites

⇒ take mee�ng notes and complete official documents.

Currently, the HSC does not directly measure students’ literacy and

numeracy skills nor require a minimum standard to be met.

The minimum standard will prompt an early focus on literacy and

numeracy, and help students meet progressive milestones. Advanced

students will also benefit from an increased focus on literacy and

numeracy by developing more sophis(cated skills. For example, Western

Australia recently introduced a minimum standard, which has helped li6

the propor(on of students in the top two NAPLAN bands.

`vTâÄxç Vtà{ÉÄ|v VxÇàÜtÄ fv{ÉÉÄ

33-39 Capper Street (PO Box 453)Tumut

Phone 69472000 or Fax 69473771

Email: office.mcauley@cg.catholic.edu.au

h�p://www.mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au

Week 4, Term 1, Thursday 23rd February 2017

Ma8hew 5-14

Helping students achieve the standard

Schools will have access via Schools Online to informa(on

about Years 10-12 students who have or have not met the

minimum standard in reading, wri(ng and numeracy. This will

help schools boost support for students at risk of not mee(ng

the standard.

Support materials, including BOSTES resources, will emphasise

early iden(fica(on of students in primary and high school at

risk of not mee(ng the standard. Teachers will have access to

strategies and materials to help their students meet the

standard.

Schools can deliver short courses, topics or addi(onal tutoring

in numeracy skills. Some students may con(nue studying

mathema(cs as the best way to improve their numeracy skills.

The NSW Literacy and Numeracy Strategy is a plan to ensure

NSW students have the essen(al literacy and numeracy skills

they need for success in learning and in life.

Literacy and numeracy skills will be described clearly, taught

explicitly, assessed meaningfully and reported regularly in all

schools across NSW providing early iden(fica(on and support

for students most at risk of not mee(ng the minimum stand-

ard. Find out more about the NSW Literacy and Numeracy

Strategy.

Students who don’t meet the standard

All students should complete high school with a func(onal

level of literacy and numeracy for everyday life and employ-

ment. Students who don’t demonstrate the standard will have

five years a6er beginning their first HSC courses to meet the

minimum standard and receive an HSC. They will receive a

Record of School Achievement on leaving school.

While maths will not be mandatory for Year 11 and 12,

studying Mathema(cs General 1 is an op(on for students who

need to improve their numeracy skills in order to meet the

minimum standard.

Exemp�ons

Disability provisions will be available for the new tests in line

with exis(ng provisions for the HSC.

Some students, including those studying Life Skills courses in

English and Mathema(cs, will be exempt from mee(ng the

minimum standard.

Our first Community Council Mee�ng will be held this

evening at 5pm. New members are always welcome.

Kind regards to all.

Rodney Li8le, Principal.

Reflection I can't change the direc�on of the

wind, but I can adjust my sails to

always reach my des�na�on.

Coming up this week (Wk 4) Thursday 23rd Feb:

◊ Community Council Mee(ng 5pm. New members

welcome.

Friday 24th Feb

◊ School (student) Banking day (op(onal).

◊ School Leaders a8end Community

presenta(on.

Saturday 25th:

◊ Parish Mass 6pm—Church. Presented by our

SRC Leaders.

Sunday 26th:

◊ Parish Mass 10am—Church.

Coming up next week (Wk 5) Monday 27th:

◊ Secondary Arch Swim Carnival Goulburn

Tuesday 28th:

◊ Primary Arch Swim Carnival Boorowa.

◊ Burning of the Palms Ceremony (Shrove Tuesday)

Wednesday 1st March:

◊ REST DAY Kindergarten (Last rest day)

◊ Kinder (individual student) interviews. Contact Jo

Barton or the Primary Office if you are unsure of your

allocated (me.

◊ Ash Wednesday Mass

◊ A6er school visit to Tumut Air Base (Fire Cadets).

Friday 3rd:

◊ School (student) Banking day (op(onal).

Saturday 4th:

◊ Tumut SHOW DAY

Coming up week (Wk 6) Monday 6th March:

◊ CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!

Tuesday 7th:

◊ Grandparent’s Day

Wednesday 8th:

◊ Catholic School’s Week Mass

◊ Wagga Wagga Yr 7-9 League Tag

Friday 10th:

◊ McAuley Cross-Country Carnival K-10 (weather

permiGng).

Canteen Roster next week SECONDARY CANTEEN

Mon 27th: Leanne Adams

Wed 1st: Leanne Adams

Fri 3rd: Leanne Adams and Margaret Crane

PRIMARY CANTEEN

Mon 27th: Kim Dean

Wed 1st: Karen Clarke

Fri 3rd: Mel Pearce and Anna Mather

Ash Wednesday Canteen Menu Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent.

Tradi(onally, it is a day when Catholics’ choose not to eat

meat. Please refer to the meat-free items available at the

canteen next Wednesday.

Salad wrap or roll $4.00, Fish Fingers 50 cents each, Fish

Finger Burger (le8uce and mayo) $3.50, Caesar Salad $4.00,

Caesar salad wrap $5.00 , toasted cheese sandwich $2.20.

Quinn Gracie

Yr 2’s Aiden, Lachlan and Taylor

Students’ of the Week

Sco�, Rahn, Larney, Jacob, Nash, Macy, Pippa and Sam

- all received “Making Jesus Real” Awards last week.

Week

3’s T

op K

-6 S

tudent

s

Congratulations on your great work!

Swim Carnival Age Champions and Runners Up Primary Students:

8 Yrs:

Macy White and Hannah Hood Sidney Roche, Aidan Turnbull and Oliver Henderson 9 Yrs:

Darcie Kuhn and Zahli Dean

Marco Grant and Riley Hotham 10 Yrs:

Polly Roche and Sophie Dean Daniel S(les and Billy Salmon 11 Yrs:

Chloe Turnbull and Taian Du8on Kai Skein Bruijns and Liam Buckley 12 Yrs:

Maya S(les and Trinty Fox Callum Dean and Jack Stewart Secondary Students:

12 Yrs:

Jordyn Ryan Eli Williams 13 Yrs:

Lillian Holtorf and Gabriella Olsen Coleby Duck and Jobe Gentle

14 Yrs:

Moriah Olsen and Abby Skein John Holz and Mack Walker 15 Yrs:

Caitlin Mudie and Samantha Barton Darcy Brennan and Ethan Du8on 16 Yrs:

Amy Dean and Grace Dean Declan McQuellin and Harry Skein

MacK

illop

Hou

se t

akes

hom

e t

he T

roph

y!

Ma

cKil

lop

19

0,

Th

err

y 1

72

, C

his

ho

lm 1

65

.

MacKillop House Leaders—

Taian Du�on, Lauren Jones, Angus Mason Ellio� and Isaac Irwin accept the Trophy.

Last week, 23 Primary students travelled to Cootamundra for the Western Region Swim-

ming Carnival. All of the team swam very well against some really tough compe��on and

had a great day. Thanks to our lovely parents for their support (transporta�on, �me-

keeping and general help on the day). A huge thanks to Wayne Skien for his shades.

Special congratula�ons to CHLOE TURNBULL who has qualified to represent the Western

Region at the Archdiocese Carnival next week. Go Chloe—you and the 20-student team

of secondary students have the school community behind you! Best wishes to you all! Primary WR

Swim Team

Maya, Gabby, Lilly and

Joydyn

Primary Boy Champions Amy Dean

Caitlin, Moriah

and Abby

Primary Girl Champs

Eli, Coleby and Jobe Chloe Turnbull

Jessica Kelly has enjoyed learning to sew!

Parents and children MUST exit via the back gate (at back behind the church and St

Mary’s Hall). Please do not walk through the children lining up for the buses. Thank you.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

FESTIVAL OF FALLING LEAF—CALLING ALL MUSICIANS & BANDS!!

Calling all Muso’s to take the stage on Fes(val Day (Sat 29th April). So if you can sing, play a musical

instrument etc. please showcase your talent. Please give Narissa a ring on 0407 931 610

PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS

Available during school hours at McAuley. Ages 6+. Please phone Vanessa Hall for more informa(on

on 0448 609 479.

CENTACARE—ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR PARENTS

5 Session program offers an opportunity for greater awareness and understanding of your anger.

10:30am to 1:30pm at the Neighbourhood Centre. Wednesdays—2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March.

Contact 69233888 for more details.

TUMUT MINOR LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Registra(ons are now being taken for the 2017 season. Under 6 to 15. Fee $60. To register go to the

Tumut Minor League website and follow the link or email bakenbec@gmail.com. Phone 0419 475 613.

Darcy Quinn

Jack Adams

Seamus Nugent

Kye Lindley

Jack Brewis

Wood Technology provides our students with an opportunity to

work with a range of different timbers, as well as providing

understanding of their properties and uses. Great practical tasks expose students to a

range of manufacturing processes, assembly methods and tool use using a variety of

techniques and equipment.

Dot Buckingham with Paige Kelly

and Zoe Bathgate

Joyce Back and

Jess Evans Dot Buckingham and

Zoe McKay

June Oliver and Aidan Lindley

Joan Alchin and

Macy Brown

Mrs Denhert and

Sophie Webb

Joyce Walsh with

Eric Bartle� and

Eli Smith

Yr 1M visit Blakeney Lodge

Working with Wood