Principal's Message – Theodore Primary School
Theodore Primary School is situated in Canberra's culturally and historically significant Tuggeranong valley. The valley has been recognised as a significant area to the Ngunnawal people and contains a number of significant sites within the local area.
Theodore Primary School opened its doors to children of the valley in 1991. The school caters for students ranging from preschool to Year 6 and prides itself on providing a stimulating, balanced curriculum that encourages lifelong learning. Decision making is a shared responsibility and the community is active in the education of our students.
The staff at Theodore Primary School are committed professionals who work together to explicitly teach English and Mathematical skills which support students to be literate and numerate members of society. Students in preschool and kindergarten engage with investigation based learning, where students are given opportunities to extend their knowledge in areas that are of interest to them. Each student spends time as a focus child, photographer and reporter which enables them to demonstrate and articulate their learning. Our students in years 1 to 6 participate in an inquiry or project-based learning approach. Student learning is based on the investigation of questions, scenarios or problems. We encourage students to inquire, think, question, plan, create and reflect in order to make meaning of their learning. We have specialist teachers delivering Science and PE curriculum and provide a wide range of opportunities that meet the needs of our students including Minilit (phonological/phonemic awareness skills), EALD support, school library, Gardening Club, Cooking club, cross class buddies, ICAS competitions, West African Drumming club, Instrumental Music Program (ukulele band), Choir and KultureBreak dance.
At Theodore Primary School we pride ourselves on being sensitive to students’ individual emotional needs. As part of our daily practice we ensure that mindfulness and explicit social skills are taught.
We believe in strong community connections and enjoy offering after hours events which strengthen relationships and give students the opportunity to participate in learning alongside parents, carers and friends. Theodore Primary School works hard to build strong relationships between the students, staff, parents and the community. Children are respected and encouraged to develop their potential in all areas through a forward-thinking approach to education. Our policies and programs are developed to provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment where all our students achieve their best and know they are successful.
Theodore Primary School is a community of learners that I feel very privileged to work with. I look forward to the educational year ahead.
Matthew Holdway Principal
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2016 SCHOOL SATISFACTION SURVEY
Posted on 16 Aug 2016
https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/c5FGTanJ
The 2016 School Satisfaction Survey for Parents and Carers is now open. If you have not already completed the survey, please complete the survey by Monday 29 August 2016. A letter about the parent and carer survey was emailed to parents and carers or sent home with students. If you do not have a letter for each child in your family, please contact the school office. The letter contains all the information you will need to access the survey. The key ACT results from the 2015 School Satisfaction Surveys have been published on the Education Directorate website (www.education.act.gov.au) and a summary of our school results is provided in our 2015 School Board Report. Thank you in anticipation of your participation in this important school survey.
Please note, a shortened version of the parent and carer questionnaire is available in the following languages: Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Hindi, Karen, Korean, Mon, Urdu and Vietnamese. Please contact me if you would like a copy in any of these languages.
Thank you again for your help with these important surveys.
We want your feedback. Last year we received 100 surveys. This year we are aiming for 150. Once the survey has been completed your child should to return the confirmation slip. The class with the most returned slips will receive a TREAT with Mr Holdway.
THEODORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - LEARNING JOURNEY
Posted on 16 Aug 2016
LEARNING JOURNEY
Parents are invited to come along and see all the great work their child/ren have done throughout the term.
When: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Time: 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Where: Theodore Primary School Classrooms
THEODORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - Student Australian School Climate Survey
Posted on 02 Aug 2016
Australian School Climate and School Identification Measurement Tool (ASCSIMT) survey
This school is continually interested in gaining information that will assist in school planning and making decisions on an informed basis. To this end, the school in partnership with the Australian National University and the ACT Education Directorate is surveying staff, students and parents/carers. ANU is administering the survey on behalf of the ACT Education Directorate (EDU) and will be involved in data analysis and reporting of the findings to schools and the EDU in a way that ensures the anonymity of students. At this point in time the year 5 and 6 survey is not being used for research purposes by the ANU; however, it will be used by the school to monitor school performance and identify areas for improvement. If this changes a separate letter seeking parental consent for the ANU to use the information for research purposes will be sent to parents/carers. Details about how your information is stored and used are available in the EDU Privacy Policy (available at http://det.act.gov.au).
The aim is to gather information about the school’s social climate, day-to-day experiences, the strengths of the school, and the future challenges. This survey will take place this term (Term 3, 2016). You will receive an e-mail from the school with a link to the survey and students will complete the survey at school.
We hope to be able to discuss the findings of the survey with you at a future time and feel that gathering this information annually is important in ensuring the quality of the relational and wellbeing climate of the school for staff, students and parents/carers.
THEODORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - Satisfaction Survey 2016
Posted on 02 Aug 2016
2016 School Satisfaction Surveys will be conducted later this term.
Parents and carers, school staff and students (in years 5 to 12) will be asked to participate in these important surveys. The survey results will contribute to the school improvement process, which aims to achieve high standards in student learning, innovation and best practice in Canberra public schools.
Although the survey is voluntary, we hope you will want to participate. It won’t take much of your time and it will help us understand areas where we are doing a good job and areas for further development. A letter or email about the parent survey will be sent to you in August. The key ACT results from the 2015 School Satisfaction Surveys have been published on the Education and Training Directorate website (www.det.act.gov.au) and a summary of our school results is provided in our 2015 School Board Report.
We want your feedback , last year we received 100 surveys, this year we are aiming for 150. The challenge will be once the survey has been completed for your child to return the completed slip.
The class with the most returned slips will have a TREAT with Mr Holdway.
THE GREAT BOOK SWAP 2016
Posted on 02 Aug 2016
