Dear families,

I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the outstanding efforts of both our staff and students for their incredible growth in reading. This year, we have adopted a new approach to reading at Herdsmans Cove and our teachers, teacher assistants, and students have embraced it wholeheartedly.

I continue to be amazed by the growth and skill acquisition of everyone involved. Just this week, a student completed a 1-minute oral reading fluency check with me. During Term 1, they couldn’t read any words correctly in a minute. At the end of Term 2, they could read 48 words per minute. This week, they read 138 words correctly in a minute!

The best part? This isn’t just one student; we’re seeing this kind of growth in every class.

In Week 10, we will be inviting families to celebrate student learning. This forms part of DECYP's assessment and reporting requirements, and we are very excited to share what your child has been learning. Keep an eye out for invites early next week. 

Warm regards,

Tobin McColl, Principal