Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Ingham
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18 Abbott Street
Ingham QLD 4850
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Email: jdesaily1@olltsv.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 4776 2719

Assistant Principal Pedagogy and Learning

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Year 3-6 Reading Assessments @ Lourdes with DIBELS

This term, teachers conducted DIBELS® (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) assessments to monitor Year 3 to 6 students' literacy development. DIBELS is grounded in decades of research and helps us assess key reading skills such as phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension. The reading data gathered allows teachers to identify student strengths and areas for growth, guiding our planning for targeted reading interventions next term to ensure that each student receives the support they need to continue their reading journey.

The Importance of Home Reading

Reading at home plays a vital role in your child's literacy development. When families make reading a regular part of daily life, it significantly enhances students' growth and confidence as readers.

Home reading supports the skills your child is developing in the classroom by giving them extra practice with fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. It also strengthens their love for books, making reading a fun and enjoyable experience that lasts a lifetime.

Engaging with your child while reading fosters important skills such as listening, understanding story structure, and discussing characters and themes. It also

2.jpgallows you to model fluent reading and encourage expression. Whether reading aloud together, sharing stories, or discussing what they’ve read, these moments help deepen their connection with the text.

We encourage all families to continue reading with their children over the break. Just 15 minutes a day can make a difference, helping your child become a confident and capable reader. Together, we can support their growth and set the foundation for future learning success!

Moderation for Teachers

This term, our teaching staff participated in moderation, a collaborative process designed to ensure consistent and comparable assessments of student learning. Through this process, teachers work together to review and assess student work, fostering professional discussions that enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes.

Moderation supports fairness and accuracy in assessment, ensuring that all students receive consistent feedback on their progress. By aligning our judgments against the Australian Curriculum, we can continue to provide high-quality teaching practices that meet the diverse learning needs of our students. 

We are committed to ongoing professional learning and collaboration to enhance teaching and learning in our school.

Celebrating a Term of Learning

This term has been a busy and exciting time for our students, filled with growth, exploration, and achievement. To celebrate these accomplishments, each teacher opened their classroom to welcome families, providing a special opportunity for parents to engage in their child’s learning environment.

These events allow families to witness firsthand our students' progress and h3.jpgard work, fostering a strong home-school connection. Seeing so many parents and caregivers exploring classrooms, engaging with student work, and sharing the joy of learning was wonderful.

We sincerely hope all families enjoyed this experience as much as we did. Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in making this a successful and memorable term!

I hope your break is filled with joy, relaxation, and special moments with family and friends. Thank you for your continued support throughout the term—we look forward to another exciting term of learning ahead!

Happy Easter! 

Sarah Sheahan