Dear Franklin Families,

Term 4 continues to be settled and productive and students can be acknowledged for the ongoing care and respect they are showing each other. They also deserve recognition for the positive way they have approached the end of year assessments. In particular the effort demonstrated by Year 1 to 6 students during recent PAT (Progressive Achievement Tests) testing was excellent. These assessments are especially important in 2020 due to NAPLAN being cancelled this year. Teachers will use the information collected through these assessments to measure progress in student’s skills and understandings in a range of key learning areas and to inform their end of year reporting.

This week all families received a letter from the Office of the Secretary explaining the importance of COVID-safe behaviours as we plan our end of year celebrations. Schools are required to keep their events COVID-safe in line with Public Health advice. Some of the changes that are necessary have been difficult to implement and required careful planning to ensure events follow current guidelines. We would like to thank all of our school community for their support and understanding as we endeavour to hold these celebrations safely.

Before we know it will be the end of the year and what a year it has been! Nevertheless, planning for 2021 is well underway, staffing is almost finalised and class placements only need some minor adjustments.

Have a great week

Linda Heerey