We are quickly approaching the half way mark of the term, and indeed the year!

Learning new knowledge, concepts and skills is slowly making way for practice and consolidation with assessment’s in English being released already, or very soon. You can support your child through assessment by encouraging them to be organised, prioritising work to be completed, and accessing support when necessary. We have some year levels completing English exams this term, and others completing spoken tasks and written assignments. Regardless of the assessment type, your child's English teacher will communicate any concerns with you about student progress early. Students who require changes to assessment timelines must apply through the extension process to be approved by their year level Head of Department. 

English Homework Club will re-open again very soon for the assessment ‘season’, and will run every first break in J1.21.  All students are welcome to attend. Keep an eye on Daymap, and our social media platforms for more information.

This edition of the newsletter will be our last opportunity to wish out Junior Reader’s Cup team good luck before they compete at St John’s College on Thursday 1^st June. Our junior team have been working hard to read multiple books and maximise their chances for success - good luck team!

This year students from Ripley Valley will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Cancer Council's Write a Book in a Day. This event is a 12-hour writing competition where students plan, write, edit, and publish a story using an individual set of parameters. Students can start thinking about their team, and later this term will be invited to register their interest. We will also be seeking team sponsors to allow our students to enter their published books into the competition. Funds raised through sponsorship go to The Kids’ Cancer Project, a national charity supporting childhood cancer research. If any businesses or individuals are interested in sponsoring a Write a Book in a Day team, please email Miss Champs (tcham77@eq.edu.au) for more information.