Kinder and Primary School Enrolments

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE School accommodates all ST Michael’s Collegiate School offers a three-campus structure to best cater for students as they progress through different developmen- tal stages. Collegiate’s Junior School, often referred to as Anglesea, is renowned for its sense of community and village atmosphere. It is designed specifically to support the needs of girls from the Early Learning Years through to Year 4. Set among leafy surrounds along the rivulet in South Hob- art, the Junior School offers a warm and nurturing environment in which girls can grow and explore. Students are provided with a rich inquiry-based program designed to differentiate learning for every individual. The curriculum also draws upon valuable aspects of the highly regarded Reggio Emilia philos- ophy in the Early Learning Years. The Head of the Junior School, Ms Eva Perry, explains STAGES: St Michael's Collegiate Junior School offers a warm and nurturing environment in which girls can grow and explore. the wide range of opportunities the girls enjoy. Education and Music,” she Students are also encour- An Extension, Differen- ate’s Junior School continuing Collegiate is currently invit- “Along with solid founda- said. aged to be involved in a broad tiation and Gifted Education to flourish. It is a joy to see our ing enrolments for 2017. For tions in literacy and numeracy, “With an excellent staff to range of sporting and co-cur- (EDGE) program is also avail- happy, productive and creative further details, please contact specialist teachers guide our student ratio, our girls receive ricular options, allowing them able for Junior School girls enjoying the wide range of the Head of Enrolments, Mrs students in Chinese, Faith and outstanding individual to learn new skills and develop students. opportunities available to Trisha Lowe on 62114936 or Life, Library, Art, Physical support.” their individual talents. “I look forward to Collegi- them,” Ms Perry said. visit www.collegiate.tas.edu.au Book choice ‘just right’ ST. JAMES IMPROVING reading com- right” reading books. Students’ prehension has been a major feedback has demonstrated focus for the entire community their enthusiasm towards this CATHOLIC COLLEGE Huon Valley at New Norfolk Primary initiative. Grade One students School this year. have said they’ve enjoyed the Several initiatives have program immensely “because Located in Cygnet, providing been introduced to support it helps us to learn to read and reading development. we choose the books and it is quality education from The school’s morning important because the books Reading Club has commenced are important to us”. K-10 in contemporary with great enthusiasm. They have also said: “It helps learning spaces. Three mornings a week us get better at learning and students, parents, teachers reading, and it is better than all and community members are the other levelled books because encouraged to come along and use of common language we choose books that I like.” and practise their reading across the school. The school is also turning P: (03) 6295 1541 skills, as well as simply enjoy- The reading box initiative up the volume on specific read- E: [email protected] ing and sharing the pleasures allows students to have greater ing comprehension strategies of a great book. ownership of their reading that allows students to gain a W: www.sjcc.tas.edu.au The emphasis in all classes material that contains their deeper understanding of texts has been the explicit teaching personal selection of “just they read.

Kinder at Fahan is the perfect choice for your daughter.

Offering programs from Kindergarten to Year 12 on one campus, Fahan School is well equipped to provide your daughter with every opportunity to succeed.

Limited vacancies exist in 2017 and beyond. Apply online today.

For more information and to book a Fahan School tour contact Mary Marino on 6225 1064 or email [email protected] The outstanding school for girls.

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Mission to nurture, inspire and engage THE Cottage School mission is “creating a better future by pioneering a curriculum that educates, inspires and nurtures the whole child to create aware, engaged, curious and compassionate people.” From pre-kinder to Year 6, everyone works as a cohesive community to ensure the mission remains a reality. Through the provision of small class sizes, led by experi- enced teachers and supported by passionate teacher assist- ants, students enjoy the home- like, non-competitive learning IMPORTANT YEARS: St Mary’s College educates students environment that The Cottage from Kinder to Year 12, creating a seamless transition School provides. between Junior and Senior school. But what makes our school different, and why do parents actively seek to place their children with us? It’s the way Turning girls into in which our curriculum lives up to our mission statement. We don’t shy away from the PERSONAL GROWTH: Cottage School students on one of their overnight camps at Port academics of the Australian Arthur, just one of the many chances they have to engage with the environment. strong women curriculum, but with well- staffed, small class sizes we are and problem solving skills. Stu- our students into the world learning excellence, where the THE school years are the paths to excellence. in a position to cater for each dents engage with the environ- and bringing the world into the spirit of inquiry, exploration most important of our lives. We empower girls to individual and ensure growth ment regularly each term classroom. and the love of learning enable The decision of which school become capable, clever and for every child. Students en- through environment days, The Cottage School is a vi- our children to reach their full to choose can be a difficult one confident women. Hallmarks gage in the Choosing Program bike days and overnight brant, co-operatively managed potential. Our doors are because the years spent at of St Mary’s graduates are through which they can de- camps. We are a non-sect- community, respected and rec- always open to inquiries about school can be particularly strength and compassion. Our velop resilience, independence arian, values-led school, taking ognised for its teaching and your children’s education. confronting as your child Catholic education fosters overcomes social and development of all aspects of academic challenges. the person. St Mary’s College provides Parents and carers are education for girls from kinder invited to book a College tour to Year 12 and for kinder to by contacting our Enrolment Year 2 boys. Officer on 6108 2560 or St Mary’s College provides [email protected]. Bellerive Primary is a dynamic a seamless transition between You might be surprised at Junior and Senior school, the contemporary facilities learning community where tradition and innovation are enabling students to maintain behind our beautiful Our positive, welcoming, family environment and hardworking, caring staff stability and continue their sandstone facade. woven into the culture and create the ideal space for children to learn. Please book a tour to have a practices for the school. look for yourself. Our school provides high quality Our Primary School leads onto our 7 to 10 Secondary School on the same education through a relevant campus. and stimulating curriculum in a We have Specialist Music and PE classes with a busy Code Club including secure and caring environment. robotics. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 Our Little Learners program prepares children to start Kinder in a familiar, safe environment.We also have After School Care KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. Web site: www.belleriveprimary.tased.edu.au Emmanuel Email: [email protected] Phone: 6244 1200 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

kindergarten to year 10 Bellerive Primary School 1 Chipmans Road, ROKEBY Phone 6247 8476 www.emmanuel.tas.edu.au Department of Education Emmanuel Christian School is a part of Christian Schools Tasmania

THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

We Are Inquirers

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme provides our curriculum framework. It uses an ‘Inquiry’ approach, which encourages children to explore, question and think independently. Quaker values such as Equality, Peace and Integrity inform everything we do at Friends’. Please call our Enrolments Office for more information - 6210 2286.

23 Commercial Road, North Hobart “When I want to find out something I look really slow at it.” Email: [email protected] The Friends’ School - Kindergarten FriendsÕ student www.friends.tas.edu.au is an IB World School.

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE College makes Asia star subject ALTHOUGH it is the middle Ms Beth Gilligan, said that the of winter in Hobart, Dominic quality of the teacher was key College students recently to the success of any language celebrated the special program. Japanese summer festival of “Belinda has been astonish- Tanabata, as part of their ing in her work with our stu- Japanese language program. dents,” she said. Tanabata, also known as “She is an amazing and gift- the Star Festival, follows the ed educator, who speaks fluent traditional tale of two stars, Japanese.” Orihime (Vega) and Hikobo- Ms Gilligan, an Asian edu- shi (Altair). According to leg- cation expert with a degree in end, the Milky Way separates Chinese history and the author the couple, and they are of several textbooks, explained allowed to meet only once a that Asian Studies, inclusive of year. languages, was essential to an Mrs Belinda Kumashiro, excellent contemporary edu- who teaches Japanese at cation in Australia today. Dominic College from Kinder- This is because Asia, and garten through to Year 10, said Australia’s engagement with that there are many interesting Asia, is a cross-curriculum pri- celebrations around this time ority in the Australian Cur- of year in Japan, as the sum- riculum. mer season heats up after the LEARNING PRIORITY: Dominic College's Japanese language teacher, Mrs Belinda Kumashiro, has invigorated enthusiasm “Asia literacy is a key com- rainy season has passed. in the specialist LOTE classrooms. ponent of schooling for all Classes from Prep to Year 6 young Australians today,” Ms have been learning about the and hung their wishes on dog and a mobile phone, and Japanese festivals is a great turned with her family to Tas- Gilligan said. “Students need story of Tanabata and, like bamboo. continuing to do well at school way to help younger students mania after teaching and to know and appreciate Asian families in Japan, students “Wishes have ranged from and university when they grow enjoy the culture and history developing language curricu- societies ... this is where they wrote their own wishes on tan- wanting everyone to be happy, up,” Mrs Kumashiro said. of Japan. lum in Japan for over 10 years. will study, live, work and holi- zaku (small pieces of paper), to travelling overseas, getting a She believes that sharing In 2015, Mrs Kumashiro re- Dominic College Principal, day in the future.”

STUDENT NEWS Kindergarten to Laying foundations PAGES IN 2016 Year 10 ENROL for solid education Are you a teacher interested in developing a student news page with your class in The Mercury in 2016? NOW CALVIN Christian School THRASS enhances subject has a proven history of devel- knowledge, is phonetic in em- FOR 2017 oping a great start to learn- phasis, multi-sensory, and ing. provides a wonderfully sup- For more than 50 years the portive environment for stu- school has proven its capacity dents whether they need to lay a strong foundation for acceleration or support with students. their learning challenges. Parents need a strong part- One of the reasons that a The school is located in an open bushland The Mercury’s Newspapers In Education Program has been giving students nership with the school in great start is important is be- the opportunity to create and publish their own School Pages in its current setting with spectacular views of the Derwent order to seamlessly continue cause students begin to alter form since 1995. The process involves writing stories, taking photographs River. We seek to provide a secure environment their positive influence. their attitude to learning in and selling advertising. promoting excellence in education and There is no replacement specific subjects by Grade 3. for a great start to learning. Early success and per- This is open to primary, secondary and character development. senior secondary students. The home is the biggest ceived difficulty change stu- influence. dents’ attitudes to Check out our website: www.mercurynie.com.au Spaces also available in Kindergarten click on to School Pages and scroll down for more information Caring family atmosphere It fosters curiosity, builds themselves, subjects, teach- and see examples of previously published pages. vocabulary, nurtures self- ers and even school itself. Dedicated, caring and professional staff esteem and teaches reading. Calvin has a successful and We would be interested in discussing plans for 2016 now. Contact: Secure environment The school supports this caring whole-school ap- Damian Bester Peter Carey Gymnasium early growth with pro- proach to learning language, Education Services Manager Advertising Facilitator Emphasis on values fessional strategies that are reading and numeracy. Ph 62300736 Ph 62300546 targeted and age-appropriate. Calvin Christian School E: [email protected] E: [email protected] School owned bus service Teach Handwriting, Read- establishes the environment Enquiries to The Principal - Ph 6272 1711 ing and Spelling Skills for your child to lay the foun- THE 2016 WORKSHOPS OPPORTUNITIES ARE RUNNING OUT 32 Cheviot Road (PO Box 162) Moonah, 7009. (THRASS) is a whole-school dation to be their absolute SO CALL US NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST. Email: [email protected] program. best.

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE St Cuthbert’s playground a winner ST Cuthbert’s Catholic School in Lindisfarne is eagerly awaiting the completion of two major building projects this year. Currently works are under way to extend the school hall and administration area. The upper level of the hall will comprise new facilities for music, out of hours school care as well as providing a much larger gathering space for school assemblies, parent gatherings and social functions. The lower level will see the relocation of the school’s library and ICT facility. The staff has very much enjoyed poring over furniture catalogues to ensure that this new library space FORWARD THINKING: Students at Channel Christian School creates an exciting and are encouraged to explore a range of technology-based stimulating environment that initiatives to inspire creative thinking. promotes reading and ADVENTURE TIME: St Cuthbert’s Catholic School students are delight with the school's encourages the children to new adventure playground. spend valuable time with books each week. providing disability access The most exciting of all the environment that provides The second stage of this to all levels of the school improvements being stimulation and support for project involves the site, new staff and office undertaken at the moment imaginative play, climbing and Channel’s refurbishment of the workspaces, as well as from the students’ perspective calculated risk-taking has administration facilities. This an additional general has been the addition of an been welcomed and embraced includes the provision of a lift learning area. adventure playground. A new by students of all ages. looking to Seek the truth Holy Rosary ST JOHN'S the future Catholic School CATHOLIC SCHOOL CLAREMONT SCHOOLS today are looking explained and demonstrated LOVING, LEARNING, LIVING TOGETHER for ways to be innovative in the capabilities of a 3D printer. A CATHOLIC, CO-EDUCATIONAL teaching practice and finding A staff member, Mr Marc ways that instil in children a Mumford, has initiated a PRIMARY SCHOOL A Catholic co-educational school desire to inquire, discover and Coding Club that is regularly from K to Grade 6. unravel mysteries. attended by an enthusiastic Kindergarten - Grade 6 Channel Christian School bunch of potential coders. recently engaged students in Discussion now is around Limited several technology-based creating opportunities for the initiatives that highlighted introduction of robotics, as Vacancies For more creative thinking and resulted well as developing stop-go Available in 2017 in innovative ways they animation with the use of information explored their own learning. iPads. Live to Learn contact the Students from kindergarten The exciting thing is that to Year 6 took part in a Lego the aim is to involve all & Learn to Live School Office competition, with the students, staff and parents instructions being to build a from kindergarten to Year 6. Phone on house or mode of transport Twenty-first-century (03) 6275 5200 that people could expect to see thinking, teaching and in Margate in 2050. technology certainly does Fax (03) 6249 7035 6260 2121 The results were amazing. offer teachers interesting and Email: Students attended a exciting options, and all at [email protected] workshop with a Channel Christian are excited Web: [email protected] representative from the Fuji about moving forward in the www.holyrosary.tas.edu.au Xerox Business Centre, who most innovative way possible. www.stjohns.tas.edu.au

Enrolments Now Open For entry into Collegiate’s Junior School in 2017.

Anglesea Village, Collegiate’s Junior School campus, is renowned for its unique setting amongst beautiful gardens. We provide a welcoming community feel for girls in Kindergarten through to Year 4. Specialist staff, engaging classrooms and authentic learning experiences - book a tour today and explore the possibilities for your daughter.

For further details please contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Trisha Lowe on 6211 4936 or [email protected]

www.collegiate.tas.edu.au

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Emmanuel’s positive, dynamic community Friends’ School focus EMMANUEL Christian Emmanuel Christian School provides quality Chris- School’s teaching and learning tian education in a kinder to program is built on the Austra- Grade 10 setting serving Hob- lian Curriculum and comes to art, the Eastern Shore and life for our students as Chris- South-East Tasmania. tianity and positive values on the environment We have a dynamic, rich shine through daily school life. and positive community of The school’s dynamic music IN line with the Quaker values “The committee works con- about 120 students in the Pri- program and energetic PE les- that inform its daily opera- tinually to progress a long list of mary School. sons add value to the literacy, tions, The Friends’ School is projects, which include the roll- Our Kinder to Grade 6 pro- numeracy and core curriculum continually seeking to improve out currently under way across gram flows on from our pre- areas. A new 300-seat audi- its environmental practices. the entire school of a waste kinder Little Learners program torium is a spectacular venue One aspect of this work is management system incorpor- and is supported by after- for students to perform and an environmental space that ating sorting of waste into recy- school care. share with the community. has been under creation for clable materials; creation of an several years on the primary environmental space incorpor- school campus. ating a vegetable garden on the Incorporating a produce high school campus; and bec- garden, chooks, and outdoor oming a Green Flag Eco- “daydreaming” garden rooms, GROWING: Students from The Friends' School enjoy School,” Mr Febey said. the space embodies the vis- working in the school's productive vegie garden. “National Tree Day is a core ion of Year 6 teacher, Mark focus for the committee as Febey. “The plants have been cho- “We hope to build an out- well. “The overall intention is to sen to attract native birds, wa- door kitchen, where students “Last year, we planted 260 provide all students with an tering is all gravity-fed to can pick their produce, cook plants in the primary school opportunity to connect to the minimise wastage, and the and then eat it, all in the out- environmental space, with our natural world here on cam- chooks provide the compost.” door environment of the gar- Kindergarten, primary and pus,” Mr Febey said. While students can currently den,” Mr Febey said. senior students all working to- “Everything in the space is access the vegetables growing in The environmental space is gether with parents and staff. fully recycled and sustainable, the garden, the longer-term one of the projects that occu- “We will be building on that with all timber sourced from plan is to create a complete pies the school’s Environment work again this year with more sustainable forestry practices. seed-to-table environment. Committee, led by Mr Febey. plantings.” Enrolments open St James is ready St Mary’s College warmly welcomes enrolment ENROLMENTS for 2017 applications for Kindergarten in 2017, with KINDERGARTEN to GRADE 6 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. to enter a new era limited vacancies in Year 3 to 6. Our Mission THIS year heralds a new era and Secondary blocks for the “To provide a supportive environment for lifelong learning that for St James Catholic College. first time, as well as new staff Conveniently located in the CBD, St Mary’s refects community values” St James, nestled in the facilities, will make an amazing College is the only Kindergarten to Year 12 South Arm Primary is a wonderful place to enrol your child from birth to Grade heart of the Huon Valley, has difference to the feel of the col- Catholic all-girls’ school in Tasmania. 6. The school, parents and volunteers form a vital part of the local community. been undergoing a rather com- lege environment. We offer a wide variety of specialist programs to support the learning needs of prehensive transformation. Another major change for every student. A $4 million building pro- 2017 will be the change of Contact our Enrolment Officer to book a personal South Arm Primary is a school where children feel safe, secure and success is gram is completing the rede- principal. tour of the College, [email protected]. encouraged in all areas. velopment of almost every This year sees the end of Please ring our Principal, John Cranwell for an appointment or any further space in the school. Mrs Anne Foale’s contract per- information you require. Next year will see the iod at the College, and an ann- 164 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 w: www.southarmprimary.tased.edu.au school relishing the new learn- ouncement will be made T (03) 6108 2560 e: [email protected] ing spaces, a new science lab- shortly of the new principal for E [email protected] p: 6239 9126 oratory, new art room and next year. www.smc.tas.edu.au lovely new classrooms for Enrolments for all grades Years 5, 6, 7 and 8, as well as for 2017 are still open, but new early learning rooms and interested parents are encour- refurbished spaces for Years 9 aged to contact the school South Arm Primary School and 10. Brand new toilets for all without delay if they wish to Department of Education students in separate Primary secure a place for next year.

We invite you to explore the opportunities we provide for boys to become their best.

Our Vision is to provide an inspirational education where each boy strives to achieve his personal best and is willing to service his community as an informed and active THE citizen; locally, nationally and globally. We offer an outstanding education that is specifically designed for boys from 3 years of age in Pre-Kindergarten HUTCHINS to Year 12 all on one campus. Students are provided with endless opportunities to partake in co-curricular activities SCHOOL including music, debating, sports and performing arts. For more information please contact our Enrolments Assistant on 6221 4236 BUILDING or [email protected] THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL GOOD MEN 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay www.hutchins.tas.edu.au

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Nurturing environment Now you brings out kids’ best ST John’s Catholic School has friends and socialise. It has a a welcoming and supportive vast schoolyard where stu- environment and is devoted to dents can enjoy their lunch- ensuring a bright future for all time play. can get in its students. The staff are friendly and The school connects with give more than enough the wider community and pro- attention to each student. vides a loving ambience to all. Every two years St John’s St John’s nurtures children works hard and long to create and provides them with the spectacular school musicals. on the act education they need, while Productions include Wind encouraging positivity and in the Willows, Pirates of the AT Fahan School, students compassion. Curry Bean and this year’s have many opportunities to It emboldens students’ What a Knight! gain a taste for the performing strengths in acting, singing, St John’s Catholic School is arts through a range of maths, history, English, sci- perfect for all students who activities. ence and many more areas, abide by the school motto, As part of the co-curricular and broadens their view of the “Love one another as I have program, the school produces world by teaching popular lan- loved you.” its own dramatic works and guages such as Indonesian. — By Grade 6 students, musicals, as well as St John’s gives the oppor- Maya Le Mottee and Max participating in community- tunity to students to make new Makrogamvrakis. based performing arts competitions such as eisteddfods. This year, Fahan School Year 6 girls staged four incredible performances of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The matinee events were Striving together for excellence attended by a several visiting schools, and the evening • Outstanding teachers sessions saw an appreciative ABOVE: The Fahan School’s Year 6 • Safe environment and exceptional playgrounds full houses of fellow students, student Anna Kennedy starring as • Caring staff parents, staff members, Lumiere in the school's production of family and friends. Beauty and the Beast. • Excellent literacy/numeracy programs The audiences were • Music, sport, Maths extension programs LEFT: Fahan School Year 6 students amazed by the calibre of • Before and after school care on site acting and singing by the Charli Laubsch, as Chip, and Amelie Year 6 girls, who showed Lumsden-Steel, as Mrs Potts. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 ARE NOW BEING great passion and commitment to their such ACCEPTED individual roles. events to ensure a successful their performance the students as the Year 6 girls were supported production. experiences in their early culmination of Arts Week www.kingstonprimary.tased.edu.au on stage by the Year 5 girls, The incredible team of years through participation in at Fahan. while the Years 3 and 4 girls Music, Drama and Art programs such as House There is a wealth of sang in the choir. teachers was supported by Drama, where each school opportunities that exist for “With each performance at Fahan’s IT Department, house performs a one-act play, Fahan girls, and enrolments Kingston Primary School the school, I am continually Maintenance Team and written, choreographed, for 2017 and future years are Department of Education impressed with the even Fahan alumni, who designed and staged by now open. professionalism and were involved with the confidence the girls display in make-up. fulfilling their roles and the The performance of Beauty passion they display,” principal and the Beast by students in Tony Freeman said. the Junior School exemplifies The Junior School Musical Fahan’s commitment to the is a perfect example of how the performing arts. Fahan School community As girls progress through works seamlessly together on the school, they can build on

Limited vacancies available in 2017 for enrolment in Pre-Kinder to Year 4 Small size classes with two staff per class Enrol now for 2017 Regular environment days, bike days & camps Visit our website Engaging curriculum to develop the whole child www.howrahprimary.org.au Homely environment that nurtures a love of learning Telephone: 6246 6333 Vacancies Available in 2017 Enquiries Welcome, Phone 6243 9864 4 – 10 Queen Street, Bellerive Tas 7018 PO Box 379, Rosny Park Tas 7018 26 Corinna Road, Lindisfarne 7015 Phone: (03) 6244 3556 Howrah Primary School email: [email protected] [email protected] Department of Education www.stcuthberts.tas.edu.au www.cottageschool.tas.edu.au

KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 10 ALL IN ONE PLACE. www.dominic.tas.edu.au Become a part of our community. Catholic. Co-educational. Community. Call Michele on 6274 6010 for enrolment information. [email protected]

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KINDER AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Language of better learning social interaction. It meets the THE Hutchins School’s Head child’s basic need for self-ex- of Early Learning Centre and pression and fosters self-confi- Junior School Mrs Jenny dence and helps to maintain Manthey says you can’t and build relationships. It pro- underestimate the importance vides a powerful tool for of talk. thought, and a most effective “Linguists estimate there medium for learning. The link are more than 700,000 words between oral language and in the English language. They broader literacy development know that by the time a young is well established. person leaves school they will The links between talking have a vocabulary of around and thinking cannot be emph- 60,000 words.”(Capelli 2009) asised strongly enough, par- How do we learn new ticularly as the child progresses words? Apart from reading through school. and being read to, talk is the Through talk the child can keystone on which effective acquire new concepts and language development is built. ideas, reflect on and clarify Talk should never be under- existing ideas, concepts and estimated and we need to en- values, and formulate and de- sure that we are providing velop higher-order thinking many rich opportunities for skills. Talk is also one of the children to talk and develop most important media for per- their language. The early years sonal creativity. before kindergarten and school Challenging and perceptive are particularly important, the discussions strengthen the in- frequency of one — to — one tellect and provide for the best or small group interactions, the transfer of understandings and quantity and the quality of lan- ACHIEVEMENT: A student at the Early Learning Centre at The Hutchins school, which emphasises verbal interaction. thinking skills across all areas guage, the number and variety of the curriculum. So before a of actual words that children States, have spent the bulk of does quantity. Their research By age three the differences words in each child’s vocabu- child starts school, immerse hear, the reading aloud of story their careers researching the showed a direct link between a in how many words each child lary were words also recorded them in an oral-language-rich books, and the quality of play effect of talk on children’s child’s academic performance heard was significant. Some in their parent’s vocabulary, environment. experiences are all vital for eventual academic achieve- in third grade and the amount children had heard over 11 mil- and using these words in daily Capelli, 2009, Thinking Caps, broader literacy development. ment. They found that quality of words spoken in their home lion words per year; others life gave the children “verbal Capa Pty Ltd, Perth Betty Hart, PhD, and Todd certainly matters when it from birth to age three — only three million. Hart and fluency skills”. http://www.education.com/ Risely, PhD, from the Univer- comes to verbal interaction be- 30,000 words a day was the Risley found that between 86 Talk is also essential for magazine/article/3000_words/ sity of Kansas in the United tween parent and child, but so magic number. per cent and 98 per cent of everyday communication and (accessed 31/07/2015 Be your best ~ Be at Calvin

TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 Opening young minds to the joy of learning

For enrolment enquiries contact 6267 2775 Endeavour Ave, Margate Kindergarten to Year 6 For enquiries regarding enrolments please contact the School Registrar, Years 7 t0 12 at Calvin Christian School Mrs Fiona de Kievit, on 6229 4829 or email: [email protected] Part of Christian Schools Tasmania

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