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Semester 2 - a fresh start!
As we begin the second half of the year, your child may not feel as excited about school. That’s completely normal. A new term is a great chance for a fresh start!
By going to school all day every day, your child will:
By going to school all day every day, your child will:
- Learn more
- Make friends
- Build social skills like teamwork
- Create good habits and routines and
- Have better chances for jobs and study in the future
We know that sometimes it can be tough to get your kids to school. We've put together some tips from education experts that can help.
Click the button below to explore our articles. We'd love to hear if any of the tips work for your family.
Remember, you're not alone! Your Family Partnership Coordinator is here to support you. You can contact them if you have questions or need help with your child's attendance.
Keeping your details updated is important, so you don’t miss information or special offers from us. We have changed My Smith Family to help you easily update your details.
Log in to My Smith Family and:
- Complete any sections marked with the "Please update" symbol, as shown above.
- Edit any incorrect information e.g. if your home address has changed.
It only takes a few minutes to update your details online! This information helps us understand your family and provide better support.
Understanding your child’s school report
At the end of Term 2, you receive your child’s school report.
School reports give important information about how your child is doing at school, but they can sometimes be hard to understand.
We’ve put together a helpful article to guide you.
School reports give important information about how your child is doing at school, but they can sometimes be hard to understand.
We’ve put together a helpful article to guide you.
This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates the achievements of the past and the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities and the legacy of our ancestors.
NAIDOC week is a great opportunity to learn with your child about Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander culture. Here are some ways you can explore together:
- Print the NAIDOC Week colouring in poster.
- Attend a local NAIDOC week event. Many places have free NAIDOC Family Fun Days.
- Listen to music by Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander artists.
- Read a book by an Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander author. Many local libraries have a section dedicated to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander authors.
Join our Family Feedback Group!
We are looking for a group of Learning for Life families to provide feedback about My Smith Family over a 6-month period.
During this time, you'll have the opportunity to participate in surveys, interviews and online activities to help us improve the digital experience for all Learning for Life families.
Those selected for the group will get a first look at new features and activities, receive updates on how feedback has informed our work and in some cases, receive gift vouchers for their time.
Interested in joining the group? Register your interest here.
During this time, you'll have the opportunity to participate in surveys, interviews and online activities to help us improve the digital experience for all Learning for Life families.
Those selected for the group will get a first look at new features and activities, receive updates on how feedback has informed our work and in some cases, receive gift vouchers for their time.
Interested in joining the group? Register your interest here.
To read last month’s My News, head to our June My News.