This page is designed to be your go-to guide as an active and engaged parent in your child’s education. Whether you’re looking for ways to make learning fun and exciting at home, or seeking advice on how to navigate the school system, you’ll find resources below to help your child soar to new heights of success.
WALT – We Are Learning To
Have you heard your children talking about WALT and WILF? We want to encourage our students to be more actively involved in their learning because research shows that they are more motivated if they understand not just the task, but also the objective of the task.
Numeracy Apps
Here is a list of some useful Numeracy Apps that you can download to help your child learn mathematical concepts and improve their understanding.
St Patrick’s Problem-Solving Resource Pack
At St Patrick’s, the RUCSAC method serves as the main approach for instructing students on how to solve mathematical problems.
View a copy of the Problem-Solving Resource Pack here.
A Guide for Parents – Helping Your Children With Mathematics
The staff at Australian Catholic University have created this comprehensive guide for parents wanting to teach their child mathematics at home. It includes helpful suggestions for effectively guiding your little ones through the steps in a way you can both understand.
View the Guide.
A to Z Family Literacy and Numeracy Ideas
To enhance and foster your child’s literacy and numeracy skills, here are some activities and suggestions: A to Z Family Literacy and Numeracy Ideas.
VacSwim
VacSwim provides Western Australians with the opportunity to participate in a safe, high-quality swimming and water safety program.
To learn more about VacSwim, click here.