Our partnership with the University of Canberra has been underway for a term now. It's exciting to work with and learn from each other. The OT students and their Clinical Educator have been very impressed with the range of activities already implemented by our wonderful Kinder and Year 1 teachers; and they are eager to commence work within the classrooms.

Recently our Kindergarten students enthusiastically participated in a screening assessment which focused on their fine and gross motor skills. We have now selected a number of students to participate in weekly small groups run by the OT students, to further develop the children's fine motor skills. 

In addition, our teaching staff also participated in an excellent workshop to further develop our understanding the of role of an OT. Strategies and tools were shared to support the crucial skills of handwriting, fine motor and sensory needs in the classroom.

The University is offering two workshops for parents 'Helping your child with their fine motor skills and writing' and 'Understanding sensory processing and regulation'. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Karen Garrity
Diverse Learning Coordinator
Mother Teresa Primary School​