McKinnonNEWS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' REPORT

Michael Kan
Michael Kan
Richard Long
Richard Long
Lachlan Noble
Lachlan Noble

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

We are proud to announce that our esteemed principal, Pitsa Binnion, features in a photographic exhibition now showing at the City of Glen Eira Town Hall Art Gallery. This community inspired photographic exhibition acknowledges and celebrates local women who have made a significant contribution to our community through their leadership. The exhibition runs until the 22 March and you may vote for your favourite image when viewing the show. 

PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences, which were due to take place early Term 2, have been cancelled due to the restrictions on public gatherings. Feedback on student learning will still be available on Compass via Progress Reports (to be released next week) and Learning Tasks. We will provide additional communications next term. Thank you to all families for their support during this time.

YEAR 7 AND 9 NAPLAN TESTS

On Tuesday 12 May, Wednesday 13 May and Thursday 14 May our Year 7 and Year 9 students will be undertaking the NAPLAN tests at the school, unless otherwise advised by the Department of Education. NAPLAN (National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy) tests are conducted by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). There are five tests in total, including an assessment of students’ writing skills, use of language conventions, a reading comprehension test and two numeracy assessments. 

 

There will be more information on the specific requirements of these tests in the first newsletter of Term 2.

 

For further information please access the NAPLAN website: www.nap.edu.au/naplan

& VCAA’s NAPLAN page:

www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/prep10/naplan/index.html

WINTER UNIFORM

Families are reminded that all students should be in full winter uniform from day one of Term 2. School blazers must be worn to and from school. It is also important to note that nail polish and facial piercings are not acceptable at school. Thank you to all families for your continued support of our uniform policy.

APPROVING STUDENT ABSENCES

Please continue to provide the College with explanations for student absences, either using Compass, emailing absences@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au or calling 8520 9050. 

 

As mentioned at the Information Nights, it is vital that parents do not share their login password with their child. If you feel that your child might have access to the parent portal please contact the general office to obtain a new password.