Three Way/Parent Teacher Conferences
Dear Families,
The Three Way Conferences/Parent Teacher Conferences are now LIVE on COMPASS for all our families to book in a time. Please Note that in terms of our Specialist Subjects it is not compulsory that you make a booking however it is an opportunity for families to check in with a specialist teacher if they choose to do so.
Please know that the bookings for specialist teachers are limited therefore you may need to make an appointment with specialist teachers outside of these conference times. For our Japanese specialist teachers Emily Gale and Michelle Anderson please phone the office to make a booking on 9744-4566.
Our Three Way Conferences’ for all classes will beheld on Wednesday 12th of July between 2:30pm-8:00pm. Specialist programs including our Tutor Learning Initiative/Intervention in which our year 2 and 3 students were supported will be held on the same date Wednesday July 12th from 3:30pm-8:00pm. Our specialist programs Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education will also occur on the Wednesday 12th July from 3:30pm-8:00pm.
Our Prep Parent/Teacher and our 3 Way Conferences in years 1-6 will be held in your child’s classroom. Specialist teacher interviews including our Tutor Learning Initiative/ Intervention (Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Physical Education) will be held in the Performing Arts room. Bookings for Three Way Conferences can be made through the COMPASS portal.
COMPASS is a web-based system that is accessible on any modern web browser or by using the Compass School Manager app available for iOS or Android. To access our Parent Portal go directly to the Portal URL address: https://kismetparkps-vic.compass.education When you log on to COMPASS you will find a link to Conferences on your home page. When selecting times for appointments with multiple teachers, please ensure you leave at least 10 minutes between bookings to allow for travel between conferences. Note: Please contact the office if you have misplaced your log in details or require any assistance. BOOKINGS CLOSE at 4:00pm on TUESDAY 11th JULY
WHAT IS A THREE WAY CONFERENCE?
A 3-Way Conference actively involves parents, students and teachers reflecting on student growth as a learner, while acknowledging the most important participants in the learning process – student, teacher and parent/carer. This team looks at the evidence shown in the student’s learning and listens as the student talks about their learning growth.
3-way conferences strengthen the home-school partnership and allow students to see their parents and teacher working together with them. The student can provide information to clarify what they have learnt, what are the next steps in their learning, and what progress they are making towards this. The student facilitates the conference and is supported by the teacher when needed. As the student develops in confidence, they require less teacher support. Throughout the conference, parents and the teacher are encouraged to ask questions, provide feedback and encourage the student and to share their thoughts and ideas on what is being presented.
In short, 3-way conferences provide a forum to strengthen agency for students and is a platform for parents and teachers to acknowledge student progress and achievement. They are a valuable avenue for involving parents and students in the learning process and helping parents understand the teaching, learning, assessment and reporting process. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the student’s achievements. The 3-way conference benefits the students, parents and teachers.
Why are we doing it this way?
Professor Hattie, the Director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute, University of Melbourne identifies “student self-reporting as the most significant indicator linked to raised student achievement.”
At Kismet Park PS, we also know that it encourages students to reflect on their learning and promotes the articulation of student thinking.
Please Note for our prep students we will implement more of a Parent/Teacher discussion approach as our prep students are still developing their confidence and capabilities in terms of taking part in the full 3 Way Conference format. Prep students will have the opportunity to share their portfolios with parents on the night and celebrate their learning achievements.
We look forward to celebrating our students learning journey with you on Wednesday July 12th.
Warmest Regards,
Kathy - Principal