Learning and Teaching

Set Yourself up for a Great Year

It has been wonderful to be able to start the 2021 school year with a real sense of community and purpose. At each year level assembly, the girls were reminded about the importance of values, purpose and the vision and mission of Kilbreda College. To follow on from these shared opportunities last week, the attached article below by Andrew Fuller addresses '12 Hints and Tips' for setting yourself up for a great year. As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. I would encourage all families to read through the attached article and consider how you might be able to put in place some of the advice by Fuller.

 

Scholars of Distinction Assembly

We are looking forward to celebrating with our Scholars of Distinction next week, Tuesday 16 February. Due to COVID restrictions, the Assembly will be streamed through Vimeo. If you would like to tune in, please follow this LINK to view the Assembly starting at 9.00am.

  

VCE and VCAL Information Evening

Thank you to those members of the community who tuned in for the VCE and VCAL Information Evening last week. This video has been made available for viewing for those who were unable to make it on the night. Please click HERE to view the recording. 

 

Year 9 and Year 10 Parent Evening – Elevate Education

Parents and carers of students in Year 9 and Year 10 are invited to join us on Wednesday 17 February at 7:00pm in the Auditorium to learn about the study skills workshops that their daughters will be involved in, and how to support their daughters at home with study techniques to enhance their learning. This evening will be presented by Elevate Education. The flyer attached (below) was emailed to parents of Year 9 and 10 students. Please ensure you book through the Trybooking link. A recording of the evening will be made available after the event for a limited time.

 

Elevate Education – Parent Webinar Recording

We are proud to work with Elevate Education to provide multiple opportunities for students and parents to engage with workshops regarding study skills and techniques. On Wednesday 10 February Elevate offered a free webinar to parents around Australia, with over 1600 parents tuning in. The recording of the webinar has been made available for a limited time. Please click HEREto watch the webinar on the important topic of Motivation. Parents who wish to register for more free webinars hosted by Elevate on the dates below are encouraged to register HERE.

 

Wednesday 24 February 

Year 7 to Year 12 Parent webinar

Topic: Time Management techniques to align the family expectations on homework and school-life balance

Time: 6.00pm

ONLINE Webinar

 

Wednesday 10 March

Year 7 to Year 12 Parent webinar

Topic: Technology devices and self-regulation strategies

Time: 6.00pm

ONLINE Webinar

 

Wednesday 24 March 

(Please note this is the same evening as Parent/Teacher Interviews)

Year 7 to Year 12 Parent webinar

Topic: Note taking skills to help your child deepen their revision

Time: 6.00pm

ONLINE Webinar

 

Jane Ward

Assistant Principal: 

Learning and Teaching