ENGLISH
McKinnon Secondary College
YEAR 12 ENGLISH LECTURE: SUNSET BOULEVARD
On Wednesday 29 March, Year 12 English students enjoyed a productive lecture from a panel of their English teachers discussing our text for this term, Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard. The panel discussed various ways of responding to a variety of topics, offering tips and guidance to students on how to craft quality essays.
Students also took advantage of the Q&A session at the end, asking probing and reflective questions to further their understanding and skills. This was a voluntary extracurricular session, and it was pleasing to see almost 80 students in attendance. The lecture was recorded and is now on the Year 12 English Google Classroom.
Thank you to our panel members; Ms Maserow, Mr Lynch, Dr Dick, Mr Papatolicas, as well as the panel chair, Mr Hunt.
END-OF-TERM REPORT
As Term 1 comes to an end, it has been pleasing to reflect on the terrific start to the year made by English students and staff. Following on from 2022, our VCE staff have reflected on our Year 12 data to inform our direction for 2023, creating new resources and curriculum plans to further improve teaching and learning practices. Similarly, in junior and middle years, staff have analysed data collected from PAT tests and learning tasks to inform our teaching.
Students have already enjoyed a range of extracurricular activities including performances of Medea at Year 11 and a screening/lecture of Sunset Boulevard for Year 12 students. Our Year 7s have quickly immersed themselves in the McKinnon English program, engaging in units undertaken in class and making the most of opportunities such as Book Club and Debating.
As we enter Term 2, students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities provided to explore their passion of reading and writing. In particular, keep an eye out for information on the return of Writer Of The Month.
Finally, don’t forget to maintain reading levels over the break. Have a safe and productive break. Read critically, write freely.
Sam Florence
English KLA Manager