Assistant Principal - Curriculum 

NAPLAN 2019 results have this week been made available to the College. While we are still in the process of detailed anaylsis of schoolwide data, initial observations would indicate that Year 9 students have demonstrated capacity at or above state average for most domains. The data also indicates some areas for future focus and direction. A more detailed report will be included in future newsletters.

Student NAPLAN reports for distribution to parents will be sent to schools from 16 September.

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) define the knowledge, practice and professional engagement needed for high quality effective teaching that improves student learning outcomes. Nationally agreed indicators of teacher quality  guide the preparation, support and development of teachers throughout their careers from Graduate to Proficient Teachers, to Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers. The NSW teacher accreditation system, is overseen by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) provides a rigorous assessment of evidence for a teacher’s achievement of the Standards. 

Experienced, proficient teachers can pursue voluntary higher level accreditation when they are consistently meeting the Standard Descriptors at Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher level as highly effective, skilled classroom practitioners who routinely work independently and collaboratively to improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues,  taking on roles to guide, advise or lead others. 

Fittingly, we have recently had some staff work with Nadene Kennedy, herself a Lead teacher to begin the process of accreditation at these higher levels. 

Congratulations to Ms Suzanne Day who has been successful in achieving Senior Marker for Textiles.  This appointment acknowledges Ms Day's expertise and experience.

Mrs Sally Sparke - Assistant Principal - Curriculum