Teaching and Learning 

Last week Term 1 Learning Habits went live. We encourage students and parents to take the time to acknowledge achievements, while taking the time to reflect on 'what's next?' and how each student can strive for their own personal excellence. The information provided by our teachers in the Learning Habits report is the first step in preparation for our Parent Student Teacher Interviews which are taking place online on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th April (booking via Compass).  We encourage all of our parent community to make bookings and for our students to be in attendance. Our aim is to work together with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students. 

Parent teacher student interviews give you a great opportunity to:

• learn more about your child’s academic, emotional and social development
• meet and get to know your child’s teachers
• help your child’s teachers understand more about your child
• make plans with the teacher about how you can both support your child
• build a relationship with your child’s school
• show your child that you’re interested in their learning needs and what’s happening for them at school

Before the interview:

The interview time tends to pass quickly so it helps to be well prepared. A list of questions will help you remember what you want to talk about. For example:

• What are my child’s strengths?
• What does my child struggle with?
• How much homework should my child be doing every night?
• What can I do at home to help with my child with schoolwork?
• What can you tell me about my child’s behaviour in class?
• How is my child getting along with other students?
• What support services are available for my child at school?

At the interview:

The interview may be the first time you meet your child’s teacher. Please be assured that it is normal to feel a bit nervous and that teachers will make you feel at ease in the interview. You’ll have a pre-arranged meeting time * so it’s important to be on time-much easier to do now that our interviews are online!

Our teachers are looking forward to meeting with families to celebrate a great start to the year with the uninterrupted return of face to face learning and to support each student progressing through their learning goals.