Summary

Student-Parent-Teacher Conversations this term are Wednesday August 23 and Thursday August 31, from 1.30-7.30 pm. Whilst formerly known as 'Parent Teacher Interviews', these are in fact, about students taking responsibility for, and being supported in their learning: it is important that students are the central part of these conversations.

On those days, the whole school operates periods 1-3, with dismissal after Period 3 (approximately 12.30 pm).

Bookings are made online, using Compass School Manager.

How to book

Compass Bookings open from August 16, 4.00 pm

STEPS

1. On the welcome page or under the Community tab you will find Parent Student Teacher Conferences. Click to follow the link.

2. After 4 pm Wednesday August 16 you will see “2017 PTN August 23 ” and also “2017 PTN August 31”. Click on the day that suits you. It does not matter which day you attend.

3. A panel will come up, as shown . At the top is “My Bookings”, with available spots in green. At the bottom are the names of your son/daughter’s teachers—”Available Staff”.

4. Click on the time you would like to see a teacher, in the top pane. Pull down to find your teacher's name. Click the Update button. A green sign at the top will show you its done! (If you don’t click the update button it won’t save your bookings)

The page looks a little like this:

- It’s a good idea to print or copy down your bookings! We do not keep a copy for you at school.

- If you don’t have a computer at home, you will be able to contact the office for assistance. (9488 2300)

- This year we will again keep bookings open until the day meetings commence—that is, until 12.30 on each PTM day.

Who to see

Student-Parent-Teacher Conversations are always well attended at Northcote High School. However, if you are new to the process, here is some advice:

- It is not necessary to try to see all of your son or daughter’s teachers at these events. For example, you don’t need to see your Year Level Program Leader, Head of School or even your child’s Tutor, unless there is a specific need.

- Interviews book out quickly for some staff. Please don’t delay to make your appointments.

- Select teachers to see on the basis of need. For example if you are concerned about how your child is going in a particular subject, contact with that staff-member should be a priority! If you miss out on seeing a teacher but need to see them, please contact them for another appointment via Compass .

- Learning Behaviours reports ('GPA') will be published in the week prior to the first round of PTS Conversations. We encourage you to use these to have a pre-conversation with your child about their progress. You can view this feedback on the Compass Portal.

Several teachers may not be available for one or both of the Student-Parent-Teacher Conversation dates. They will be blocked out on their schedules. Please note also that the following staff have just commenced Long Service Leave and therefore will not be available: Danny Leondidis, Sarah Green, Eva O'Hehir, Leah Downey.

Please check Compass Newsfeed on the day for any other absence announcements.

Some other teachers work part time and have limited availability on both days. Look for availability when you log on to Compass. If the teacher’s name does not come up as an option when you look on Compass, it means they don’t work that day! Please contact these teachers by Compass if required.

All teachers take a break between 5.00 and 5.40 pm for dinner. (It is not possible to stagger this break in a way that would be equitable for parents and staff).

Music events coming up

Big Band Boogie - tickets now on sale

Strings, Wine and Cheese