Kings Park Campus Principal Message 

Term 1

The first term back in ‘real school’ is nearly finished. Although students and staff have been clearly pleased to be in a non-online educational setting, it is evident that students have missed many important academic and social experiences. The College is committed to doing our best to ‘catch students up’ in both our curricular and extra-curricular programs. Part of this has been our Tutor Program involving a large number of student in small support groups which we are looking at expanding in term 2. 

Iron Form Day

All year 7 students were involved in a very exciting day on Friday, teaming together to develop homegroup presentations and performances. Congratulations to all students – a high degree of enthusiasm and creativity resulted in a very enjoyable day for all. Thanks in particular to all homegroups teachers and team leaders who encouraged and supported students in their efforts. The announcement of the ‘Iron Form’ will be released soon!

Curriculum Day

The day started with all staff, teachers and education support staff, engaged very productively in a 2 hour session continuing our work with the Pre-Review Self-Evaluation. Firstly staff members were thoroughly briefed in relevant data sets representing cohorts within our school community then were supported in sharing their data with each other and collaborating together to make individual action plans about school improvements in small groups.

This was followed by other sessions where staff were divided into smaller sessions which offered professional learning for all staff in many areas. For instance, the College eLearning Team offered sessions in Google Classroom and Google Forms to over 60 staff members. Feedback was positive and we will continue to work with staff as they implement their new learnings.

NAPLAN online 2021 

Coordinated Practice Test Days this term Kings Park and Sydenham  scheduled the Practice Tests (Omnibus) on

Year 9s on March 25 

Year 7s March 26 Period 3 and 4 

SRC at Kings Park

Muneel is working to improve student voice and agency and his first project will see him connect with home group teachers and look to have representatives in every classroom.

Pre-service Teachers

The program is in full swing now and at Kings Park we have had approximately 10 so far working in our setting.

Parent Teacher Student Interviews 

These were scheduled for Kings Park on Tuesday afternoon and evening as well as Thursday of the last week of term. There were many conversations about student progress.

Continuing Programs

Pasifika Thrive 

This program is for Islanders and continues with the group of year 8s and year 9s from last year. Haini and his mentors meet our students in the library on a Friday in period 2 or 3 alternating (this is on their Compass timetables). This program uses the strengths of Pasifika Cultures to strengthen cultural identity, build their resilience and support their educational engagement.

Victorian High-Ability Students Program

Term 1 has been for year 8 students.

Every Monday alternating 9:15 or 11:35AM start. This is on their Compass timetables.

Maths: Ayiik  and Samachow 

English: Reynold,  Julie , Tan, Jennifer and Fiona.

Term 2 we will begin working with year 7 students.

Mr Mark Nugent and Mr Lance Petherick

Campus Principals