Principals Report
Principal Report
Principal’s Report
Now 5 weeks into term it has been great to see so many students achieving terrific results with their mid cycle reports. Make sure you access the reports through Compass to see how your child has achieved.
Walking around into many classrooms I have been impressed with the level of engagement the students are showing in their learning. Along with academic success we are seeing, musical performances, sporting achievements, leadership development and so many other areas where our students continue to develop. I am continually impressed by the wide range of opportunities that teachers and support staff continue to offer the students of Belmont High.
Over the past few weeks, our teachers have been focusing intently on refining their questioning techniques within the classroom. This professional development is aimed at maximising student feedback in a way that is both dynamic and engaging. The ability to ask the right questions is crucial in fostering an interactive learning experience. By enhancing these skills, our teachers are not only encouraging students to think more critically and creatively but also ensuring that every voice is heard. This approach allows us to better gauge student understanding and tailor our teaching strategies to meet their individual needs.
It’s wonderful to see the positive impact this has already had on our students. Classrooms are buzzing with lively discussions, and students are more engaged in their learning than ever before. This is a testament to the hard work and innovative approaches our teachers are employing to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
We are committed to continuing this journey of professional growth, always striving for the highest to provide the best possible education for our students.
There are several important events occurring during Term 3 that have impact on some classes running. Please see a list of these and the dates occurring:
- Tuesday 20th August – Student Casual Dress Day – Supporting Gotcha 4 Life, an organisation supporting mental health in young people.
- Thursday 22nd August – Parent / Teacher / Student interviews (12:00pm – 7:00pm) no classes running on this day
- Friday 30th August – BHS House Music Competition (1:30pm-3:15pm)
- Tuesday 27th August – Lunchtime Lockdown Practice Drill
- Thursday 20th September – Final day of Term 3
Parent / Student / Teacher Interviews
A reminder our parent / student / teacher interviews are Thursday 22nd August. Interviews between 12:00pm – 7:00pm can be booked until Wednesday 21st August on Compass. As a result of the interviews no classes will run on this day.
Subject Selections / Course Counselling
A big thank you to Nick Masters, Jess Scannell, and the Careers Team for all their work supporting the Year 9 & 10 students around their subject selections for 2025. On Tuesday 13th August, our Year 10 Course Counselling Day occurred. Thanks to all the families that took the time to come in and discuss pathway and career aspirations with the student’s House Leader. Make sure you keep the conversation up with your children as the better the students are informed the better the chance for a successful pathway.
Parent Survey
WE WANT OUR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / GUARDIANS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!
Recently all our families received an email regarding the ‘Parent Opinion Survey’. This data is invaluable as it gives the school the chance to reflect on how parents feel about their engagement in their child’s education. If you’ve received this email, I encourage you to complete this survey and help us provide a better service for our school community.
NAPLAN Results
A reminder to parents and carers of Year 7 and 9 students, 2024 NAPLAN results are available to be collected from the office. These can be collected by parents/carer in person, or students can collect them with a note from home. Any reports that have not been collected will be distributed by English teachers at the upcoming Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences on Thursday 22nd August.
Josh Baker
Principal