Learning Pedagogy and Innovation
Mrs Laura Higgins- Director of Learning Pedagogy and Innovation
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Supporting Student Learning
At Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, we are continuing our whole-school focus on embedding Learning Intentions and Success Criteria (LI/SC) as an important part of everyday teaching and learning. This work supports our commitment to ensuring students understand what they are learning, why it matters and how they can recognise their own progress and success.
Throughout Term 3, members of our Learning and Teaching Team conducted Learning Walks across the College to gather insights into how classrooms use Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.
It was encouraging to see the consistent use of Learning Intentions across a range of learning areas. These were visible in classrooms through whiteboards, student worksheets, learning materials, and SIMON lesson planning. Students were generally aware of their Learning Intentions and were often able to explain what they were learning.
An important area for our continued development is helping students make stronger connections between their Learning Intentions, Success Criteria and their own progress. While many students could identify what they were learning, they did not always explain how they knew they had been successful.
We also observed excellent teaching practices in which teachers actively revisited Learning Intentions and Success Criteria throughout lessons. Teachers used strategies such as class reflections, progress checks against Success Criteria, and exit tickets to encourage students to reflect on their understanding and achievements.
Where to next?
As we move through Term 4, we will focus on strengthening how teachers and students actively use Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, rather than simply having them visible in classrooms. Ultimately, we want all students to confidently answer two important questions:
- What am I learning?
How do I know if I am successful?
To support the next stage of this work, we will invite students and parents/carers to participate in surveys about embedding Learning Intentions and Success Criteria across the College. These surveys will provide valuable feedback on students' understanding of their learning and how effectively these practices support their progress. Parent and carer perspectives will also help us better understand how students communicate their learning and achievements at home.
Feedback from our Learning Walks and surveys will inform our ongoing professional learning and teaching priorities as we continue to strengthen consistent, evidence-informed teaching practices across the College.
We thank our dedicated teachers for their ongoing commitment to improving student learning and look forward to partnering with students and families as we continue this important work.
2027 Booklist Information
As we begin preparing for the 2027 school year, families will receive information about ordering textbooks and learning resources in stages.
2027 Year 12 Students – Term 0 Booklists
Families of students undertaking Year 12 (VCE Units 3 & 4) subjects in 2027 have recently received information about ordering textbooks and learning resources for Term 0, commencing on Monday 16 November 2026.
Campion Education is the College's supplier of print, stationery and digital resources. The 2027 Year 12 resource lists are now available online, and families are encouraged to place their orders by the advertised deadline.
Important ordering information:
- Supplier: Campion Education
- Resource code: W7W2
- Order-by date: Friday 30 October 2026
- Expected delivery: By 30 November 2026 for orders placed by the deadline
Families can access the online ordering portal and additional support through the following links:
Families requiring assistance can also contact Campion directly via email at help@campion.com.au.
Students undertaking subjects through Virtual School Victoria (VSV) will receive their relevant booklist information directly from VSV.
Please note that while Term 0 commences on 16 November, Campion has advised that orders placed by 30 October will be delivered by 30 November. Families are encouraged to order promptly and make use of available resources as they arrive.
2027 Years 7–11 Booklists
Families of students entering Years 7–11 in 2027 will receive their booklist information in the coming weeks, including details about how to access and order the required learning resources for the new school year.
We thank families for supporting students and ensuring they have access to the resources they need for a successful start to learning in 2027.