DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - TEACHING & LEARNING REPORT 

Vision for Teaching and Learning at St Mary MacKillop College - a statement that drives the development of a high performance learning culture at SMMC

At St Mary MacKillop College we have high expectations of our students as we equip them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions for lifelong learning. We pursue excellence through a teaching and learning environment that is inclusive, engaging and encourages growth. We value collaboration, innovation and building strong relationships.

This week students in Years 7 and 9 completed the NAPLAN tests for writing, reading and conventions of language. On Monday they will complete the numeracy test. I commend our students for the positive way they have approached the tests so far.

The Australia Reads website has some interesting information on the importance of reading: https://australiareads.org.au/research-review/ 

VCE/VCE VM/VPC/VET Interviews

Parents and students are invited to attend the VCE/VCE VM/VPC/VET Parent/Teacher/Student Interview evening on Wednesday 20th March from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. These interviews include any Year 10 student studying a Year 11 VCE Unit 1 Subject. Please refer to the booking information included in this newsletter here.

Year 7 to 10 Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

Parents and students are invited to attend the Year 7 to 10 Parent/Teacher/Student Interview evening on Wednesday 24 April from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Please refer to the booking information included in this newsletter here.

Homework Checklist for Parents

Homework is an important extension of the learning that occurs during class time. In the first edition of the newsletter for 2024 I included information on our home study guidelines. Please find here a list of useful strategies to support parents with their child’s homework.