Assistant Principals' Report

Learning Technology program

In 2020 the College will enter the final phase of implementation of our Learning Technology program, with all students from Years 7-12 using a Learning Technology Device.

Our 1:1 Learning Technology Program is designed to prepare our students for successful 21st Century careers.

The program will promote:

• Anytime, anywhere collaborative learning

• In-depth critical thinking

• Immediate, effective and timely feedback

• Real world problem solving

• Using ICT effectively for learning.

To ensure delivery by the end of Term 4, Year 9 2019 families are asked to place their order for devices through the College with a deposit of $300 by September 13.  The College provides flexible payment options which families can explore by contacting our Business Manager, Ms Cara Ludbrook (ludbrook.cara.c@edumail.vic.gov.au).

Devices purchased through the college will be fully supported and are inclusive of a three-year warranty and onsite repair by the supplier. Families who have already purchased a device via our current Portal will continue to be supported.

The Right Device for Learning

Much consideration has been made in recommending a stylus enabled device to ensure students are able to access the use of a digital pen for learning. Research shows that when students have the opportunity to think freely, hand write, and annotate when note taking (through the use of a digital pen over a keyboard) cognitive overload is reduced, deeper connections between key concepts are drawn, and more ideas generated.

Source: Professor Sharon Oviatt ‘The Future of Educational Interfaces’

For any questions regarding our 1:1 Learning Technologies Program, and to learn more about the advantages of purchasing a device through the College, please contact our Learning Technologies Coordinator, Mr Lony Hem. (hem.lony.l@edumail.vic.gov.au).

Year 10 Curriculum 2020

In 2020 the College will implement an enhanced Year 10 Curriculum designed to provide students with a greater range of subjects and the opportunity to personalise their course. 

All students will continue to complete studies in the following:

•Year 10 English/EAL/Advanced English

•Year 10 Maths or Maths Methods Preliminary

•Year 10 Health and Physical Education

Students will be able to select from three year-long science options:

•Year 10 General Science

•Year 10 Biochemistry

•Year 10 Physics and Systems

Students will also be given the opportunity to select from two year-long Humanities options:

•Year 10 History

•Year 10 Commerce

 In addition to the above, students can also select from a variety of additional electives:

  Music

Year 10 students who wish to be enrolled in a VCE subject are required to complete an application form and meet with course counsellors to gain approval.

House Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to Ms Asyo, Ms O’Reilly and the PE Staff who organised a fantastic House Athletics Carnival on Thursday 8 August. Although  cold, the day was mostly free of rain allowing all students to maximise their contribution and enjoyment. The track was filled with athletes participating in their House Colours and students in the grandstand were vocal in supporting their team mates.

A special thank you to our staff who were busy raking pits, measuring shot put, discus and javelin attempts, recording place judging, providing First Aid, supervising, coaching and cheering.

The Student Voice Team ensured everyone’s thirst and appetite was satisfied during the day by operating a very functional canteen.

Finally, well done to Mr Orologas and Acacia for being winners at the Athletics Carnival for 2019.

Mr Tony Katsianos

Mr Mark Picone