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.

Term 3 Enrichment Programs

Throughout Term 3 small groups of high achieving students from Years 7 to 9 will participate in different enrichment programs.

Renewable Energy Futures Program

This week the Renewable Energy Futures program commenced, involving a group of students from Year 7 and 8. This is the third year we have been invited by the Bendigo Tech School to participate in this program. We are pleased to have developed a positive relationship with this school. The program is being co-delivered by Ms Miliano and a teacher from the Bendigo Tech School. The sessions will include live and virtual opportunities, building knowledge of the topic of renewable/sustainable energy solutions.

The ACER Advance Awards for Schools

High-achieving students in English and Maths from Years 7 to 9 have been nominated by their teachers to participate in this year's Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Advance Awards for Schools. The Advance Awards for Schools competition is intended for high-achieving students and aims to stretch their skills and knowledge. Students will participate in two competitions, one for numeracy and the other for literacy. Each learning area takes one session of no more than 45 minutes to complete. This is an exciting enrichment opportunity for our high-achieving students.

Academic Recognition Program

At the end of last term, teachers nominated students from their classes for academic excellence/class achievement and endeavour. The following students were nominated:

Academic Excellence and/or Class Achievement:

Ava Bissett

Chelsea Tucker

Ekamroop Kaur

Ella Davis

Emey Alexander

Evie Kelly

Georgia Martin

Hattie Merrett

Jed Ingram-Cutts

Logan Sutterby

Shiman He

Sophie Kentish

Abbey Houlihan

Brooke Thompson

Emily Hall

Jorja Plant

Otto Conlan

Sofie Mazzotta

Tess Meney

Trinity Sutton

William Gilchrist

Student Endeavour:

Blake O'Halloran

Francesca Bray

Kaitlyn Smith

Leila Krahnert

Marli Doyle

Milla Parkinson

Parker Bray

Tommy Nguyen

Willow Smits

Amalie Bell

Christian Anderson

Gabby Atkinson

Kate Whorwood

Krystal Donohue

Molly McGowan

Sean Adams

Thank you to the Academic Committee for organising this initiative.