Strategic Development & Organisation
Ms. Jodie Connell - Deputy Principal
Interim Reports & Parent–Student–Teacher Interviews
Interim reports are now available on PAM and Parent Teacher Bookings are now open. If you are unsure of your PAM login please contact the office on 03 5662 4255 or email info@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Parent – Student -Teacher interviews are important opportunities for parents to make meaningful connections with teachers and put into place clear strategies to drive student improvement. Encouraging young people to achieve personal bests, avoiding comparison between themselves and others, and recognising what they have accomplished and what they may be able to do better to achieve even more, is crucial to driving student improvement.
Parent -Student-Teacher interviews will be held in the Senior School Building on Wednesday 11th September 2024 between 4 pm and 7 pm, and Thursday 12th September between 9 am and 1 pm. Bookings for these will close at 5.00 pm Tuesday 10th September.
It is hoped that the Parent- Student - Teacher interviews are a three-way conversation between all parties, and that the student is involved in the interview, and has a voice in the conversation to celebrate their successes but also to plan learning goals for the term ahead.
Student Role | Teacher Role | Parent Role |
To plan what they will share and discuss regarding their strengths and achievements and goals. To demonstrate what they know at the conference. To answer questions at the conference. To help make plans for achieving goals. To reflect on the conference and use in future learning. | To plan what they will share and discuss about the child’s strengths, achievements and areas for improvement. To facilitate the discussion by supporting the child and parents through questioning and clarifying. To provide honest and constructive feedback. To provide positive feedback and encouragement, and to set goals for future learning. To guide the planning of strategies for supporting the child’s learning at school and at home. To keep notes. To monitor and follow plans. | To read their child’s report before the conference. To find out about their child’s learning and development. To provide positive feedback and encouragement for future learning. To help make plans for supporting their child’s learning at home. |
Year 12 Practice Examinations
Please note the Year 12 Practice Examinations will be run at the College from Friday 6th September until Friday 13th September.
On Friday 6th September, Monday 9th September, Tuesday 10th September, and Friday 13th September exams will commence in Period 5 and will finish by 4.15 pm at the latest. Period 1 to 4 Classes will still run over this period, the timetable has been emailed to all students.
Due to the Parent Teacher Interviews, the practice exams scheduled for Wednesday 11th September will commence in Period 4 and be completed by 3.15 pm.
Year 12 students will be required at the College on Thursday 12th September for their practice English Exam in the morning, and Block 4 exams in the afternoon. Please note that while this is a student-free day for Parent-Teacher Interviews, some bus services will still be available.
The Power of Practice Exams
The practice exams completed during Term Three should be the start of many practice exams that Year 12 students will complete in the lead-up to the official exam period commencing Tuesday 24th October. There are numerous benefits of completing practice exams.
1. Familiarity Breeds Confidence: Practice exams give students the chance to get familiar with the exam format, question types, and time constraints. The more students expose themselves to the conditions of the actual exam, the more confident they'll become in tackling it head-on.
2. Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: Taking practice exams helps them identify the subjects and topics they excel in and those that require more attention. This insight allows students to allocate study time wisely and focus on areas that need improvement.
3. Fine-Tune Time Management: Completing practice exams under timed conditions trains students to manage time effectively during the real exam. They will learn how to distribute the time among different sections, preventing them from getting stuck on a single question.
4. Reduce Exam Anxiety: Familiarity and preparation are powerful antidotes to exam anxiety. Regular practice exams reduce the fear of the unknown, making the actual exam day feel less daunting.
5. Enhance Recall and Application: Practice exams help students to reinforce their memory by making them recall and apply what they've learned. This active retrieval strengthens their understanding and retention of information.
Elevate Education Parent Webinar Seminars
Elevate Education is continuing to provide parents of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional Student College exclusive access to their Parent Webinar Series for Term 3, 2024.
To reserve your spot, you can register for free below,
Wednesday 18th September
How You Can Support Your Child During Exams
Click here to register for free
Here's what Elevate will be covering:
✅ What to do in the final days before any test or assessment
✅ How to establish a good routine for the night before
✅ How to optimise exam-room performance
The webinars are run live online from 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm (AEST) where the presenter will share Elevate’s key research and skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so you can ask them questions directly. If you are unable to make the webinar, don't worry! If you sign up to attend, you'll receive the webinar recording on Thursday morning.
Should you have questions or would like to contact Elevate directly, their details are listed below.
✉️ auscoaching@elevateeducation.com