Secondary

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Amelia Frantz & Sean Procko 

During Weeks 7 and 8,  

Mathematics is taught in a variety of ways including using concrete materials, virtual materials and games. Students have access to the program Essential Assessment which provides assessment data about the current skill level, and activities targeted at these skills. 

VPC & Senior Classes have been applying Mathematics to various contexts. Learners have measured areas of the school, conducted shape scavenger hunts, and created their own 3D robots using 3D shapes.

During lessons, students are explicitly taught and given opportunity to practice skills in their Individual Education Plans, as well as other skills in the broader mathematics curriculum.  

This semester students will have 2 mathematics goals: a Number goal and a Space or Statistics goal.  We encourage parents to review the goals and success criteria set for each student. 

Work Experiences & SBAT

Our Work Experience students have been attending Enable ICT Recycling in Broadmeadows. Here, they have dismantled old computers & e-waste for recycling. Some components have gold, others platinum, and the wires copper, whilst all plastic & steel components can be recycled, thus protecting the environment.

Our SBAT students have been working at North Point warehouse, providing them valuable logistics & organisation skills. Students access the program independently, & once a term a JSA learner will be the Team Leader & manage the warehouse form. A perfect preparation for work beyond school.

Recurring notices:

We have some exciting incursions coming up: 

On Thursday 26 March, we will have a Ramadan Parade where students are invited to share their lanterns and banners created during Visual art class.  

On Wednesday 1 April, we will celebrate Autism Awareness  with Jacanarama (parents are invited)

On Thursday 2 April, we will celebrate Easter with a hat parade. Students are encouraged to make their own hats at school.

Feel free to reach out anytime, 

Amelia and Sean 

Room 26

Room 26 has had an amazing and productive start to term 1. Room 26 has participated in many activities and excursions such as A.G.A; (Apprentice Groups Australia) where they learn the skills to do trades. The students in Room 26 are also enjoying Interschool sports as they mingle with students from other schools and learn and play different sports. Room 26 also enjoy science and Arts where they can create artistic work and participate in fun scientific experiments. Room 26 is looking forward to the year ahead! 

Room 27

By Angela Laino

Classroom Teacher

In Room 27, staff and students have enthusiastically begun the Future Ready Program, creating a positive and engaging learning environment focused on building independence, confidence, and practical life skills.

This semester, students are participating in a broad curriculum including Numeracy, Literacy, Science, Personal and Social Capabilities (PSC), Health and PE, Art, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program (SAKG) and Hands-on-Learning Build. These subjects support both academic growth and the development of important life and social skills through a mix of classroom and hands-on learning experiences.

Inter-School Sports each Wednesday has been a highlight. Students recently completed a cricket unit, learning skills such as bowling, batting, and fielding, along with teamwork and game rules. They are now progressing through a lacrosse unit, where they continue to build coordination and confidence.

Next week, Room 27 is excited for their first excursion to the Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne. As part of this experience, students will take part in public transport training, including walking to Jacana Station, catching a train, and travelling by tram to the gallery. This is an important part of the program, helping students develop independence and real-world travel skills.

As Term 1 comes to an end, Room 27 is looking forward to the Easter holidays. It has been a busy and rewarding term, and the class wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable break.