Curriculum & Data
"Curriculum should help children make deeper and fuller understanding of their own experience."
— Lilian Katz
Curriculum & Data
"Curriculum should help children make deeper and fuller understanding of their own experience."
— Lilian Katz
From the Director of Curriculum and Data
As we move into the second half of the year, I hope all students have had the opportunity to carefully review their Semester 1 reports. These reports are more than just a summary of academic performance; they are valuable tools for learning and growth. In the coming weeks, parents will receive a survey seeking your feedback on how we can further enhance our reporting and awards ceremonies. Your input is invaluable to us.
When engaging with reports, we encourage students to focus on these key areas:
Let's work together to make the second half of the year not only about achieving academic goals but also about nurturing our well-being and enjoying a well-rounded school experience.
Other News:
It's an exciting time for students in Years 8 and 10! Year 10 students have just submitted their subject selection preferences for Year 11, marking a significant step in their academic journey. Similarly, Year 8 students recently attended their subject selection evening, beginning to shape their future pathways.
Years 7 and 9 students should have by now received their NAPLAN results. These results offer valuable insights for parents and teachers, demonstrating how students are progressing in literacy and numeracy over time, both individually and against national standards. NAPLAN is an important tool for monitoring and evaluating the performance of schools and school systems, highlighting areas for continued improvement.
Over the coming semester, Brigidine teachers will be meticulously reviewing NAPLAN results alongside other data, including summative and formative assessments, Allwell Testing, and teacher observations. This comprehensive approach allows us to identify individual student strengths and areas that require further development.
At Brigidine, we are incredibly proud of our students' achievements and their positive approach to assessments. We are committed to using this data to track student progress and to examine research-based practices that effectively impact student learning.
A Special Note for Year 12:
At the beginning of Week 3, our Year 12 students began sitting their trial exams. We extend our warmest wishes to them during this important period.
Trish Smith
Director of Curriculum and Data