From the Assistant Principal

Term 1 is almost over. I have been impressed by the way our students have conducted themselves during the building works. They have been very co-operative and patient.

This term has seen our teachers focus on improving our practice through Professional Learning Teams. Teachers are working collaboratively to refine, innovate and improve in a range of areas including;

• Xuno markbook
• Student writing across the curriculum
• Student reading comprehension
• Xuno progress reports
• Enhancing student connectedness to school
• Team program
• VCE exam preparation

Our curriculum day was used to do some significant work in these areas and we hope you will begin to see evidence of this in your child’s experience at school.

Our values and beliefs are encapsulated in our Glen Eira 5 which was created a number of years ago in consultation with staff, students and parents. We seek to live by these values to provide our young people with a supportive learning community. Please take some time to read and discuss these with your child.

5 promises teachers make to our students;

• maintain a safe learning environment.
• know how you learn and what direction your learning should take.
• make classes engaging.
• listen, encourage and support.
• involve the wider community in your learning.

5 promises staff make to one another;

• share resources.
• support one another.
• work collaboratively to improve student learning.
• be consistent in applying policies.
• learn from one another.

5 characteristics you will see in our teaching;

• differentiate teaching and learning to support and challenge the full range of abilities.
• structure lessons according to SABRE.
• be innovative and reflective.
• be enthusiastic.
• be accountable for improving student outcomes.

5 things you will see from our students;

• be enthusiastic and motivated.
• communicate and be respectful.
• seize opportunities to participate and learn.
• work together, acting responsibly and creatively.
• direct their own learning through questioning and exploring.

5 things you will see from our parents, carers and guardians;

• be involved and contribute to the broader educational program.
• play an active role in the child’s learning.
• support their children in achieving their learning goals.
• promote the school values.
• maintain open lines of communication with the school.

Nick Hamer-Smith

Assistant Principal