Director of Students
Darren Beks
On-Site Study Guidelines
Parents of students attending on-site supervised study sessions should note the following and remind sons/daughters of these arrangements:
1. Mobile phone: allowed but should be placed in school bag on silent, for access only at lunch and recess
2. Flat computers: charge computers overnight, bring charger to school each day, devices can be charged also during recess and lunch in Study Hall.
3. The Library is only available for completing research, using resources available there.
Remote Learning Support
For any general academic or wellbeing issues, please contact one of the following:
Year 7 Co-ordinator: Mrs Merrin Shannon mshannon@monivae.vic.edu.au
Years 8-9 Co-ordinator: Mrs Katee Mitchell cmitchell@monivae.vic.edu.au
Years 8-9 Assistant: Mrs Claire Toffolon ctoffolon@monivae.vic.edu.au
Years 10-12 Co-ordinator: Mrs Sofia Vearing svearing@monivae.vic.edu.au
Years 10-12 Assistant:Mr Tyler Fehsler tfehsler@monivae.vic.edu.au
School Counsellor: Mrs Jeannie Smith jsmith@monivae.vic.edu.au
Student Services Officer: Mrs Louise Lonergan llonergan@monivae.vic.edu.au
Director of Students: Mr Darren Beks dbeks@monivae.vic.edu.au
20 Remote Learning Tips For Parents
1. Set (and keep) a schedule
2. Make sure they have any materials necessary to complete all assignments
3. Provide an environment conducive to learning
4. Create a daily plan
5. Don’t teach–help them understand
6. Make sure all work is completed
7. Help them check messages and communicate with school
8. Keep in mind that it’s about the child, not the work
9. Learn to identify the barriers
10. Use school resources
11. Personalize the learning
12. Encourage a growth mindset
13. Use the right resources
14. Organize their learning environment
15. Encourage self-direction
16. Honor the complexity of learning
17. Help them find their own motivation
18. Understand how the brain works and how learning happens
19. Gamify the learning
20. Help your child build a learning network
Darren Beks
Director of Students