DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - TEACHING & LEARNING REPORT
MR NATHAN LANE - DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: TEACHING & LEARNING
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - TEACHING & LEARNING REPORT
MR NATHAN LANE - DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: TEACHING & LEARNING
Vision for Teaching and Learning at St Mary MacKillop College - a statement that drives the development of a high performance learning culture at SMMC
At St Mary MacKillop College we have high expectations of our students as we equip them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions for lifelong learning. We pursue excellence through a teaching and learning environment that is inclusive, engaging and encourages growth. We value collaboration, innovation and building strong relationships.
In the blink of an eye, we find ourselves at the end of Term 1 and what a busy term it has been! On Wednesday we had a full school assembly where we celebrated all the wonderful things that have happened this term. It was great to listen to our Student Leadership Committee talk about their achievements during Term 1 and their plans for the year.
I congratulate our students for the commitment they have shown to their studies throughout Term 1. I encourage our students to spend some time during the holidays reflecting on their learning throughout this term. Have you achieved the goals you set for your learning which were discussed during your TA interviews? Reviewing the feedback teachers provide for assessment tasks assists our students to grow as learners. When reviewing feedback it is important to celebrate your successes and the things you are doing well, as well as reflect on the suggestions for improvement which will assist in your future learning.
My sincere thanks to everyone in our College community for their support throughout Term 1. Many thanks to our Homeroom Teachers and subject teachers who keep a close eye on our students and their learning and wellbeing and communicate with each other when there are concerns. Easter is when we celebrate as a community the rising of Jesus after his death on the cross. As Term 1 concludes and we move into Easter and the school holidays may the peace and joy of the Risen Christ be with us all. I wish you a relaxing holiday break.
Learning Recognition Program
This year the Academic Committee will continue the ‘Learning Recognition Program’. Each week the committee focusses on a different year level and they ask teachers to nominate a student from each of their classes that they believe deserves recognition for their learning. One nomination is for a student who is applying themselves to the best of their ability, and the other nomination is for a student who is achieving academic excellence in their studies. Thank you to the Academic Committee for continuing this initiative. Congratulations to the following students for being recognised by their teachers so far this term:
Year 7
Academic Recognition
Archie Alderuccio, Arna Carroll, Jake O'Brien, Jenna Gray, Jimmy Kelly, Melody Cimino, Noah Pearson and Zara Pollard
Endeavour Recognition
Ellie Bellinger, Jenna Gray, Zoe Brooks, Violet Corrie, Chloe Nalder, Lana Brooks, Archie Alderuccio, Paige Russell and Melody Cimino
Year 8
Academic Recognition
Sarah Vrolijks, Emily Pekin, Calyssa Baber, Reesha Khosa, Sabrina Valenzuela, Jemma Twentyman, Patrick Eade, Tiger Vearing, Sam Scott, Sunny Barry, Charlie Graham, Reese Parsons, Scarlett Benham, Tessa Fawcett, Lily Scott, Marion Doherty, Ryley Fogarty and Scarlett Benham.
Endeavour Recognition
Dakota Zucco, Laura Dinh, Tessa Fawcett, Jack Coffey, Sarah Vrolijks, Emily Polkinghorne, Cienna McKenzie, Matilda Murphy, Ben Nelson, Scarlet Grey, Carly Shepherd, Tara Free, Tiger Vearing, Lily Scott, Jordan Cimino, Charlize Capone, Charlie Graham, Julian Muir, Angus Wilckens, Ruby Maher, Kyra Croft and Sebastian Mammone.
Year 7 Reflections on Term 1
Our Year 7s have been with us for a term now and we hope they feel settled into secondary school. Recently I asked Year 7 students to complete a short survey on their learning. Our Year 7s shared some very interesting insights into their learning from Term 1. Here are some of the responses received:
Explain your highlight from Term 1.
Outline the differences you have seen from primary school to secondary school.
Describe your highlight from Year 7 Camp?
Identify any challenges you've faced so far in Year 7. How did you overcome these challenges?