From the Deputy Principals

Academic and Leadership Recognition

The College would like to promote to our families our newly updated Academic and Leadership Recognition document. It provides an overview of formal College-level recognition opportunities. These are complemented by recognition that occurs throughout the year at a year and department level. The document can now be accessed on your SEQTA Learn and Engage homepages.

You will note our reference to Grade Point Averages (GPA). These take the achievement in each subject, give the grade a numerical value and then average those to create the GPA. Mazenod uses a four-point scale, making all A grades a GPA of four. Core and Elective GPAs are considered separately. The scale is as below.

There has been an alteration to the previous criteria for receiving recognition for Awards of Excellence based on an elective GPA. We have included the addition of a core GPA requirement of at least 5Bs. The rationale for this was to continue to award excellence for elective subjects but now with a more clearly articulated requirement for overall academic excellence.

Another change is the High Achievers' Lunch and certificate presentation, which will now be based on whole year achievement rather than by the semester. The certificate recognition will be on Semester Two reports, as well as hard-copy certificates presented at the first school assembly of each year with the celebratory lunch held near that same time.

You will also find details of scholarship opportunities available each year.

This document is live now and relates to all 2023 recognition. The College is finalising a new calculation for Dux of the College. This will be published shortly and will take effect for students commencing Year 12 study in 2024.

We see this recognition as an effective and suitable honorific for our highest academic achievers and we hope it provides motivation to all students in their pursuit of personal excellence.

Save the Date - ySafe Presentation

Please be aware of an upcoming parent information session. On Tuesday, May 23 will have invited an online safety and behaviours specialist presentation group to the College. Every year, we provide sessions to our students, and this session provides complementary support to families.

This practical, strategy-rich session will cover the most important points that all families need to know about online safety, covering key information about social media and gaming, screen time recommendations and step-by-step instructions on how to set up a cyber safe home for children of all ages.

If you’ve ever struggled with getting your children off their games and into bed, worried about the content of the games that they are playing or felt concerned that your child was spending too much time in the digital world, this workshop is for you.

All parents will receive access to helpful follow up resources after the session.

When: Tuesday 23 May 2023

Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Where: Mazenod College - 55 Gladys Rd, Lesmurdie

Parking: College oval

Cost: FREE

Registration: https://bit.ly/mazenod-ps

Once I have confirmed RSVP numbers I will advise the school location, though it will either be the PAC or Library. Tea and coffee will be provided prior to the event.

Registrations are now open should you wish to RSVP early. I will also be sending a direct email reminder to all families in Week 3.

Michael Anderson

Deputy Principal (Students)

Mazenod College School TV

The College provides resources to families from a variety of sources. One such is Mazenod College School TV. This resource bank was developed in conjunction with renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. The resource set is award-winning, offering guidance on everything from fostering connections to screen-time management. All of it designed to support better mental health and wellbeing for young people. They are presented as a series of reports in combination of videos and written guidance. Our dashboard is here: https://mazenod.wa.schooltv.me/

On reviewing the resources, one came across a special report on parenting styles. If you haven't used School TV before, you may like to look at this. The report begins with a short quiz before an examination of parenting styles. Find it here: https://mazenod.wa.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-parenting-styles

Elevate Education Webinar Series Term 2

Families will remember College correspondence inviting you to attend the Elevate Education parent webinars. Please find below the information provided by Elevate about the first Term 2 session titled How To Help Get (& Keep) Your Child Motivated. It will be held on Wednesday May 10. The times are in AEST.

Elevate Education works with our students, delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series you will learn how you can help better support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school:

Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:

What impact does praise and reassurance have on your child’s motivation?
What are the best type of goals to be setting with your child?
How can you help your child create meaningful and lasting motivation?

Click here to register for free

Year 10 MyPath Parent Introduction Forum

The MyPath Introduction Parent Forum will be held in the Gymnasium from 6:30pm on Tuesday 16 May. This is for parents of Year 10 students to begin the exploration of pathways and courses for 2024 studies in senior school. This session will be run by Mrs Liana Angove, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning, and will provide information about the process for course selection and what will be required for students to prepare as part of the MyPath journey. This event will be recorded for Boarding parents and a link sent for viewing at a later time.

To register for this event, please go to the Trybooking link below:

https://www.trybooking.com/CIBKJ

Liana Angove

Deputy (Teaching and Learning)