Learning and Teaching
Celebrating all that is Good with Joy and Gratitude
There is much to look forward to this term. A variety of upcoming co-curricular activities serve to provide opportunities to utilise strengths and talents in a multitude of ways. Students are preparing to participate in the Maths Olympiad, the Model UN Conference and many SCSA and SEGAP sporting competitions.
There are also many opportunities for parents to get involved in school events. There are a number of Elevate Education study skills information sessions on offer, as well as opportunities to attend Music events and get involved in the Parent Book Club.
We belong to a welcoming and vibrant community. What a blessing!
Academic Tutoring Program
This week we have launched our Academic Tutoring Program. Funding has been made available for schools to assist with providing support for students who may have fallen behind in their learning during the lockdown periods of 2020. Kilbreda has been fortunate enough to secure some of this funding and is excited to announce the appointment of some new tutors who are joining our team.
Please see the staff announcements in the Assistant Principal: Staff section of the newsletter.
Tutors will be assisting in Year 7 to 9 classrooms and providing support during study periods and after school for students in Years 10 to 12. Students who have been identified as requiring this additional support will be contacted by the school over the next week.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN is scheduled for all students in Year 7 and Year 9 for the following dates:
Tuesday 11 May
Language Conventions
Writing
Wednesday 12 May
Reading
Thursday 13 May
Numeracy
All Year 7 and Year 9 students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. During test week, catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent on test days. These students may undertake catch-up tests on the days in the test week after the scheduled test, up to and including Friday 14 May.
Later in the year, parents will receive their child’s personal NAPLAN report. The report will describe your child’s particular skills in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. The report will also show how your child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia.
For more information about the tests, please visit the VCAA website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.auor the NAP website at www.nap.edu.au
Elevate Education –
Parent Webinar Series
We are proud to work with Elevate Education to provide multiple opportunities for students and parents to engage with workshops regarding study. This term, Elevate are once again providing access to free online webinars for families at the College.
Registration for these free online webinars is essential. Please register by clicking HERE.
Wednesday 5 May
Time Management techniques to align the family expectations on homework and achieve school-life balance.
Wednesday 19 May
Memory and effective revision. Why rote learning is ineffective and our top strategies for effective revision.
Wednesday 2 June
Exam Preparation to ensure students are prepared and confident going into the exam room.
Wednesday 16 June
Stress and Wellbeing. How parents can support their child in tougher periods and manage school-related stress.
The webinar is run live online from 7.00pm to 8.00pm (AEST) where the presenter will share Elevate’s research findings and skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so you can ask questions directly.
We hope you find these resources valuable as you support your children during the senior years.
Jane Ward
Assistant Principal:
Learning and Teaching