Parents & Community

YEAR 12 WELCOME BACK

We welcomed back our Year 12's (as well as Year 11's and 7's).  Our school community felt strongly that Year 12's have missed out on more than most in 2020, so a 'welcome back care'  pack was prepared for their return.  Our sincere thanks is extended to the following organisations and businesses for their generous support in making these packs possible. 

And of course, John Fawkner College School Council and Staff

World Teachers Day will be celebrated on Friday 30 October in Australia, providing an opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of all Victorian teachers.  During 2020, teachers all around the world have changed their routines and adjusted their teaching practices in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While this has been an unprecedented time for all, World Teachers' Day recognises the continuing hard work of all teachers.  Lets give recognition to all the teachers' as they have done an amazing job.  Lets celebrate teachers together.

IDEAS FOR WHAT, AND WHAT NOT TO SAY, TO PROMOTE A GROWTH MINDSET

FIXED MINDSET - “You are so smart!”

GROWTH MINDSET - “It seems like it’s time to try a new strategy.”

FIXED MINDSET - “It’s okay. Maybe you’re just not cut out for this!”

GROWTH MINDSET - “I like watching you do that.”

FIXED MINDSET - “You're a natural at that!”

GROWTH MINDSET - “It looks like that was too easy for you. Let’s find you something challenging so your brain can grow.”

FIXED MINDSET - “That’s right! You did that so quickly and easily; great job!”

GROWTH MINDSET - “That’s not right. You don’t understand this yet. What strategies can you try to understand it better?”

FIXED MINDSET - “That’s not right. Are you paying attention in class? It seems like you’re not even trying.“

GROWTH MINDSET - “That was really hard. Your effort has paid off! Next time you’ll be ready for this kind of challenge!”

FIXED MINDSET - “That was really hard. I’m so glad it’s over and you don’t have to do that again.”

GROWTH MINDSET - “You’ve worked hard to become a good writer. You should challenge yourself with an advanced class, and learn something you don’t know how to do yet.”