Western Heights College Newsletter

AROUND THE COLLEGE

Term 1

Continuous Reporting

In 2023 we will be continuing to report continually on student progress through COMPASS. Teachers will be posting feedback regularly through Compass that students and parents/carers can access.

 

For Students in Years 7-10

  • Students will complete a minimum of 3 assessments for each unit of learning in every subject
  • These will consist of 2 Learning Tasks; which students are required to complete and have assessed by their teacher. Teachers, via Compass, will communicate either a S (Satisfactory) and N (Not Satisfactory) achievement for the task. These tasks are important learning tasks students need to complete to demonstrate their learning for the unit
  • Students will be required to complete 1 Graded Assessment Task for the unit. This task reflects their level of achievement for the unit. Teachers will communicate, through Compass, the level of achievement (a percentage), as well as written feedback on what the student has achieved and what they need to do to improve their performance
  • Learning Tasks and Graded Assessments Tasks can be modified to ensure they are accessible to students, and a comment will be made via the feedback if the task has been modified
  • Units will be 5 weeks in length for subjects with 4 or more sessions per week (eg Mathematics, English) and 8 weeks for subjects with 3 or less sessions per week (eg Specialist Classes like Food Technology). All feedback and assessments will be available for students with a 2-week timeframe after the assessment has been completed
  • If students are absent for Learning Tasks or Graded Assessment Tasks, they will have the opportunity to complete the task in a designated ‘Redemption’ session after school. There they will be supervised to complete the task. This is important so they do not miss out on any further in class learning completing the task. Teachers will communicate with parents and carers when these sessions are taking place. If a student's Learning Task or Graded Assessment Task is N (Not Satisfactory), they will have the opportunity to complete the task during these sessions to a S (Satisfactory) level. Additionally if a student wishes to improve their performance, they can also attend redemption for a task
  • End of Semester Reports will still be provided reflecting the Victorian Curriculum achievement level. They will also provide an assessment of the student's work habits and attitude. The feedback from the Continuous Graded Assessment Tasks will be included to demonstrate what the student has achieved and what they need to do to improve their learning.

For Students in VCE

  • Students will complete a minimum of 3 assessments for each unit of learning in every Area of Study
  • These will consist of a minimum of 2 S/N Tasks; which students are required to complete and have assessed by their teacher. Teachers, via Compass, will communicate either a S (Satisfactory) and N (Not Satisfactory) achievement for the task. These tasks are important learning tasks students need to complete to demonstrate their learning for the Area of Study
  • Students will be required to complete 1 SAC for the unit. This task reflects their level of achievement for the Area of Study. Teachers will communicate, through Compass, the level of achievement (Letter Grade), as well as written feedback on what the student has achieved and what they need to do to improve their performance
  • The Length of Reporting periods is determined by the Individual Study Design for each subject.  All feedback and assessments will be available for students with a 2-week timeframe after the assessment has been completed
  • End of Semester Reports will still be provided reflecting the achievement level against the Course Outcomes. They will also provide an assessment of the student's work habits and attitude. The feedback from the Assessment Tasks will be included to demonstrate what the student has achieved and what they need to do to improve their learning.

Warwick Lamb, 

Assistant Principal Years 10-12 / Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

Singapore Cultural Study Tour information session

This year, Western Heights College students will have the opportunity to travel to Singapore as part of a cultural study tour!

 

The study tour is aimed at students in Years 8-11 and will depart on 16 September 2023. Over nine days, the tour group will undertake a wide range of activities to experience the culture, language and sights of Singapore. 

 

Parents, guardians and students interested in finding out more about the tour are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday 15 February, 3.15-4pm in Room 5 of the Red building.

 

Inquiries can be directed to Mr Ang: alvin.ang@education.vic.gov.au

Leadership camp

On Wednesday, 28 of our student leaders boarded the bus bright and early to head to Harrietville for a leadership camp. Over three days, the team are getting to know one another, setting expectations and planning for the year ahead. They're also taking part in a range of activities designed to support and increase their individual leadership skills.

 

Debating or Public Speaking in 2023

 

Come and join the team!

This year Mr Edmonds will be coordinating the debating and public speaking related extracurricular activities in 2023. If you would like to get involved or are interested, please speak to Mr. Brett Edmonds.

Canteen orders

This year, the Canteen will be ORDER ONLY for all main food items.  Items such as salad rolls, sausage rolls, schnitzel burgers etc NEED TO BE ORDERED. The first 10 minutes of recess and lunch will be allocated to collection of food orders only. The canteen will then be open for any additional purchases of drinks, snack items, yogurts, sugar free icy poles, sorbet etc.  

 

Please ensure you download the QKR! App and connect to our school.  The QKR! App will show you what you can order for Recess and Lunch and what daily specials and special food events we may hold throughout the year. 

 

Please make sure your profile is up to date with your current year level. This will help us have your order ready for a quick collection. 

 

Canteen Menu Term 1