Curriculum

As the semester draws to a close, we have two upcoming opportunities for you as parents to gain valuable insights into your child's academic progress, achievements, and areas for growth. 

1. Student reports

On Friday 16th June, the school will publish the Semester 1 student reports to Sentral. This report will provide you with a comprehensive overview of your child's strengths and areas that may require further attention. It will show: 

• where your child is on the Victorian Curriculum learning continuum (the levels used to measure learning)
• how they're progressing to meet the next level of achievement
• where they need to improve and what the next steps are.

2. Parent–teacher Interviews

On Monday 19th June, the school will host parent-teacher interviews between the hours of 11 am and 7 pm. You are invited to book a 15-minute timeslot via Sentral to meet with your child's teacher. The purpose of this interview is to:

• Meet and get to know each other
• Build a positive relationship
• Share information about your child's interests and learning
• Talk more in-depth about your child's student report.

Parent–teacher interviews are valuable. They can help the teacher understand more about your child. You can also learn where you can help your child in their learning.

Before the interview

• Read through your child's report and think about what you want to discuss.
• Write a list of questions you want to ask the teacher.
• Ask your child if there are any questions they would like you to ask, or if there is anything they would like you to tell the teacher.
• Ask your child what they think the teacher is going to tell you.
• Think about anything you'd like to tell the teacher. For example, if there have been changes that have had an impact on your child.
• If you need a translator, ask the school to organise this before the conference.
• If your child has started prep and has a transition statement, you may want to bring it along.

During the interview

• If you want to ask about a specific thing, let the teacher know at the start of the conference.
• Write down answers to your questions so you can share them with your child.
• Ask about how your child is enjoying school and taking part in class.
• Ask about any behaviour issues.
• Let the teacher know any information you think they need about your child.
• You and the teacher may create a plan with next steps.
• If you're unsure about anything, ask the teacher to explain further.

After the interview

• Keep in regular contact with the teacher to follow up on your agreed plan.
• Talk with your child about what you discussed. Talk about ways you can work together to improve their learning.

Timothy Bernau

Assistant Principal