In the classroom

Over the last 3 weeks the students have been incredibly busy finishing assignments in their key subjects and sitting tests so we can check the progress that they are making.  In the past week, I have been really impressed by how much improvement has been made in the areas of English and Maths and  the quality of the assignments that have been completed in Science and History.  On Friday in Physical Education the students took part in a Netball Tournament ran by SEDA.  The tournament was the final week of a five week netball program and the standard of the games was impressive.  We might have some netball stars in the making. 

This past semester has been one of the most enjoyable and rewarding times I have had in my professional career.   The 22 MITS students arrive each morning at Richmond Football Club (the only professional sporting club in the world to host a school) full of energy and a willingness to learn and make the most of the opportunity that MITS offers them.  What amazes me most is they are really aware of the example they are setting back in their communities and often speak about how their courage and commitment to getting a good education has inspired brothers, sisters, cousins, friends to apply to come to MITS when they are old enough.

Next semester will be action packed as the students start to visit partner schools across Melbourne where they might be going to school in 2020.  They will wear the MITS formal uniform and the school work will lift in standard again as we prepare them to smoothly transition into partner schools.

Charlie my young fella came home this week with his Semester 1 report and in it contained a letter to parents with some advice from Stephen Russell - Headmaster St Kevin's College that I thought was worth sharing as a way to ensure the reports getting sent home later this week are a valuable learning tool.  "I asked (them) to read their semester reports three times! Once alongside their parents, the second time in a quiet place where (they) can genuinely reflect seriously on each comment and let the

information sit in heart and mind. The third time should be at desk or kitchen table, alongside

parents or solely, with pen in hand, constructing a goal in each subject for next semester, as well as a

specific series of action points that will start from Week 1 Term III.”

Congratulations to our MITS Award winners for week 9.

MITS Courage Award - Debbie

MITS Respect Award - Rhiannon

MITS Care Award - Isaiah

MITS Academic Award - Paul

MITS Boarding Award - Marley

Finally, have a relaxing holidays and enjoy the time with your family and friends.  I am looking forward to an exciting Term 3 which includes a camp, a snow trip and a while lot of learning.