Learning & Teaching

From the Deputy Principal - Learning and Staff

Learning News

Congratulations to all students for the effort they have put into their studies in recent weeks. As Term 1 comes to an end, students have been involved in a number of assessments. 

Assessment and reporting are vital processes which provide information about what students know and can do, and to make recommendations for their future learning. Assessment is an integral part of the teaching and learning program at Mount St. Joseph Girls' College.

Student assessment may take a variety of formats depending on the nature of the subject. Subject assessment tasks seek to draw out the students’ knowledge, process capabilities and skills rather than simply focusing on recall of information out of context. Tasks, depending on the subject, may include a test, an extended assignment, oral or media presentation, research task, performance or practical task, or an experimental or investigative task. Students receive feedback through rubrics outlining the criteria assessing the task or unit of work.

Formative assessment is used to monitor learning progress during a learning sequence. It provides continuous feedback to teachers and students, which enables them to monitor progress and identify and address needs in learning.

Summative assessment seeks to establish the level of achievement attained by a student, and typically occurs at the end of a learning sequence, course or unit. The main purpose of summative assessment is to establish levels of achievement for reporting.

Continuous Reporting

The College Learning Management System (CANVAS) provides a progressive and up to date picture of your daughter’s academic progress. This includes achievement levels and feedback in assessment tasks.

Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews – Thursday, April 26 and Monday, April 30

The Student Led Conferences held in February were an effective way of students taking ownership of their learning and reflecting on their strengths and areas of growth to set goals for the year.

This format will be used for the upcoming Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews. Students will be involved in guided activities to further reflect on their learning by focusing on their subjects – what have they achieved, how have they grown and how can they improve. The interviews provide opportunities for students, parents and teachers to work together to develop strategies to enhance learning.

Joanna De Bono

Deputy Principal - Learning & Staff