Andrew Chisholm

Assistant Principal

Dear Parents and Students,

With the end of Term 1 upon us, students and parents have been receiving multiple types of feedback regarding student progress in all of their subjects. Hopefully the progress reports, Canvas assessment feedback and participation in teacher, parent, student conferences last week has shed some light on how your student is faring in their subjects and whether the routines being developed so far this year are appropriate to achieve academic results to their potential. At the last assembly I raised how the feedback that is being received should be actioned so as to have the greatest impact. 

With the term 1 holidays approaching, a reflection on the feedback received is essential. It is also important that any suggestions made by teachers as to how to improve aspects of performance such as work habits and the application of key knowledge and skills are promptly acted upon. This may involve follow-up work over the holidays and the creation of revision folders particularly at year 11 and 12 levels. This type of activity is great preparation for second term which has many assessments in all year levels scheduled in mid-term and an exam/SAC period in weeks 7 and 8 of Term 2.

The start of Term 2

The start of term 2 will be a busy time at JMSS. The JMSS athletics sports, Anzac Day assembly, regional exchange, JMSS Open Night (done virtually again this year) and Music camp all occur early in the term. Australian Dental Health Victoria will also have their mobile dental clinic at JMSS in week 1 and 2. 

Day 1 of Term 2 on the 24th of April is a curriculum day for staff so no students are required at school on this day and Tuesday 25th April is the Anzac Day public holiday. Term 2 is only 9 weeks and weeks 7 and 8 will contain many assessments including the GAT.

A quick reminder for our current Year 10’s that they need to really get moving find their work experience placement for the last week of Term 2 if they have not done so already. Although work experience is not compulsory this year we would encourage students to find a science-related work opportunity for the last week of Term 2. Any enquiries can be directed to Kirstine Carter our Pathways manager at school.

Recent Successes 

At the recent EMR swimming sports five of our swimmers won their events and have made it to the State Finals. Congratulations to Alyssa Leaver, Seojin Hwang, Caitlin Carpenter, Neve Anderson and Madeleine Carter.

Have a wonderful Easter!

Andrew Chisholm

Assistant Principal