Principal's Message

Dear Parents and carers,

I am writing to you today to talk about student-led conferences and how they can benefit your child's learning. Student-led conferences are a powerful tool that supports students in developing their oral language skills and becoming assessment capable.

During the conference, your child will take the lead in presenting their learning progress to you. They will showcase their work, reflect on their learning, and set goals for the future. The teacher will still be present, but they will take on a more supportive role, guiding the student and providing feedback as needed.

Student-led conferences offer several benefits to students and parents. Firstly, they provide an opportunity for students to develop their oral language skills. By presenting their work and reflecting on their learning, students are able to practice speaking in front of an audience, organising their thoughts, and articulating their ideas clearly and confidently.

Secondly, student-led conferences make students assessment capable. By taking ownership of their learning and reflecting on their progress, students become more aware of their strengths and areas for improvement. They learn to set goals for themselves and develop strategies to achieve them. This process helps students become more self-directed learners, which is a valuable skill that will serve them well throughout their academic and professional careers.

Finally, student-led conferences promote a partnership between students, parents, and teachers. By involving students in the conference process, parents gain a deeper understanding of their child's learning and progress. They are able to see firsthand the work their child is doing and the skills they are developing. This partnership between parents, students, and teachers is essential for supporting student success.

During the conference, you might want to ask your child questions about how they have approached the work, if they have had any problems in doing this, and where they find help. In the younger years, there is a link between a student's ability to speak and use new vocabulary and their increased ability to read. In the older years, we find that student-led conferences are an opportunity to practice job interview and presentation skills. The students have spent quite a bit of time in the last few weeks preparing for their student led presentations. We have found over the last few years this program has really supported students in articulating their learning and their ability to confidently ask for help.

We really appreciate the great response of parents in booking their student-led conferences and their willingness to be involved and informed about their children in their learning journey. Thank you for your continued support of your child's education.

Kind regards

Kelly Bauer

Principal Leader