Assistant Principal's Report

Assemblies

Generally, each second Monday morning students are involved in an assembly. Assemblies are an opportunity to provide information to a larger group of students at once as well as recognize and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our students.

There will be a College Assembly on the first day of Term 3, Monday 15 July.

Please check Compass for schedule of Assembly dates and locations.

Student Assessment and Reports

Students will receive their end of semester report on the last day of Term 2. Reports for students in Year 10 on work experience will be posted home. Any reports not collected will be distributed to students in Term 3.

Student reports provide students, teachers and parents / carers with a clear and concise picture of a student’s achievement and progress at a point in time. Teachers make informed and consistent decisions about student progress against the Victorian Curriculum achievement standards (Years 7-10) or VCE / VCAL outcomes (Year 11 & 12). Teachers use a variety of assessments and observations to inform their judgement.

I encourage parents / carers to read the report and have a discussion with your child. It is great to read the positives in the report on what your child has achieved. It is also important to looks for ways to improve and make the most of the educational opportunities. Students are encouraged to set goals for the remainder of the year.

The Victorian Curriculum is structured as a single developmental learning continuum and is organised by levels not years of schooling. The curriculum consists of Towards Foundation Levels A to D and Levels Foundation to 10. All curriculum areas have achievement standards, describing what students are able to understand and do.

All students are able to progress along the learning continuum at their own rate and from their own starting point. Students are taught at the level that suits their needs, rather than just the year level and age group they are in. Teachers provide learning opportunities to support the learning for all students, including those students with additional learning needs or a disability.

Early Dismissal Friday 28 June

Students will be dismissed on Friday 28 June at 2:30 pm. Periods 1-4 will run at normal times; however period 5 will be shortened to accommodate the early dismissal. College reports for students will be distributed on Friday 28 June just prior to early dismissal at 2.30 pm for the term break. Year 10 students on Work Experience and VCAL student reports will be posted home.

Information Nights

Planning for 2020 has begun. To ensure parents are well informed we will be holding Information Nights early Term 3.

Please see the dates below:

Tuesday 30 July

Year 11 and 12 2020 (current Year 10 and Year 11 students)

Tuesday 6 August

Year 9 and 10 2020 (current Year 8 and Year 9 students)

Please be aware that subject selection forms will be due shortly after the information nights. As with previous years, students will be required to submit $100 towards the materials cost of the subjects they select.

Primary School Visits

Over the last few weeks, I have had the pleasure in visiting some of our local primary schools. The purpose of these visits was to deliver prizes to students who won the Open Night passport competition. It was a highlight seeing the students react to their prize.

Good luck!

Chris Knight

Assistant Principal