Student Led Conferences & Learning Portfolios

Term 3 Student-Led Conferences and Learning Portfolios

Maffra Secondary College is committed to improving the learning of every child in our school, every day.  One of our priorities in 2022 is supporting students to become more active and reflective in their own learning.

To do this effectively, we need your help.

Evidence shows that when students are supported by a close and communicative partnership of teachers and parents/guardians, they thrive at school.  And when students can talk about their learning, set goals, and reflect on them with teachers and family members, their learning improves, and they move closer to those goals.

In the final week of Term 3, 2022, every student enrolled in years 7-11 at Maffra Secondary College will take part in a student-led conference.  As the name suggests, students will lead their parent/guardian and a member of MSC staff through a conversation about their learning, using their ‘learning portfolio’ (a collection of items that show learning growth) to underpin and support the discussion.  Staff have selected students with whom they have a positive relationship, to ensure the conversation is as supportive and meaningful as possible.

To book a convenient time during Week 10 (Monday 12th – Friday 16th September) for the student-led conference, please go to Compass > Conferences and select the staff member named above.