Teaching and Learning Hub

In Focus Topic

Reports

Semester one reports will be published on Compass at the end of the first week in Term 3. The Semester report includes the Learning Habits progress reports that have occurred over this period, subject attendance and achievement against common assessment tasks. It is important to note that Learning Task results and feedback is posted on Compass by subject teachers after each assessment is completed and is visible to students and parents when logged into Compass, so there’s no need to wait until the end of the semester to access your academic results. 

Here is an infographic that gives an overview of our Learning Habits that were introduced in 2022.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant House Leadership Team via the main office number 8795 9400.

Are you a parent/carer that wonders if your child receives homework?

Let me tell you, they do! Here at HPSC, we are setting higher expectations than ever before. All students receive homework from their subject teachers as part of our commitment to improving learning outcomes and preparing students for their senior years and world of work. Longitudinal research demonstrates a strong, positive correlation between homework and student achievement, meaning students who did homework performed better in school. This correlation gets stronger as students move through secondary school. Students who establish a positive routine of completing an appropriate amount of homework are able to stay on top of their studies, feel less stress, improve their study habits and learn self-discipline.

How can you help at home?

Often parents/carers wonder what strategies and support they can put in place at home. We would suggest, if possible, setting up a quiet zone with a desk to help your child complete homework and study. Moreover, we’d suggest setting a routine of completing homework prior to leisure activities such as watching TV or playing computer games. This routine can be supported by a visual planner that helps with time management, monitoring and a positive reward system. If you would like any tips or advice with supporting your child(ren) to complete their homework, please don’t hesitate to contact the Mentor teacher, subject teachers, House Student Learning Leaders or ourselves.

Paul Broecker                    

Assistant Principal            

Melanie Larcombe 

Curriculum & Pedagogy Leader

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

Can you read 15 books by the 31st August?

The Reading Challenge is on!

Lots of awards to be won weekly and monthly.

For Further information contact:

Ms Sue Glenn in the library or Ms Kiran (KIH)