AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE

The Council of Catholic School Parents is pleased to have been chosen to give a presentation on parent engagement at the upcoming ARACY Parent Engagement Conference in Melbourne in June.

As part of the presentation we will include parents' views on their engagement in their child's education - do they know what it is, do they value it, etc. obtained through a survey. We would like to know what you as a parent/carer think about parent engagement - what is it? is it worthwhile? can I do it?

Here is a link to the online survey. We really want to know what your view as parent engagement in their child's learning is emerging as one of the most important areas of research. Thank you for your support.

NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA (NCCD) ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY

We are committed to the provision of the best possible learning environment for all of our students at Mater Dei. Schools have been asked to ensure that parents/carers are aware that the Australian Government has put into place the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data. This is an annual collection that counts the number of school students receiving an adjustment due to disability and the level of reasonable adjustment they are receiving.

Schools are required to make reasonable adjustments, where needed, to assist students with a disability in accessing and participating in education free from discrimination and on the same basis as other students.

The national data collection counts students who have been identified by a school team as receiving an adjustment to address a disability as defined under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

For more information:

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

CARROLL HOUSE BREAKFAST

Carroll House will be having a breakfast for all Carroll House students and families on Friday 23 June in Week 9, from 8:00am - 8.45am. We welcome all parents/carers and all family members to attend. We invite all families to RSVP to the letter attached.

Mrs Virginia Baggio

Carroll House Leader

YEAR 12 VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR WORKS EXHIBITION

Claim the date -

Wednesday 21 June - 6 - 7.30 pm

Year 12 Visual Arts and Design and Technology students are once again exhibiting their Major Artworks and Major Design Projects as works in progress. The students have been developing and designing their concepts since Term 4, 2016. The student work which will be on display are still works in progress, and each student will be present to discuss what they aim to achieve before the submission of the Major Artworks and Major Design Project mid Term 3.

The students are excited about showcasing their work and are really looking forward to everyone coming to see what they have achieved so far, what they aim to achieve and engaging in critical discussion about their ideas. It is a fantastic opportunity for parents, family, friends and anyone interested in seeing the students and their wonderfully creative ideas, so come along and enjoy the creative talents of our senior students here at Mater Dei.

Location: MDCC Resource Centre

Date: Wednesday, 21st June, 2017

Time: 6.00pm - 7.30 pm

WEBBER HOUSE FAMILY LUNCH

COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTRE HOURS

Please be advised of the changes to the opening hours of the College Resource Centre. The amended hours are as follows:

Monday 8.45am to 4.30pm

Tuesday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Thursday 8.45am to 4.30pm

Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Please note this will not affect the current times for Religion and Maths tutorials.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

Wednesdays 11:00am - 3:30pm

Fridays 8:30am - 12:00pm

Have you checked out the Skoolbag mobile App yet? A great way for your school to communicate directly to both parents and students. Please see attached information sheet for more details.

"Mater Dei Matters"

Issue 9 · 16 Jun 2017

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