School News
Shadow
Two members of our school executive, Scott Breen and David Partridge has completed the Shadow a Student program. The program requires participants to be a student for the day, dress in school uniform, attend the classes of the student they shadow and spend their breaks in the playground. This learning is a valuable experience to see school through the eyes of a students. Here is a sample of other professional learning events that are taking place around the school: • First aid course • Beginning teacher support and planning days • Supporting refugee students • STEM Academy • CAPA faculty learning Feedback For Learning “Teachers are constantly giving their students feedback. The problem is that students are often telling us that they aren’t receiving feedback, and if they aren’t receiving feedback, they cannot use it or act on it. So how can we improve both the feedback that we give and the capacity of our learners to receive and act upon feedback?” Dr Cam Brooks, UQ. Head Teacher HSIE/Languages, Tammy Cameron, was selected to participate in the 2019 Leadership Development Initiative to learn from experts in the field about effective feedback. In order to share her learning with ASC staff, she has developed series of workshops that focus on the power of effective feedback. Teachers explore how feedback impacts upon learning and teaching through presentations, case studies, activities and discussion. Strategies will be applied to classrooms and results shared with colleagues to contribute to a culture of collaboration that fosters positive learning and engagement at ASC. The first session was held on Tuesday and will take place each fortnight in Terms 3 and 4
Welcome
Meet Ralfe, our new student support staff member. Ralfe spent the day visiting the junior classes, IEC classes with our Ezidi students, and the Support Unit. He has been cuddled and loved all day and is eagerly looking forward to his next work day. He has certainly ‘lapped’ up the attention.
Youth Frontiers
YOUTH FRONTIERS: Armidale Secondary College teacher Annette Callister is looking for volunteer mentors for Emily Stainton, Amy Rees, and other students in the Youth Frontiers program. Nicholas Fuller Amy Rees and Emily Stainton want to raise money for new toys and activities for the children's ward at Armidale Hospital.
Jindabyne
There were 42 students who honed their boarding or skiing skills over 5 days at Perisher. They were so well looked after by the staff at Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Who ensured they were well fed and well rested in order to take on the challenge of the mountains each day.
da Vinci Decathlon
It was the turn of our Year 9 and Year 10 teams to participate in the da Vinci Decathlon today and they so enjoyed the experience. What an awesome group of school representatives they were - we were ever so proud of them.
Well done too on your achievements guys:
Year 9 creative producers 1st
Year 9 Science 3rd
Year 10 Science 2nd
Year 9 General Knowledge
Mural
Year 7 & 8 students in our mural group have been working to design, create and paint a gender diversity mural. The fantastic work has been mounted in the COLA and signified 'Wear it Purple Day', celebrating the gender identities of young people and ASC as an inclusive school.
Great work to everyone involved.
Debating Tips
Adam Marshall (MP) came to work with our Stage 4 and 5 debaters and shared tips with students gained from his years as a debater and adjudicator. Students worked in groups to define the issue and model of a range of metaphorical debate topics. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Adam!
Lego Masters
The Lego Masters entrants produced some amazing scenes from their favourite book or film in such a short amount of time. Congratulations to all students involved!
Pyjama Day
Students wore pyjamas to school for a day to raise funds and support Beyond Blue.
