{"id":22020,"date":"2026-02-06T13:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T02:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/domremy\/?post_type=article&#038;p=22020"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T02:12:29","slug":"cultivating-learner-excellence-the-launch-of-the-year-7-learn-to-learn-program","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/domremy\/article\/cultivating-learner-excellence-the-launch-of-the-year-7-learn-to-learn-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultivating Learner Excellence: The Launch of the Year 7 \u2018Learn to Learn\u2019 Program\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we commence the academic year, the College is proud to introduce our Year 7 cohort to the College Learn to Learn program. This foundational initiative is designed to ensure that the transition to high school is marked not only by academic support but by the explicit development of the cognitive and organisational tools essential for learning success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Learn to Learn program is grounded in educational research, focusing on the &#8220;meta-skills&#8221; that distinguish expert learners. Throughout the program, students will develop proficiency in several key areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Assessment Literacy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Students are taught to deconstruct assessment task rubrics and understand success criteria. By learning how to interpret feedback, students take ownership of their learning growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Self-Regulated Learning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We introduce students to the &#8220;Learning Pit,&#8221; fostering the resilience needed to navigate complex challenges. Students learn to monitor their progress, identify when they are stuck, and apply specific strategies to move forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Evidence-Based Study Habits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rather than relying on ineffective methods like passive re-reading, students are introduced to high-impact techniques such as active recall and spaced practice, ensuring their study efforts yield results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of the Learn to Learn program, Year 7 students engaged with the Digital Circuit, an induction into the College\u2019s digital ecosystem. Our Year 10 student leaders confidently guided this process, providing peer mentorship as Year 7 learned about locating subject resources, email protocols, calendar management and establishing a structured file organisation system for all subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Monday, our Year 7 students were introduced to the College Learning and Wellbeing Framework, which serves as the blueprint for the type of learner\u2014and person\u2014we aim to develop at the College. We believe that a great education goes far beyond just mastering subjects; it\u2019s about fostering critical thinking, personal growth, and the confidence to become a thoughtful, capable individual ready to contribute to society. The six pillars of our framework represent the key areas of growth we nurture in every student, ensuring they have a strong foundation for both their studies and their life outside the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students also completed a Learner Survey to help them uncover their own unique learning strengths and styles. This information will be shared with staff to guide the design of learning experiences, ensuring that instruction is intentionally differentiated and strategies are tailored to meet the specific needs of every student.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We look forward to seeing our Year 7 students develop their confidence as they settle into the rhythm of College life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Mrs Kelly Smit, <\/b><b>Leader of Learning and Teaching <\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we commence the academic year, the College is proud to introduce our Year 7 cohort to the College Learn to Learn program. 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