From the Assistant Principal

Curriculum Professional Learning Day

Last Monday 19 April all teaching staff were involved in professional learning for the day with a focus on ‘Moving beyond- Assessment Practices for Growth’ and identifying pathways for progress and MSCW learners. Staff were involved in a series of collaborative workshops that allowed for exploration of strengths and areas of growth for assessment practices at MSCW.

Professional learning for teachers provides an opportunity to continue to learn and develop as teachers to meet the current needs of all their learners. Through this day teachers are able to collaborate with colleagues and more effectively bring about teaching and learning improvements across the College.

Year 12 Study Skills ‘ Maximising Results’ Dr Prue Salter

This week Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services (www.enhanced-learning.net) ran a study skills session with Year 12, building on the work done with the students last year.  Year 12 looked at advanced research about the brain and how that could be used to make their study more effective. Steps to make effective study notes were highlighted and students also examined the study techniques they traditionally used, exploring new techniques they could try this year. The students also discussed how much time they should allocate to schoolwork during term time (2-3 hours per night) and the type of independent learning they should consistently be doing throughout the year.  All secondary students at our school also have access to a great study skills website to help students develop their skills. 

Students and parents can access all resources via COMPASS, favourites, followed by the ELES Study Skills handbook. Please see below. 

School Buses

It is imperative that students at the College are using their OPAL Cards when using buses to travel to and from school. Current statistics of bus usage by the students are not representative of the numbers of students relying on buses for transport to and from schools and there is a significant shortfall in the statistics.

The statistics that are gathered does have a significant impact on the number of bus services that are provided to the College and we need to be sure that students are using their OPAL Cards if we are to maintain the number of bus services allocation to the College at this stage; and to increase the number.

I ask all parents and carers to talk with their daughters about this important issue. Should you have any concerns related to the travel of your daughters on the buses, I welcome the feedback. Added to this, I ask that parents and carers contact the bus depots as well to raise your concerns with them.

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8