From the Assistant Principal – Systems, Data and Professional Learning

As we come to the conclusion of our first term in 2023 I would like to congratulate our Parents/Carers, Staff and Students on the many, many successes achieved in such a short period of time. Every day I see members of our community working together, supporting each other, learning from each other, which benefits us all. It is important to both recognise and celebrate every success we have!

As we move into Holy Week I am praying for you all and hoping you have the opportunity to spend time with your family and friends. I am also reminded of this special time by John (10:10) and also the Jesuit Priest, Pierrre Teilhard de Chardin.

I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly (Jn 10:10)

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. (Pierrre Teilhard de Chardin)

Just two important reminders …

1. Staff Development Day - Pupil Free (Monday 24 April: First day of Term 2)

On Monday 24 April our staff will be continuing our work together with a focus on the following objectives:

• Empowering teachers to design learning experiences that encourage students to apply knowledge in new and challenging ways using Hattie's Visible Learning models.
• Foster a culture of feedback, and make sure that students are involved in the process of learning.
• Use data from "Insights" and HSC RAP Analysis to design learning experience to review current teaching practices in order to plan for differentiation and inquiry based models of learning.
• Develop a culture of teacher sharing and collaboration in order to improve student self-efficacy, learning and wellbeing based around Hattie’s Visible Learning.

2. Tell Them From Me Survey in Term 2

We greatly value feedback from our community to help us provide the best possible environment for our students to learn and grow. To help us do this, we will be participating in the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) online survey for students, teachers, parents and carers.   

The survey will provide us with valuable insights into what our school community thinks about school life including how engaged students are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world use the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. More detailed information will be sent to our community in Term 2.

Thank you for your continued support

Patrick Finnerty