Senior Learning Centre
During term 1 the Learning Centre has been a growing hub of collaboration and academic growth.
Increasing numbers of students have been attending afternoon Learning Centre sessions to utilise the facilities, teacher expertise and the resources available.
Typically students work independently or with peers to complete home learning tasks, work on assessment tasks, prepare for exams and take the opportunity to study course content. Teachers from a variety of KLAs are available to assist students with their learning needs.
Some students have scheduled Learning Centre lessons as a part of their weekly timetable.
Any senior student can opt to attend Learning Centre before school, during their break times or after school (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
This term Learning Centre participants have:
- grown in their knowledge and understanding of study theory through 1:1 instruction and mini lectures
- set themselves study goals to achieve by the end of term 1
- worked diligently in dedicated study lessons and have seen the advantages of seeking teacher feedback and value of purposeful collaboration with peers
- benefited from support and accountability in order to achieve their goals
- increased their participation in after school study sessions
All senior students are encouraged to ‘Do more and go beyond’ by attending Learning Centre and applying the effective study practises that are promoted by the College.
Why is the Learning Centre so valuable?
Student responses:
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‘Its easier to focus and there is always a teacher willing to help me’. |
‘Learning Centre is highly valuable because it gives students an opportunity to seek feedback on classwork, assessments and practise exam responses’. |
‘Learning Centre is a very good way to catch up on work. Not to mention, the environment is very quiet’. |
‘Learning Centre is a very useful and productive area. There are many different teachers that are available in which they give up time to stay. Learning Centre is a great opportunity for all students to learn and finish work’. |
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‘Learning Centre is important in providing me with a structured study time’. |
‘Learning Centre allows me to get my work done with my friends and teachers who can help’. |
‘Helps me stay focused. Provides me with sources that are unattainable at home. A place of quiet study’. |
‘It’s a quiet place where you can collaborate with other students’. |
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‘Learning Centre is valuable because I am able to seek the help I need from friends and teachers in a productive environment’. |
‘It’s really helpful to be able to collaborate with other teachers and students who need to study or understand specific subjects that they may be struggling with’. |
‘Receive heaps fo help from teachers and friends. A place of quiet study, allowing students to complete school work. A wide range of resources that greatly assist me’. |
‘Relaxing and easy place to learn (good learning environment). Teachers available to help and tutor for free’. |
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The Learning Centre is open before school, every lesson, recess and lunch times as well as after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (5pm close).  |
Mrs Bradford
Study Facilitator