The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT
Our teachers have also attempted to contact the families who did not connect on the day. It is imperative that you are involved with your child ’ s learning. Of course, the College understands that parental/carer demands and large and complex. However, as educators and leaders of learning, we are committed to increasing parent/carer involvement as positive role models. As such, please mark in and connect with your child ’ s teachers at the first Learner Review Meetings which will be held on March 12 on the Secondary Campus and March 26 on the Primary Campus. It is our expectation that all families will attend with their children for these meetings. Educational experts clearly articulate that high performing schools rely on parents/carers having a sound understanding of school process to actively promote school identity and belonging, including, safety, trust and optimism as key drivers critical to an effective school partnership. This, and a problem - solving, solution - based approach, are the behaviours that high performing schools need to enhance student performance and success. This is why our correspondence has focussed on key aspects of our operations. We have deliberately targeted a partnership between the school, the student and the parent/carer in our correspondence. The College has communicated information on: our organisational structure; behaviour management plans; how to support learning at home; and, we have surveyed parents/carers via our School Council on participation and times that are most conducive to availability. Leadership at the College is open and transparent and we openly communicate our official accountability data through various forums including our fortnightly Newsletters, Annual Report and School Council. In our first fortnight of school, we have had a successful VCE Parent/Carer Information session and a wonderful start for our new Preps. Our staff have completed a range of professional learning on Differentiation in Learning and the development of
Our enrolment currently stands at 699. We have a full list of 99 staff to begin the year which is a testament to them, their commitment to our College, and, our vision for success. We have maintained a large proportion of smaller classes in order to provide higher levels of personalised learning and support to students. We have particularly targeted Prep and VCE for significantly smaller class sizes. The evidence is very clear that smaller cohorts result in increased student engagement, targeted and differentiated learning and more effective communications. Thank you to the families who booked in and attended in person or online for the important MEET & GREET DAY. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to officially meet your child ’ s Learning Coach. It begins key communications for individual student learning and the planning of learning goals based on student academic data, passions/interests and social/ emotional needs.
The “ Meet & Greet ” participation statistics are listed below:
Meet & Greet statistics for the WHOLE COLLEGE are as follows:
Total number of interviews scheduled: 381
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Booking Percentage:
37% of available time
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slots booked
Meet & Greet statistics for the SECONDARY CAMPUS are as follows:
Total number of interviews scheduled: 109
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Booking Percentage:
25% of available time
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slots booked
Meet & Greet statistics for the PRIMARY CAMPUS are as follows:
Total number of interviews scheduled: 272
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Booking Percentage:
46% of available time
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slots booked
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