The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter TEACHING & LEARNING
Teaching and Learning at The Lakes is based on a basic premise, High Expectations. Teachers and students alike are constantly planning, learning and reflecting on how to work towards their utmost best.
However, the journey doesn ’ t have a final destination where we can ease back and relax. As professionals we continue to actively seek opportunities for continued improvement. With the introduction of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and Victorian Curriculum 2.0 in 2025 we have new opportunities for renewal and reinvigoration of our current practices. Staff have spent Terms 3 and 4 familiarising themselves with the new Curriculum content and planning for both implementation and assessment in 2025. Additionally, teacher professional learning and practices will be focused on learning and improving each of the elements of the Teaching and Learning Model.
We have achieved some amazing results this year across a range of data sources. These include:
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NAPLAN
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VCE results
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Student attitude to school survey (ATOSS)
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Parent Opinion Survey
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Staff Opinion Survey
These results have been achieved through the implementation of a range of programs and approaches including:
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Learner Coaches and the Learner Agency hour on the Primary Campus
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The Tutor Learning Program across the College and the MYLNS program at Year 10
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The VIA program from Years 7 to 10
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A continued focus on the teaching of explicit phonics on the Primary Campus.
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Teacher professional development covering a diverse range of areas such as ‘ Planning for Achievement and Growth ’, ‘ Cognitive Load Theory and it ’ s implications for classroom teaching ’ and ‘ Identifying and Planning for High Ability student learning ’. Cross Campus Learning walks for all staff with a focus on how explicit teaching is used in different year levels and subject areas. Professional Learning Communities where Learning Areas and Year levels use a range of data to identify a problem of practice, research new ways to approach this question and finally implement and monitor practices for success with a view to continual improvement. The roll out of the new Disability Inclusion program and its implications for students who need assistance to access learning equally due to a wide range of challenges. The use of Compass for Reporting and Assessment purposes. This enables assessments and feedback to students and families in a timely manner so that Learners can become active, knowledgeable participants in their learning journey.
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It is an exciting time at The Lakes for Teaching and Learning. Our core business of Learning is leading decisions and planning. We look forward to continuing to supporting your student in their Learning journey through the College towards achieving whatever dreams they strive for.
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Renee Short
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Leading Teacher – Teaching and Learning 7 - 12
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