The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT
EDUTECH CONFERENCE
FATHER'S AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
Last week we sent a number of staff to the mega - event, Edutech. Participatnts have begun exciting discussion regarding the upgrade and incorporation of cutting - edge technologies throughout our classrooms over the next 5 - 10 years. This conference is quickly becoming a highly sought after professional learning opportunity from our staff and we hope to translate their learnings and enthusiasm into tangible technological improvements for our students - more to come on this in the near future.
A reminder that next week we will be celebrating Father's and Special Friends Day with a special breakfast. We look forward to seeing families join us for this wonderful event.
SECONDARY CAMPUS PROGRESS REPORTS AND LEARNER REVIEW MEETINGS Secondary families are encouraged to mark your calendars for Wednesday 28 th August, when we will hold our Secondary Campus Learner Review Meetings. These meetings are a crucial way for parents and carers to stay informed about their child ’ s learning progress. Your involvement is essential as equal partners in your child ’ s education, and we encourage all families to participate fully.
AIM HIGH CONFERENCE
Staff participated in our Aim High Conference this week, where they delved into the College's narrative around high - performance through high expectations. This narrative is not just for our students but is a commitment from all members of our College community—students, parents/carers, and staff. Together, we aim to foster an environment of excellence and continuous growth. During the two - day conference we explored:
SHAVING FOR A CAUSE
In a show of solidarity and support for members of our College community who have experienced loss and grief, I, along with Teachers, Education Support Staff, and School Councillors, will be participating in the Shaving for a Cause event. Together, we aim to raise funds and awareness, standing strong as one community. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support and commitment to making The Lakes South Morang College a thriving, inclusive, and high - performing community. Please keep the donations coming!
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Continuing the learning journey of a P - 12 College as a united group of staff. Using the positive climate for learning principles in FISO 2.0 as the framework to address the importance of developing our four pillars: academic rigour, high expectation, school pride and community connections. Developing an understanding and building empathy among all staff to the various learning stages, cycles, transition points and expertise required to have learning success in a P - 12 College. Refining our understanding of what a great P - 12 College looks, feels and acts like using data informed evidence. Effectively leading and responding to challenging conversations with all members of the College community. Further building collective efficacy and a commitment to the philosophy of “ high performance ”.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to both Mr. Abney Hastings and Ms. Mansfield on some fantastic career achievements this week. Mr. Abney Hastings is attending his graduation ceremony for the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Learning this week for his successful completion of the Unlocking Potential program, well done! Additional congratulations to Ms. Mansfield who has been selected to travel to Japan over the September holidays as an Australian Education Union representative, on the back of her selection to attend Canberra earlier this year. The field study will involve visitation and meetings with schools investigating industrial practices and agreements for teachers. This will be an awesome opportunity for her and we look forward to sharing her learnings and insights upon her return.
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Our staff were deeply engaged in learning and enjoyed seminars and workshops from:
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Trevor Strolla (Executive Principal at Richmond West Primary School) and Frank Vetere (Executive Principal at Footscray College) on high - performance school cultures Renee Short and Scott McLean on enhancing Teaching and Learning practices in a high - performance culture Karlie Carrol (Mill Park Secondary College) on high - performance use of Compass Chris Daicos on using positive psychology to perform highly in managing difficult conversations Chris Egan (Inspire Learning Solutions) on thriving cultures that promote high - performance through self - and collective - efficacy.
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