Welcome back to Semester 2. We hope all students and families had a refreshing holiday and are returning with energy and expectation. We are excited for all we have planned for students and families through the rest of the year — for personal growth and learning achievement.
Navigating the first weeks for success
The best way to plan ahead for Semester 2 is to go back and both ‘reflect’ on Semester 1 to identify goals and ‘reset’ those learning habits that require focus and practice. We encourage students and parents to do this TOGETHER:
| REFLECT | RESET | |
|---|---|---|
Semester 1 report |
What were the key recommendations from subject teachers? What were the key strengths and areas for learning improvement? |
Which recommended learning activities require greater time, attention, focus and practiced discipline — at home? |
Using SIMON together to set specific goals |
Check your child’s ‘Learning Areas’ and ‘Tasks’ section on SIMON. What is the first Assessment / SAC / SAT Task for each subject? |
Discuss together a goal grade for this task — and what work habits are needed to achieve this goal? |
Student Progress Interviews |
Revisit your child’s start-of-semester goals for their first Assessment / SAC / SAT Tasks for each subject. How many of these results were achieved? |
Ensure you come together to interviews! Interviews are personalised 1:1 coaching sessions. Which tasks required ongoing development and practice at home? |
Pathway Selections
During Term 3, Year 10 and 11 students will be making significant decisions with their pathway choices via:
- Pathways assembly
- Parent information evenings - via zoom.
- Pathways Portal
- Pathway confirmation interviews.
Staff have designed this year’s process to best assist students and parents with making informed choices for their learning, setting goals, building confidence and a vision for their future years. Students can also utilise the MLMC Careers Website and visit the Careers team for guidance and input.
GAT
We encourage all VCE/Scored VET Unit 3 and 4 students to check and prepare for the upcoming GAT exam which has a revised date of Thursday 29 July (10.00am-1.15pm).
Coming soon
In the next newsletter, there will be an article detailing other Term 3 highlights:
- Units 3 and 4 Practice Paper Wednesdays
- Mercy Day.
If you have any questions, please contact any of the Barak Campus team during school hours.
