The MLMC Remote Learning Program is a response to school closure due to federal and state government declarations of a pandemic due to the COVID-19 virus. The program is focused on continuing the learning under the advice from key governing bodies including Mercy Education Limited (MEL), Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) and the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
MLMC is a faith community, strongly grounded in the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ and lived out through our Mercy Education values of Compassion, Justice, Respect, Hospitality, Service and Courage. We believe the continuous enactment of these values will guide us through these uncertain times. MLMC is committed to providing a remote learning program in an environment where we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. This care and support is extended to our staff, who are charged with this responsibility.
The Remote Learning Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook sent to parents this week (and also available on the Parent Portal) will provide guidelines and clarity on how we will be supporting student organisation, pastoral care and learning. The information in the attached poster is a quick guide to program and the basics of how to learn effectively from home. Reminders based on these guidelines will be shared each week
We appreciate that some parents may be feeling anxious about assisting their child with learning at home. We are all learning in the online environment of our Remote Learning Program. Educators, support staff, parents, and students are all shifting towards learning in a different environment. Change creates new emotions and behaviours as well as opportunities to learn. Our greatest learning comes from the challenges we face, as they stretch our thinking. This is a partnership, so we encourage you to contact teachers directly in the first instance, if you require further clarity or support to contact the relevant Campus Director, and together we will find solutions or consolation.
Our focus remains on the core principles of our Vision for Learning and our commitment to create learning and teaching experiences that meet the needs of our students, even in the Virtual Classroom.
