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As we have begun this new academic year, there is an undeniable sense of hope and opportunity in the air about the boundless possibilities ahead for our students.

One addition to the College curriculum that we are especially pleased to introduce is a whole-school approach to Review Learning. At the start of each lesson, the classroom teacher will facilitate a review of what students have learned the previous lesson, week, month or year. This strategy is designed to strengthen their ability to recall knowledge, skills and concepts more effectively and efficiently. It also provides students an opportunity to work with their prior knowledge before building on it further during that lesson. It has been well received by students and teachers so far and we will continue to refine its implementation as the year progresses.

Our Junior School has also begun a new literacy program called Playberry Laser. This is a multi-tiered reading and spelling program used by students from Reception to Year 5. The program utilises fun and engaging activities, encouraging a love of literacy, while building strong foundational skills that will benefit our students for years to come. Reading is fundamentally the most important skill our students can develop in the early years of their schooling journey, and we want to empower them to succeed academically and beyond.

This term, we have already undertaken additional testing from Reception to Year 10 to also ensure classroom teachers are aware of each student’s individual strengths and areas for development in both literacy and numeracy.

Finally, I want to wish students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 all the best for NAPLAN, which started this week. This will provide us with quality information to continue to tailor our teaching and learning programs and ensure our students are able to thrive at the College.

Mr Jack Griguol
Head of Curriculum and Learning