22nd April, 2014 Reflection The Resurrection of Jesus But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.� Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened. Gospel of Luke: Ch 24
Term 2
Staff Term 1 Professional Learning Days
Welcome back to all students and families, I hope that the break provided some restful family time for you all. For our VCE students, it was also a time to catch up on and reinforce content from Term 1.
Staff spent the last day of Term 1 undertaking Professional Learning sessions. On the Friday, staff undertook sessions looking at Assessment for Learning Techniques. Various Questioning and Feedback strategies were reviewed and then put into class situations. This theme will be followed up throughout the year, as staff feedback to students and student feedback to staff are key factors in improving student learning. Classes are currently completing on-line surveys for staff providing data on how students see the teaching styles of staff. These surveys will again be used throughout the year for staff to use to improve targeted learning within our classrooms.
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Thanks to all families who attended our Term 1 ParentStudent-Teacher interviews. I trust that the interviews were informative and constructive. If you were not able to attend, please feel free to contact the College to request a phone call / meeting. If you wish to follow up on any issues, please contact the relevant teacher or Year Level Coordinator to make an appointment. Staff email addresses are available through our Web site and are often the best way to contact staff. Please use the Parent Portal to continue to monitor the progress of your son/daughter. ANZAC Day On Thursday we will conduct an ANZAC Day reflection as part of our whole School Assembly. Lest we forget. Mark Sheehan Principal Parents & Friends Annual General Meeting The AGM will be held Wednesday 23rd April at 7.00pm. Please note this meeting is an addition to the P & F meeting schedule published at the beginning of the year.
Staff Recognition Dinner On Friday, March 28, the College held its Staff Recognition Dinner. At this event staff gather to share a meal and formally acknowledge three of our long serving staff. Nerida Thurn, Kerrie-Anne Matthews and Alistair Bloom (20 years) were added to the College Staff Honour Board and presented with gifts acknowledging their service, skills and commitment to the College. We are indeed fortunate to have staff of their quality within the school. School Supplies I ask that families use the start of term to check that their child / children have a complete set of stationery needs (pens, pencils, etc.). John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)