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Welcome to the Year 7

Parent Information Evening for 2017

YEAR 7 2017

Acknowledgement of Country

The MacKillop College Prayer

Prayer

Ministerial Order 870 • affects any organisation that works with children• our response

• Child Protection Policy • Staff code of conduct • Employment of new staff procedures • A child protection consultation group

1. Prayer2. Transition & Themes3. Outdoor Education4. Student Wellbeing & Learning Support5. Achievement & Promotion Policy 6. Notebooks / Home Study / Expectations7. Reporting & Parent Portal8. Homeroom Session

Outline

In 1890 Mary MacKillop said: “Our courage should rise

with difficulties and obstacles.”

Our Vision

Celebrating all life

Challenging all people

Dreaming the new day

Themes 2017Class Posters

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

O.R.G.A.N.I.S.A.T.I.O.N.

C.A.N.I.

Themes 2017

Anglesea Camp Experience2017

Outdoor Education

Camp Details

Accommodation• Eumeralla Scout Camp property (Anglesea)• In tents – provided by the school• Access to toilet facilities

Duration• 2 days / 1 night

Year 7 Camp Aims• Form new friendships

• Learn new outdoor skills

• Respect and learn about our beautiful natural environment

• Create a connection with homeroom teachers

• HAVE FUN

Camp Activities• Surfing – Go Ride a Wave• Initiative activities (raft building) – run by

MacKillop Staff

Activity Photos

Camp Forms and BookletEnvelopes with all forms and booklets will be sent home. ** PLEASE RETURN FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Camp BookletHas all information about the camp (clothing and equipment list is included) – Do not lose this

Yellow Medication FormHand in on FIRST DAY OF CAMP to Outdoor Education Staff(NOT WITH OTHER FORMS)

To be filled out for ALL medication students need on camp

Form and medication must be in a snap lock bag

Please Note:• The Year 7 Outdoor Education Experience is

compulsory for all year 7 students(if a student cannot attend for a medical reason, a medical certificate must be submitted to the school for the 2 days)

• Emergency contact number: 0409 422 166(only use the emergency contact number if you have to - e.g. family emergency)

• Outdoor Education staff will contact you if there is an issue on camp

Food - Sample MenuDay 1 Day 2

BreakfastN/A

Cereal: Weetbix, cornflakes, rice bubblesFreshly sliced fruitHot or Cold Milo

Lunch

Please supply your son/daughter with a morning snack, lunch and water bottle

Salad sandwiches with choice of ham, chicken loaf and Strasburg.

DinnerHealthy option BBQ with a selection of fresh garden salads. N/A

SnacksFresh fruit, dry biscuits with spreads Fresh fruit and muesli bars

Please NoteIf your son/daughter has allergies, special dietary requirements and/or is a vegetarian, be assured we can cater for their needs

Please list any food requirements on the camp forms and if you are concerned please call the Outdoor Education department at the school

Clothing and Equipment• A list of what clothing and equipment to bring is

in the camp booklet • Advise not to buy any new gear for their

son/daughter • Old clothes are usually best for being in the

outdoors. • PE shoes only – good support• No denim clothing, singlets or thongs• Sun smart school: A hat is compulsory

Bags & Sleeping Bag• All gear should be packed into a medium sized

sports bag

• Students must also bring a day pack for activities. It should have 2 shoulder straps

• A sleeping bag is required

• Ensure all clothing and equipment is labelled with your son’s/daughter’s name

Prohibited Items

Mobile phones, extra food, lollies, jewellery, soft drink, aerosol cans, pocket knives, laser lights or electronics i.e. iPods, game boys

Drop Off / Pick UpTime: 8.30 a.m. / 4:00 p.m.Location: South End of TWC (highway end)

Class Camp Dates Dates Homeroom Homeroom

February 14-15 Purple GreenFebruary 16-17 Maroon TealFebruary 23-24 AquaMarch 7-8 IvoryMarch 9-10 OrangeMarch 20-21 White BrownMarch 23-24 Gold RedMarch 28-29 SilverMarch 30-31 Blue

Year 7 Camp Experience

Student Wellbeing

Learning Support Coordinator:Natasha Scanlon

(nscanlon@mackillop.vic.edu.au)

Justine Horan(jhoran@mackillop.vic.edu.au)

• Identification of special needs• Learning support team

This role includes the management of Students with Disabilities (including ASD, Intellectual Disability, Severe Language Disorders) as well as supporting teachers in the classroom (differentiation, modification and adjustment of curriculum / activities).

Student Wellbeing

Role also includes investigation of and support for students who have additional learning needs or who may require further testing.If parents have concerns, please telephone or email for an appointment to discuss concerns.

nscanlon@mackillop.vic.edu.aulearningsupport@mackillop.vic.edu.au

Ph: 8734 5273

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing

Director of Student Wellbeing Years 7-8:Caroline Moon

(cmoon@mackillop.vic.edu.au)

Achievement & PromotionAll year 7 students must

• satisfactorily complete the majority of their subjects (i.e. Ns in no more than 2 subjects)

• satisfactorily complete Religious Education

• attend at least 90% of class time

• 70% attendance of scheduled classes

Students who don’t meet attendance requirements receive an overall not satisfactory (‘N’) for the subject

Unapproved absences -

• Going on family holidays

• Referrals from classroom

• Absence without medical certificate

Achievement & Promotion

Approved absences -• Medical certificate/statutory declaration

plus note from parent/guardian (medical certificate NOT from Pharmacist)

• Attendance at school-organised functions• Note from school counsellor • Special circumstances

Achievement & Promotion

1:1 Notebook

Responsible digital citizens

1:1 NotebookAll students will have had an induction session with their Digital Technologies teacher in the first week.

All students will be involved in eSmart activities throughout their time here at the college.

Home Study20 minutes per subject (60 minutes)

ComponentsCompletion of class workRevision/review of workStudy for testsPreparation for next day

General Expectations

Refer to General Expectations

(College Diary)

• Reports are not printed and are available to parents via the Parent Portal

• Log in and directions to the Parent Portal will be sent to parents by mail

• More and more correspondence from the college will be communicated via email

Reporting & Parent Portal

Reporting & Parent Portal

Parent Portal

Parent Portal

Parent Portal

Parent Portal

Our Webpagehttp://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/

Our Webpagehttp://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/

Homerooms – Barr SmithAqua Jeremy Morrissy BB5Blue Sue Dineen BB3Brown Emily Imber BB2Gold Mark Freeman BB1Orange Kate Centurino BB6Red Justine Horan BB7 Teal Rosa Napoli BB8White Elsha Diggins BB4

Homerooms - WinellaGreen Sue Stinchcombe WB13Maroon Justin Higgins WB10Ivory Jessica Graham WB12Purple Anthony Shaw WB 9Silver Sarah Rowe WB11

ACLC

“ We must teach more by example

than by word.”

Mary MacKillop (2/6/1876)

Thank You