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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
• 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.
[email protected]@mackillop.vic.edu.au
Ph: 8734 5273
Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing
Director of Student Wellbeing Years 7-8:Caroline Moon
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
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
