Teaching & Learning Update – Term 2 Week 11
Secondary Learning Conversations
We are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to the Student Learning Conversations on Friday 24 July.
A reminder that students attending face-to-face conversations are required to wear their full winter uniform.
As the purpose of the day is to strengthen student voice and advocacy in their learning, it is essential that students attend and actively participate in the conversations.
Students are also required to bring their completed reflection sheets for each subject (Years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12). Year 8 students, who are engaged in the MyLearning program, are asked to bring their end-of-term MyLearning reflection.
During these conversations we ask all parents to remain respectful and constructive in their interactions with staff, the Parent Code of Conduct applies to this event.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to these valuable conversations.
Semester One Reports
Your child’s Semester One reports are will be available on SEQTA before the end of the day (if they have not already published).
If you have any queries regarding reports, please direct these to your child’s teacher. A reminder that all communication should remain respectful and constructive and adhere to the Parent Code of Conduct.
Mrs Sarah Pagett
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TEACHING & LEARNING
From The Principal – Term 2 Week 11
When Brand is Important
At this week’s Marcellin Celebration Assembly, the students and I had some fun doing a ‘Brand Quiz’ during my address with them. They were fantastic in recognising so quickly big brand names from just the logos that flashed across the screen. A brand is a fairly corporate term but I shared with students what this means when we make it real and human. A good personal brand is not about what we say about ourselves. It is about what others experience through our words and actions. The consistent demonstration of honesty, courage, empathy, dedication, reliability and perseverance earn the trust and respect of those around us.
Learning is more than just striving for personal academic success. It’s a journey of growth inside and outside the classroom. That growth we like to see is also about developing the values and character that help students become the best version of themselves.
Every day, we see students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 living our Marist characteristics through their actions. Whether it is showing respect to others, demonstrating kindness to a classmate, taking responsibility for their learning, or displaying resilience when facing challenges, our students are building a strong personal brand based on character and integrity.
We love seeing our students wear their values and principles like a badge of honour as they actively build a brand of their character. I congratulated all students whose efforts over the semester had let their brand shine, ‘let their light shine’ through their dedication to learning gains, commitment to the life of the College and the way they have been good people for others. We then presented Colours and Honours that had been earned by senior students and recognised outstanding results in Football championships and NAS Sport pendants.
We are proud of the many ways our students represent Newman College every day. By making thoughtful choices and striving to be their personal best, they are developing the character that will serve them well both now and in the future.
Wishing all students, families and staff some restful times over the holiday break. May there be moments, big and small, that make great memories for you and your family.
Mr Andrew Watson
PRINCIPAL
