The remote learning experience has demonstrated the advantage and benefit of having technical assistance, which our dedicated ICT support team (lead by Mr Luke Georgiou) has continued to provide during the periods of remote learning. We also value the work of Ms Elise Nowak, Learning & Teaching Leader Digital Learning and the Technology Advisory Group. This group has supported our teachers and students in using MS Teams, providing professional learning, and driving the development and implementation of College policy and guidelines in this area. What would we do without our MS Teams!
Over the past couple of weeks, students and staff have been busy undertaking the process of subject selections for 2021. I would like to acknowledge the work of Mr Adam Ray, Learning & Teaching Leader Student Pathways, who oversaw this process with support from the Pathways teachers, Homeroom teachers and Subject teachers. Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is committed to supporting families with this process and we are proud that all students were given the opportunity for conversations with experienced staff to guide them through this process. The choices that the students make at this point in their secondary education can significantly influence their future education and many factors are being considered during this time. Such factors include career aspirations, aptitude and interest, and tertiary course prerequisites and create a program that allows for flexibility in future choice. We acknowledge the support parents and carers have provided to their sons/daughters in Year 8, 9 and 10 during this process.
We would like to congratulate Mr.Anthony Zammit, who has been teaching our inaugural Year 7 English as an Additional Language (EAL) class at the College. Anthony has also had an article published in the Catholic Education Melbourne Director's e-News, Volume 10 – Number 18, Page 5 of 13.
Click here to view Implementing the new F-10 English as an Additional Language curriculum.
As we near the end of Week 8, it is appropriate to take stock of our students' significant achievements this term. There is no question the majority of students have put their heads down and got on with the business of learning. It takes significant inner drive and organisational skills to remain engaged and productive when working from home. We congratulate students for taking ownership of their learning in this way. Parents, too, deserve our thanks for providing that essential support at home. We know many of you are working hard to keep your daughters and sons connected with their studies.