Enrolments Guide July 2021

ISSUE 2 • July 2021

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Prep, Year 7 & Secondary Enrolments pg 81 Victoria Schools Guide Website pg 83 Photo supplied with compliments of St Monica’s College, Epping - see pages 2, 3, 72 & 73 Enrolments

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St Monica’s College, Epping Enrol now for Year 7, 2023

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“Every student matters, every moment counts”

T: 9409 8800 | www.stmonicas-epping.com Junior Campus Years 7 - 9 | 400 Dalton Road, EPPING VIC 3076 Senior Campus Years 10 - 12 | 16 Davisson Street, EPPING VIC 3076 12458776-DL30-21

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Belgrave South Primary School BELGRAVE South Primary School has been providing excellence in teaching and learning for over 100 years. Located in the Dandenong Ranges, the school provides well equipped grounds and buildings in a beautiful setting. We are an integral part of the local community and we highly value the support of our parents and community members in our school each day. We work together to facilitate excellent learning opportunities, provide state of the art technology and develop innovative learning spaces.

Our Science and Inquiry Learning Centre and Maker Space supports the development of critical and creative thinking. We encourage high achievement and our students achieve excellent results.

We have strong links with local pre-schools and offer an extensive transition program that commences in July for enrolled students. We offer before and after school care and an exciting program of extra-curricular activities.

Beginning primary school is an exciting time.

The right start to school helps children build positive relationships and to develop a strong sense of identity and belonging, both of which are important to their long-term development, learning and wellbeing.

Our school tours give you the opportunity to see learning in action and meet our junior school teaching team. You can see the broad range of exciting learning programs and the many opportunities that are available to our students in

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Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Digital Technology/ Multimedia, Creative Arts, Physical Education, Japanese, Environmental Education, Hospitality (Plot to Plate Program) and Student Leadership.

Our Foundation Transition Program helps your child to become familiar with our school through specialist learning activities and play based sessions. Children will be well supported by their new teachers as they build their confidence and increase their readiness to start school. It is incredibly rewarding for both parents and teachers to watch our children grow socially, emotionally and academically during the program and throughout their early years at Belgrave South Primary School.

The program also gives us the opportunity to welcome and involve parents in our Belgrave South Primary School community. We run sessions especially for parents to explore what the early years of school involve and how we can work together to ensure that students make the best start to school.

We are proud of our school and look forward to meeting you for a school tour.

Stuart Boyle, Principal Belgrave South Primary School 175 Colby Drive, Belgrave South VIC 3160 Phone 97542505 Email: belgrave.south.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: belgravesouthps.vic.edu.au

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Engaging Students via Augmented Reality CAPTIVATING students attention and interest is a central challenge for all teachers wishing to make a real difference. That challenge was put to my colleagues and me throughout our years in training to become teachers. That was then, many years ago, and it remains so now.

Technological advances have brought with them wonderful opportunities with which to enhance the engagement of students in their learning.

Paradoxically, they have simultaneously also brought with them, frustrating distractions.

How then to maximise the positive opportunities, whilst minimising the negatives?

Insofar as minimising the distractive potential of digital technologies, the Victorian Department of Education & Training have introduced a ban on mobile phones use by students during school hours, with limited exceptions.

On the other hand, how can schools capture the potential of digital technologies to best engage students in their learning? There is certainly no shortage of software available that teachers can access with this intent.

That is only the beginning - Immersive Experience STEM Education (IXSTEM), an acronym, by the way , which was non-existent just a few years ago, offers new and exciting pathways to engagement.

At Berwick Lodge Primary School, several years ago we embarked on a journey focused on better engaging kindergarten children in their learning as they transitioned to primary school.

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Technological advances have brought with them wonderful opportunities with which to enhance the engagement of students in their learning.

This culminated in the publication of an Augmented Reality (AR) illustrated story book, titled, The Adventures of Harry the Helmeted Honeyeater & Hettie the Forest Keeper late last year. Building on the success of this initiative this year we have introduced learning units on creating AR characters for our students.

Simultaneously we have partnered with Deakin University in a research project on the potential of AR to enhance student engagement in their learning.

As educators we owe our children our best efforts to provide them with the richest of learning opportunities and having them loving to learn is the bedrock. Why not check us out?

Henry Grossek, Principal Berwick Lodge Primary School

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• Australian FLL Robotics Champions 2013 and Victorian FLL Robotics Champions 2015 • Radio program and film making • Student coaching program in wellbeing • Whole school robotics program • Whole school LOTE Mandarin program

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Preparing for the Future CAROLINE Chisholm Catholic College is a multisite secondary school in Melbourne’s inner west, dedicated to learning excellence in a faith-filled, engaged, and supportive environment. The College offers the best of both worlds with a single-sex education at Years 7 - 9 for boys at St John’s Campus, Year 7 - 9 girls at Christ the King Campus, and co-educational from Years 10 - 12 at Sacred Heart Campus.

We believe every student is talented and offer them the chance to succeed academically through our personalised learning approach and co-curricular and extension programs.

At Caroline Chisholm Catholic College we value faith, acceptance, compassion, and excellence (FACE) which is seen daily through our many interactions. The College supports students to be the best they are called to be, whether academically in science and mathematics, artistically in music and drama, hands-on trades or through our sports and social justice programs.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed specifically for the holistic development of our students. On offer are modern science labs, an onsite trade training centre, indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose sports oval, and a wholly owned outdoor and environmental education facility in Meredith. In 2021 the College will open its new multi-purpose hall and gym, which will form a precinct large enough to accommodate a growing student body and includes two full-sized basketball courts that open to the College’s courtyard.

The College provides multiple pathways and opportunities for its students including a wide selection of subjects at VCE, as well as VET and VCAL courses. Students in Years 10 and 11 are able to undertake an Advance Learning Program (ALP) which allows them to access VCE subjects and university units early. Our accelerated and enrichment program, Aspire, is available for students in Years 7 - 9 with exceptional academic abilities and a strong work ethic.

The College provides a strong foundation for ongoing learning which is reflected in our academic results; 95% of our Year 12 students have gone onto tertiary education, and in 2020, the College DUX and the Proxime Accessit achieved ATAR scores of 98.7 and 98.5 respectively, along

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Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed specifically for the holistic development of our students. with two perfect 50/50 Study Scores for Systems Engineering and Sociology.

The College promotes the importance of wellbeing as the foundation to facilitating engagement, connection and learning and we recognise that educating for the future starts with putting the needs of our students front and centre.

Our Learner Mentor Program assists students in setting of personal and academic goals and fosters personal responsibility for learning while providing each student with the necessary balance of support and challenges to allow for growth as a learner.

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is a Respectful Relationships, Child Safe and e-Smart School.

To organise a personalised tour, please call the College on (03) 9296 5311 or email admissions@ cccc.vic.edu.au.

To learn more about our thriving community scan here.

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Opportunities for all to reach potential EXECUTIVE Director of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) Jim Miles says Catholic schools provide a high-quality, faith-based education of the ‘whole person’ that nurtures each child’s unique talents.

‘Catholic schools work in partnership with families to develop young people whose minds and lives are empowered by their Catholic education to be active, responsible and virtuous contributors to the common good’, Mr Miles said.

‘Respecting the dignity, diversity and contribution of each person, Catholic schools seek to be compassionate in all their relationships and strive for excellence in all they do, from serving their communities to being academic leaders.’

Mr Miles said a holistic approach to education enriches the intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional lives of students.

‘Our emphasis on the whole student has also been endorsed by academic research, with a Curtin University study showing Catholic school graduates enjoy higher levels of life satisfaction.’

Mr Miles said various research partnerships and professional development programs for teachers underpinned contemporary teaching and learning, which has helped drive above state average outcomes in NAPLAN,

Agatha Scandizzo and Angela Cremona are the St Vincent de Paul student program leaders at Nazareth College, Noble Park North, in 2021.

They say the Vinnies program helps bring their school community together and makes a difference in people’s lives.

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VCE and VCAL across the sector.

‘Our schools are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning, including providing extension programs for talented students’, he said.

In keeping with their Christian ethos and a long tradition of education for the disadvantaged, Mr Miles said Catholic schools also aim to be inclusive by keeping fees low and remaining accessible to all who seek their values.

He said that 15% of Victorian Catholic school students are identified as eligible for Australian government disability funding, 15% are from lowincome families and around 25% of students have a language background other than English (LBOTE).

‘In an important indication of the inclusive character of our schools, a Melbourne Institute study shows that Catholic school students are far less likely to be bullied than those attending government schools.

‘As part of this, Catholic schools not only aim to create zero-bullying environments based on a genuine concern for others, but also strive to be leaders in child safety.

Mr Miles said Catholic schools encourage parents to become involved in their children’s learning and engage in school life.

Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale Lakes, has launched a sporting academy program in 2021 to assist talented athletes to achieve at the highest levels and help them with their personal education, vocational development and sporting aspirations.

‘By working together, schools and families can create an effective learning environment and a climate of mutual respect.

‘As always, Catholic schools continue to respond to the expectations of parents and the changing landscape of contemporary learning to engage students and prepare them as global citizens, equipped to face the world with confidence and sensitivity to social justice issues.’

Parents Ian and Belinda McKay from St Martin of Tours School in Rosanna said the thing they most value about their school is that their children learn about their faith and live it each day.

‘Faith brings people together and strengthens the sense of community and belonging.

‘We have experienced this faith in action many times at our school through the support we have received from the teachers and school community, particularly during challenging times when our daughter has undergone treatment for leukaemia’, they said.

Thuy, a parent from Sacred Heart School, Fitzroy, said: ‘We are fortunate at Sacred Heart to have teachers who are friendly, caring and supportive.

I feel safe here, and my kids feel safe too.

‘Our school is great at helping my child to learn and provided amazing support during remote learning. I hope 2021 will be a normal school year, full of success and happiness for my child’, she said.

A commitment to social justice and community service is a vital part of the holistic education offered by Catholic schools.

Agatha Scandizzo and Angela Cremona are the St Vincent de Paul student program leaders at Nazareth College, Noble Park North, in 2021.

‘As Vinnies leaders, we aim to implement our faith in everything we do. We feel it is our responsibility to help those less fortunate,as Jesus did.

‘The Vinnies team helps bring our school community together and makes a difference in people’s lives.

‘We are always amazed by the generosity of our school community, yet it is seeing the impact of our work that is most rewarding’, Agatha and Angela said.

Mr Miles said the pandemic we all faced in 2020 made for a challenging year for school communities as they worked hard to support the learning continuity and wellbeing of students, staff and families.

‘However, there are also positives to come from the experience, including more flexible ways of teaching and learning, and strengthened partnerships between schools and families, which our schools aim to build on in 2021.’

More than 155,000 students (or one in five) will commence or continue their schooling journey with one of 333 Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne this year.

St Bernadette’s School, Sunshine North, has been recognised by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) for consistently delivering strong progress in NAPLAN writing assessments by adopting innovative pedagogical practices, informed by evidence, at both whole-school and classroom levels.

A new era for Catholic Education 2021 marks a new era for Catholic education with the establishment of MACS by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.

This change sees 290 schools owned by the Archdiocese and its parishes transferred to MACS, which is now responsible for the governance and operation of these schools.

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Our motto “To Know Christ” is central to the lived experience of our students. This ambition is hope-filled and life-giving. With our dedicated staff, parents, and community’s support, our student’s grow into young adults of integrity who possess a sense of social justice. These are qualities that will see them go out into the world and make a significant contribution towards society.

Emmaus College is proud to be a co-educational Catholic school, and we strongly believe that co-education has clear benefits for the vast majority of students. For the contemporary society in which we live, it makes perfect sense for young people to be together in a co-educational environment during their formative teenage to young adult years. We believe that this best prepares students for their post-school life.

For Tour Bookings or more information: www.emmaus.vic.edu.au u 03 9845 3211

Years 7-12: 502 Springvale Road, Vermont South Y9@E: 285 Warrigal Road, Burwood 12499602-NG30-21

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Glendal Primary School OPEN FOR ENROLMENTS

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• Happy children who are learning successfully Children flourish and learn at Glendal Please see our website for a virtual school tour Principal: Deborah Grossek Address: 55 Nottingham Street Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Phone: 03 9803 1330 Email: glendal.ps@education.vic.gov.au Website: glendalps.vic.edu.au

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Chasing Rainbows Grossek’s view BACK in the nineteenth century those who were perceived to be chasing impossible dreams were called ‘rainbow-chasers’. This term emanated from an old tale about finding a crock of gold if one digs at the end of a rainbow where it touches the earth. Rainbow-chasers then, were those who embarked on the fruitless quest of chasing rainbows.

In school education systemic policy makers are always on the look out for a solution to the timeless question, ‘How well does our education system stack up internationally?’ The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) has become the ‘gold standard’ in the quest to answer this question. PISA, operated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks a total of 79 both OECD and nonOECD countries according to the academic achievement of 15-year-old students in standardised tests in mathematics, science and reading very three years. It is no exaggeration to say that PISA results have had a profound impact on government policies in education across the world.

Of course impact of itself can be a poisoned chalice. Judging by the recent growing level of criticism of PISA, this may well be the case.

Professor Yong Zhao, New Foundation Professor at the University of Kansas, USA and renowned international educator notes that the growing influence of PISA since its formation in 1997 is increasingly matched by a growing body of criticism.

In an open letter to Dr Schleicher, OECD’s Director of PISA, an international group of highly respected educators, including Professor Paul Andrews, Stockholm University, Lori Beckett, Winifred Mercier Professor of Teacher Education, Leeds Metropolitan University, England and David Berliner, Regents Professor of Education at Arizona State University plead with him to: “Slow down the testing juggernaut……We assume that OECD’s PISA experts are motivated by a sincere desire to improve education. But we

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fail to understand how your organisation has become the global arbiter of the means and ends of education around the world. OECD’s narrow focus on standardised testing risks turning learning into drudgery and killing the joy of learning. As PISA has led many governments into an international competition for higher test scores, OECD has assumed the power to shape education policy around the world, with no debate about the necessity or limitations of OECD’s goals. We are deeply concerned that measuring a great diversity of educational traditions and cultures using a single narrow, biased yardstick could, in the end, do irreparable harm to our schools and our students.”

The authors cite a substantial number of criticisms within the body of their letter, not the least being a worrying growth of ‘public-private partnerships” and entered into alliances with multi-national for-profit companies which stand to gain financially from any deficits – real or perceived – discovered by PISA. Potential conflict of interest springs to mind!

In a similar vein, Sarfaroz Niyozov, Associate Professor, OISE, University of Toronto, and Wendy Hughes, EdD student University of Toronto, cite a variety of concerns with PISA – these including the narrow measurement focus of the tests, the lack of federally funded Indigenous schools and special needs students included in the testing regime, in all probability skews the results and the apparent overlooking of inquirybased learning within the PISA tests seriously risks distorting the results.

Closer to home, Trevor Cobbold, National Convenor of Save Our Schools (SOS) an Australian public schools advocacy organisation, drew on the findings in a new paper published in the Educational research review that collated results from 28 studies of test-taking effort and test performance conducted between 2005 and 2018. Cobbold says that the new study adds to a growing research literature showing that testtaking motivation has a profound effect on student results in low stakes tests. Indirect evidence suggests that student motivation (or lack thereof) may well be a significant factor behind the decline in test scores in many OECD countries since 2000.

So, what should we make of this growing body of criticism? To begin with, accountability in school education is non-negotiable. Without it where does that leave countries with respect to an understanding of how well, or poorly, their education systems are performing?

Here, in Australia, we have our version of PISA, as well as PISA. That is NAPLAN – National Assessment Program in Literacy And Numeracy.

Without doubt, our intentions are as honourable as are those of the OECD – we want the best education for our children that we can provide, and these assessment tools are meant to be a means to that end. NAPLAN, for all its good intentions, it would be fair to say, suffers many of the criticisms increasingly levelled at PISA. Finding systemic testing solutions to that vexing question – How well are we educating our children? – remains elusive. The appeal of standardised tests is, in a sense, their simplicity, not in terms of test questions, but in the application of the tests and the ease with which they enable students, schools and countries to be ranked and compared.

However, just as those rainbow chasers, seeking a quick route to riches at the end of a rainbow, governments hitching their policies in education to the likes of standardised tests such as PISA and

NAPLAN face the grave risk of falling prey to the same intent.

Compounding the futility of rainbow chasing with the likes of NAPLAN and PISA is the unintended fallout with respect to respect, for our teaching profession. Not a yearly NAPLAN set of results are published, nor triennial release of PISA results goes by, without our teaching profession receiving a ‘flogging’ of some sort.

Teacher bashing is as old as the hills, tempered somewhat by the newfound respect for our profession in the wake of remote learning during the COVID pandemic. To what extent that is sustained remains a moot point whilst high stakes standardised tests such as PISA and NAPLAN remain the predominant tools by which we judge student achievement. That hardly inspires a generation of current students to consider teaching to be a worthy career. That also has to be a worry.

Our children deserve better.

Henry Grossek, Berwick Lodge Primary School principal hosts Viewpoints on Casey Radio 97.7FM and presents the weekly podcast series: The Viewpoints Podcast. www.caseyradio.com.au

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Holy Family School We are a Catholic school situated in the suburb of Doveton. We serve families from within our parish boundaries and also welcome students from around the Dandenong area.

At the very heart of our school is a desire for the full flourishing of each student.

At Holy Family School we support students to grow and develop across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains in order to become successful, animated learners who: Reflect on their own story and how this shapes who they are

Respect diversity in language, culture and expressions of faith

Are responsible for themselves, others and all of creation

Are versatile, preserve and take risks

Are creative, curious and open-minded

Holy Family School is committed to supporting rich, deep and varied learning experiences for students to become optimistic, resilient young people of faith, who contribute to and enrich the world around them.

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Holy Family School A COMMUNITY of Faith, Life and Learning Our School Holy Family Primary School Mount Waverley is centrally located in the Mount Waverley area. The school is across the road from the Mount Waverley Railway station and adjoins Avila Girls College.

We have a current enrolment of 312 students.

A culture exists in which the Holy Family community values and affirms each individual, with students encouraged to work to their full potential and to build relationships based on respect, trust and acceptance.

Our staff is a highly professional team of educators who continually strive for best practice, innovation and creativity. They are committed to ongoing learning, modelling this culture of learning to the children within our care. We offer a broad based inclusive curriculum with a range of opportunities and experiences that foster the growth of the whole student. We celebrate the unity between the parish and school and encourage you as your child’s first educator to become active participants in both.

We pride ourselves on the intellectual, spiritual, personal, social and physical growth of each individual within our care and take great pride in the children who leave our care prepared for the academic and social rigours of secondary school.

We look forward to meeting with you to invite you to join our outstanding community at Holy Family School Mount Waverley.

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Our Approach We view Religious Education as the cornerstone of all we do in the education and formation of our students. At Holy Family we celebrate the unity between the parish and school and encourage active participation in the life of the school and faith community.

We offer a comprehensive curriculum with a high priority given to Literacy and Numeracy. We have specialist teachers in the areas of LOTE (Italian), The Arts (Visual and Performing), Physical Education and Library.

Our teachers continually seek innovative opportunities for each student to be reflective, imaginative and active in their learning. We promote a culture of inquiry based learning ensuring all students gain the knowledge, skills and deep understandings required for future success.

In our learning community of staff, students and parents, we aim to meet the needs of all students by providing an inclusive environment which develops students intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually leading them to a love of learning. We strive to create successful learners who are empowered to be creative, confident and responsible citizens who positively engage with and contribute to society.

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You are invited to explore everything Holy Family Primary School has to offer

Email: principal@hfmw.catholic.edu.au Website: http://hfmw.catholic.edu.au/

• large all weather play areas • opportunities for student voice and leadership • onsite psychologists • Out of School Hours Care (Camp Australia) • learning partnerships with local Catholic Secondary Colleges • partnership with The Resilience Project

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• welcoming, nurturing, supportive community • strong family, parish and school connections • high expectations for all staff and students • teaching all students at their point of need providing adjustments to achieve success • data based teaching instruction • smaller classes • contemporary learning spaces

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John Paul College JOHN Paul College is a co-educational Catholic Secondary School in Frankston, with a commitment to maintaining an environment and culture where all members of the College community experience a sense of belonging and are recognised as unique.

At the heart of the College is the desire for each student to flourish across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains. Students enjoy coming to school as their personal narrative is known, respected and valued. A diverse and rich curriculum is provided in all year levels to ensure interests, talents and aspirations are catered for and nurtured.

We aim to challenge students; to inspire them to achieve, to explore, to understand different ways of thinking and to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available to them. An array of extracurricular activities are on offer at John Paul College, including sports, debating, public speaking, community service, youth ministry, social justice, chess club and performing arts.

John Paul College offers students the opportunity to experience community life in a faith-filled environment. Each student is invited to develop their personal faith through sacramental celebration, prayer, liturgy, year level retreats, social justice initiatives, fundraising efforts and optional immersion programs to the Philippines, East Timor and India.

The College grounds are large and beautifully landscaped, providing plenty of space for students to learn and socialise. The state-of-the-art facilities include a modern and well-appointed Resource Centre, sporting grounds and courts, Individual Learning Centre, VCAL dedicated classrooms and fully equipped Science laboratories.

The Ngargee Centre for Performing and Visual Arts is a wonderfully appointed space; comprising modern facilities for music, drama, dance, media and fine arts. Involvement in the Arts provides students with the platform to develop their creativity and confidence.

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Investing in the future of our students, the College has developed a Masterplan after extensive consultation with staff, students, parents and the College Board. The plan outlines the continued development to facilities over the next 15 to 20 years, ensuring our 14 hectare grounds and buildings meet the demands of an advancing curriculum. The Stage 1 Building Works of the College Masterplan will commence mid-2021. Designed by leading Melbourne Architects, ClarkeHopkinsClarke, the works include the development of a new double storey Learning Hub and extensions and development of the Food Technology Building.

Sporting opportunities are wide and varied for students at all year levels in both individual and team competitions. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate through the House Swimming, Athletics and Cross-country carnivals and those who excel are supported to go on to higher level competitions at regional, state and national levels.

Book a College Tour at jpc.vic.edu.au to discover what makes John Paul College a place to learn, grow and thrive.

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Lakeside College “It feels like a community where my child will be nurtured, cared for and known” Time and time again, this is what parents and guardians tell me is their main reason for choosing Lakeside College. As a Christian College in the Lutheran tradition, we couldn’t be happier that families are experiencing exactly what we set out to provide.

Education is all about relationships - between teacher and student, family and staff and school and community. Lakeside College prioritises these critical relationships as we carry out our service to the local community.

As a smaller Christian school of 461 students (growing to 650 students) from Years Prep to 12, there is a richness of relationships and attention to individuals that set the College apart from others. It allows us to ensure that students develop intentionally in mind, body and soul. Students are nurtured across the curriculum, inside and outside the classroom, through innovative learning opportunities in core subjects, a vibrant arts program, technologies and sport.

In a nutshell, Lakeside College seeks to support students to nurture their God-given gifts through a love for learning, which sets them up to go out into the world and make a positive impact. Our highly qualified and committed staff, know each child deeply through our intentional pastoral care program and relish in the opportunity to teach students across the different areas of the school.

Situated in the beautiful Lakeside precinct, our College boasts excellent facilities on campus including access to the co-located facilities provided through the Cardinia Cultural Centre, the Toomuc Playing Fields and the Cardinia Life gym.

As an open enrolment Christian College, we welcome all families regardless of their faith tradition into our community.

As Principal, I relish taking families on tours each week on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons and at other times as needed - please take me up on the offer! It is a joy to show families around our gorgeous campus.

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Continued from page 13 Archbishop Comensoli said: ‘The establishment of MACS is a necessary and constructive change to the operations for our schools that not only reflects community expectations about the operation of schools, but keeps our Christ-centred mission at the heart of all we do in Catholic education.’

The change builds on the rich legacy of parish priest governance and ongoing pastoral leadership of Catholic schools, and provides the opportunity to continue to support and collaborate with schools operated by religious institutes, ensuring that all Catholic schools thrive and develop as a mission of the Archdiocese.

A key feature of the new arrangements for MACS-governed schools is the establishment of School Advisory Councils (SACs), providing a structure for collaboration between school leaders, parish priests, parents and school community members.

A growing sector With Catholic education’s growing popularity as a school choice and the expansion of school communities planned over the next decade, now is an exciting time for the Catholic school community in Victoria.

This year more than 155,000 students – more than one in five – are enjoying a Catholic education in 333 schools across Melbourne.

Catholic education is by far the second largest provider of schooling in Victoria.

In 2020, two new Catholic schools opened in the rapidly growing areas south of Geelong: St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Armstrong Creek, and Iona College Geelong, Charlemont.

In 2021, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has opened in the Parish of Werribee.

Planning is underway for additional schools in coming years to meet the needs of families, particularly in the western and northern regions of Melbourne. These include: ■ St Lawrence of Brindisi Primary School, which is scheduled to open in the Parish of Melton South in 2022, with a site purchased for a secondary school in the parish scheduled to open in 2023.

■ Holy Cross Primary School, which is scheduled to open in the Parish of Craigieburn in 2022.

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Mary, Queen of Heaven Primary School, which is scheduled to open in the Parish of Gladstone Park in 2023, along with a new primary school in the Parish of Hoppers Crossing North.

Did you know?

■ University of Melbourne research has found that Catholic schools add an average of six points to tertiary admission ranks, or ATAR scores, at the crucial career-defining end of a student’s school journey.

■ A Curtin University study makes special mention of the ‘social capital’ contributed to the greater good of the community by graduates of Catholic schools.

■ A 2020 report, ‘Australian Schools and the Common Good’, found that Catholic school graduates are the highest earners with an average annual household income of $99,722, according to a recent study of Australians aged 25–39. This compared with $90,849 for independent school graduates and $85,489 for government school graduates.

If you are interested in a Catholic education for your child, please contact your local Catholic school or visit www.macs.vic.edu.au/ Our-Schools.aspx.

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Parents Belinda and Ian McKay with Leila (Year 5) and Ethan (Prep) from St Martin of Tours School in Rosanna say the school’s Catholic faith brings people together and strengthens their sense of community and belonging.

2023 YEAR 7 ENROLMENT Closes Friday 20th August, 2021

DISCOVER OUR COLLEGE Register online at loyola.vic.edu.au/bookatour

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MacKillop College

MacKillop College is a co-educational Catholic College with over fifty years of history in supporting students to flourish academically, spiritually, and emotionally. From our roots in a single prefabricated building, we have expanded our facilities to accommodate and nurture the broad range of needs of our students. This includes a gymnasium; chapel; amphitheatre; digital technologies hub; art, music and fibre technology centre; and a separate Year 9 campus that is designed to connect the students to themselves and the community.

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Celebrating all life • Challenging all people • Dreaming the new day

MacKillop College encourages students to find their preferred path through their educational journey, with options such as accelerated learning, a vocationally focused program, or a flexible VCE Program.

This year, our school theme is ‘Respond to the cry of the Earth’, and we are using this theme to highlight the number of programs we offer that emphasise caring for the environment and its wildlife.

We live by the commitment and inclusivity shown by the College’s namesake, St Mary MacKillop, and the Sisters of St Joseph, who worked tirelessly to allow education for all. In service to this, we aim to foster a commitment to cultural inclusivity and a strong understanding of diversity that renders students ready to embrace the wider world.

Our extracurricular program EcoMacK is designed to teach students how they can integrate sustainability into their lives through volunteer programs that help the environment. Additionally, ZooCrew offers hands on experience with animal husbandry.

The vision from the past still stands strong for the future: ‘celebrating all life, challenging all people, dreaming the new day’.

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We are currently living through one of the most uncertain times in recent history and MacKillop College is striving to prepare our students for the future by focusing on how important it is to look after the environment, our world and each other. One of the ways in which we seek to support this, is by investing in environmentally friendly facilities, renewable energy sources, and offering students a range of extracurricular programs that focus on caring for the planet.

MacKillop College is proud to draw from over half a century’s worth of experience, and excited to grow and learn in order to offer our current students what they need.

There are endless opportunities to nourish and develop future generations to become proactive and responsible global citizens and MacKillop College is proud to be a part of that.

Applications for Enrolment to Year 7 2023 are now open and will close on Friday 20 August 2021.

Visit the College website to explore the College via our virtual tour: www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

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Marian College MARIAN College seeks to provide young women with the opportunity to be educated within an environment that allows and encourages each person to develop fully as an individual, and as a community member. We educate 850 girls in a safe and secure environment; each girl knowing she will be cared for and supported, through our strong pastoral wellbeing structures.

We believe that learning and development should occur within a framework that values and engenders the principles of inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness.

We offer educational programs that are relevant, innovative and challenging. Curriculum is constantly renewed so that courses of study reflect the needs of our students. A wide range of options are available for students in the senior years, including VCE, VET and VCAL programs.

Strong academic results reflect the high expectations the College holds for students in their learning.

Our co-curricular program is designed to provide opportunities for students in spiritual, sporting, cultural and academic areas.

Many exciting and wonderful experiences are offered through groups such as Book Club, Science Club, Bike Club, the Educating for Justice team, the Marian Leo’s, and the St Vincent de Paul Group.

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We value, encourage and recognise the diversity of many cultures and religions within the school, as both a reflection of the wider community and as a means of understanding the broader world.

Entering secondary school is an exciting stage of life and this transition is a period of adjustment for the individual student and their family. At Marian, we have a team of teachers working to ensure that each family experiences a deep sense of belonging.

This year, the College has a special focus on one of our Core Values, “Wonder.” We will continue to reaffirm our commitment to giving witness to building an inclusive community where all people are welcomed, valued and belong as well as fulfilling their dreams.

We welcome you to join us for a TALK & TOUR whether that be online or in person.

The Talk & Tour introduces you to Marian College, provides you with information about our tradition, programs, facilities, and our enrolment process. Tours are led by our Principal or a member of our School Leadership Team. There will be opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the Talk & Tour.

For more information regarding our Talk & Tours and to request a Prospectus visit www. mariansw.catholic.edu.au

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Milgate Primary School MILGATE Primary School is a warm and friendly school community, located in East Doncaster.

Enjoying a rich multicultural community, Milgate’s school wide teaching philosophy is founded upon a commitment to empower students to ensure they will succeed as responsible global citizens and independent selflearners within today’s rapidly changing world socially, emotionally, physically and academically.

As an accredited International Baccalaureate School offering the Primary Years Program, we provide a dynamic, inclusive learning environment that challenges students to become inquirers, thinkers and caring young people who are able to interact in the global society with respect and intercultural understanding.

Social and emotional learning is embedded across the curriculum and through partnerships with the school, parents and wider community developing student self-awareness, empathy and relationship skills as well as a sense of community and belonging.

Transition and Discovery At Milgate Primary School we have an extensive Transition Program that prepares our Foundation students for school. In addition to numeracy and literacy, we run a discovery play-based program which involves choice, promotes agency and provides opportunities for students to inquire into important concepts and personal interests.

We use the environment as the third teacher and through our different learning spaces students can investigate, problem solve, create and represent their learning in a variety of ways.

Facilities Situated within the peaceful and leafy Milgate Park Estate in East Doncaster, Milgate PS offers outstanding grounds and classrooms equipped with modern technology to support 21st century learners.

Our commitment to maintaining our facilities is evident when you enter our school grounds.

We take great pride in our school as we feel it represents the hard work and commitment of our learning community.

New playgrounds and shade areas, landscaping and garden spaces have been created to provide outstanding facilities for all our community members. Our expansive grounds feature a

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gymnasium, synthetic soccer pitch, oval, outdoor courts and a vegetable and sensory garden.

Specialists Our Specialist programs provide rich learning experiences for all students at Milgate Primary School. The Visual Arts and Performing Arts programs allow students to express themselves creatively and celebrate their learning with the wider community through the Art Show and School Musical. Our Phys Ed and Outdoor Education program introduces students to fundamental motor skills, and progressively develops skills in camping, adventure activities and social interaction. The Mandarin Language program develops students’ language awareness and skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin.

Enrolments at Milgate Primary School are open now for students starting Foundation next year. Please see our website for enrolment forms and procedures. Our virtual tour is also be available to view on our website. We welcome enquiries by email or telephone if you have any queries about enrolling your child at Milgate.

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Handwriting vital to literacy A recent study has investigated the links between handwriting and other literacy skills in young children, finding that handwriting automaticity, or fluency, predicted writing quality and reading skills a year later. The researchers warn that a shift to “paperless schools” does not have strong empirical support and that it could potentially have a negative impact on students’ literacy.

Dr Anabela Malpique of Murdoch University and Associate Professor Deborah Pino Pasternak of University of Canberra conducted the study, which involved 154 students and 24 teachers across seven Perth schools. They wanted to understand the effect handwriting automaticity has on children’s later literacy skills.

Despite the widespread use of technology and the current digital literacy agenda, handwriting plays a unique and fundamental role in writing development. Anecdotally described as “thinking with a pencil”, handwriting involves the integration of visual-perceptual, fine and gross motor skills with cognition While it might be tempting to dismiss the importance of handwriting as simply cosmetic, handwriting in fact underpins many higher functions of writing. The researchers note that poor handwriting automaticity hinders vocabulary selection, ideation and revision, while also affecting motivation, writing development and, in turn, academic success.

Automatic letter writing has been found to be the best unique predictor of the writing skills of early developing writers, theoretically supported by the notion that the translation of ideas into written text relies heavily on the writers’ ability to retrieve alphabet letters in memory and produce these letter forms efficiently, legibly, and automatically.

The researchers note that their study’s findings, well aligned with recent neuroimaging studies, question the empirical foundations of digital only efforts in schools today. In a time when handwriting is being replaced by digital writing devices, research is showing that such a move could be counterproductive.

Of particular concern to the researchers were the teaching practices reported. Year One students spent less than 50 minutes per day

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A growing body of research argues specific cognitive benefits of handwriting during early childhood, including brain development, working memory, translation of thought-to-script, and overall writing quality and production. practicing writing, which is the minimum recommended, while across the board there was great variability in the time students spent on writing. Writing time and instruction ranged from 30 to 120 minutes per week.

The researchers also note that Australian teachers may be focusing too much on basic skills rather than teaching writing processes such as planning for writing and learning strategies to revise the quality of their texts.

“This may be problematic since research with primary students suggests that writing instruction in early education should include the teaching of basic writing skills and the teaching of writing processes in the same instructional protocol.”

The researchers conducting the research were also assisted by Dr Magda Sofia Roberto, their statistical consultant.

Anabela Malpique, Deborah Pino-Pasternak, and Magda Sofia Roberto. 2019. Writing and reading performance in Year 1 Australian classrooms: associations with handwriting automaticity and writing instruction. Reading and Writing. DOI: 10.1007/s11145-019-09994-z.

For more information contact Dr Anabela Malpique, Murdoch University at a.malpique@ murdoch.edu.au.

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Learning for living, character for life.

Book your personal Principal’s tour nunawading.vic.edu.au

Nunawading Christian College (NCC) provides values-based coeducation in a vibrant Christian environment from 3 & 4 year old Early Learning to Year 12 VCE. For over 50 years, NCC students have been inspired by passionate educators dedicated to seeing young people reach their full potential.

NCC offers a broad and balanced education to all students willing to accept the School’s ethos and values.

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 2 Wilana Street, Ringwood 3134 Ph: 9870 7227

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL RINGWOOD Growing together, in faith, for the future.

Our Lady’s School: • Recognises and values each child as an individual.

• Has a professional, dedicated and caring staff.

• Has excellent facilities, including flexible learning spaces.

• Has a range of digital devices to support contemporary learning.

• Fosters a collaborative approach to learning.

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Being a student at Penola Catholic College is about being the very best version of yourself, shaped by the image of God and the example of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.

It is evident in the amazing learning experiences available to students, whether they be in any of the College’s 21st century learning areas or immersed in the cultures of Italy or Japan as part of Penola’s extensive e extra-curricular opportunities.

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and we uphold the dignity of the human person. Through a holistic approach to education we aspire to develop lifelong learners. We have a commitment to social justice, a sense of purpose and hope and we foster members to be active participants in the community.

Resurrection House Catholic Primary School is accessible to public transport and is within easy distance of Catholic Colleges, Independent and Government Secondary Schools, Aberfeldie Athletics Track, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, local community parks and City Council facilities.

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Solway Primary School As Principal of Solway Primary School, I am extremely proud of our wonderful school community. Solway is at the centre of a connected community, actively involved with the school and valued for the generosity of time, energy and expertise that its members bring to the school.

‘OUR BEST ALWAYS’ Solway’s motto exemplifies the school’s work ethic and is reflected through the entire school community.

Our purpose is to challenge and stimulate all students to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.

And they do - consistently achieving academic results above the state benchmarks in both English and Mathematics.

AN ENGAGING CURRICULUM All student learning needs are met through a developmental approach to curriculum delivery and differentiated classroom teaching programs. Extension opportunities and additional learning support is provided.

Solway engages its students through an Inquiry approach to learning and offers a 1:1 (Bring Your Own Device) iPad program. At Solway, we are committed to the development of globally aware, civically minded life-long learners. To achieve this, we recognise the importance of educating the ‘whole child’, which includes a strong emphasis on wellbeing.

School tours for prospective parents commence in March, at 9:30am on select days. Appointments are necessary and can be made through the School Office.

I encourage new families to visit the school and see for themselves the wonderful learning environment Solway has to offer. A transition program for new students awaits.

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MODERN FACILITIES AND SPACIOUS GROUNDS Solway Primary School boasts modern, flexible learning spaces and outstanding facilities for students and staff.

Our extensive and well-maintained grounds provide students with safe, fun and varied play spaces, including: • A designated Prep area with large shaded sandpit and playground • Plexi-paved netball and basketball courts • Mini soccer field • Wildlife corridor • Kitchen Garden STIMULATING SPECIALIST PROGRAMS Our students are encouraged and supported to explore their passions and extend their skills through specialist programs and enrichment activities.

• Performing Arts • Physical Education • Visual Arts • Japanese • Science • Library EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES To support the school’s curriculum areas, some of the many programs offered include: • Swimming Classes • Tech Club & Robotics • Lego Club • Chess Club

• Art Extension Program • Hoop Time (Basketball) • Japanese Club • Singing Club • Instrumental Music Tuition • Camps • Student Leadership Program • Japanese Homestay Program SUSTAINABILITY Solway is incredibly proud to have achieved its 5-star sustainability accreditation and promotes the value of responsible energy use, water efficiency, waste management and environmental awareness through whole school programs and practices.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE An accredited before and after school care program is conveniently located here at Solway Primary School, with extended hours to help you juggle work and home. www.teamkids.com.au

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant school community.

To book a tour, phone 03 9813 9700 or email solway.ps@education.vic.gov.au For more information, please visit www.solwayps.vic.edu.au

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St Christopher’s Primary School ST CHRISTOPHER’S is a warm and welcoming Catholic school with enriched educational opportunities in an environment of strong values, where individual attention to each child is the highest priority. We celebrate the multicultural and social diversity of our community and encourage all to participate in the full life of the school.

Our modern facilities and contemporary approach to learning and teaching provide a rich and engaging environment for our students. We have a solid focus on student wellbeing and understand that this impacts student learning.

We aim to develop strong relationships between members of our school community and to make our school a happy, rewarding and enjoyable place to be.

At St Christopher’s school staff members know every child and have a sense of shared responsibility for wellbeing. The support and input of parents is valued and encouraged in this area. A Student Wellbeing Coordinator is supported by a Wellbeing team. St. Christopher’s aims to provide students with a wide range of experiences that assist them to develop their capacity to interact effectively with others.

Programs and activities are selected according to the current needs of the school community and social and emotional learning is integrated through the School’s curriculum.

At St Christopher’s our teachers provide the students with the opportunity for collaboration.

Students are often engaged in cross age learning and working in teams to promote learning together.

Our teachers strive to develop successful learners by developing excellent personal and interpersonal skills. The staff aim to educate the whole child in an environment where faith, culture and learning are valued.

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At St Christopher’s our teachers provide the students with the opportunity for collaboration. Students are often engaged in cross age learning and working in teams to promote learning together.

A range of extra-curricular activities are also offered and a before and after school care program operates on our school site.

You are warmly invited to visit our school and experience a welcoming community that supports its students in a caring and nurturing environment.

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St Francis De Sales ST FRANCIS de Sales is a Catholic School that supports parents as partners, in a learning journey for their child that is enlightened by faith, animated by love and leading to hope from coming to know God’s love and care for all.

Students are energised to seek deeper meaning and explore questions about the world around them. We desire the full flourishing of each child to embrace their giftedness and be the best they can be. As our patron saint St. Francis de Sales said, “Be who you are and be that perfectly well.”

We support our students to grow and embrace a view of themselves and the world that leads to peace, justice and the wellbeing of the whole of creation.

St Francis de Sales is a place of inclusivity, learning excellence and a community where relationships are valued and built upon. We strive to provide a happy, supportive and secure learning environment that encourages your child to be a confident and independent, excited about exploring their potential as learners. Our programs are personalised to meet each child’s learning needs and ability. The student’s age or Year level are not barriers for learning.

‘The Victorian Curriculum F–10 is structured as a continuum across levels of learning achievement

not years of schooling. This enables the development of targeted learning programs for all students, where the curriculum is used to plan in relation to the actual learning level of each student rather than their assumed level of learning based on age.’ Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority VCAA Each and every child at St. Francis de Sales will progress developmentally according to their readiness to learn, their interest in learning, ability to embrace the next challenge set and potential to learn. Teachers are skilled to assess each child’s learning development, target teaching and provide the encouragement, support and assistance to achieve learning goals and outcomes.

High standards are maximised in all areas of the curriculum as we continually refine our strategies to empower students as life-long learners, critical, creative thinkers who will ultimately contribute to society as thoughtful and responsible citizens.

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St Francis Xavier Primary School ST FRANCIS Xavier Primary School has been serving the Catholic parish communities in and around Box Hill since 1928. Our school is characterised by wonderful partnerships with our families, a team of dedicated and passionate educators and students who embrace everything school life has to offer.

Our school is inspired by the model of St Francis Xavier, a man who served others and spent his time bringing the good news of Jesus to those he encountered. This is our mission too, to educate our young people to understand the values modelled by Jesus of trust, respect, forgiveness and care and live these out daily.

Our staff work collaboratively to plan learning experiences that cater for the needs of every student in our care. We work in teams to analyse student data and bring this together with what we know and understand about our students to ensure that our teaching is targeted and purposeful, always aimed at supporting the student to grow and progress. This sits within our commitment to the wellbeing of each student, knowing that when students are happy, settled and secure at school, learning flows naturally.

We offer a broad specialist program that includes Mandarin, Art, Music, Physical Education and a weekly session in our Discovery Centre. No ordinary library, our Discovery Centre

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Our staff work collaboratively to plan learning experiences that cater for the needs of every student in our care. is a haven for curiosity, creativity and innovation as students are supported to pursue their interests and answer their own questions.

Our school community embraces diversity and welcomes families from all faith traditions. We work with our families to enhance the learning of every student and value the contributions our families make to the life of the school through the School Advisory Council, the Parents and Friends Association, classroom helpers and volunteering.

We look forward to partnering with you as your child commences their learning journey here with us, and know that you will grow to love this community as much as we do.

For information about school tours or further enrolment information, please contact our office on 9890 1108 or refer to our website: www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au

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Contact us for a ‘Talk and Tour’ 1087 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128 +613 9890 1108 www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au enquires@sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au

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These include: • STEM • Physical Education • Music & Performing Arts • Languages Italian & Mandarin • Digital technologies

We provide for our children, engaging experiences tailored to: • Meet their individual needs • Encourage the development of self esteem and an awareness of their gifts • Develop a sense of responsibility and a desire to serve others • Promote a lifelong love of learning

We believe in a holistic approach for education so we encourage students to explore other areas of interest to enable them to discover their interests and talents including; Kitchen Garden, Robotics, Lego and Book Club, Mini Vinnies just to name a few.

As a school that has achieving results in Literacy and Numeracy and a strong focus on the wellbeing of all, St Gregory the Great offers many specialised learning and teaching opportunities.

To find out more about what St Gregory the Great has to offer, please visit our website www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au or book into one of our upcoming tours where we look forward to meeting you.

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St Gregory the Great Primary School

Open Days - Welcoming Enrolments Join our principal Michelle Verna and staff as they take you on a personal tour of the school.

Tuesday 10th August - 9.00am -1.00pm Tuesday 9th November - 9.00am -1.00pm Register at www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au/events

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St John’s Primary School Mitcham

A Welcoming Community, Leading the future of Learning with Faith and Love As a dynamic Catholic primary school, in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, we foster a strong sense of belonging and nurture student engagement. St John’s Mitcham is dedicated to providing a rich and diverse curriculum that encourages a love of learning.

Our cutting edge facilities promote engagement in student learning, supported by strong teaching practices and technologies which motivate enquiring minds. We encourage our students to flourish, celebrating their many talents and to make a difference in the world.

Our positive behaviour program is strongly supported by weekly social emotional learning sessions, to foster a strong sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, for all of our students.

At St. John’s we believe in working together with families and the community, to educate the whole child emotionally, academically, socially and spiritually. Our small class-sizes allow for personalised teaching and strong engagement in the learning. We foster a spirit of welcome for all of our parents, staff and students, creating a vibrant and supportive community, living the Gospel values of peace, hope, faith and love.

I warmly invite you to discover more of how St John’s Mitcham makes education an enjoyable and richly rewarding experience for all students.

Come and join us at St John’s.

Verona Gridley Principal principal@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au

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High Academic Results State of the Art Learning Facilities STEM Program SMART Spelling Program

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St. Joseph’s Sorrento Above and Beyond St. Joseph’s School is a contemporary and innovative school, situated in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

At St. Joseph’s, we believe that every individual is nurtured and valued. Our contemporary learning spaces and dedicated, professional staff, enhance and enrich an environment of learning, curiosity and creativity; enabling all students to contribute positively to their world.

St. Joseph’s offers: • A nurturing, supportive and inclusive school community

• Engaging and challenging programs and a collaborative approach to 21st Century education • Visual and Performing Arts, Italian, Physical Education, Sustainability and STEM • Extra-curricular activities such as choir, Lego Robotics, instrumental music, sports, Dolphin Research, beach days and sustainability activities • Strong Parish and community partnerships (including St. Mary and St. Joseph Care Service) • St. Joseph’s school bus service • Access to before and after school care

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St Joseph’s College ST JOSEPH’S College focuses on academic excellence complemented by programs to enhance wellbeing, personal growth, spirituality and physical development. Our motto, Agite Quae Didicistis, translated as ‘Put into practice what you have learnt’, underpins our daily approach to a holistic education for boys in the 21st Century.

We apply innovative and progressive teaching methods to maximise the engagement of boys.

Our curriculum is designed specifically to cater for boys’ needs with a ‘hands on’ approach to learning. There are several programs and opportunities offered to our students.

The College offers after school tuition for all students four nights a week. The GATE (Gifted and Talented education) program operates throughout the school providing the boys with opportunities for enrichment and acceleration.

There are several programs that support students who may have special needs.

Students enjoy a range of extra-curricular opportunities including numerous interstate and overseas experiences.

Our Masterplan ‘Towards 2040 and Beyond – An Adventure in the Spirit’ addresses issues associated with 21st Century Learning. A new Science, STEM, Digital Technology and Year 7 Learning Space is opening in the first part of 2022, in addition to a new Senior School and Arts Precinct.

As a member school of the Associated Catholic Colleges competition, students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive range of sports, debating, public speaking, arts and technology, chess, drama, music and rally days.

We also offer a High-Performance Sports Program which provides students with access to specialist coaching, skills development and mentoring.

The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly set St Joseph’s College apart. Teaching respect within relationships is what prepares our boys for life.

The College works to ensure that students are equipped to effectively take up roles in a rapidly changing world. Our students are equipped with iPads and MacBooks from the beginning of their

Students enjoy a range of extra-curricular opportunities including numerous interstate and overseas experiences.

journey at the College. STEM, Digital Technologies and Robotics form part of our Learning Program, in addition to Digital Citizenship lessons where students learn to be responsible citizens within a global community.

The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly set St Joseph’s College apart.

We offer the best of both worlds at St Joseph’s College. We have an outstanding VCE pathway and an impressive VCAL pathway with vocational and trade options taking place on campus and in external settings. We are experts in boys’ development. We focus on the growth of your son’s academic skills, faith and spirituality, relationships and physical and emotional wellbeing.

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The St Jude’s Difference AT St Jude’s we have strong partnerships to ensure that every student can become a confident, resilient and successful learner.

We have a terrific reputation for high quality teaching staff and attract the best school leaders.

LEAP - Learning Extension and Achievement Program St. Jude’s LEAP program is an effective initiative in meeting student academic needs, from supporting those needing extra assistance right through to the high flyers who need extension.

We have highly skilled classroom teachers, a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, who solely focus on extension and intervention strategies. Many of our students are working well beyond their year level’s curriculum standards and enjoy our acceleration programs in English, Maths, Science, Music and Italian.

Positive Behaviours for Learning Our Positive Behaviours for Learning program outlines all the ways that you can ‘Be Your Best Self’. This behavioural framework is organised under the headings: Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be Responsible. The positive reinforcement of these expectations right across the school creates a calm and orderly learning environment.

St. Jude’s is a Resilience Project Partner School We provide emotionally engaging programs that are evidence-based and include practical strategies to build resilience. Every student works towards being a GEM! Someone who shows Gratitude, is Empathetic by being kind to others,

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and practices Mindfulness. Our children make many friends and are encouraged to share their interests with each other through a range of extra curricular activities.

A High Performing School St Jude’s was recently acknowledged through an external review process as being high performing in: 1. The explicit improvement agenda for the school 2. Developing a positive culture that promotes all aspects of learning 3. The targeted use of school resources to meet student needs, including students needing extension 4. Systematic curriculum delivery 5. School community partnerships.

St. Jude’s received a commendation for our approach to Student Wellbeing and a special mention for our Wellbeing Centre - The Well.

The Well is open before school, during play times and after school. It is a place where adults and children can come to simply ‘Be Well’ by: enjoying their favourite activities, socialising, catching up with a friend or even speaking to staff about how to improve mental health and wellbeing. The Well hosts a number of our lunch clubs and is home to our own Playgroup.

All families with preschool aged children are welcome.

Come and visit St. Judes!

Visit our website for a digital tour: www.sjscoresby.catholic.edu.au

EXCELLENT ACADEMIC OUTCOMES! OUTSTANDING WELLBEING PROGRAMS! “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light“ Luke 11:33 St. Jude’s School is a welcoming community built on the foundations of a strong Catholic Parish. We welcome all families, Catholic and non-catholic. We celebrate diversity and offer outstanding educational programs and extracurricular opportunities. Our students enjoy a large school site, with generous playgrounds and facilities.

At St. Jude’s we believe in developing children with a strong sense of self-worth. We know that small positive actions matter every day - a welcoming smile, an understanding nod, a listening ear, a word of encouragement. Our students know we care and in turn care about themselves, each other and their learning.

We help every child shine brightly!

Our quality teachers, terrific academic results, enthusiastic student and parent engagement, all reflect a vibrant learning community.

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St Monica’s College, Epping ST MONICA’S College, Epping was established in 1964 as a girls’ school. This served a specific purpose at that time. In the 1970’s the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, local clergy and parishioners saw a real need for boys’ Catholic Education thus in 1978 St Monica’s College, Epping proudly became coeducational. Our school has flourished ever since.

In all of our local Primary schools (Government and Catholic) coeducation is offered. In all tertiary institutions (universities and TAFES etc.) coeducation is the only way education is provided. I argue that all education is delivered at its best through coeducation.

Why? There are many reasons why I contend that the coeducation choice Monican parents have made for their children is the right one. Being together throughout the day, feelings of comradeship and friendships develop in a natural way between girls and boys. This mutual feeling and uplifting experiences are inherently valuable to the fully rounded person. These friendships emerge through shared experiences in classrooms, from participating in shared activities outside the formal curriculum, and through shared membership in clubs and teams.

Coeducation assists significantly in breaking down sexist attitudes in both genders. Boys and girls learn in a natural classroom environment, not sheltered away from each other, and in this normal way appropriate respect ought to develop between the genders. In the coeducational classroom, both female and male perspectives are explored, thus greater understanding between the sexes, more consideration of points of view, and increased development of individuals both intellectually and socially.

Truly, coeducation reflects 100% the diversity of society. Coeducation, in other words, IS the real world. Accordingly, students are better prepared to enter the workforce, more capable of coping in post-secondary educational institutions, and more confident to involve themselves in discussions and activities with the opposite sex. Of course they are because they have mixed and grown up with the opposite sex from kindergarten years.

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Coeducation at its Best” I believe that girls are more confident to express their views on all manner of things in their daily life in a coeducational College and exactly the same applies to boys. Students feel comfortable in whom they are and the chances are many to develop healthy and positive attitudes and self-image. Let us hope that this in turn reduces harassment and bullying.

Coeducation is popular throughout the world and a chief reason for this is that it allows for greater socialisation, wider diversity of experiences and fewer gender stereotypes for young people. This can only be healthy, good, and most desirable. It could be stated that collaboration between the sexes, not separation, fosters equality. In a coeducational setting, students are exposed to both male and female role models, students learn to lead the opposite sex in all types of situations, and finding a group of friends to match up with is easier.

There are myths associated with coeducation just as there are with single sex education. These should all be dispelled as we come down to the one, most critical reality – humans live in a coeducational world and consequently enjoying the coeducation experience in school years should form a holistic person, confident and wise.

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Young children learn Math through play MATHEMATICAL Playworld is a new teaching model motivating young children to engage in mathematical problem solving. The model, developed by Dr. Liang Li and Dr. Leigh Disney of Monash University, was used in a recent study, published in the Mathematics Education Research Journal, to understand the most effective means of supporting young children’s maths learning in a play-based program.

Dr. Li says, ‘Early mathematics learning is a powerful predictor of children’s mathematics achievement in school and previous studies have shown that young children have significant capacities to learn and master mathematical concepts at a very early age.’

‘Past research indicates the importance of problem solving as a mathematical process yet there is little research on the ways young children engage and process this information. This particular study focuses on how young children process mathematics information through playbased problem solving in early childhood settings.’

Mathematical Playworld takes its lead from Conceptual PlayWorld, a model of intentional teaching developed by Laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer also of Monash University.

According to the researchers, ‘The playworld begins with a selected story, whereby children and adults build emotional connections with story characters before they collectively enter the playworld.’

‘Previous research shows imaginative play is the leading activity for pre-school aged children.

The world of imagination and storytelling enables children to imitate the roles of adults and to explore cultural knowledge, such as mathematical concepts, and develop their conceptual thinking.’

Mathematical Playworld engages the teacher as a co-player and co-creator in the collective ‘Playworld’ to motivate children to develop mathematical problem-solving skills. The study showed that children’s meaningful learning process can be improved by active engagement with teachers. As Dr. Li explains, ‘Teachers play a pivotal role as active co-players and co-creators engaging in the sustained shared collective imaginary situation with the children.’

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Mathematical Playworld engages the teacher as a co-player and co-creator in the collective ‘Playworld’ to motivate children to develop mathematical problem-solving skills. repeating patterns in play - found that, ‘Young children’s problem-solving process became personally meaningful for them in the Mathematical Playworld activity setting.’

The study builds on previous research which showed, ‘Exploring patterns in the early years is seen as an important introduction to algebraic thinking as children begin to notice similarities and differences between and among patterns, create rules to describe relationships, and eventually represent those relationships using symbols.’

According to the researchers, ‘The improvement of children’s mathematical thinking is achieved by the appropriation of cultural tools in meaningful contexts. Learning is embedded using narrative frameworks to dramatize the maths problem and engage children in the problem-solving process.’

In an initial engagement between teachers and students for the study, teachers chose to begin with the storybook, Room on a Broom (Donaldson, 2003) because they observed the children were very interested in stories about witches. ‘The teacher’s believed the story context would motivate the children whilst also linking closely to mathematical concepts, such as, “How much room on the broom?” The story evolved with the teachers and children both playing character roles and bringing the story to life. The teachers then dramatized an emotionally charged mathematical problem, i.e. “How many people can fit on the broom to go the witches’ party?” and the children were fully engaged in the mathematical problem solving.’

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St Paul Apostle South Primary School St. Paul Apostle South Primary School is a Prep – Year 6 Catholic school with children from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

We provide a safe, learning environment where the children are challenged and supported in their learning.

Our curriculum is underpinned by our Catholic tradition and values.

Our staff are dedicated to providing quality learning experiences and are committed to ongoing professional development.

We cater for the wider interests of students and we offer programs such as Music, Art, IT, Physical Education and Mandarin.

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PRINCIPAL: PAUL GLEESON 9 William Hovell Drive Endeavour Hills (right next to the St Paul Apostle Parish Church) Email: principal@spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au | Website: www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au Contact us: 9700 3663

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Ss Peter & Paul’s, Doncaster East SS PETER & Paul’s Catholic Primary School is a Prep to Year 6 co-educational school located in the quiet streets of Doncaster East. Opened in 1960, the school has established a reputation for delivering excellence in education for generations of families in our local area. The school has a proud tradition of educating the ‘whole’ child’, that is developing the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical skills of all children so they can achieve academic success, hold high self-esteem and participate confidently and effectively in the world around them.

Being a small sized school, Ss Peter & Paul’s is able to provide a genuine level of personalised care and attention to all students. We offer a range of innovative educational programs that meet the needs and interests of our students.

Our whole school community is committed to “Achieving in Faith” and supports this through a rich curriculum, a collaborative and dedicated staff, and a focus on learners and learning beyond the set curriculum. We provide opportunities for all to be persistent, resilient, collaborative, curious, and creative learners. We endeavour to nurture and grow confident, competent learners who develop social consciousness and contribute positively to both local and global communities.

At Ss Peter & Paul’s Primary School we provide: Intimate, contemporary learning environments ■ Specialist subjects for all students in STEM, ■

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Continued from page 76 The researchers, both with backgrounds as early childhood teachers, say the study was motivated by their own classroom observations and the belief that, ‘It is important children have a sense of ownership in their learning.’ Dr. Disney says, ‘The teaching of mathematics needs to focus on the process of problem solving rather than drill and practice of mathematical skills at an early childhood level. It requires a frame where children are part of the learning process as active and engaged learners and where teachers can imbed teaching practices in play.’

The study by Li and Disney was conducted over a seven-month period and based on observations of children and teachers interacting with the program in an early childhood setting.

‘One of the aims of the project was to explore how the Mathematical Playworld creates conditions that support children’s mathematical thinking and conceptual learning in play-based early childhood settings.’

‘The study contributes to understanding young children’s mathematical problem-solving processes in the collective imaginary situation by considering how learning processes become personally meaningful for children and by exploring teachers’ role in play for supporting children’s mathematisation.’

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The story evolved with the teachers and children both playing character roles and bringing the story to life.

The researchers say the teaching model, ‘Builds motivating conditions for young children to learn mathematical concepts in play and provides children with a solid foundation for entering the school environment.’

Li and Disney believe Mathematical Playworld has the potential to be a key learning tool for early childhood teachers within play-based settings.

They plan to extend their current successful study to include more early childcare settings.

Li, L. & Disney, L. (2021). Young children’s mathematical problem solving and thinking in a playworld. Mathematics Education Research Journal.

For more information or an interview, please contact Dr. Liang Li at Monash University at liang.li@monash.edu and Dr. Leigh Disney at Monash University at Leigh.Disney@monash.edu

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Contents Belgrave South Primary School ............................ 4 & 5

Our Lady of the Assumption

Berwick Lodge Primary School ........................... 6 & 7

Primary School .......................................................... 44 & 45

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ................ 8 & 9

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

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Penola Catholic College .................................................. 49

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St. Christopher’s Primary School .................... 54 & 55

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St. Johns Primary School ..................................... 62 & 63

John Paul College ..................................................... 26 & 27

St. Johns Regional College ................................. 64 & 65

Kilbreda College ....................................................... 28 & 29 Lakeside College ...................................................... 30 & 31 Loyola College ....................................................................... 33 Mackillop College ......................... 34, 35 & back cover Marian College .......................................................... 36 & 37 Milgate Primary School ........................................ 38 & 39 Northside Christian College ......................................... 41

St. Josephs College .......................................... 67, 68 & 69 St. Josephs Primary School ........................................... 66 St. Jude’s Primary School ...................................... 70 & 71 St. Monica’s College, Epping ......................................... front cover, 2, 3, 72 & 73 St. Paul Apostle North Primary School ................... 75 St. Paul Apostle South Primary School ................... 77 Sts. Peter & Paul’s Primary School ................... 78 & 79

Nunawading Christian College ........................ 42 & 43

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