Academic Supervisors

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The new Academic Supervisor Program is an initiative of Ms Marion George, who saw an opportunity to engage Old Michaelians in current school life to provide a valuable service to students. Under the program Old Michaelians (OMs) will be available in the Knowledge Commons each afternoon after School to assist and support students. The program runs daily from 3:15pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their study needs and approach an Academic Supervisor to assist them. There are two Academic Supervisors available each session. The aim of the program is to develop students into independent learners who have the confidence to ask for help, an invaluable skill for further study, and life. The program mirrors those offered at many universities where students grow as independent learners, away from the close support of their parents. St Michael’s is one of only a small number of schools to offer a free service like this. Students have the benefit of more than just supervision in the Knowledge Commons. They can use the time to receive targeted assistance in studying, essays, exams, schoolwork, organisational tips, and also to gain an insight into university life and what that might look like for them if they choose tertiary education. It also offers students a friendly face from someone who knows the culture of St Michael’s and who also understands the study stresses they may be facing. The program strengthens the connection between OMs and the School by keeping the OMs connected to the school community and providing the opportunity for them to give back. Our OMs are carefully chosen, high achieving and responsible. It is hoped that this program will be something that current students might choose to be part of when they too graduate. The OMs currently involved in the program are: • Bill Zhu (2020) • Maddy Hill (2018) • Felix Pemberton-Adams (2019) • Freddie Slipper (2020) • Jordan Klein (2020) • Dylan Knight (2020) • Mima Golias (2019)

Thank you to our OMs who are part of this program. We look forward to seeing more of you involved in the future.

1. Leroy and Ryan 9K getting assistance from the Academic Supervisors

Maddy Hill (OM 2018) and Felix Pemberton-Adams (OM 2019) 2. Mima Golias (OM 2019) and Bill Zhu (OM 2020)