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Article by Mr Joshua Di Pietro
Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching
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Semester 1 draws to a close
As we reach the half-term mark for our students there are many exciting opportunities and moments for student learning. Across all year levels our Semester 1 assessments are being finalised in preparation for the Semester Reports. A reminder that while our semester reports will be released at the end of term, our main and most important reporting comes real-time through Canvas. For our students, it is important to have a steady and regular study time as they build their assessment and study capacity.
General Achievement Test (GAT)
Our Unit 3/4 students in VCE and VCEVM are completing the upcoming General Achievement Test (GAT) on 15 June. In past years we have completed the GAT in the Hall and use other rooms for special exam provisions. With our current refurbishment and building works in progress, we do not have the required number of rooms, so it is necessary for the following arrangements to be put in place to run the GAT.
The GAT is scheduled for Thursday June 15:
- Section A: 9-11.15am: Literacy & Numeracy: 3/4 VCE students & VCEVM Students
- Break: 11.15-1.15pm
- Section B: 1.15-3pm: General Knowledge & Skills: 3/4 VCE students only
The following arrangements will be in place for all other students:
- Years 7 & 8 classes will be run on campus and in the Year 7 & 8 classrooms. During lunch, students will not be able to access the Hall Courtyard.
- Issoudun students have a Nous Sommes Excursion which is part of The Arts selection. An Operoo will provide further details of the excursion.
- Year 10 students will have a ‘learn from home’ day. Teachers and students will log onto Zoom and classes will be completed remotely. If you require your daughter to attend school on that day, please contact your daughter’s Head of House to discuss.
- All VCE classes will not run on the day due to the high number of Year 11 students who accelerate into a Unit 3/4 class. If you require your daughter to attend school on that day to study in the library, please contact your daughter’s Head of House to discuss.
Semester 1 Ceremony of Excellence
The Semester 1 Ceremony of Excellence was originally in our school calendar for week 2 of Term 3. We have moved the Ceremony to 9 August, which will allow all Issoudun students to attend the Ceremony after returning from Hartzer. Further communication regarding this event will come out at the beginning of Term 3.
Sport Science in practice
Moving away from the books and into a practical setting is a great way to test a theory and embed learning. Our Sport Science students have had the opportunity to do this in recent weeks, putting their coaching and biomechanics theory to the test.
The Issoudun Sport Science coaching students led a group of Grade 4 students in a gymnastics session. During the course of the session, they were able to select from a range of skills they’ve covered in their theory to apply to the activities being taught, and identify the stage of learning the students were in. Thanks to St Paul's Primary for joining us for the program.
For our Year 10 Sport Science students, it was a session at O’Briens Icehouse that enabled them to look at friction, balance and stability while skating to understand how to use biomechanics to analyse movement patterns.
One of the units our Year 10 Health and PE students look forward to is series of self-defence sessions run by Women's Self Defence Network. The sessions empower the students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe and remind them of the importance of situational awareness. Great skills for life.
One of the units our Year 10 Health and PE students look forward to is series of self-defence sessions run by Women's Self Defence Network. The sessions empower the students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe and remind them of the importance of situational awareness. Great skills for life.
One of the units our Year 10 Health and PE students look forward to is series of self-defence sessions run by Women's Self Defence Network. The sessions empower the students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe and remind them of the importance of situational awareness. Great skills for life.
One of the units our Year 10 Health and PE students look forward to is series of self-defence sessions run by Women's Self Defence Network. The sessions empower the students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe and remind them of the importance of situational awareness. Great skills for life.
From idea to implementation
In the lead up to Mother's Day, our Year 12 Vocational Major students held two Mother’s Day stalls – one at St Catherine’s Primary in Moorabbin and one at OLSH College. To deliver the two stalls, the girls had to plan the activity, consider budgets and resourcing, make the items with an eye on being sustainable and cost conscious, develop their marketing and communicate with stakeholders. A great exercise in real-world planning and implementation.
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Our Issoudun Food Tech students recently completed a cupcake and cookie decorating class as part of their café culture unit. Great imagination and patience shown to create the finished masterpieces that were most definitely café-worthy!
Well done to students Rhianna, Anika, Zara and Jessica who represented the College in the Bayspeak public speaking competition run by the local Rotary clubs. The girls had to prepare a five minute speech on a topic of their choice, and were adjudicated based on content, structure, engagement and language.
