Welcome to the Year 7

Parent Information Eveningfor 2019

Acknowledgement of Country

The MacKillop College

Prayer

Prayer

1. Curriculum2. Uniform3. Learning Diversity Team4. ICCT5. College Board6. Parents and Friends7. Information Guide / Pack8. Foyer- further information

Evening Overview

Learning Areas:• Humanities• Language (French,

Italian or Japanese)• Health & PE• Technology (Digital

& Design)

• Religious Education• English• Mathematics• Science• The Arts (Performing

& Creative)

2019 Curriculum Structure

1 to 1 Student Notebook Program

• School owned notebook • Students borrow 24/7• Cost is all inclusive in school fees

ICCT @ MacKillop

To be signed and returned1.Digital Technologies – Student

Acceptable Use Agreement2.Notebook Borrowing Agreement3.G Suite consent formPlease go to website: Information > Notebook Program to read “Essential Readings” before signing agreement.

ICCT @ MacKillop College

Jessica Meek

2019 Team Leaders

Kaila Ingham

• Summer Uniform • Winter Uniform • Physical Education

Uniform

Uniform

• Identification of individual learning needs • Development of IndividualisedLearning Plans (ILPs) • NCCD (National Consistent Collection of Data)

Learning Diversity Team

•PSGs (Program Support Group meetings)•PAT / NAPLAN / Grade 6 Testing / Transition•Professional Learning for Staff

Learning Diversity Team

•EALD / Indigenous Support / MEAs•Learning Support Officers (LSOs)•Julian Tenison Woods Program•Support for all learning at MacKillop•Natasha Scanlon- Director of Learning Diversity •LearningSupport@mackillop.vic.edu.au

Learning Diversity Team

• 5 Meetings Per Year• Advisory Board• Parent and Parish Representatives• Nominations

Lee Revell

College Board Chairperson

• Actively support Catholic Education• Establish, ratify and review the

College’s objectives• To select and determine policies, in

consultation with appropriate parties, that will actively support Catholic Education

Board Responsibilities

• To ensure curriculum and educational standards are adequate

• To plan, implement and evaluate the financial and building programs

• To manage the College’s finances

Board Responsibilities

• Canonical Administrator (Parish Priests) x 3

• College Principal• Financial Advisor• College Staff Member• Parent and Friends Committee

Representative

Board Composition

• Parent Representatives x 3 (One elected each year for a 3 year tenure)

• Parishioners x 3 (appointed by the Canonical Administrators of each Parish)

Board Composition

MacKillop Webpage:• General Expectations• Anti-Harassment Policy• Student Travel

Information Guide

• MacCuppa • Open Days• Fundraising • Support for MacKillop Day• Financial Support at Speech Night

Liz MarinelliParents and Friends

• Student Verification Report• Confirmation of Subjects • 2019 Booklist

Information Pack

All forms to be returned to Administration by

Monday, 29th October 2018

Information Pack

Orientation Day

• Thursday December 6• Primary school sport uniform• School bag• Arrival• Dismissal

Please proceed to the foyer for further information regarding:

Parent Information Evening

• Student Travel• Uniforms• Instrumental Music• 1:1 Notebook

Program

• Student Wellbeing• Learning Diversity• Parents and Friends• Further Questions

Thank-you for attending the Year 7

Parent Information Evening for 2019