Learning & Lent

During Lent we are encouraged to undertake fasting, go without something and recommit to our faith. Students often suggest that they will “give up homework” for Lent. While somewhat in the spirit of Lent, this suggestion does not serve to enhance a student’s learning experience or progression. An alternate way to approach learning during Lent may be to commit to trying a new strategy that will help them to improve. As Lent coincides with our entry into the second half of Term 1, it is an opportune time for students to commit to a goal or try a new strategy that will make them a better learner. This commitment might be completing homework in a specific subject or using their diary every day, or asking for clarification in class or acting on feedback provided by their teacher. During Lent we are also challenged to consider what we can offer to others. This may manifest in students developing a study group or providing peer feedback or revising collaboratively with friends. Lent is a time of reflection and preparation. Students are encouraged to extend their Lenten commitments to aspects of their learning so that they continue to develop as reflective and prepared learners. As students learn about the experience of others through Project Compassion initiatives, they may also reflect with gratitude on the learning opportunities they are provided with at Mount Carmel.

NAPLAN Years 7 and 9

In the lead up to NAPLAN tests from the 15th-17th of March (Week 8) students of Year 7 and Year 9 have been asked to ensure that they have updated their software to ensure that the NAPLAN lockdown browser is installed and ready to be used for the familiarisation tests. The familiarisation tests will occur in week 6 and are designed to ensure students and staff are able to access and utilise all components of the software ready for NAPLAN. Students who are absent during the 15th-17th of March will not be able to sit the task at any other time. Catch up sessions will be completed on Friday the 17th of March for any students who miss one of the tests.