Read more to hear an update on Distance Education residentials, our Parent Connect program, new Intern Counsellors and a free Essay Writing webinar.
Distance Education Residentials
We received very welcome advice this week from the people at the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) about a change in their expectations around student attendance at residentials. We were advised that while school must continue to provision for 15 days of face-to-face teaching there is no longer the obligation for students to meet that quota for attendance. This means that the College is no longer required to track student attendance at residentials and students will not be in default of requirements if they aren't able to attend.
For this reason and because of rising Covid concerns, Distance Education residentials for Term Three have officially been cancelled.
Parent Connect
We are excited to slowly re-launch our Parent Connect program, which will enable parents, carers and friends of the College to have a greater connection and involvement with our school community.
Some options for how to be involved will include assisting with reading groups in Primary classes; assisting at certain sports carnivals and events; helping with processing books and items for use by students and helping with preparation of ordered lunches.
More information will be sent in the coming weeks. If you are interested in becoming an active volunteer or finding out more, please email Emma Wynn-Jones at emmawynnjones@acc.edu.au to express your interest.
Please note that we require all parent volunteers to have a current Working With Children (Volunteers) Certificate and the college will require a copy of this current certificate.
Counsellors
We are pleased to welcome three Intern counsellors commencing at ACC Marsden Park this term. All three are Masters of Counselling students from Excelsia College. Their names are working hours are below:
Jason Dentroll - (Monday and Thursday 8-4)
Brina Ata - (Tuesday and Thursday 8-4)
Bernadette D'Silva (Tuesday and Thursday 8-4)
They will be working under the care and supervision of Mrs Maria Sarina, who has changed her work days to Tuesday and Thursday starting from this term. These Intern counsellors are an exciting addition to our growing Care Centre team, which focuses on strengthening student wellbeing.
Free Essay Writing Webinar
Elevate Education is running a free webinar for parents focused on Essay Writing on Wednesday 10th August at 6:30pm (AEST). This webinar will focus on the importance of goal-setting in essay writing, how you can provide real support and feedback and how students can begin to self-assess their work.
To register for this event, please click here.