As Winter draws to a close and we anticipate more sunny days just around the corner, I hope students, families and staff members are feeling relieved and excited to be more than half-way through Term 3.
In our recent Domain meeting, the English team discussed the need to nurture our flair for writing and engage with our passions in reading literature and having fun with words. As the term nears its conclusion, we hope students are also engaging in regular practise pieces to build their confidence, efficacy, and voice as students of English. It was also a chance to recognise the commitment of our terrific English teaching team who care deeply for our students. It’s a privilege to work with this team of dedicated professionals.
Congratulations to the library staff for their fantastic work with Book Week, last week. And well done to all the students who involved themselves in the fun activities on offer. This year the theme was ‘Reading is Magic!’ and there were Narnia and Hogwarts displays that were very inspiring for staff and students alike.
On Friday September 27, Ross Huggard will visit Damascus to deliver a revision lecture to guide our Year 12 English students in their examination preparation. Ross has been a member of the Executive Panel assessing the VCE English Examination for many years. He will present for an hour on the Analysis of Argument and Language and then for an hour on Writing About Protest. Students are asked to arrive at school by 9:50am for a prompt 10am start. The session will conclude around midday.
Finally, thanks to our parent supporters who are taking the time to read over student work, helping to explain key concepts and reading in tandem with your children. These vital discussions and actions of support make all the difference to students’ ongoing academic success.