Newsletter 17

Working Together for Student Success

We encourage all Year 8 parents and carers to book an upcoming Parent–Student–Teacher Conference through Compass.

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These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for parents, students and teachers to come together to discuss each student's learning progress, achievements, challenges and future goals. Having students actively involved in these conversations also encourages them to take greater ownership of their learning and develop responsibility for their educational journey.

Why is it important to attend?

Participating in a Parent–Student–Teacher Conference provides an opportunity to:

• Celebrate achievements: Recognise your child's progress, strengths and successes.
• Understand learning progress: Gain a clearer picture of your child's academic development and areas requiring further attention.
• Identify areas for improvement: Discuss learning challenges and explore strategies to support further growth.
• Set meaningful goals: Work together to establish realistic and achievable learning goals for the future.
• Strengthen communication: Build a positive partnership between home and school.
• Encourage student ownership: Help your child reflect on their learning, take responsibility and become more independent.
• Plan for future success: Develop agreed strategies and actions to improve learning outcomes.

How to make a booking

Parents and carers are requested to log in to Compass and select an available conference time with their child's teachers.

Your involvement makes a difference. When students see their parents, teachers and themselves working together, they are more likely to feel supported, motivated and confident in their learning.

We look forward to seeing you at the conferences and working together to support the continued growth and success of our Year 8 students.

Tyler Stebbing is a Year 10 student at Broadford Secondary College who has commenced a plumbing school-based apprenticeship with On Target Plumbing, a local plumbing business based in Broadford. Tyler sourced work experience with Dean Haller from On Target Plumbing and completed a week’s work in late September. Tyler really enjoyed the workplace and wanted to continue in the industry. A conversation developed with his employer about a possible school-based plumbing apprenticeship. As a result of Tyler’s efforts in the workplace, Dean Haller was prepared to support his wish. Tyler will work one day per week this year and transition into two days a week in 2027. He will attend Kangan Institute as part of his trade school obligations.

Congratulations Tyler.

Nathan Long is a Year 10 student at Broadford Secondary College who has commenced a plumbing school-based apprenticeship with ALM Plumbing & Roofing P/L. Nathan completed work experience with his employer and he really impressed with his work ethic and enthusiasm. The conversation quickly moved to a possible school-based apprenticeship with full support from ALM. Nathan is getting accustomed to the early starts as a strong portion of the work is in Melbourne. Nathan wants to complete Year 12 but can now commence his school-based apprenticeship as part of his VCE VM studies. He will attend Kangan Institute in week blocks as part of his trade school obligations, commencing in 2027.

Good luck Nate.

Picture – Nathan Long with Supervisor Tim Atkins

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The conveyance allowance is a form of financial assistance to help families in rural and regional Victoria with the cost of transporting their children to their nearest appropriate school/campus. The conveyance allowance is available to eligible students travelling by public transport, private car and private bus. The conveyance allowance is also available to eligible students whose nearest school is not serviced by a free school bus.

Eligibility criteria:

• The eligibility criteria varies depending on the type of school attended and where it is located. Students attending a government or non-government school must:
• Attend their nearest government or non-government school/campus appropriate to their year level at which admission is permissible
• be enrolled at a school/campus outside Melbourne’s metropolitan conveyance boundary
• reside 4.8km or more by the shortest practicable route from that school/campus attended
• be of school age (5 to 18 years old at time of application) and reside in Victoria.

Please follow the link:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/PAL/conveyance-allowance-form-1-car-private-travel.docx