Term 3 has reinforced the importance of connection and partnership between school and home, teachers, and families. During this time, the ability of teachers to collaborate with and support parents as well as parents’ ability to support children has proved crucial to maintaining motivation and engagement in the classroom.
Results from PISA 2018 suggest that by providing high levels of emotional support, parents can play a significant role in the development of their children’s learning attitudes. By supporting the efforts of students in schools and encouraging them to be confident, parents can boost students’ self-efficacy, goals, motivation, sense of belonging and the value they place on school.
The pandemic has been a reminder of the resilience of our students and teachers, and the incredible opportunities for learning that present themselves in our everyday lives. Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs community thanks you for your continued support throughout this challenging term.
Semester Two Examinations 2021 Cancelled
Within the rapidly evolving circumstances and an uncertain duration of disruption, we understand that students and parents are concerned about Semester Two examinations.
It is to be noted that students are undergoing higher than usual levels of stress, as well as mental fatigue due to the fear of virus exposure. Motivation is also made more difficult due to inconsistent onsite teacher face to face coaching and contact throughout this term.
Another consideration for making this decision is the regained learning time at the end of the Term 4. This extra time will be dedicated to revising and consolidating previous content covered throughout this semester.
The College has therefore decided to cancel Semester Two Examinations for Year 8, Year 9, and Year 10 students. Considerations for making this decision are based, most and foremost on the safety, health, and social emotional wellbeing of our students.
We would encourage students to spend some time away from computer screens during the term break, ready to commence next term feeling refreshed and motivated for the remainder of the year.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact the College.