Newsletters
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Academic advancement for all students is a driving priority for the College and we are passionate about supporting parents to make a difference in the learning of their child. Parents who take an active interest and support the learning of their child can have a significant impact on the learning success of the child. So when parents ask the question, what can I do to support my child’s learning? We encourage them to promote independent reading with their child. Download PDF (3.56 mb)
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Welcome to the first of many editions of our new senior publication; Pages to Success. As the new leader of Senior School, I have key responsibility for developing a culture where a positive attitude and consistent hard work gives each student a pathway to success. Download PDF (775 kb)
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With the onset of Semester 2, we enter the ‘business end’ of the school year and continue to raise our expectations of each and every student. It is time for us all, as individuals and as a College community, to critically reflect on our key achievements and performance during Semester 1. This involves carefully considering the feedback we received and setting up our plan for a pathway to success in Semester 2. Download PDF (1.08 mb)
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Students in Year 7 and 9 this week have been busy completing their NAPLAN tests. There has been a lot of commentary in the media over the past week or so regarding the purpose and worth of NAPLAN tests, however they continue to be an important diagnostic test that provides us with important information about a student’s progress. We have been very impressed with the attitude and behaviour of all students completing the NAPLAN and we look forward to receiving the results later in the year. Download PDF (1.53 mb)
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At this time of year the College is involved in an audit of student attendance. This is an important process where our student numbers are critically reviewed along with our systems for monitoring student attendance. It is a timely reminder of the importance of attendance and expectations surrounding student attendance. International research demonstrates a strong correlation between students' learning, longer-term life outcomes, attendance at school and appropriate participation in education programs. Download PDF (3.41 mb)
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Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to all Elisabeth Murdoch College families for what promises to be a terrific term. INDUSTRIAL ACTION – GOOD NEWS As you no doubt have heard through the media, the dispute between the Government and AEU has been resolved subject to a vote of all AEU members to support the new agreement. This is great news for the system, Elisabeth Murdoch College and your children. Download PDF (2.27 mb)
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Community Partnerships, Events and Programs It is always pleasing to receive support from community organisations and, importantly, the ones that have provided a diverse range of opportunities for our students to volunteer their services have been highly appreciated. We have developed several strong partnerships over the past two years that include; Deakin University, Monash University, Melbourne University, University of the 3rd Age, Langwarrin Township Committee, Salvation Army, Langwarrin Rotary Club, Red Cross Blood Bank, local Primary Schools, Langwarrin Community Centre, McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park and more recently, the St. Kilda Football Club, who work with our Leaders in Sport Program. Download PDF (1.48 mb)
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STOP WORK As has been communicated via email and the College website, the Department is currently involved in enterprise bargaining with the Australian Education Union in relation to its log of claims covering employees in the executive class, the principal class, the teacher class and the paraprofessional class. As part of its industrial campaign the Union has called on its members to stop work for 24 hours on this Thursday 14th February. The college program is significantly impacted through this action with the following arrangements in place for Thursday: Download PDF (2.36 mb)
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It would be remiss of me not to mention the recent sad passing of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Dame Elisabeth was an ardent supporter of our College and public education in general. There have been many words spoken in the past two weeks about Dame Elisabeth and her contribution to our community. The depth of feeling in our students and staff since Dame Elisabeth’s passing is a measure of the profound impact this wonderful person has had on Langwarrin and Elisabeth Murdoch College. Our links with the family and Cruden Farm will remain strong. We are planning an appropriate celebration of her life for all students early next year. Download PDF (1.37 mb)
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The College recently had the opportunity to recognise the significant achievements of a number of students at the annual Year Level Awards Night. It is always enjoyable when we reflect on and recognise the work, effort, talents and leadership of a number of our students and their contributions throughout the year. Importantly the Awards Nights were also well attended by a significant number of members of our community and as a result our students received their awards not only if front of their peers and teachers but more significantly in front of their family and friends. Download (n/a)
