1. Year 7 Parent Information Forum Tuesday 17th October 7pm

2. Snapshot of a rapidly changing world Implications for educating students
Featherbrook College offers a contemporary approach to educating students. Learning takes place in an environment that is conducive to preparing children for a rapidly changing world that demands technological (ICT) capacity and knowledge, heightened interpersonal skills, significant emotional intelligence, resilience, plus strong literacy and numeracy skills

3. The Curriculum Victorian Curriculum (mandated) Strategic Plan
Annual Implementation Plan

4. Curriculum English (6) Mathematics(4) Science(2)
Humanities (Geography, History, Civics and Citizenship, Economics)(3)
Food Technology/Health(2)
Design and (Wood)Technology (2)
Physical Education/Sport(2)
Visual Arts (2)
LOTE Japanese (1)
Performing Arts(1)

5. Essential Student Learning Items
Student Stationery
Subject Specific : Science, Design and Technology (WOOD), Food Technology Visual Arts
Digital Subscriptions
College Communication – COMPASS
** The College Council is currently determining parent payments for these.

6. School Wide Positive Behaviour
Positive behaviour support includes:
Effective academic support
Teaching social skills
Teaching school- wide expectations
Active supervision/maintaining in common areas
Positive reinforcement for all students
Firm, fair, corrective discipline
Effective learning time management.

7. Digital Technologies @ Featherbrook College

8. Victorian Curriculum -Digital Technologies
The Digital Technologies curriculum enables students to become confident and creative developers of digital solutions through the application of information systems and specific ways of thinking about problem solving.

9. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Featherbrook College is committed to providing our students with the best access to learning technologies and online learning. The BYOD program is designed to cater for Years 3 -9 students to support current curriculum programs in a digital context. Department of Education 1:1 device research states that students who engage in a 1:1 program are;
more motivated and engaged in their learning;
better organised, which improves literacy and numeracy outcomes.

10. MACBOOK AIR
The Macbook Air is our preferred device based on our successful experience with our school owned devices during 2017
The Macbook Air devices have been approved to work within our college’s ICT infrastructure
The Macbook Air is thin, durable and easily transferrable between hme and school and across the school setting
The device has considerable memory of 8GB, built-in apps and an all-day battery life
The device offers simple syncing of documents and files with other iOS devices such as iPads and iPhones and are compatible with mac versions of Microsoft Office.

11. OPTIONS Pathway 1 Using JB Hi-Fi BYOD portal Pathway 2
Using an existing Apple laptop :Macbook, Macbook Pro or Macbook Air

12. Acceptable Use Agreement
In order to access the eduSTAR network at Featherbrook, families need to sign the Acceptable use of Digital Technologies Student Agreement. This document outlines:
Safe and responsible behaviour expectations for the students
Makes reference to the relevant school policies
User responsibilities when using BYOD or school owned devices
Stage response to inappropriate use
How the school will support the students

13. Camp Program Year 7 students will be attending Camp Manyung
Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th September
Camp Manyung specialises in facilitating exciting adventure activities for all different types of user groups. Programs deliver specific outcomes that focus on teamwork, self-development and community building.

14. Camp Manyung Activities
Frisbee Golf
Orienteering
Bush Cooking
UHF Radios
Geo Caching
Sand Sculpture
Coastal hike to Mornington
Sea Kayaking
Snorkling
Raft building
Swimming
Beach games

15. Featherbrook Uniform

16. Transition Day: Tuesday 12 December
Getting to know peers and teachers
Learning about Featherbrook and the values underpinning the learning culture of the college
Taste test of programs
Interactive games
Assessments
Refreshments

17. How to Make Contact with Your Child’s Teachers
Phone discussion- for minor questions.
Arrange a meeting time to discuss any wellbeing matters or child’s progress. Please do not attempt to have a meeting ‘on the run’. If the matter is important a scheduled meeting is most appropriate.
through the school address : and ‘attention…….’ in the subject line.
COMPASS – on-line portal to facilitate communication between the home and school. Parents will receive log-in details early term 1
Write a note
Student-Led Conference – (End Term 2 & 4)

18. Thank you!
Let’s take a tour!