Welcome to

Mount Alvernia!

We pray

I am a mother.

I am a father.

I am a teacher.

I am a school student.

See it through my eyes

I am God, the spirit of love

and life.

From before you were

born, I knew you.

I have called you by name;

you are mine.

I have carved you in the

palm of my hand.

together

together

Should a parent forget their

child, I will never forget you.

Trust me with all your heart,

mind and spirit.

Love each other as you love

yourself.

See it through my eyes…

And you will understand the

meaning of Life,

And see the face of truth.

Amen

The TeamHere with you this evening!

Dr Kerrie Tuite

Principal

Annette Butterworth

Mick Butterworth

Deputy Principal:

Student Development &

Wellbeing

Year 7 Pastoral GuardianTonia Campbell

Teaching & Learning

Guardian - Francis School

The Inquiry Process

➔Engage

➔Explore

➔Explain

➔Elaborate

➔Evaluate

What do I need to know

and understand about

Year 7 at Mount Alvernia?

The Inquiry Question

EngageWhat is your child’s:

● House?

● Home Room?

● Learning Group Number?

Who is your child’s:

● Home Room Teacher?

● Mentor?

Who are your child’s subject teachers

of:

● English, Religion, History, &

Geography

● Maths/Science

● HPE

● The Arts: Music/ Art

● Practical Technologies

● Creative Immersions

● Personal Development

One Two Three Four Five Six

Maths

Numeracy

Mick Butterworth

Kathryn Nichols

Andrea Kerr

Wayne Vincent

Kristen Maus

Tess Everard

Suzanne Walker

Victoria Nicolas

Hannah Dean

Kylie Collinson

Laura Mayes

Laura Mayes

Science James O’Gorman Veronika

Blaszczynski

Tamara

Richardson

Suzanne Walker Veronika Blaszczynski Kylie Collinson

English

History/Geography

Religion

Tonia Campbell Jodie Lihou Caroline McLean Denise Shaw Monica Sargeant Alison Ward

Personal Development Mick Butterworth Elise Cohen Tonia Campbell Shelley Turner Louise van Ristell Victoria Uhr

Practical Technologies

Design & Technology

Home Economics

Art

Music

Anthony Baker, Justine Malinowski, Emma Maya

Lea Cook, Jeni Barlow, Donna Shepherd

Sally Ludlow, Rhiannon Markwell

Kristen Brown, Amanda Holley

Creative Immersions

Digital Technologies

Computer Aided Drawing

Italian

Japanese

Drama

Media Art Studies

Alex Bush, Anthony Baker, Annalisa Dichiara,

Victoria Uhr, Karan Yates, Sally Ludlow

ExploreTRUE or FALSE?

● The Home Room Teacher is the

first person you contact if your child

is sick.

● If your child has a uniform

infringement, they will attend a

Friday afternoon detention.

● Students are allowed to contact you

at any time during the

school day.

● Tonia Campbell is the Deputy

Principal - Student Development &

Wellbeing

● Students should phone their

parents if they are sick.

● Home Room is only held in the

morning three times a week.

ExploreTRUE or FALSE?

● Adolescence begins at age thirteen

and finishes at age seventeen.

● When students are late they must

go straight to class.

● If there is an unexplained absence,

you will receive an SMS

notification.

● A note must be provided to the

school if your child has been sick.

● Students find out about cocurricular

activities or meetings in Student

Notices.

ExploreTRUE or FALSE?

● TLG stands for ‘That Lazy Girl’.

● Parents should contact the TLG

when their child has a problem with

one specific Learning Area.

● All Year 7 students are treated

equally.

● The Student Planner provides all

information about assessment and

timetabling.

● When the TLG needs to talk to your

child you will be informed.

● Your child’s intelligence is fixed

from birth.

● When we use the word ‘grit’ we are

referring to the dirt under your

child’s fingernails.

● You will receive a written report

twice a year.

ExploreKWHL Strategy

K - What do you already know about Francis School and Year 7 at

Mount Alvernia?

W - What do you want to know? Fact or Fiction

H - How do you want to find out about what you don’t know?

L - What will you do to show what you have learnt?

Explain● College App

● College Website

● Year 7 Parent Nights

● Student/Parent/Teacher

Conferences

● Parent Network (P&FSN)

● Newsletters - News and Views,

Activities Corner, Parent Corner

● Check out the Student Planner

● Silver Pages on the app

● Assemblies

● Communications brochure

● Phone the College.

● Talk to your children!

The App

Stay ConnectedMeet the Teachers:Tuesday 25 February 2020

From 6.00pmHome Room Teachers – Meet and GreetStudents required and will take you to their Home Room to

introduce you to their Home Room teacher – ten-minute

appointments will be made. Home Room teacher will be in

touch.

Followed by 7.00pm

Year 7 Academic StrategiesVenue: San Damiano Centre

Meet Learning Group teachers

Parent Teacher Student

ConferenceThursday 30 April 2020

2.00-7.00pm

(Students finish 1.30pm)

Elaborate & EvaluateWhat will you do to show what you have learnt?

● Attend meetings

● If unsure about anything, contact the relevant people - through

the Communications Procedures

● Support your child’s involvement

● Support College expectations

● Read the Student Planner

● Actively promote the good that occurs in our college!

Welcome to

Mount Alvernia!