Community Engagement In Learning | Truganina P-9 College

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Purpose

Community Engagement

Family-school partnerships are collaborative relationships and activities involving school staff, parents and other family members of students at a school. Effective partnerships are based on mutual trust and respect, and shared responsibility for the education of the children and young people at the school.

At Truganina College we have a strong commitment to student wellbeing, health and safety. There is a strong community engagement with many opportunities for parents to be involved with and provide feedback to the school.

Below are a variety of events available at our college:

Assessment Information Evening

Parental Discussion Forum

Mother’s and Father’s Day Stalls

Parental Helper Workshops

External Support Services Workshop

We also have several other events in store for you. Please stay tuned to the college newsletter and Compass for opportunities to engage in your child’s educational journey.

Purpose:

Build strong education relationships between families and staff.

Develop a common understanding of the language of learning.

Create and strengthen partnerships across our College community.

Parent Engagement

At Truganina College we value and encourage parents to take an active role in supporting their child’s learning.

Parents can do this by:

Developing good study routines.
Ensuring regular school attendance.
Use the student planner as a communication tool.
Using Google classroom and Compass to access online student learning, reporting absences, information as well as important notes and letters.

Enrichment Team

Nicole Puttyfoot is very excited to lead Truganina College’s Exemplary Enrichment Program.

Truganina College's Enrichment program is designed to provide evidence-based, targeted small group interventions, utilising a range of strategies such as MacqLit, LLI, and MiniLit. These interventions enable Education Support staff to offer a differentiated approach, maximising student learning gains and focusing on both student learning and wellbeing. The Enrichment curriculum exemplifies an exceptional education support team that has demonstrated excellence in collaboration and teamwork. The curriculum's long-term strategic and inclusive approach has proven highly effective in empowering students and driving direct and indirect improvements in student outcomes.

Truganina College's Enrichment team demonstrates exemplary practices, fostering a positive climate for learning and driving improved student and school outcomes. With their unwavering commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and collective efficacy, the team has implemented strategies in their respective areas of work. The Enrichment team has dedicated learning spaces designed to replicate small classrooms with visibles inspired by the work of John Hattie. These thoughtfully arranged rooms showcase Truganina College's visibles and literacy-supporting infographics, creating a conducive and stimulating environment for learning. With tables and chairs arranged for small group instruction, these spaces foster respect and productivity. Students benefit from 45 minutes of explicit intervention instruction, receiving a minimum of four sessions per week.
Lessons within the Enrichment curriculum are differentiated to cater for individual student learning goals. Multiple exposures to concepts ensure students make progress towards achieving their objectives. Throughout the Enrichment cycle, students engage in supportive and engaging activities that consolidate their learning and boost their confidence.