Term Dates | Truganina P-9 College

School Term Dates 2024

Term 1
Monday 29th January (Curriculum Day),
Tuesday 30th January (Students commence) to Thursday 28th March 2024.

Term 2
Monday 15th April to Friday 28th June 2024.

Term 3
Monday 15th July to Friday 20th September 2024.

Term 4
Monday 7th October to Friday 20th December 2024.

https://www.vic.gov.au/school-term-dates-and-holidays-victoria

Curriculum Days 2024

Term 1
Monday 29th January 2024.

Term 2
Friday 26th April 2024.
Wednesday 5th June 2024.

Term 3
Thursday 5th September 2024.

Term 4
Monday 4th November 2024.

Acting Principal

Teaching & Learning Excellence: Middle Years Numeracy

Sadia Toqeer joined Truganina College in 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Biology), a Diploma in Education (Primary), and a Master of Education. Additionally, she has successfully completed the CREATE program at Bastow. Embracing the philosophy that learning is a lifelong journey, Sadia is eagerly anticipating her participation in the Victorian Aspiring Principal Program through the Academy.

Her teaching experience spans various educational settings in Melbourne and overseas, focusing on enhancing teaching pedagogies, fostering student engagement, and promoting well-being. Sadia has played a pivotal role in developing the Annual Implementation Plan and implementing key improvement strategies aligned with School Strategic Plan.

In 2022, Sadia led a team of Assistant Principals and Learning Specialists to present at the Education State Principal’s Conference in Victoria. The presentation focused on building a culture of high expectations through the use of data, with the key message of ‘Know the Child to Grow the Child’. The interactive session allowed the team to engage in discussions, collaborate with other schools, and offer evidence-based strategies to address problem of practice in an educational setting.

Sadia is proud to lead a culturally diverse college community, with students from 45 different nationalities. She believes that multiculturalism at the college brings a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and values to the learning environment, enriching the educational experience for all students at Truganina College. She has led the Community Engagement in Learning team to develop appropriate learning support resources for families to use at home.

The Community Engagement in Learning team’s work at Truganina College was recognized with the Susan Ryan Family Engagement Award at the Australian Council of State School Organisations awards (ACSSO) in November 2022 in Canberra. This was a proud and exciting moment for the college and the entire community.

Sadia is deeply committed to fostering strong educational partnerships among staff, students, families, and the broader community. Her passion lies in ensuring learning growth for young people and adults guided by DET values and lifelong learning.

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.

Nicole Puttyfoot
Enrichment Leader

Gunjan Mahajan
Enrichment

Amita Mittal
Enrichment

Anjali Dhaka
Enrichment

Rashmi Pal
Enrichment

Marianna Kountouri
Enrichment

Feride Kulafi
Enrichment

Labina Khan
Enrichment

Matthew Byrnes
Enrichment

Ami Bhaiyaji
Enrichment

Donna Curtis
Enrichment

Priya Katwe
Enrichment

Meet the Year 6 Assistant Principal

Teaching & Learning Excellence: Adult Learning

Leanne McNaughton came to Truganina College at the beginning of 2016 as a Visual Art Specialist. Leanne has worked at various schools in Gippsland, Geelong, Hobart and around the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, where she has taught every year level from Kinder to Year 9, primarily as a classroom teacher.

Leanne has a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Psychology and Commerce at Deakin University. She has successfully completed the Inspire program at Bastow and worked as an ‘Education Changemaker’ as part of the Intercultural Capabilities Project with the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership.

Leanne leads Adult Learning at the college, where she models excellence in teaching and learning for colleagues and works alongside teachers in their classrooms to help improve students’ learning outcomes through improved teaching practice. Leanne’s philosophy is that we are life-long learners and we are all on a learning journey to continually improve our practice and strive to be the best educators for the students within our care.

Leanne lives in Ocean Grove with her husband, and they have two children of whom they are extremely proud.

Leanne is a ‘people person’ who genuinely cares about all students, staff and the wider community of Truganina College. She wants to make a difference in the lives of young people and focuses on supporting students’ social and emotional wellbeing. Leanne is passionate about making education engaging and motivating for students so they can achieve academic success.

Leanne McNaughton
Year 6 Assistant Principal – Teaching And Learning Excellence: Adult Learning

Year 6.1

Ayda Haouchar
Team Leader and Classroom Teacher

Xavier O’Halloran
Learning Specialist – Engagement and Wellbeing
Classroom Teacher

Ann Le
Learning Specialist – Student Success Cordinator
Classroom Teacher
Emma Wasson
Classroom Teacher

Michelle Daly
Art Teacher

Year 6.2

Roma Gill
Team Leader and Classroom Teacher

Rose Hashim
Leading Specialist – Pedagogy – Literacy
Classroom Teacher

Caitlyn Charlesworth
Classroom Teacher

Ivor Dyall
Classroom Teacher

Year 6.3

John Whitehouse
Team Leader and P.E. Teacher

Aimee Boyd
Classroom Teacher

Shweta Anand
Classroom Teacher

Kellie Hindmarch
Classroom Teacher

Marwa Warsame
Classroom Teacher

School Term Dates 2024

Curriculum Days 2024

Education Support 5-9

Education Support F-4

SIT PLC Team

STEM

Spanish

Science

Health & Physical Education

Music

Mathematics

Humanities

English

Drama

Art

Pedagogy Coaching

Learning & Wellbeing Excellence Leaders

Director of Learning and Wellbeing Excellence

Foundation to Year 3

Foundation & Year 1 Assistant Principal

Teaching and Learning Excellence

PLC 0.1

PLC 0.2

PLC 0.3

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Education Support

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PLC 1.1

PLC 1.3

PLC 1.4

Education Support

Year 2 & 3 Assistant Principal

Teaching and Learning Excellence

PLC 2.1

PLC 2.2

PLC 2.3

PLC 2.4

Education Support

PLC 3.2

PLC 3.3

Education Support

Director of Learning and Wellbeing Excellence

Year 4 to Year 7

Year 4 & 5 Assistant Principal

Teaching and Learning Excellence

PLC 4.1

PLC 4.2

PLC 4.3

PLC 4.4

Learning Support

PLC 5.1

PLC 5.2

PLC 5.3

Learning Support

Year 6 & 7 Assistant Principal

Teaching and Learning Excellence: Excellence and Equity

Year 6 Assistant Principal

Teaching & Learning Excellence: Adult Learning

PLC 6.1

PLC 6.2

PLC 6.3

Learning Support

Year 7 Assistant Principal

Student Wellbeing & Engagement

Learning Support

Acting Principal

Teaching & Learning Excellence: Middle Years Numeracy

Director of Learning & Wellbeing Excellence

Year 8 and 9

Year 8 Assistant Principal

Teaching & Learning Excellence

Learning Support

Year 9 Assistant Principal

Teaching & Learning Excellence

Learning Support

SIT FISO Team

Enrolments Team

Daily Org Team

Respectful Relationships Team

Library Team