Overview and Handbooks

The curriculum at Glen Eira College focuses on forging a learning partnership of teachers and students. The curriculum aims to be broad, engaging and challenging with programs that provide meaningful and satisfying outcomes. We are committed to an engaging curriculum through a pedagogical approach characterised by lessons that include starter activities, clear learning aims, differentiated learning tasks, review of lesson content and evaluation of the learning that has occurred.

Reporting at the college occurs four times a year. At the end of each semester there is a full written report that contains detailed information relating to the achievement of a student and the things they could do to further improve.

At the end of term 1 and term 3 a short progress report is provided to parents. This serves as a snap shot of student progress and provides an indication of how a student is progressing in key areas such as independence, quality of work and participation. This information can be discussed in more detail with class teachers at the Parent-Teacher interview day in the final week of each of these terms.

The Glen Eira 5 - A College Vision
During 2011 a college vision was developed through consultation with all stakeholders - parents, students and teachers. The following set of protocols encompasses what our college community strives to achieve.

5 promises teachers make to our students;
* maintain a safe learning environment.
* know how you learn and what direction your learning should take.
* make classes engaging.
* listen, encourage and support.
* involve the wider community in your learning.

5 promises staff make to one another;
* share resources.
* support one another.
* work collaboratively to improve student learning.
* be consistent in applying policies.
* learn from one another.

5 characteristics you will see in our teaching;
* differentiate teaching and learning to support and challenge the full range of abilities.
* structure lessons according to SABRE.
* be innovative and reflective.
* be enthusiastic.
* be accountable for improving student outcomes.

5 things you will see from our students;
* seize opportunities to learn and participate.
* be enthusiastic and motivated.
* communicate and be respectful.
* work together, acting responsibly and creatively.
* direct their own learning through questioning and exploring.

5 things you will see from our parents, carers and guardians;
* be involved and contribute to the broader educational program.
* play an active role in the child’s learning.
* support their children in achieving their learning goals.
* promote the school values.
* maintain open lines of communication with the school.

 

 

Junior School Handbook (.PDF | 4325K)
Senior School Handbook (.PDF | 540K)