Year 7 & 8 Administrative & Course Handbook

USING LEARNING SPACES IN THE COLLEGE GROUNDS RESPECT Thinking and acting in a way that considers the feelings or rights of myself and others. ALLOW FOR LEARNING · Follow classroom procedures in accordance with school policies. · Engage in respectful and polite conversations. · Maintain an appropriate noise level. · Engage in talking at the appropriate times. LISTEN TO OTHERS · Follow teacher instructions. · Attentively listen to others. · Acknowledge the rights of others to hold and express their views. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION · Use suitable language at all times. · Be polite and use good manners. CARE FOR MY SURROUNDINGS · Keep the area free of any rubbish. · Value the space, equipment and furniture and maintain their good condition. · Use footpaths when navigating around the College. · Consider the personal space and property of others. · Share the yard and College facilities with other students fairly. ENDEAVOUR Making an ongoing attempt towards achieving excellence and reaching my potential. BE READY TO LEARN · Arrive to class on time. · Be organised with the required equipment for class. · Submit all completed work by the due date. · Use my planner to document all learning tasks and homework. · Follow up on missed classwork, after absences. STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE · Attempt all tasks to the best of my ability. · Maintain focus in class and avoid distractions in order to maximise learning. · Actively participate in all class activities. · Submit my best work. · Set and work towards learning goals. · Undertake work that challenges my understanding. SEEK ASSISTANCE · Ask questions to improve learning. · Engage the teacher’s assistance. · Be willing to make use of additional support programs offered within the College. PARTICIPATE POSITIVELY · Participate in a range of activities. · Move to and from lockers in an orderly and timely fashion. · Use manners and consideration towards others. CONTRIBUTE TO A CLEAN AND TIDY ENVIRONMENT · Place all rubbish in the bins provided. · Use College furniture and equipment for its intended purpose. · When finished using College equipment return to its original location. RESILIENCE Having a positive attitude to learning from mistakes and overcoming challenges. PERSEVERE WITH WORK · To develop understanding, attempt all work to the best of my ability, even when it is hard. · Try a range of strategies to improve my work before asking for help. · Have courage to seek assistance and clarify where work needs improvement. · Persist with content I don’t fully understand. · Be able to work with others. LEARN FROM MISTAKES · Apply feedback to future tasks to improve work. · Be able to bounce back and continue to do my best. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTIONS · Take ownership of actions and accept responsibility for behaviour. · Believe in myself and don’t give in to peer pressure. · Seek help from others when needed. TRY MY BEST · Accept setbacks graciously and try again. · Encourage others to have a go. · Be patient when interacting with others. COMPASSION Considering the feelings of others and interacting in a kind and caring manner. HAVE CONSIDERATE INTERACTIONS · Use kind and polite language when interacting with others. · Be mindful of and courteous to others. · Allow everyone to have a voice. · Assist peers with learning, when appropriate. · Be inclusive of peers to create a supportive learning space. BE KIND · Be nice to all people. · Show empathy for others. · Be inclusive of others. · Let others be themselves. · Give support to others instead of being a bystander. · Be mindful of the needs of others SHARE THE SPACE · Play fairly and inclusively. · Share the yard. As a student of Mooroolbark College I will… 6