Meetings

__**Items**__
 * Meeting 1 - Thursday 17th February 2011.**
 * Present: MB, KT, CM, BH**
 * Apology: SD**
 * 1) Each leader has confirmed meeting time with MB for 1:1 meeting time.
 * 2) Proposal to change meeting schedule to a morning schedule. BH, KT, CM, MB all in favour. MB to talk to SD to confirm.
 * 3) Curriculum Learning Handbook has been uploaded to X:-Files. All leaders need to be familiar with the content within this. More content needs to be added to this document. SD to make ammendments to Habits of Mind page in the planner and also to Launch page in CL Handbook.
 * 4) Budget - Board accepted proposal of $495 for each student with regard to curriculum spending (based on 470 students after MB's calculations). Camps budget is $290 per student. Approx 10% increase in expenditure in most areas (with little change in subject offerings from 2010).
 * 5) Photocopying costs are of concern to the budget. Alternatives need to be found to reduce the costs. MB has tabled sending home e-copy of the newsletter for next Exec. meeting.
 * 6) Review of camps - Consider specific learning value of camps**. CG to develop survey tool (Staff/Students/Parents). Placed as agenda item for next meeting. CM to develop questions prior to next meeting and KT to search through 2010 minutes to search for possible old surveys.**
 * 7) Spending projection sheet will be added to Learning Area Team meetings. **KT and MB need refine agenda for LAT meetings to be held starting next week.**
 * 8) Each member of staff to produce end of year report for respective leadership area. To be distributed to staff and placed in end of year magazine. **All CG members.**

Hi everyone,
 * Meeting 2 - Thursday 3rd March 2011.**
 * Meeting postponed due to apologies of SD and CM. MB wote the following information re: current Curric Team Information.**
 * All agenda items are rolled over to the next meeting date. MB to advise team of this date.**

As I have apologies from Shauna and Chris, I feel that we ought to postpone this week’s meeting. If anyone has an urgent issue that needs to be discussed as a collective I will try schedule a meeting next week. Otherwise, please read the notes below and feel free to comment if necessary.

David Boyd’s unexpected extended absence has created some difficulties with regard to developing data for Interim reports, PTO for interviews, and the rollout of Netbook computers to Year 9 students. We are working through this and are slowly getting the appropriate data ready for PTO. Mike Delaney is recommending that we consider skipping the Interim Report for this semester. As this is primarily an indicator sheet for the purpose of assisting at Parent-teacher interviews, this is a reasonable consideration.

**PTO** looks to be on track and should not present any concerns for parents or teachers.

The **Netbook program** is suffering yet another setback – discussions in executive has recommended that we review the Implementation program so as not to impair its success. The following recommendation was put forward.

**2011** – Year 9 students be given Netbooks when ready. A parent information evening be organised. Year 9 teachers begin implementation of e-learning strategies. We conduct a review of current textbooks at Yr9 & 10. Continue to provide appropriate PD to staff. Evaluate implementation progress and make recommendations for 2012.

**2012** – Yr 9 students carry Netbook into year 10. Netbooks become a booklist item for incoming Yr 9 students. We continue with the integration of ICT into the Year 9 learning program and provide further PD to all staff. Evaluate implementation progress and make recommendations for 2013

**2013** – Netbooks become a compulsory item for all students.

Brad is leading an exciting investigation into possibilities for e-learning with the PPT group – there is a high level of enthusiasm and creative input from staff.

**MARKBOOK** Darren Gauci, the IT consultant that we have engaged is looking at ways to assist with the future development of Markbook, both to help us through David’s absence and as part of our Reporting review. He will assist us also in the investigation of alternative products. At this stage there appears to be no cause for concern regarding the Semester One reporting cycle.

**Templates** have gone out to Learning Areas for review to be be completed by Monday 7 March. PLEASE CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE STAFF TO DO THIS

**NAPLAN** is underway – these tests take place 10 -12 May.

**BUDGET** The budget document tabled at the last meeting has been submitted to Helen – Learning areas are conducting requests / purchases appropriately. A current spreadsheet will be published toward the end of this month.

Anita has circulated Spending Projection templates to Learning areas – these are due to be returned 10 MARCH

**PD** A considerable number of staff have already taken up quality Professional Learning opportunities this year – I expect the pace of these to ease toward the middle of the year.

I will be conducting a spot audit of Student Planners in the next few weeks to ensure that Pastoral teachers are meeting their obligation with Learning Goals. I will also be looking to see that DEAR DIARY is being used.

There are numerous other things happening at the moment of which I will keep you informed. If you have any concerns of pressing issues please pass them on to me so that I can assist you with them.

Regards,

Michael Brennan

__**Items**__
 * Meeting 3 - Monday 21st March 2011.**
 * Present: MB, KT, CM, BH, SD**
 * Apology: KM**
 * 1) In light of no interim reports, a student progress sheet will be given to all teachers. Teachers will highlight students at academic risk (incl. behavioural impeding learning). - MB
 * 2) Australian Curriculum: VCAA are releasing OZVELS. Curriculum development must now be directed through OZVELS portal. 16th May PD at Inverloch (Whole day - Curric group to attend)


 * Meeting 4 - Monday 2nd May 2011**
 * Present: AKT, SD**

__**Items**__


 * Meeting 5 - Monday 16th May 2011**
 * Time: 8:00am**
 * Location: Board Room**


 * Present: SD, MB, KM, BH, AKT, CM**
 * Apology: -**

__**Items**__ Continued to move along well Netbooks being used in classes quite often. BH has emailed surveys to students and staff and is awaiting responses from those for collation
 * 1. Netbook Update - Staff and student surveys**

NAPLAN moved along well Most absences of students caught up upon, on the Friday Future NAPLAN planning should look at students completing it as a whole group
 * 2. NAPLAN**

AKT to bring new semester planner template to next teacher's meeting AKT to email template to all CG members Launch teachers can still essentially have the same semester template used. MB to look at both planners and make decision.
 * 3. SEMESTER PLANNERS**

Blogs and Wikis have been made available to all Catholic staff and students BH will continue to work through and offer PD
 * 4. ePotential Capabilities Resource**


 * 5. ICON Seminar -** MB & BH will be attending on Thursday 26th May @ St. Agatha's, Cranbourne.

MB to follow up new date for atttendance by CG at Inverloch PD (Friday 24th June)
 * 6. TRANSITION TO AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM (OZVELS MEETING)**

Year 11 Exams to be held in VCE Centre Year 10 Exams to be held in 20/21 Year 9 Exams to be held in Homerooms MB working on timetable currently.
 * 7. MID YEAR EXAMS**

Meeting closed 8.40am


 * Meeting 6 - Postponed due to Queen's Birthday Holiday**


 * Meeting 7 - Monday 27th June**
 * Time: 8.00am**
 * Location: Board Room**


 * Present: MB, BH, AKT, KM**
 * Apology: -**

Room allocations for mid-year exams were a bit tight, but ran well. Staff to be consulted at Thursday night's staff meeting. Combined exam and study sessions worked in some sessions, but no so well in others.
 * 1. Mid Year Exams**

//__AKT/MB__// to write memo regarding exam philosophy and quality of exams. Assessment and grading re-structure to be discussed by __//CG//__ at further meetings.
 * 2. Learning Team Meetings for next semester**

PE and Music teams were found to have abnormalities, but meetings with AKT have discussed these. Agreements have been made to rectify these problems for Semester 2 - resources to be put online etc. //Semester planners to be completed and placed by staff on X drive by Monday 25th July - __AKT to send out memo to staff__// //__AKT__// to work on semester planner template today and to place online. Template will be discussed at Thursday's nights teachers meeting.
 * 3. Curriculum (Subject) Audit**

Meeting's will be rescheduled to Thursday Week 1 @ 3.30pm for next semester.
 * 4. Meeting Re-schedule**

2012 planning discussed. Concerns surrounding timetabling of Drama and Music. Minutes for the meeting are located on X drive:
 * 5. Music Extraordinary Meeting**

MB and AKT attended PD on Friday of last week. Details of this meeting will be discussed at Thursday night's teachers meeting
 * 6. Implementation of OZVELS**


 * Meeting closed: 8.40am**


 * Meeting 8 - Thursday 21 July**
 * Time: 3.30pm**
 * Location: Board Room**


 * Present: MB, BH, AKT, KM, CM**
 * Apology: - SD**
 * (Minutes to be provided by AKT)**


 * Meeting 9 - Tuesday 9 August**
 * Time: 3.30 pm**
 * Location: Board Room**


 * Present: MB, BH, SD, AKT, CM, KM, JC**
 * Apology: -**

- GIS Activities Day Proposed Plan to be given to staff tomorrow (JC) - Curriculum Audit has come to a halt at present due to some faculties still building up courses. Accepted by (AKT) to allow further development. - AKT to organise review the use of supplement texts (specifically Go Grammar & Maths Mate) - DER Funding Update: 98 devices to be purchased and rolled out. Four staff are attending PCW 10/8/11 to investigate tablet rollout further.
 * 1. Business Arising:**

- Thursday 11th & Friday 12th August - AKT, SD, JC & BH to attend
 * 2. Learning Leader's Conference**

- MD reformed LA Teams again this semester - X Files/Admin/Strategic Plan - location of work completed by staff. - DP's and HO presented this information to College Board at most recent meeting - Curric Members are to read through this document and report any changes back to MB at next Curric Meeting.
 * 3. Mission Direction 2 - Strategic Plan**

- JC distributed outline for the day - Non-teaching staff will be invitational - Part-time staff to be mandated to attend (payment to be given). **MB to place on portal, memo and briefing announcement.** - Accreditation to be given for whole day assessment - Theme: Formative Assessment - Proposals by Curric Members for sessions to be brought to next meeting
 * 4. Term 4 Curriculum Development Day**

- This year's evening ran smoothly - Staff turn-up was fantastic - Format needs to be adjusted so that subject expo be included in as part of the program. Possibly an all day format with individual staff sessions, student sessions, parent sessions. - Recommendation for adjustment to SSIE to be brought forward to staff at next Teacher's Meeting (BH/KM)
 * 5. Senior School Information Evening**

- JC distributed timetable - Exams staffed by executive
 * 6. Yr 12 October Tests**

- Positive amount of PD being taken up by staff - Good allocation across all areas of the school - MB keeps list of "approved PD", but staff to keep their own personal records for VIT purposes - Cert IV Training & Assessment PD has been taken up by BH, ST, KM, CA, JK to allow further development of VET within the College
 * 7. Professional Learning Update**

- Distributed to Curric Group for browsing. Not yet public information to Learning Area Teams - Learning Area Teams can investigate spending through X: files link
 * 8. Learning Area Budgets**

- While when proposed they were a good idea, the workload seems to be impacting on staff workloads too much. - Discussion to be brought forward at a future staff meeting - AKT has seen the initiative grow as the year has progressed. Worth considering continuing next year.
 * 9. Subject Weeks**


 * Meeting closed: 4.53pm**


 * Meeting 10 - Tuesday 23 August**
 * Time: 3.30pm**
 * Location: C2 (alternative meeting space - Year 7 Interviews)**

AKT, SD & CM were taken through editing a Wikipage by BH. Inserting a link, file and editing text were explored.
 * 1. Wikispaces (BH) - All Curric Members to bring laptop**


 * 2. PD Feedback (AKT & JC)**
 * Student:Teacher
 * Student:Student
 * Teacher:Teacher

Focussed on effective feedback for each of the above through formative assessment. The ideas and models presented will be uploaded to Learning Area Development - KT


 * 3. Term 4 Curriculum Development Day - Theme and sessions to be proposed/addressed (All)**

THEME FOR THE DAY WILL BE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Session 1: 9am - 11am (JC & AKT) - Effective Feedback Session 2: 11.30am - 1.30pm (SD & JM) - Differentiation (Knowing your students, HOM, Individual Learning Styles) Session 3: 2.15pm - 3.30pm (BH) - Adopting ICT for Assessment of Learning

Planning day booked into Board Room for Tues 30/8/11 from lunchtime - 4.30pm

(Rolled over to next meeting)
 * 4. Texts 2012 - 13 (All)**

5. Strategic Plan (MB) (Rolled over to next meeting)

6. Learning Area Statements (AKT) (Rolled over to next meeting)

7. Professional Learning Update (Rolled over to next meeting)

8. End of Year Student Awards (Rolled over to next meeting) Long Tan Awards have been submitted already (BH,KM,SW,MB)

9. Excursions - Powerworks & Phillip Island Nature Park AKT will consult Science staff at their next LT meeting re: Powerworks excursion

10. Curriculum Leaders Conf. feedback (Rolled over to next meeting)


 * Meeting closed: 5.15pm**


 * Meeting between BH & SD - Curric Planning Day**
 * Tues 30th August @3.30pm**


 * Change to Formative Assessment Day**
 * Liturgy: 8.40am - 9.00am**


 * Session 1: 9am - 10.30am (JC & AKT) - Effective Feedback**


 * Morning Tea: 10.30am - 11am**


 * Group Work: 11am - 12 noon**


 * Plenary - report back session: 12noon - 12.30pm**


 * Lunch: 12.30pm - 1.30pm**


 * Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm (SD & JM) - Differentiation (Knowing your students, HOM, Individual Learning Styles)**

Janelle will start this session with a report about their visit to Corpus Christi, Wollongong and focus on the alternative approach they take to independent learning and a them-based curriculum. We will then "Skype" in to an interview with the College Principal and see the space working in action. Shauna will make contact with the College and organise for them to be available at 10.45am on Monday 10th Oct. This will occur via phone and email. BH to be cc'd in to organise ICT.

The second part of this session will see Shauna follow-on with independent learning, how we assess __for__ learning at Year 7 (use examples) and she will look at the Australian Curriculum and where to from here in the area of Personal Learning. (Changes to our curriculum at 7 - 9 from 2012 onwards)


 * Session 3: 2.30pm - 3.30pm (BH) - Adopting ICT for Assessment for Learning**

Brad will try to organise a panel of 3 or more members (Gerard Calnin - CEO Melb, Phil Rebbechi - CEO Sale, Glenn McMahon - CEO Sandhurst, David Patrao - Apple Education) to give staff the opportunity to ask questions about the current use of ICT in Catholic schools around Victoria.

Across the course of the day, let's make it a goal to incorporate two habits of mind into your session. We will offer a prize to the staff member who picks up on all of the habits that we use across the day using a game of BINGO. We will discuss this at our next meeting.

Time: 3.30pm Present: BH, CM, MB, SD, JC Absent: AKT, KM
 * Meeting 11 - 18 October 2011**
 * Location: Board Room**

MINUTES


 * 1. Staff Professional Learning Day - 10/10/2011**
 * Generally received well.
 * Participation amongst the staff was quite good.
 * In future look at organising a feedback form for the end of the the day for staff to complete.


 * 2. iPads - Texts 2012 - 13 (All)**
 * Landmark will be attending the College on Friday 21st October
 * Booklist needs to be finalised by Wednesday 2nd November
 * Advertise this date on staffroom whiteboard (CM)
 * New Maths Text will be placed onto the Landmark booklist (Curriculum Group Consensus)
 * MB to acknowledge this decision at next Executive meeting
 * Executive and College Board has ratified the changeover to iPad's and hence the policy of removing key book-listed items such as the Bible, Dictionary and other subject texts. A memo from MB in late Term 3 / early Term 4 put the responsibility of justifying keeping a text in each subject in the hands of the subject teacher's. These decisions needed to be forwarded to MB, CM via email.
 * A draft Apps list will be generated by the end of Term 4 by staff from PPT meetings. This will be amended prior to distribution of iPads to students. This list must be given as part of the User Agreement and discussed at a Parent Evening. (MB, BH to coordinate).


 * 3. Strategic Plan (MB)**
 * Passed over to next meeting


 * 4. Learning Area Statements (AKT)**
 * Passed over to next meeting


 * 5. Professional Learning Update (carried over from previous meeting)**
 * MB mentioned that Professional Learning budget is being used well by staff.
 * MB will bring PD list to next CG meeting.


 * 6. End of Year Student Awards**
 * Award statements need to be generated and clarified, then posted on the staffroom whiteboard (JC, DS, BG, BH, CM to complete)
 * Long Tan Awards have been submitted already (BH,KM,SW,MB)
 * Structure of Awards
 * Academic Excellence (Subject) (7 - 12)
 * Conscientious Effort (Subject - per class) (7 - 12) - named at EOY Mass and certificate mailed with their report.
 * Christian Leadership (Homeroom)
 * Long Tan Awards (Year Level) (10,11, 12)
 * Peter Noonan Award (Year Level) (10)
 * Letters of Excellence to students in VCE (40+ Study Scores) to be written and distributed in 2012.
 * Letter of Commendation to possibly be written for Peter Noon nominees (CM to write proposal to Exec.)


 * 7. Headphones on Booklists**
 * Item to be book-listed for 2012 (CM & MB to follow-up)


 * 8. Curriculum Leaders Conf. feedback**
 * CG recommended that two days of the conference needed to be attended by each person.
 * This needs to be organised (considering costs) on a year to year basis.


 * 9. (Pastoral Care) Semester 2 Planners**
 * Not addressed


 * 10. Subject blocks & Practical Subjects 7-9 2012**
 * 2012 Blocks are posted for staff to view in staffroom.
 * Practical subjects will move to a Yr 7, 8 & 9 five-block elective program to alleviate pressures on timetabling rooms and resources.


 * 11. Expo 2011 - 24 November**
 * Discussed in recent KLA meetings as per email from AKT and posting on College Intranet


 * 12. Furniture- 7 & 8 tables - Lockers - Teachers desks**
 * New lockers will be distributed down Computer Room corridor
 * Padlocks have been purchased in light of 1:1 environment in 2012.
 * 48 Curved tables have been purchased for 7/8 rooms.

Meeting closed: 5.00pm

Time: 3.30pm Location: Board Room Present: MB, BH, JC, KM, AKT Absent: SD
 * Meeting 12 - November 17 2011**


 * 1. Strategic Planning Priorities for 2012 MB**

The following are question we need to be considering for our planning for 2012. These questions and any others suggested at this meeting will be discussed in greater depth at the next meeting (Tues 29 Nov)


 * //(Are we ready for formalised Formative Assessment in 2012)//
 * //(What are our needs for the implementation of AusVels in 2013?)//
 * //(How will we assess the effectiveness of the iPad for learning in 2012+)//
 * //(What ICT knowledge needs to be explicitly included in the curriculum)//
 * //(What direction should Pathways development be moving in 2012 +)//
 * //(How might we implement cross-curricular collaborative learning experiences at Years 7-9 following the Wolongong model)//
 * //(What processes/programs should we have in place for extending gifted students?)//
 * //(How do we go about reviewing texts - either for change or removal)//
 * //(What are our priorities for Professional Learning in 2012)//
 * //(What changes need to be made to alieviate pressure on prac areas with inreased enrolments)//

BH & KM RESPONSES
 * We need to run a parallel system for Sem 1 (so if what we put in place isn't sufficient we will complete end of Sem reports)
 * 1. NAPLAN Results should be how we assess this. 2. Monitor usage of texts from the library. 3. Use ePotential Results (Staff)
 * File Management, Connectivity, Cybersafety, Acceptable Use (Policy)
 * More Hands-On Learning and more "managed pathways" for students (by Pathways Coordinator), *Tightening up of program
 * PPT's early in Term 1 can be undertaken in Year level groups and is the opportunity to develop 1 simple cross-curriculum task
 * Out of Sequence Subjects could be offered at Year 9 level?
 * Student and Staff survey after a term of iPad use
 * Targeted ICT PD Sessions (ePotential focussed learning)
 * Targeted ICT PD Sessions (ePotential focussed learning)

Funding available to schools from Federal Government over two years to establish program. An application for $98,000 for Hands On Learning was placed on 28th October by KM, MB. Currently awaiting response back to application.
 * 2. Government Retention Funding Grant (Hands on Learning program) MB KM**

This was a semester 1 agenda item for KLA meetings. These were circulated to CG. New College Website could potentially host Learning Area statements beneath Teaching & Learning tab. //MB/KT to coordinate.//
 * 3. Learning Area Statements KT**

MB discussed the positive uptake of PL this year by staff. Staff are to keep their own PL records for VIT purposes. MB maintains list for monetary spending only.
 * 4. Professional Learning Update (budget allocation used) MB**

There has been consistent spending by some KLA's, while others are not spending close to their allocation. Approx. $250,000 being spent on curriculum resources this year. Allocation has not been exceeded by any KLA.
 * 5. Learning Area resources 2011 (closed 18 Nov) MB**

Discussed at Teacher's Meeting on Tuesday 15th Nov. //JC to email Yr 9 Exam timetable to BH/KM.// //BH/KM to distribute along with Jumpstart Program to Year 9 students.//
 * 6. 9 - 11 Exams JC BH**

Discussed at Teacher's Meeting on Tuesday 15th Nov. //Timetables distributed to current Yr 10 & 11's. Needs to be distributed to current Yr 9's by BH, KM.//
 * 7. Kickstart / Jumpstart KM BH**

Proposal presented to CG by MB. Possibility of content within the proposal to be "pushed out" to KLA's where they develop a single unit of work. Purchasing curric resources (i.e. lesson plans) will be a viable option for these KLA's in developing these units - i.e. The Real Game Recommendation from AKT, JC and BH was that competency-based assessment should become the method of assessment for this program. Recommendation was to run small group workshops in a rotation over 4 -5 weeks, then have all groups move on to the next element of the program. Recommendation to use Year 9 Camp as a much more formal part of the program and can be used for assessment as well. Request image of Program plan from BH or KM (unable to upload at this stage).
 * 8. Year 9 proposal for Sem 2 program MB**

Discussed at Teacher's Meeting on Tuesday 15th Nov. Program is now completed. Request to KM for shelves for iPad holders on Media Booth that is being constructed. Requests for small items are being managed by AKT, MB. //KM will forward request for time allowance in days preceding Expo to set-up.//
 * 9. Expo 2011 - 24 November KT**

Mass in the morning followed by desk reshuffle time - morning tea and Kris Kringle, then off to Manna Gumm for lunch.
 * 10. Reports - Last week of term (suggestions for learning area mtgs!) MB**

EL, JC & SW are currently working with Markbook representative to work on report changes and modifications. AKT requested for EL's ICT role to be clarified to staff, so as not to overload with IT requests. //MB to discuss with Exec.//
 * 11. Markbook**

HO received call from Genazano College to purchase 12 month old tables that they are replacing. New - $150 - 170 for double table Genazano - $30 for double table Purchase of 100 single tables and large quantity of double's. These will be handpicked from the selection on hand.
 * 12. Classroom Furnishings**

MB placed link to new AusVELS website on Portal. AusVELS needs to be continuously referred to by CG as we progress forward. //All members to familiarise themselves with this content.//
 * 13. AusVELS**

Tuesday - Closing Mass & Report Proof Reading Wednesday - Meeting Time & Completion of Reports & Meeting Time Thursday - Meeting Times Friday - Mass, Desk Reshuffle & Lunch
 * 14. End of Year Planning Sessions**

//Ideas for Meetings Times://
 * //Formative Assessment Meeting - possibly move to beginning of 2012 PD//
 * //Year 9 Alternative Program Discussion or small group activity//
 * //iPad Planning Session - develop one unit of work (build upon CEO Sale iPad Learning Seminar)//
 * //Set-up Launch framework and offerings//
 * //KLA Meeting that can be used however by the new group...semester planners, develop resource list for 2012 etc.//


 * 15. A formal thank you to Chris for the work that she undertook in completing the 2012 booklists**


 * Meeting closed:** 5.10pm

Time: 3.30pm Location: Board Room Present: Absent:
 * (AGENDA) Meeting 13 - November 29 2011**

//Please Note: Ken and I have a meeting with a parent at 4.30pm and so we will concentrate on setting the agenda for end of year meetings, and narrowing priorities for 2012. (MB)//

 * 1. KT Presentation & Handover**


 * 2. Strategic Planning Priorities for 2012** (refer to #1 notes from previous mtg)
 * 3. Curriculum Planning Meetings for last week 2011** (refer to #14.notes from previous mtg)
 * **Weds 14 Dec - 11.00am - 4.00pm (planning meetings)**
 * **Thu 15 Dec - 8.45am - 3.15pm (planning meetings) - 3.30pm (teacher's meeting)**
 * (**//Please feel free to add further suggestions**)**//
 * //Deconstructing EXPO & future suggestions - brainstorming session//
 * Implementing cross-curricular collaboration - integrated learning experiences