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A PERSONALISED APPROACH

At Marcellin College, we seek to equip each student with the knowledge and skills they need to comprehend the world they live in and help them build the necessary critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.

Our Learning Framework

Our learning framework is built around Personalised Learning. In partnership with teachers at Marcellin College, students are guided to build a program of study that best supports their individual learning needs and prepares for life beyond secondary school.

This starts with a robust and balanced curriculum that, explores options for gifted and talented students, and challenges and stimulates all students to strive for the highest.

Reading Program

We recognise and understand the importance of fundamental literacy skills such as reading, a skill necessary for academic development across all subject areas. Year 7 and 8 students participate in a Reading Program designed to develop reading comprehension skills.

Students participate in regular one-on-one reading conferences with English teachers and Teacher-Librarians. Throughout the course of the program, students participate in regular testing to assess and plan for a continued improvement in reading performance. Engaging our students in targeted and frequent reading opportunities is critical to their development in, and enjoyment of reading.

College Colours Program -Celebrating Excellence and Contribution

The Marcellin College Colours Program recognises students who demonstrate excellence, commitment and meaningful contribution to College life. The program celebrates students who embody our Marist HEART values and make a positive impact across the College community.

Students can be awarded College Colours in four areas:

  • Academic
  • Community
  • Sport
  • The Arts

Eligibility

All students are eligible to work towards College Colours throughout their time at Marcellin College. To receive College Colours, students must meet the requirements for their chosen category during their years at the College.

How Colours Are Awarded

College Colours are awarded based on:

  • Participation and achievement within the eligibility period (Term 4 of the previous year to Term 3 of the current year).
  • Consistent commitment, including a minimum 90% attendance rate for activites that invlove multiple sessions.
  • Outstanding performance, leadership and contribution within the relevant category.
  • Accurante attendance records through the appropriate roll call or activity register.

Recognition

Students who receive College Colours are presented with:

  • A College Colours certificate.
  • A category-specific badge featuring the year of achievement.

Badges can be worn on the College blazer as a visible recognition of student acheivement.

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Study Hub

The Study Hub provides a safe, quiet and calm space for students to complete homework or home study tasks under the guidance and support of teaching staff. It is also a great opportunity to build relationships, develop good work habits and a positive attitude towards learning. The Study Hub runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and is free. Students are tutored by pre-serviced teachers from leading universities across Melbourne, as well as staff from our Learning Areas.

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Learning Diversity

Marcellin College is committed to catering for individual learning differences and needs. The Learning Diversity Team aims to support students across a broad spectrum of ability – from those requiring academic challenge to those requiring academic support. Our students are supported by special education teachers and integration aides.

The Learning Diversity Team’s goal is to work collaboratively with teaching staff and parents to provide a learning setting that acknowledges and supports individual needs through focused and targeted teaching.

When necessary, the Learning Diversity Team may refer to a broad range of outside educational and health professionals to assist with diagnosis and provision of intervention programs e.g., Marist Education Services, Catholic Education Office, curriculum advisers, speech therapists, visiting teachers and educational psychologists. For further information please click here.

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NCCD

Schools must complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or ‘help’ at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with disability. For more information, please click here.