Reset Learning
Elevation Secondary College prides itself on its innovative approach to education. Following extensive research, the school leadership team has implemented and will continue to support Reset Learning as an additional support offering for our students.
Reset Learning has proven to be an invaluable educational opportunity, with data showing a significant and positive impact on student effort, motivation and performance. Students are selected based on Compass behavioral data. When it becomes evident that a student has lost motivation to learn, is not trying their best, or is struggling with respectful behavior in class, they are considered for this effective new strategy.
Students work in a typical classroom environment with activities specifically designed to re-engage them. They are supervised by experienced Learning Specialists and work respectfully alongside their peers. The high quality of work completed during these sessions and the positive behavioral changes observed in many students have been particularly encouraging.
As mentioned, Reset Learning has already yielded great results, and this program has now become a standard part of the educational support offerings at Elevation Secondary College. Many students have reported a positive sense of achievement and have reintegrated into their regular classes in a positive manner. Students continue their learning during half of recess and half of lunch, while all Department guidelines for mandatory break times are followed. Reset Learning also includes an after-school detention, providing a learning-focused alternative to multiple ongoing detentions or suspensions. This approach can also be more convenient for families, given work commitments, making it also a more manageable solution for parents and guardians.
Reset Learning is intended to be a temporary measure for relevant students and reinforces the core purpose of school: to immerse oneself in education. When selected, student attendance (which families have access to view on Compass) will be recorded as Reset Learning. We look forward to continuing this successful initiative and providing innovative and effective reteaching measures at Elevation Secondary College.
Should you be interested in finding out more, please email andrew.stock@education.vic.gov.au
School Arrival Time
We remind all families that our designated arrival time for students is 8:30am. This allows students enough time to access their lockers, catch up with friends, and prepare for their classes. Please note that the bell for the start of lessons rings at 8:43am.
To help meet this schedule, we recommend preparing uniforms and school bags the night before and aiming for a screen-free bedtime by 9:30pm. We also ask that families adjust their morning routines to ensure students arrive by 8:30am.
Student Equipment
Bringing the right materials to each lesson is essential for your child’s success and ensures they can fully engage in their learning. Proper supplies help students stay organized, participate in lessons, and complete their tasks effectively. Key items include, but are not limited to:
- Stationery: Pencil case, pens, pencils, erasers, ruler, and sharpener.
- Exercise Books and Folders: Separate exercise books for each subject.
- Diary: For tracking assignments and due dates.
- Laptops
- Textbooks
To support your child in being well-prepared for class, we encourage families to check that they have all the necessary equipment and to purchase any additional items as needed. A well-stocked pencil case and organized folders can significantly enhance a student’s ability to focus and succeed in their studies.
For a list of recommended supplies, please contact the front office for the booklist. If you have any questions about your child’s needs, feel free to reach out to their Mentor Group teacher. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring your child arrives at school ready to learn and thrive!
Angela Lane, Sonia Loudon, Kyle Schutz & Andrew Stock
Assistant Principals