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Le Learnin ing E Enric richment a t at t Mou

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St Be Benedict ct

Lynette Butler Head of Department – Learning Support

Learning Enrichment and Support - Catering for students with diverse learning needs

A range of Learning & Support strategies Programs for developing Literacy and Numeracy skills

Opportunities for students with exceptional talents

Adjustments for students with a disability or learning difficulty

The Learning Support Team

Ann Marie Duncan Lara Hibbard Elizabeth Daley New teacher 2019

Lynette Butler Head of Dept. Learning Support

Jen Collins Pope

Chase Woodward Teacher Assistant

Genelle Sargeant

Teacher Assistant

Elaine Roche

Teacher Assistant

Learning Support at Mount St Benedict College

• Mount St Benedict College offers inclusive and comprehensive learning
• Our goal is to minimise barriers to learning to enable students with a

disability or learning difficulty to have equal access to the curriculum

• Learning Support is available to all students (ongoing support or occasional

assistance)

• Learning Support is offered to students with academic, physical, emotional,

sensory or other needs which impact on their learning

• The Learning Support team works closely with House Coordinators,

Counsellors, Careers Adviser, and Heads of Curriculum

A Collaborative Process at MSB

Parents Learning Support Team Curriculum Team Pastoral Team College Counsellors Careers / VET Coordinator Teachers Office & Adm in team

STUDENTS

How do we identify students with additional needs?

• Enrolment applications, primary school information, Year 3 and Year 5

NAPLAN results

• Referrals from parents & class teachers
• Students often refer themselves
• Allwell Tests (end of Year 6)
• Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN results
• Standardised assessments in reading, spelling, maths, language

What type of support is offered at MSB?

Small Academic Support Groups Years 7-10 Senior Support Program In-class support Curriculum adjustment Specialised literacy & numeracy programs Differentiation

• f curriculum

Disability Provisions for exams Drop-In Morning Support Program Ongoing consultation with parents & teachers

TAFE Programs

Adjustments to Curriculum or Assessments

Some students may not be able to meet the stage curriculum outcomes without

• assistance. This may be due to
• Ongoing academic challenges
• Illness or absence from school
• Disabilities or learning difficulties
• Emotional or other barriers to learning

How do we support your daughter who has additional learning needs?

• Adjustments may be made to class work, homework, class placement,

assessments or participation in some activities

• Alternative curriculum may be offered if appropriate
• Support programs are delivered both in and out of the classroom
• Peer Reading Program and Academic Support classes
• Before-school support every morning (7-10), and senior support periods
• Wide range of opportunities in subject choices, post-school readiness

programs, TAFE options, co-curricular activities

Peer Reading Program Year 7

Learning Support Contacts

To discuss concerns or ask questions about your daughter’s learning, please contact the following people:  Class teacher  Head of Curriculum (English, Maths, Science, etc)  Head of Learning Support Mrs Lynette Butler

Email: lbutler@msb.nsw.edu.au

Thank you