Year 7 Parent Teacher Interviews – Wednesday 24 February
Year 7 Parents / Caregivers have been sent information about how to book and attend these online interview sessions. Please check your emails for these instructions.
Learning After School Centre
Where: BTAC Library
When: Monday – Thursday 3.15 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
To assist students in completing homework, assessment tasks or get organised with general study routines, the Secondary School is starting a Learning After School Centre in the Library. Secondary staff are rostered on with Faculty based themes as follows (but secondary students are welcome to attend and complete any set work they have):
Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
Staff Member | Week A – Science teacher
Week B – Mr Brett Owers |
Mrs Michele Clemenson | Ms Tara O’Sullivan | Mr Cliff Nixon |
Focus | Science | Humanities | Maths | English |
Secondary Spotlight – Christian Studies
“God is love” (John 4)
Coming to Bishop Tyrrell as Coordinator of Christian Studies has, already, been quite the experience. My first few days have been wonderfully enriching, as I have met many students and staff members. There is great excitement and a fine sense of anticipation.
Christian Studies, as a subject, is inclusive to all and aims to proclaim the joy of the Gospel in words and actions. Each child is celebrated for their unique individuality, beliefs, and talents. A variety of students present, each day, with wide-ranging faiths, contexts, and backgrounds. Christian Studies is, very much, a subject that embraces the Anglican Charism of the College, yet enables each student to explore their individual identity, vocation and purpose. Each class meets two times over a fortnight.
Units of study have been developed to embed Scripture, Tradition and Reason. ‘Deep Learning Global Competencies’ are targeted and also appear throughout many units of work, including character building and critical thinking.
Current areas of study are listed below.
Jesus said that he has come so that we may have, “life in all its fullness” (John 10). To teach, learn and serve in a Christian community is a part of an education for life in all its fullness. Thus, I encourage all students to be open-minded and open-hearted over the year ahead. I sincerely hope that they enjoy their time in Christian Studies over the academic year.
As parents, I look forward to meeting with you in due time.
Peace and blessings to all.
Mr Mark Story
Coordinator of Christian Studies
Study Skills Tip – Time Management – The One Thing
“Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus”.
The truth is that things don’t matter equally and success is found in doing what matters most. Sometimes it’s the first thing you do. Sometimes it’s the only thing you do. Regardless, doing the most important thing is always the most important thing.
The Focusing Question: This is a double-duty question. It comes in two forms: a big picture and small focus. One thing is about finding the right direction in life and the other is about finding the right action.
Tania Lloyd
Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary