Parade College teaching staff took part in our annual Teaching and Learning Professional Learning Day, with this year’s focus centred on strengthening high‑impact teaching practices through explicit instruction, cognitive science, and full student participation. This work continues to deepen our shared understanding of the Parade Instructional Model and strengthens the consistency of learning across classes. Professional development was led by education consultants, Teach Well, drawing on current research from the Science of Learning. Staff explored how effective teaching aligns with how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information, and why structured, explicit instruction, supported by daily review and deliberate checks for understanding, helps reduce cognitive load and boost long‑term retention.

Teachers also participated in workshops facilitated by Parade staff. These sessions gave teachers the opportunity to practise participation tactics, experiment with formative assessment strategies, and observe how small instructional adjustments can dramatically improve student engagement. Teachers were able to learn from one another, refine techniques, and build confidence applying these approaches in their own subject areas.

Mid-Semester Reports

Mid-semester reports will be released on the afternoon of 25 March on PAM. The report provides valuable insights into your child's learning behaviours in the classroom. Rather than focusing solely on academic achievement, this report highlights the habits and attitudes that contribute to successful learning. Teachers evaluate four key areas of learning behaviour:

• Preparation for Learning: Arrives on time with necessary materials and ready to engage in the lessons learning activities.
• Engagement with Learning: Willingness to seek help and clarification when needed, actively participates in discussions, engages with content, and responds to feedback.
• Effective Use of Class Time: Uses class time to work on assigned tasks and makes progress toward completing work during lessons.
• Respect for the Learning Environment: Adherence to classroom expectations, following teacher instructions, and maintaining positive relationships with teachers and peers.

Semester 1 Student Progress Interviews

There will be two opportunities for Student Progress Interviews in Semester 1 on the following dates:

• Wednesday 1 April
  • 3.45 - 8.30 pm
  • In Person – Bundoora Campus (Bundoora students only)
• Thursday 2 April
  • 10.00am – 3.15 pm
  • Online (All students both Bundoora and Preston Campuses)
• Wednesday 22 April (Term 2)
  • 3.45 - 5.45 pm
  • In Person - Preston Campus (Preston students only).

A letter on how bookings can be made on PAM was emailed to all families on 13 March and can also be found on the following link:

Student-Free Day

• Thursday 2 April for online Student Progress Interviews

Please be aware that Tuesday 2 April is a student free day to allow for Student Progress Interviews.