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Statistical Student Data

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 04:34:28 UTC

The screenshot is displays overall enrolments and demographic data from the studied school. It reports a total of 630 students (334 boys [53%] and 296 girls [47%]), with 3% Indigenous students and 11% reporting a language background other than English. The data supports informed planning for inclusion.

Student Background Data

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 04:36:20 UTC

Screenshot titled "Student background" outlines the school's ICSEA value of 970 (average 1000), ranking at 33rd percentile. Bar graphs compare SEA distributions across quartiles: 46% in bottom, 32%, 15%, and 5% in top versus equal 25% national distribution. Highlighting disadvantage in Years 7–9, necessitating targeted interventions (ACARA, n.d.; Pendergast, Main, & Bahr, 2017)

Attendance Data Term 3

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 04:42:10 UTC

Term 3 attendance data—79% overall attendance (42% at ≥90% participation) and lower rates for Indigenous students (70% overall; 34% at ≥90%)—demonstrate engagement challenges under Victoria’s statutory and improvement frameworks (FISO 2.0, 2024) and align with recommended pedagogical responses (Churchill, 2021).

Positive Behaviour Support

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 04:48:02 UTC

The screenshot is an announcement for the Blue Award 2024 awarded to studied school, recognizing its commendable implementation of the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework. The post details the framework’s evidence-based approach to fostering consistency, positive recognition, and engagement across the school.

Outdoor and Indoor Activities for Middle Years

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 04:53:15 UTC

The End of Year middle‑years program featuring coastal adventures, water sports, and hiking demonstrates a commitment to experiential, safe, and well‑being‑focused learning (Kolb, 2015; FISO 2.0, 2024).

Man Cave Program Year 9

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 04:59:12 UTC

The Regional School's "Man Cave Program" session where a group of Year 9 students at the studied school engage in a circle discussion facilitated by community partners facilitators values, emotional check-ins, and peer support.

Pod system for Years 7/8

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 05:03:06 UTC

The Regional School demonstrates targeted support for middle years through its pod‑based model for Years 7/8—enabling intensive monitoring and differentiated instruction (School Name, 2024)—while pedagogical approaches to individualising learning align with middle years frameworks (Main et al., 2017).

Junior School Program

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 05:46:48 UTC

Screenshot details The Regional School’s Junior Program, highlighting the Starting Out Right initiative for Year Seven transitions and the Connections Program for Year Nine, emphasizing core subjects, electives, and targeted literacy and numeracy sessions.

Wellbeing Framework

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:00:08 UTC

Screenshot displays a text outlining student wellbeing and curriculum support at The Regional School. It divides the school into Middle Years (Years 7–9) and Senior Years, emphasizing Program Leaders and wellbeing staff to foster strong teacher-student relationships.

School Improvement Policy

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:17:55 UTC

Screenshot displays "School Improvement Policy" from The Regional School, detailing clear support for middle years (Years 7–10) via teacher feedback, growth mindset, and effort recognition. The policy aligns with legislative and curricular frameworks to promote wellbeing, safety, and learning.

Extra-Curricular Activities

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:23:02 UTC

The screenshot displays extra-curricular programs offered by The Regional School, including Performing Arts Evenings, Youth Parliament, and notably the Year 9 Connections Program.

Common Instructional Model

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:25:55 UTC

Screenshot displays The Regional School’s Common Instructional Teaching Model, employing nine evidence-based high-yield strategies across Years 7–12 to promote consistent pedagogy and academic achievement.

Hands-On Activity

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:30:27 UTC

Screenshot displays an Instagram post from The Regional School showcasing Ms. Little’s kitchen session with middle years 7D practicing knife skills to prepare Tropical Fruit Punch.

Year 9 Food Truck

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:32:35 UTC

Screenshot shows an Instagram post from The Regional School featuring Year 9 students' visit to Chick N Ranch as part of its Food Truck Fiesta unit.

Supporting Entry into Middle Years

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-14 06:40:32 UTC

Screenshot displays an Instagram post by The Regional School, promoting a Year 7 information evening for 2026. The post highlights digital registration, contact details, and vibrant imagery fostering middle years’ engagement and wellbeing.

The Drama task

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-15 02:09:29 UTC

This Instagram post provides evidence of The Regional School facilitating an engaging activity specifically for Year 7 students. The Drama task, involving the recreation of movie scenes, represents a form of experiential learning.

NAPLAN Average Scores

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-15 11:43:39 UTC

Screenshot displays NAPLAN average scores for Years 7 and 9 in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, and Numeracy. The table compares school performance to all Australian students, with participation at 93% versus 95% nationally. Notably, there is a reasonable difference in Year 9 Writing (549) compared with Year 7 Writing (499).

Year 7 Camp

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-18 05:12:42 UTC

Screenshot shows a promotional Instagram post for The Regional School’s Year 7 camp at Cave Hill Creek. The camp runs Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 April (Week 1, Term 2) and costs $450 with a $180 deposit by 7 February. Activities include archery, canoeing, raft building, possum glider, and climbing.

Year 9 Camp

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-18 05:16:09 UTC

Screenshot depicts The Regional School’s Year 9 Camp at Cumberland River. Students traverse a shallow stream during an outdoor expedition that fosters teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

Scholarship and Enrichment Classes

harpalsidhu1982 — 2025-04-18 06:19:43 UTC

The Regional School's College Scholarship Program, awarding $500 academic scholarships at Year 7 and Year 10 for three years. This scheme supports academically talented middle years students in accessing Year 7–9 Enrichment Classes.