The Hub has changed this year, in more ways than one! We are in a new position in the school (upstairs next to 6M) and we have new teachers working in The Hub.  

We bid a sad farewell to Mrs Tague who has worked in The Hub for many years. We will miss Mrs Tague’s friendly smile, infectious laugh and kind and caring ways. We wish her all the best as she continues her career at the Good Samaritan College- our loss is definitely their gain. 

Mrs Kehoe has returned to The Hub (yes, again!!) and is sharing the role with Mrs Jessen. Mrs Kehoe works every Monday and Tuesday and every second Wednesday, while Mrs Jessen works every Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Jessen is in Year 2TJ on Fridays. 

Since the beginning of the school year Mrs Kehoe and Mrs Jessen have been meeting with class teachers to analyse class data and discuss the needs of the students within the classes. Further assessments are currently being undertaken to pinpoint students’ strengths and weaknesses and areas for intervention. 

This year Learning Support is following The Response to Intervention Model. This is a three-tiered model for learning and intervention. Mrs Kehoe and Mrs Jessen will provide support across all three tiers – within the classroom, small groups and individuals. 

Tier 1 : Classroom Support 

The majority of students (80%) succeed in the regular classroom with assistance from the class teacher and school officer. Class teachers use data (assessment results) to monitor student progress and make adjustments according to these results. Teachers record modifications and adjustments in PfPLs (Planning for Personalised Learning).  

Tier 2: Small Group Support 

There will be a small percentage of students (15%) who require additional support to achieve at the expected level. Mrs Kehoe and Mrs Jessen work alongside teachers and parents to identify these students and to provide intensive, short-term, targeted support. This support is in addition to classroom support provided by the class teacher and school officer. 

Tier 3: Individual Support 

A very small number of students (5%) require a high degree of support and a team approach from a number of specialists. These students often require an individual program and may be on a Modified Curriculum Plan (CMP). 

The Response to Intervention Model has been reproduced below. 

Students move between the three tiers according to their progress, consequently, progress needs to be carefully monitored.  

This model is not only relevant to academic tasks (literacy and numeracy). It is equally applicable to behaviour, social skills, speech and occupational therapy and counselling services. 

Please let us know if you have any queries or concerns. 

Until next time…. 

Mrs Kehoe and Mrs Jessen  

Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins. Jim Rohn