During Term 3 we have taken further steps to ensure that the boys are given high levels of support each night during evening study. As you may know, each night on study there are three supervisors who each specialise in different subject areas. In Year 7, we are particularly lucky with our supervisors who are not only incredibly experienced but also diverse in their subject areas. We have Mr Lee MacMaster (Director of Teaching and Learning and a Technology and Religion  teacher), Mr Mark Williams (The Dean of Studies and a Maths teacher), Ms Michelle Tinta (Head of Visual Art), Mr Peter Ross (Academic Coordinator and a Technology teacher), Ms Anne Reading (English Teacher) and Mr JP Elias (Studying Law at University). In addition, Mr David Hill (History) and I (Maths, PDHPE and Religion) are also available. Therefore, all year the boys have had access to assistance across a huge range of subjects.

Term 3 has seen us extend this by employing Mr Jim Hartnett as an extra assistance for the boys. Mr Hartnett is a teacher at Knox College of vast experience. He has taught both History and English across all age groups both in NSW and also interstate. His pastoral care experience is also incredibly valuable in ensuring that the boys can organise and plan their assignments.

All the boys have access to ask Mr Hartnett questions at any time during night study and from speaking to the boys, I know that he has been incredibly supportive for them. In less than one month of working with the boys, he has assisted on over 190 occasions.

Peter Ross and I are continually encouraging the boys seek assistance if they need it. Jim is not responsible for anythiny else in study apart from homework support … therefore the boys simply need to put their hand up and go and see him! The addition of Jim to our staff each night in study gives the boys ample opportunity to get help whenever they need it.

Pictured in Photo 1:  Nick Rowell (Collaroy)gets assistance from Mr Jim Hartnett.