A very strong emphasis is placed on establishing and maintaining study habits necessary for future academic success. Boarders benefit from:

• supervised study with active engaged staff who monitor the boys work ethic
• internet connections at their personal desk for students in Years 7 to 12
• edukate programme (an organizational calendar and subject organiser that allows direct teacher to student communication) available to each boarder through log on passwords
• wireless internet facilities in the Senior dorm
• regular access to the College Resource Centre, Computer rooms, Art rooms and Music Centre
• computer lab located within the Year 12 dormitory
• computers located in junior and Year 8 common rooms
• on line tutoring programme that boarders can log onto from their own desk
• access to tutors in a variety of disciplines
• a committed day school staff who are aware of the special needs of boarders and respond accordingly
• day school Heads of House who monitor subject choice and academic performance
• end of term reporting that informs parents and guardians of application to night study
• individual tutors for the junior boarders
• teacher willingness to make themselves available to have telephone interviews with country parents
• an excellent history of academic success in CST and QCS results as a strong foundation
  

Marist Ashgrove is justifiably proud of its ability to educate the whole person. To this end we endeavour to encourage boys to be the very best they can be. To organise, plan, draft and produce work that is reflective of a strong work ethic. The boarding school staff. along with highly qualified classroom teachers and knowledgeable subject Heads (many who serve on district and state panels for the Queensland Studies Authority) are committed to excellence in study and academic performance.

On Line Tutoring

This is a service provided by an outside company that allows students who have registered to receive guidance with an array of subjects and assessment types. Marist Boarders have been in serviced in the benefits and use of this on line system. On going training and familiarity with the on line site will be provided for new and continuing boarders. Parents can also access the site and become conversant with their sons on line tutoring use.



Taken from the tutoring website:
Why schools choose to connect with us
Online Tutoring is an easy, affordable and convenient way to give all your students access to extra help and coaching. Schools aim for the highest levels of academic performance and our service supports this goal. All main subjects are covered.
We know every school is different, with its own culture, ethos and educational approach. So we work with each school to make sure our service is tailored to your needs and maximises your control over curriculum delivery.
Recent research shows that instant messaging is “the new backbone of teenage communication,” and 70% of students prefer it over other online tools like e-mail. Because our service is similar to instant messaging, you can be sure your students will be fully engaged in their learning. And their comments confirm that they love it!

Schools get the best from Online Tutoring because: It offers curriculum -driven and relevant tutoring It can be customised to meet your school’s particular needs Regular, detailed reports on student usage are part of the service– ensuring your school is in full control of its tutoring service Comprehensive tutoring can be provided for boarding school prep time It’s a ‘student safe’ solution, where student and tutor are never in personal contact and share no personal information Parents see more ‘value’ in a tutoring service which is sourced through the school It gets proven academic results

As an added bonus, your school’s computers get used more for real learning!

Website
http://yourtutor.com.au

EduKate

The College staff have been in serviced in the use of the EduKate programme and this is widely used to deliver relevant teaching material to our boys. The boarders can access EduKate through computer portals at their own night study desks.

Create, collaborate and achieve with eduKate™

eduKate™ is an online solution for the creation, delivery and assessment of activities in K-12 schools.

Create eduKate™ provides a solution that makes it possible for teachers to use their own digital resources to bring learning to life in the classroom.

Collaborate
Using the videoconferencing feature in eduKate™ teachers can discover new techniques for easily including a special guest in the lesson plan. Teachers can also complement traditional classroom interaction with threaded discussion forums and chat rooms to further enhance the online learning experience.

Achieve   By providing an intuitive way to create and assess online tests and activities, eduKate™ gives   teachers the opportunity to maximise teaching time and discover exciting new ways to engage students.   Website   http://www.edukate.com