Learning

Learning Intentions

We wanted to take a moment to share some information about an important aspect of our teaching and learning approach here at school: Learning Intentions.

Learning Intentions are clear, concise statements that outline the specific goals or objectives we want our students to achieve during a lesson or unit. They are an integral part of our teaching because they help guide both our young people and skilled helpful adults by providing a focus for each lesson.

How are Learning Intentions used in the classroom?

At the start of each lesson, we make sure the Learning Intention is clearly displayed or communicated to our young people so they know exactly what to expect. We also refer back to the Learning Intention throughout the lesson, ensuring that they understand how the activities and tasks they are working on align with the goals. At the end of the lesson, we encourage reflection on whether they have met the Learning Intention and, if not, how they can improve.

By using Learning Intentions, we aim to help our young people develop not just knowledge but also important skills such as self-awareness, reflection, and goal-setting, all of which are key to their overall success.

#whatarewelearning

This week in Kindergarten we are learning to read, write and count numbers to 20.

In Stage 1, our young people have been designing arcade games to explore the use of recyclable materials in science.

Stage 2 students have been learning how to represent numbers and round them to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand.

Yesterday, during Big Writes in the Stage 3 space, the students composed persuasive pieces of writing on the topic 'Do we spend too much money on toys and games?'