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Visible Learning Walls
Visible learning refers to students taking ownership for their learning.
Visible Learning is the result of extensive research undertaken by John Hattie to discern what has the most impact on learning. This research is based on over 68,000 studies and 25 million students and has informed policy making, planning and teaching for 14 years.
John Hattie defines Visible Learners as students who can:
- Articulate what they are learning and why
- Explain the next steps in their learning
- Set learning goals
- See errors as opportunities for further learning
- Know what to do when they don’t know what to do
- Seek feedback from their peers and teachers
Students in Stage 3 make very purposeful use of their Visible Learning Walls whilst working collaboratively and independently. They are able to access important reminders from the visible learning walls to provide clarity over what they are learning and why it is important.
Thank you to Stage 3 Freeman teachers, Miss Passmore and Mr Stevens, for sharing these wonderful examples.
- Mrs Kate Kelly: Head of School of Leadership
Stage 3 Liturgy
The Stage 3 Liturgy was held on Wednesday 16th March. Stage 3 Malala led a beautiful liturgy allowing students time to reflect on some key themes from their learning in Religious Education. This term we have been exploring how faith supports us during challenging times and when bad things happen. One way we have done this is through the unpacking of the scripture from the Gospel of Matthew - ‘Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand’. This scripture was the main focus of the liturgy. One main reflection question that students were left to ponder was ‘What are my 5 loaves and 2 fishes that I can offer?’
- Mrs Lisa Garcia: Liturgy Coordinator
Year 7 Belonging and Reflection Day
The Year 7 Belonging and Reflection Day was held on Friday the 11th March. Students wrote a letter to themselves to signify how they could be leaders at the start of the school year. These letters will be read and reflected upon later at the end of the school year. Students then left with their affirmation cards to remind them how they can ‘step up into leadership.’ Our Year 7s enjoyed the day and were able to grasp the importance of how they are leaders as part of our School of Leadership and what that will look like from tomorrow and beyond.
- Mrs Grace Villarosa: Year 7 Coordinator of Pastoral Care
Year 8 Leadership Day
As seniors within the School of Leadership, it is fitting that Year 8s were able to engage in a Leadership Formation Session on Tuesday afternoon. The session provided an introduction to leadership and developed the thinking of students to see themselves as a leader. Entwined with the opportunity to connect with their peers in their cohort, students were challenged to think about what they can bring to the leadership they demonstrate as a senior. Proving a successful session, it was clear that students left with a clearer understanding that each individual student is a leader and that each brings their uniqueness to the way that they each lead. Students reflected on the following from the session:
“During this session we learnt and defined what it is to be a leader” - Natalia Abwi
“I learnt that leaders are not born but they grow and influence others.” - Shrey Chaudhari
“On Tuesday afternoon the entirety of Year 8 attended a leadership program. The grade was split into groups of 15-20 and I was with Mrs Villarosa. After we settled down we received an inspirational meditation by Mrs James which got my hopes high for this session. Then we played a photo game which allowed us to relate with our peers. My favourite activity was the Leadership Pizza because I was petty about not getting actual pizza but then the activity was really interesting and gave me insight on myself as a leader.” - Kanishk Prashanth
- Miss Rowena Chand: Year 8 Coordinator of Pastoral Care