From the Deputy Principal
Graham Buxton
From the Deputy Principal
Graham Buxton
Today is a very exciting day for our Year 3 children as they have been allocated their own school iPad. This is a key moment of growth for our children that recognises their growing maturity and capabilities and another milestone in their levels of responsibility and our expectations of them.
At St Paul, we recognise the benefits technology can have for learning, for connection and for enhancing inclusivity and access to learning. But we also recognise the need for clear expectations and structures to be in place to ensure children are successful in their responsible use of technology. Rest assured that our teachers are active in children’s learning and continue to design learning experiences that prioritise play and inquiry, even when technology is involved.
Some of the beneficial ways our children will be using technology at school are:
There are some strategies we encourage you to use at home with your child and technology, whether it’s a school issued device or your own personal ones:
Thank you for your support in this exciting but sometimes confusing area.
If you have any questions about technology at St Paul, please reach out to me at gbuxton@stpaulba.sa.edu.au.