Learning and Teaching Update 

Indigenous Literacy Day 

September 1st is indigenous Literacy Day. Please click here to view resources.

Sharing wonderful Remote learning achievements

Isobel P (year 6) joined in book week celebrations last week and sent us her wonderful visual arts exploration of the Quokka. What magical work.

Olivia Murray

Leader of Inquiry learning

omurray@fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au

Fatima’s Book Week Online Extravaganza 2021

Last week was Book Week, one of the most exciting times of the year. 

Even though we couldn't be at school to celebrate, all the students and teachers got to have fun together online. Thursday was dedicated to reading some of the the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s 2021 shortlisted books and completing some fun activities exploring these stories. A ‘Kahoot’ was also planned and was a fun way to quiz everyone on their book knowledge. But most essentially, students had a chance to get dressed up as their favourite book character or create a costume for a toy or pet. We got to share our costumes and favourite books and characters in special class google meets. The day was a huge success and a lot of fun for everyone. 

Thank you to everyone who engaged with the day with such enthusiasm. Thank you to all the parents who emailed me photos of students’ amazing costumes. All the costumes and other creations were so impressive!

Mary Lenko,

Literacy Leader

Here are some photos of the day-

New Dispositions for Learning

What are learning dispositions? 

The term 'learning dispositions', sometimes called 'habits of mind' or 'dispositions to learning', refer to the way in which learners engage in and relate to the learning process. 

Learning dispositions affect how students approach learning activities and, potentially, the outcomes of the learning. The OECD report 'Ready to learn: Students' engagement, drive and self-beliefs – Volume III' (2013) states that developing these dispositions is just as important as learning subject-specific content and competencies if students are to succeed in 'a rapidly changing world'.

Different research identifies slightly different dispositions and may use different terms. However, there is consensus about the importance of learning dispositions in terms of their relationship to learning skills and content and in determining student engagement in learning. These dispositions are of particular importance for future-focused learning as they establish key attitudes to learning that stretch beyond the traditional classroom model and empower students to be lifelong, engaged learners.

At Fatima we are just starting the journey to understanding some language to attach to our learning potential. We have deepened our guiding vision of Dream, Believe and Achieve to explore what it means to dream, believe and achieve. It is exciting!

We cannot wait for our students to come back and work with our student leaders to build understanding of these over the coming months.