From the Deputy Principal

Understanding a Teacher’s Long-Term Impact

Measuring the full value of a teacher goes well beyond academic achievement. Teachers who help children enhance noncognitive skills such as self-regulation, motivation and the ability to adapt to new situations achieve at a higher rate than those teachers who focussed on exam or test preparation. (Journal of Political Economy, Volume 126, Number 5)

Another 2015 study discovered that encouraging children’s social and emotional wellbeing resulted in considerable long-term economic gains—a return of $11 for every $1 invested including long-term health, education, and employment. (Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis)

The links between learning and wellbeing are continuing to be explored here at St Paul, but it is clear that investing in teachers and employing passionate educators and trusting them to know and guide children is key to a child’s success and development. 

Student Teachers

Welcome to the following UniSA students who are completing the final teaching placements of their degrees at St Paul this term.

Jordan Wilson- Mentor: Karly Bartlett

Jessica Chandler- Mentor: Karly Voigt

Rachael Golder- Mentor: Hayley Woodward

Tayla Kelly- Mentor: Claire Fisher

Jason Fay | Deputy Principal