Teaching and Learning Update

I was on the phone to a parent this week, and I was referencing something that happened two weeks ago but referred to it as ‘ages ago’. It goes to show that a lot happens in one day, and at times two weeks can seem like a really long time! It got me thinking about all that happens in two weeks at Monty South. Here are some of the numbers:

• 60 sessions
• 3000 minutes of teaching and learning time
• ~ 6800 students learning something new
• 10 lunchboxes
• 26 teacher meetings
• (too many) lost school jumpers

Our staff have been working hard to further develop our Mathematics programs. As a school we have investigated what makes a great maths learner and what great maths teaching attends to.

There is a real buzz growing around the school. Teachers have begun slowly incorporating more open-ended problem solving tasks into their programs which are aimed at increasing engagement whilst highlighting the 4 proficiencies; understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Here are some photos of some learning in action.

Over the holidays, see what opportunities present themselves day-to-day where you can get your children thinking, questioning, explaining, connecting and solving.

Congratulations on another successful term. Enjoy the chilly winter break.

Many thanks,

Maree Magnabosco | Assistant Principal