Miss Melissa Croswell, Mrs Jacinta Tucker and I have been presenting at the Future Schools Conference in Sydney this week. We were invited to present on the topic of Digital Play for Young Learners. It was great to be part of a gathering with a large number of educators grappling with the joys and challenges of contemporary learning. The focus of our presentation was the importance of always starting with the learning intention; that the driver needs to be learning not the device. The audience was very interested in the practical examples of learning through multi-modal activities, using technology as well as other tools, to enhance engagement and to support students in their learning progression. I appreciate the work Ms Melissa Croswell and Mrs Jacinta Tucker, put into the presentation and other staff who supported us through the preparation of resources.
BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE
We are currently finalising the designs for the next stage of our build, Stage 4. This is a large build which will include a Middle School building, including Science laboratories, sports change room with learning studios on the upper floor and development of oval spaces. The temporary sports change rooms in Dublin will be redesigned as specialist spaces for Media, Design and Robotics. We have been working with staff in specialist areas to design purpose built, innovative learning spaces. Students have also been providing feedback. In addition a group of students have been assisting with ideas for new furniture for our cafe. In May we have a Capital Planning Panel visit to assess our funding application for Stage 5 of our build, which includes the next stage of the Junior School.
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