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Questions from Parent/Whānau Evening
Questions from Parent/Whānau Evening
May 2016
Qu 1. Is MLP right for Yr 0/1 kids? Our
kids were daunted by it when starting. They needed security.
Each day begins in a child's home room and this is
consistent across our school. Working in a collaborative environment is similar
to the experience children have had prior to their school entry. Our pre-entry
visits help to make the transition to school as smooth as possible for children
and families. We value the link between home and school. These connections help
to give all participants a sense of belonging.
Programmes and working structures are continually
monitored as we strive to provide the best educational environment, within the
resources we have, for all our children.
Currently nationwide we are going through significant
changes in the way teaching and learning is reflected in educational settings.
This can be daunting for us, as parents, because it challenges our traditional
views of what schooling is and should look like. (Mrs Miles)
This is actually an ideal stage to introduce MLP, as
for the students it is a continuation of many of the experiences they have
encountered at preschool or kindergarten. Our teachers do their absolute best
to make children’s transitions to school as smooth and positive as possible. (Mrs
Monson)
Qu 2. It was mentioned that in the senior
section of the school that devices are being used for everything all throughout
the day. In regard to this are keyboarding skills being taught?
Not touch typing but instruction and
help is given using various programmes. Formatting, using tables, cut and paste
etc. The level of expertise across a class is huge and students happily pass on
their knowledge to others. When someone has a problem someone else usually
knows what to do. (Mrs Batchelor)
Qu 3. Are the teachers 100% behind it?
They seem under pressure.
All teachers are actively working towards creating collaborative learning environments and embracing the opportunities this provides for our learners.
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