Teaching and Learning News
It is hard to believe Term 4 is upon us already. According to our student management software that we login to each day, there are currently only 37 days until the end of term! Christmas will arrive sooner than we imagine! There are however, many learning hours and events that will happen before the end of term so we are excited for the term ahead.
Over the past four newsletters I have written about our school mantra and acronym ‘Lourdes Learners are CALLed to Think.’ Up till now you may have read what it means to Communicate, Act, Look and Listen as both a Learner and a Global Citizen. This week the focus is on how we can Think as both a learner and global citizen. Of course, one can not be a global citizen without being a learner however it is good to be clear about the expectations and responsibilities of both traits.
Think as a Learner
Here at Lourdes we are wanting our students to be critical and creative thinkers. We want students to think of themselves as a learner and reflect on their progress by asking ‘Where am I at? What are my next learning steps? What do I need to get there?’ We aim for students to solve problems, make connections, and apply what they have learnt to new contexts.
Think as a Global Citizen
To be competent global citizens in a complex world it is necessary to be able to evaluate and generate ideas. We encourage our students to give reasoned arguments, consider different perspectives and alternatives and identify pros and cons to make informed decisions. We encourage our students to imagine possibilities, brainstorm solutions and create new ideas that help solve problems both locally and globally.
Therefore, we aim for our Lourdes Learners to Think as both a Learner and a Global Citizen.
Thanks for reading,
Miranda
Miranda Murray
Assistant Principal