FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND CLASSROOM SUPPORT TEACHER
Look Into Thinking In Action
Each Pillar is supported with a corresponding School Principle. Our documentation is developed around these Pillars and Principles, to enable each member of our community to action our Vision.
St Pat's students are recognised every day for showing characteristics of the Three Pillars.
Students who receive Red Pillar recognition show characteristics such as:
- Stamina
- Active Listening
- Asking Questions
- Trying their best
- Making connections to real life
- Sharing Information
Supporting Students
This week our 3/4 teachers participated in professional learning facilitated by clinical psychologists and teachers from The Kidman Centre, University of Technology Sydney. The workshop focused on practical classroom strategies for children struggling to manage their emotions with the aim to equip staff with extra “tools for their toolkit”. Here is the feedback from the teachers:
"The professional learning was very practical and has allowed us to think about adjustments that can be made in our classrooms to support students."
Here are six tips for at home: