Preparatory School

Meet the Teacher 2020

Programme

6:00pm Introduction

Reach (Teach) for Greatness

Our Environment – Opportunities

Learning Focus

Staff Introductions

Mrs Leighton

6:30pm Meet the Teacher

7:10pm PTA Wine and Cheese

Introduction

Yong Zhao: Teach for Greatness (3mins)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9kTwh7CnNI

Inspired and passionate teachers

Happy and engaged learners

Reach for Greatness – Yong Zhao

Our children are growing up in a rapidly changing world

All children are uniquely different and awesome

They all have the ability to be excellent at something of value;

of value to other people

Schools exist to serve the children – to create opportunity, to

light the spark, to support the growth of individual talent

Talent and passion excellence – provide the opportunity

This is a scary time, but a most exciting time!

Inspired and passionate teachers

Happy and engaged learners

Opportunities – Currently

Personalised and focused student-centred learning

To learn within a rich and varied curriculum

Home room teachers – strong connections, targeted learning

Individual home rooms and shared learning areas

Specialist teachers and tutors

Many sports and activities

Coding and robotics, and practical science

Inspired and passionate teachers

Happy and engaged learners

Opportunities – 2020 and beyond

Encourage and support the children who are developing

areas of passion and talent.

“Your life can be your talents.” Ken Robinson

Student-centred learning

Personalised – learning is tailored to the individual

Competency based (next steps) – AToL, small groups

Anywhere and anytime – supports curiosity and ongoing learning

Student ownership – understanding, learning intentions, needs, goals,

engagement

Learning to learn – skills and strategies – future focused.

Confident, creative and versatile learners – future employment

Student Ownership (A Visible Learner)

Key Competencies / EQ

Thinking; Managing Self; Contributing and Participating;

Relating to Others; Using language, symbols and text

Integral to learning success: embrace diversity, relate well to others,

be kind, be happy… crucial to future success.

Key Competencies

Age 2 to 13 crucial years – mix of genes and experiences

Diversity – a gift

Inspired and passionate teachers

Happy and engaged learners

Quality Teachers – Our Greatest Asset

Life blood of the school – changing role – lead the learning

Guide, mentor and nurture the students – wellbeing and

resilience

Encourage curiosity and creativity

Form strong connections – vital to learning at potential

Provide quality student-centred learning

Bring enthusiasm and passion to the role

Inspired and passionate teachers

Happy and engaged learners

Development Areas

2020 Preparatory School Annual Plan

Key Areas: Quality learning, quality experiences

Well-being, Resilience and Kindness

Quality Inquiry

Opportunities to try new things, to pursue talent

Healthy children

General

Sport: Enjoyment, developing skill-set, fitness, part of team

Home Learning: Four nights, set time, relevant, reduced

Swimming: Encouraged, key life skill, years 1-3, years 7/8

Devices and Social Media: Netsafe, John Parsons

Parenting: Not easy, interest and involvement, sense of family

Building Self-Responsibility: Readiness

Water Only, No Sugar or Shared Food: Health and nutrition

Sunscreen: Before leaving home

Hats: For all outside activities

Staff

Y1 Greta Henley, Marlene van der Bent, Heather Orman

Y2 Caroline Gardiner, Monique O’Sullivan

Y3 Carly Miller, Jane Radford

Y4 Meg Feller, Emma Yeoman

Y5 Nicky Vincent, Fiona Patterson (on camp)

Y6 Susan Gaines, Adam Fleming (on camp)

Y7 Kelly McBride, Jo Cordner, Dave Ermerins, Bid Constanti

Y8 Morgan Sheppard, Mary Leota, Julia Evans, Christina Fitzgerald

Specialists: Vicki Pettit (DP/HOE), Alex Kelley (DP/Sport), Kate Taylor (PE),

Jillian Fenton (RE), Pip Dinsenbacher (Art), Ros Emeleus (Music)

Barbara Broughton (Learning Support), Leanne Gilray (Spanish),

Ginnie Thorner (Drama), Kodie Kutyn (Maths/Literacy/ASC),

Charlotte Penrose (Principal’s PA), Bex Connell (Office Admin),

Steph Bateman (Reception), Tracey Hull (Library Manager),

Sarah Payton (Librarian/Reception), Anneke Kamo (IT Support),

Premi Gill (Reception/Student Support),

Catherine Hughes (ASC/Learning Support).

Every child matters

Sense of belonging

Be able to develop and learn at varying rates

Opportunity – try new things

Confidence and happiness

Well-being and resilience

Total staff commitment

There is no complacency

Thank you for the opportunity

“Education is not simply preparation for life; education is life itself.”

Yong Zhao

Enrolment 2020: 435 to 455 – co-ed mix 50:50

• Mrs Leighton

• Meet the Teacher

• PTA Wine and Cheese