Week 8 7 Mahuru - 11 Mahuru Tues Non-uniform day - Brain Tree Wed Get to Go Challenge LEF's due Senior NCEA Progress Reports Due Thurs Derived Grade Examinations - Seniors Reading CAA Fri Derived Grade Examinations - Seniors Writing CAA Sun Tūhono - Kapa Haka | Week 9 14 Mahuru - 18 Mahuru Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Mon Derived Grade Examinations - Seniors Tues Derived Grade Examinations - Seniors Numeracy CAA Wed - Fri Derived Grade Examinations - Seniors Fri - Sun Aerobics Nationals |
Assembly Mon - Year 10 (PAC) and Senior Examination Briefing (Gym) Wed - Rangatiratanga Year 10 in PAC | Assembly Mon - Year 9 (PAC) Wed - No Assembly (Gym used for Derived Grade Examinations, see adjusted period times) |
Meeting Mon: HoLA Meeting Tues: Learning Area Meeting Thurs: PCT Meeting | Meeting Mon: Junior HoD Meeting Tues: Learning Area Meeting Thurs: Nil |
Does technology belong in the classroom?
This interview was recommended to me by Sara Hornsey and the Social Sciences department. It's well worth the 22 minutes!
We live in a digital world, so it seems sensible that classrooms should reflect that. But more and more research is suggesting that screen time at school with educational technology can come at the expense of concentration, memory and deep thinking. Dr Jared Cooney Horvath is a former teacher turned neuroscientist who wants us to reconsider how much technology we put between children and learning
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019050035/feature-interview-does-technology-belong-in-the-classroom
PCT Professional Readings
Our incredible PCTs have sourced this week’s professional readings, drawing on the inquiries they have been undertaking throughout the term. At our recent PCT hui, we had a meaningful kōrero about how relevant these readings are across all subject areas, as well as how refreshing and valuable it is to engage with professional reading that prompts us to reflect on and strengthen our practice.
Frances - Classrooms as Learning Communities
Jasmine - Retrieval Practice
Danni - Enhancing and Undermining Intrinsic Motivation
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
A perfect 30 second introduction to the week for our ākonga:
Which word is the best synonym for pragmatic?
A. Idealistic
B. Practical
C. Emotional
D. Imaginative
A class survey shows 12 students walk, 8 take the bus, and 5 are driven to school. What fraction of the class takes the bus?
Please see the instructions in my email regarding the submission of your 16 responses.
