While it could be said that the school is training for the cross country running race, it is also to make sure that the students do physical activity every day.
After the visit from Luke Boon, students have been practising daily to master their tricks with the skipping rope.
There has been teaching of junior students both at home and at school. Even the pre schoolers at home. Parents have reported that their children have enjoyed the skipping and the opportunity to learn those tricks. There is one trick that is the most popular. A swing the rope, catch it under your foot and then swing to jump. It took a while to get this right and eventually both seniors and juniors mastered it.
Unlike the first Jumping June, that was hosted in 2023, the physical fitness level of everyone improved. Not as many tired students at the end of the event. Those turning the ropes had to go a lot faster.
The long snaking line of students at the skipping rope. Jump in, jump out and off they go, happy and excited. Some still have to "Learn It". Others have reached the "Prove it" stage. Many will remain, comforted to be in a safe inclusive group.
Since 2010, I have been the passionate Principal of this vibrant, successful, and innovative school. It's without hesitation, I say I'm focused on "accelerating growth for student learning outcomes".
My style is fostering a culture of professionalism formed on a solid foundation of critical reflection. My own professionalism is expanded through a network of advanced educational practitioners. Practitioners who extend my theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical base. Fundamental in my belief, is strategic dialogue will map learning and teaching so innovation and creativity can flow into an innovative curriculum.
From considerable leadership experience, I know the school's vision has to be "crafted collaboratively". The adaptive vision must be student driven with ambitious academic goals. Raising success hinges on repeatedly asking: "does this decision help realise the vision?"
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