From The Principal
“There is no fire warmer than a winter’s sun”
I heard this somewhere as a youth but have been unable to find who is attributed to this quote. It is true both literally and figuratively. I was in Brisbane on the weekend for a conference. The sun was shining on a cold winter’s day (cold for Brisbane) both warming my body and brightening my spirit. I hope you found some shining sun to warm your body across the weekend and something to keep your spirit shining through the final two weeks of this term.
Thank you for your feedback at the staff meeting on Wednesday. We are collating data and will work with the leadership team, ready to present the results to you at the earliest time possible. I mentioned Vic Z’Bar at the meeting on Wednesday. If you would like to read more of his work, there are books in the Teacher resource centre.
Our efficacy is dependent upon, yes you’ve heard it before, “a whole school approach”. That is, us all being consistent in our day-to-day approach of being part of the culture at Bunbury Senior High School. It is no accident that we are excellent. We all apply a CMS approach to low level classroom behaviour management. The school ensures that every teacher in the school is trained in these strategies, CMS and ISE. If you are not yet, please see Adam, for when you are scheduled to cycle through the training.
Consistency in implementation is the key to sustaining our winning culture. Consistency in
- Applying CMS and ISE strategies
- Using the instructional framework
- Use of Teaching for Impact strategies
- Applying the behaviour management policy and procedures
- Using Lemov’s 5 Strategies to ensure High Expectations
- Regular Peer observations to reflect on skill development
Do a self-audit. Are you doing all of these? These are the things that are required to be a successful teacher at Bunbury Senior High School. If you need help your PC can provide any training, information or additional resources to help you be your best.
“Teachers and most particularly, what they do in the classroom accounts for 30% of the level of variance between students”
Have a great week.
En Avant