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VISION AND DEVELOPMENTFOR THE FUTURE
To create a harmonious and productive school environment, which is realised through positive relationships, shared
leadership and contribution of all in the school community and which ensures
effective educational opportunities and outcomes for all students at Lismore
High School.
• Understanding and use of technology
(e.g.. Developments in Information Technology (IT);
• State wide testing in– Information Communications Technology
(ICT); – Music Technology; – Film and Video in English and Drama
Learning is our futureLearning is our future
Learning For the FutureLearning For the Future
Lismore High School offers a selective curriculum which caters for students’ abilities and development
for the future.
Therefore our focus is to :
1. Prepare all students for the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate
2. Develop core competencies and skills so that our students are able to enter university or the workforce. Emphasis is therefore placed on:
Working with others and in Teams
Collecting, analysing and organising information
Communicating ideas and information in oral and written form
Solving problems and working with mathematical and scientific concepts
3. Developing the individual students’ abilities through:
A selective curriculum and pathway to university or the workforce
Gifted and talented programs, enrichment and extension classes through to Year 10
A special GATT grant was received from the Federal Government which is being used to design Quality teaching units across all KLAs with a focus on varied talents of 2006 Year 7 students
Extension and acceleration for able students
Links to Southern Cross University
Extending student abilities through extra-curricula activities: Choir Band Debating Sporting Teams Competitions
(Maths/English/Science/Geography/Computer Studies)
Participation in Youth Forums SRC (Student Representative Council) LEO (Leadership Experience Opportunities)
4. Ensuring a continuum of learning whereby skills and knowledge are consolidated and developed
5. A continued emphasis on literacy and numeracy developed for all students
6. Students choice is encouraged through elective options whereby interests and abilities are enhanced.
Students have a range of choices and options including :
• Aboriginal Studies• Languages• Visual Arts• Photography• Drama• Food Technology• Design and Technology• Computer Studies• Technology Wood, Metal and Electronics
• Commerce• Sports Science• Technical Drawing• Textiles• Geography• History• Asian Studies• Multimedia
Supporting Students –Supporting Students –WelfareWelfare•RRISK
•Anti-Bullying•Peer Support
•Guest Speakers
•Senior Study Day•Peer Mediation
•Peer Tutoring
•Literacy Leaders•Relationship Enhancement
•Year Excursions
•Peer Mentoring
Rugby Union Water Polo Soccer Hockey Basketball Tennis Netball Swimming Softball
Rugby League
Choir
Band Chess Club Baseball
Sporting Activities
Parent ParticipationParent Participation
• Creating a whole school community focus
• Parents and Citizens• School Council• Canteen Contribution• Parents on
committees
Year 7Year 7
Foundation YearFoundation Year
Development of core competencies and skills and knowledge.
Emphasis on literacy and numeracy
Knowing each student as a learner through flexible learning teams
Transition ProgramTransition Program
Ensures smooth transition into High School
Students are supported through orientation and peer support program
Student understanding of our values, beliefs, standards and expectations
LISMORE HIGH SCHOOLPHILOSOPHY
VISION AND PURPOSETo create a harmonious and productive school environment, which is realised through positive
relationships, shared leadership and contribution of all in the school community and which ensures effective educational opportunities and outcomes for all students at Lismore High School.
STANDARDS, PRINCIPLES AND EXPECTATIONS
CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS
STRATEGIC PLANFlexible Plan over five years incorporating a whole school vision
under ‘Leading and Managing the School’
MANAGEMENT PLAN [yearly]Annual School Plan
FACULTY PLANSDevelopment of professional development plans,
quality teaching programs and learning experiences
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
LearningLearning Behaviour and ConductBehaviour and Conduct Self DevelopmentSelf Development
• Be responsible for your own learning.• Believe you can succeed.• Achieve to the best of your ability.• Develop confidence in learning new skills and knowledge.• Challenge yourself – take opportunities to extend your learning.• Seek to achieve high quality standards in the work you produce.• Develop a positive attitude towards learning.
• Respect teachers’ right to teach.• Respect other students’ right to learn.• Follow all instructions of your teachers without argument.• Take responsibility for all of your actions. Do not blame others.• Be honest.• Use acceptable language.• Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner, when travelling to and from school, at sport or on an excursion.
• Do your best.• Believe in your own potential and worth.• Be proud of what you have and can achieve.• Look after your physical and emotional health at all times.• Treat mistakes as an opportunity to learn.• Concentrate on solutions, not problems.• Recognise opportunities to be a leader.
CommunicationCommunication Positive RelationshipsPositive Relationships Welfare and SafetyWelfare and Safety
• Be a good listener.• Respect other people’s opinions.• Let others finish what they have to say.• Ensure you do not use inappropriate body language and facial expressions.• Use discussion rather than argument or confrontation.• Use appropriate and acceptable language, when communicating with other students, teachers and staff.
• Respect the rights of others.• Value and acknowledge the achievement of others.• Do not seek power through anger, aggression or argument.• Do not physically or emotionally hurt other people.• Build good relationships with your teachers.• Accept and value differences in others.• Understand how bullying and harassment affects others.
• Follow all school policies and procedures.• Talk to a teacher if you need support.• Ensure you do not bring illegal, prohibited and banned items to school.• Report any dangers or actions of others which may result in harming yourself or others.• Understand the dangers of drugs and transmitted diseases.• Talk to a teacher or another adult if you think a friend or someone you know is at risk.
School EnvironmentSchool Environment Attendance and PunctualityAttendance and Punctuality Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance
• Value our school’s cultural heritage and traditions.• Help create an environment where everyone is safe and happy.• Protect our school’s buildings, equipment and resources.• Protect all fauna and flora. • Keep our grounds and classrooms free from litter.
• Be punctual to school and all classes• Bring a note from home if you are late, absent or if you want a Leaver’s Pass.• Only leave the school with permission from Executive staff.• Attend Sport, Carnivals and other events as required.
• Follow our School’s Uniform Policy.• Dress in an appropriate manner which is acceptable in a school setting.• Take pride in wearing the uniform of Lismore High School.• Be neat and tidy.
Links to Southern Cross UniversityLinks to Southern Cross University
Extension Classes – use of facilities
STARS - University Extension Programme
Playing fields project
Study Skills Day
Careers Market
Emphasis on the Environment and Emphasis on the Environment and LearningLearning
Development of Learnscapes Staff & Student surveys have been drafted P & C have committed to financially supporting us Learnscapes Plan in development
Lismore High SchoolLismore High School
• History of academic performance:
• On of the best schools in the Region 3rd on the North Coast in the HSC (Higher School Certificate) including Private and Public Schools
• Commitment to academic excellence
• Comprehensive school welfare / caring and sharing
•Academic and Cultural achievement
•Development of contemporary curriculum model
•Outstanding ELLA and SNAP results
SIPA This is a research project led by Dr James Ladwig
and Professor Jennifer Gore, as a collaborative effort between the University of Newcastle and the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET).
• Aims to understand and enhance the quality of
professional learning, pedagogy and student learning in NSW public schools.
•SIPA is funded jointly by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the NSW DET as part of the
ARC linkages program
Lismore High School Contemporary Lismore High School Contemporary Learning ModelLearning Model
Changing Syllabus requirementsChanging Syllabus requirements
Exhaustive EvaluationExhaustive Evaluation
Current Education ResearchCurrent Education Research
Changing Educational landscapeChanging Educational landscape
over the last ten yearsover the last ten years
Focus: Continuity of skills and knowledge development: Focus: Continuity of skills and knowledge development: Strands for Extension, Core and Learning Assistance Strands for Extension, Core and Learning Assistance
studentsstudents
Three Tiered Learning Model
Foundation Lessons
Explicit Teaching
Using Background Knowledge
Learning Skills
Communication
Setting Criteria
Discussion on Outcomes
Ensuring Student Understanding
of Criteria/Outcomes
Student FocusStudent Focus
PracticePractice
Demonstration ofDemonstration ofOutcomesOutcomes
AssessmentAssessment
Learning in DifferentLearning in DifferentWays – Team orWays – Team or
Independent LearningIndependent Learning
ProjectsProjects
Use of TechnologyUse of Technology
Home LearningHome Learning
EvaluationEvaluation
ReflectionReflection
ConsolidationConsolidation
FeedbackFeedback(student and teacher)(student and teacher)
Dialogue onDialogue onLearningLearning
Learning Assistance: Tutorial Centre; Stage Learning Assistance: Tutorial Centre; Stage Appropriate OutcomesAppropriate Outcomes
Extension: Learning CentreExtension: Learning CentreStrandStrand
Based on a continuum of learning Years 7-12
Features of the ModelFeatures of the Model
Maintains maximum student choice for School Certificate
Allows for acceleration
Allows flexible progression Caters for individual student ability Provides for academic extension and support for students needing learning assistance Provides multiple pathways for students to cater for interests and ability levels Based on NSW Department of Education and Training Quality Teaching and Learning Model
Careers Adviser
• Mr Goldie has created and maintains the school website which can be accessed at
• www.geocities.com/lishigh• There will be a link to this presentation from the
site shortly