This Friday, our staff will come together for a full day of professional learning focused on enhancing teaching practices across the College.
The focus of this professional learning day is the development of explicit instruction as a key pedagogical approach across the College. Explicit instruction is a well-researched teaching method, shown to significantly improve student engagement, understanding, and academic achievement across a wide range of learning contexts.
We are privileged to be joined by Dr. Lorraine Hammond from the University of Notre Dame in Western Australia. Dr. Hammond is a leading expert in teaching and learning practices, and we are excited to collaborate with her as we continue to further enhance the learning environment at St Paul’s.
At its core, explicit instruction involves clear, direct teaching of concepts and skills through structured lessons that include modelling, guided practice, and independent application. This approach ensures that students are supported through scaffolded learning experiences that build both confidence and competence.
The ongoing development of teaching and learning will be a key focus of our upcoming strategic plan and we look forward to continuing to support, inspire, and challenge our students to strive for personal excellence.
Patrick Harmer - Principal
The College is still taking donations of sanitary items, such as pads, tampons, and menstrual hygiene products, which will be distributed to those in need through KickStart for Kids.
In week 6, the Year 8 team won a tough debate, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as we had two debutant debaters who performed admirably in their first competitive debate.
