Learning-Focused Culture

At DPS I...

Integrate the core beliefs into my lessons. This is done by having a core belief included in my planning documents alongside the WALT for each session.

Provide twice yearly learning conferences for students and their whanau. This looks like the students sitting down with their whanau and sharing their learning from the previous two terms. This process is currently under review to make it more effective and to align with the needs/wants of the whanau. In Term 2 2018 this was updated to be less focused on the curriculum levels and 'where they're at' and is moving towards being more of a natural conversation about the learning that has happened over the last two terms.

Coach numerous sports, this allows the students the opportunities to showcase their abilities outside the classroom and for me to build stronger relationships with my learners. During my time at DPS I have coached Mod-Softball, Netball, Rippa Rugby and Football/Soccer.