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Category: futures learning
Class recounts of what we did, learned and achieved.
Running a Marathon
Today was a very fun day, which I cannot believe I'm saying, as it included lots of running! In my opinion, it definitely felt like a marathon, with ALL THOSE STAIRS we had to take. We had a scavenger hunt all over the school, searching for things which we then had to take pictures of, … Continue reading Running a Marathon
How to Criticise Your Friends
In life, it is important to learn how to use effective communication skills as it brings people together. Bad communication definitely does the opposite. For example, if I were to go to a party and come home the next day very late without telling my parents, they would be worried and upset. Whereas if we … Continue reading How to Criticise Your Friends
Taking Over!
So after hard thinking, I've decided that I'm taking over the role as teacher for my Futures Learning class... Actually, my calendar is pretty packed, so I'm only taking over for one lesson. Well, one third of the lesson - we have to share! Last term, every student in the class got to host an … Continue reading Taking Over!
Rory’s Story Cubes
I'm a couple months late on this blog post, but I still remember it and it was possibly one of my favourite Fun Friday activities! Fun Friday is when the class and I play games or activities that involve using 21st Century Skills - communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and more! For this game, there … Continue reading Rory’s Story Cubes
Videos For Change Update
It feels like forever ago, but our class recently took part in Videos for Change by High Resolves, where essentially you make a minute long film about something to inspire social change. My group made a video on mental health, and the other group did rape culture. The other group actually entered the finals and … Continue reading Videos For Change Update
My Futures Learning Goals
It's almost the end of the year, and I'm going on exchange soon, so I finish year 9 in almost a month! Here is a reflection of my year so far in Futures Learning: So far this year, my favourite part of Futures Learning has been the opportunities. I remember by the end of term … Continue reading My Futures Learning Goals
Shopping Day!
Yesterday the Year 9 Futures Learning class went on an excursion! It was really fun and very interesting. In the morning, we went to the GWS Giants HQ. We first heard talks from some women about their journey into university and careers. Then we took a tour of the Giants HQ. Their facilities are huge … Continue reading Shopping Day!
Uncontrollable Kids
Now when I put my name down for Futures Learning last year, I definitely didn't expect what it is now. What surprises me more is how many opportunities we get! My absolute favourite part is the fact that we go on so many excursions! I'm talking about 20+ excursions a year with your friends, discussing … Continue reading Uncontrollable Kids
My Adelaide Trip!
(AKA my new addiction to fruit chocolate) So for the past year, I have been working on a leadership advisory board within the Strathfield Network on Student Empowerment and Innovation. This started from visiting a local primary school, to soon travelling globally in the next year! If you weren't aware, I am very passionate about … Continue reading My Adelaide Trip!
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