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FROM THE HEADMASTER’S DESK
WA RELATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
hat makes a great school? In my opinion it is one that strives to become a truly Relational positive relationships with our students, also allows many School, dedicated to the development of opportunities for our students to connect widely and daily
the whole person/child, while at the same time placing a with good adults.
strong emphasis on the development of a vibrant, strong, progressive and learning teachers culture.
Two aspects of a school that appear to have the most compelling impact on nearly everything worth measuring in terms of student outcomes are, the size of the school and the
The size of the school roll corresponds with the relational
are perfectly placed to develop and foster relationships in classes, across year groups and school wide. This size roll allows healthy aspiration, resilience, competition/challenge, respect and care to occur. A roll of our size allows the ability to cultivate, promote, and develop relationships. With
With a student, their relationship with any teacher is the most important aspect in determining whether or not real learning will take place. Our students are also known and their all-round development over time is acknowledged and often. Having a variety of homeroom and specialist teachers
subjects and all aspects of school life is pivotal. Providing our Southwell teaching environment with what it takes that allows each teacher to perform at their best is constant. for teachers. Creating a great learning culture is complex. Indicators of a great culture involve;
• A focus on learning (not teaching). What was learnt (not taught).
• Collaboration (not isolation). Our students (not my students).
• Teachers as leaders (not followers). Autonomy and trust within good perimeters.
• moment).
It is great to be at Southwell with the appropriate student roll
Per aspera ad Astrum Jason Speedy
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