‘Positive classroom environments don’t just happen, teachers create them.’ ‘’The strength of our student relationships makes the difference in translating our passion for teaching into their passion for learning.’ Beth Morrow For every teacher at City Beach Primary School creating a positive classroom climate is a proactive and intentional effort. We don’t leave things to chance. … Read more
‘As human beings, we long for connection. During that precious moment when someone sees us, praises us, or validates us, there’s a spontaneous connection that can arise”. John Amodeo Welcome to Term 4 at City Beach Primary School where we hit the ground running collaborating with Aboriginal artist Deborah Bonar as a school … Read more
“Young people need something stable to hang on to – a culture connection, a sense of their own past, a hope for their own future. Most of all, they need what grandparents can give them. Jay Kesler It’s lovely to be back at school after a refreshing break in Europe –visiting Greece, Spain and Germany. … Read more
‘In my world there are no bad kids, just impressionable, conflicted young people wrestling with emotions and impulses, trying to communicate their feelings and needs, the only way they know how.’ … that’s why we teach! As partners in education it’s our responsibility in primary school to teach not punish, and most importantly be good … Read more
Robust research links family engagement to the improvement of other outcomes including early literacy acquisition, school readiness, attendance, motivation, self-regulatory behaviour, social skills, retention and graduation. Schools are responsive to community expectations, value diversity and encourage contribution.“Engaging and Working with your Community Toolkit” Pg 4 A strong School Board is central to the success of … Read more