TERM 2 WEEK 9 REFLECTIONS
Lessons from Geese – part II
FACT: When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front of it.
TERM 2 WEEK 8 REFLECTIONS
Lessons from Geese – Part I
FACT: As each goose flaps its wings it creates ‘uplift’ for the birds that follow. By flying in V formation, the flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are travelling on the thrust of one another.
TERM 2 WEEK 7 REFLECTIONS
Screen time and students’ mental health
The presence and importance of Digital Technologies in the school curriculum is not a new phenomenon and the educational and developmental benefits of digital technologies are widely recognised.
TERM 2 WEEK 6 REFLECTIONS
COVID-19 Different Student Experiences and the Importance of Relationships
In a recent article entitled: ‘Student wellbeing: Understanding different COVID-19 experiences’, Author Helen Street stressed that the remote learning experience impacted students differently.
TERM 2 WEEK 5 REFLECTIONS
School Improvement
Recently, staff have embarked on a journey of School Improvement across nine key domains identified by the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER). Whilst we recognise the many and varied benefits of an EACS education we can never be complacent, and our dedicated and talented staff recognise this as we invest time and resources to consolidate core teaching practices as well as seek out new and innovative ways to improve teaching and learning outcomes for all students, across the breath of learning opportunities.
TERM 2 WEEK 3 REFLECTIONS
COVID-19 Reflections
It is most certainly appropriate to say that the past four months has been like no other. The year commenced as we had expected it to at Esperance Anglican Community School (EACS); with staff and students returning to the new year keen to launch ambitious goals and with a strong desire to contribute to the development of self and community.
The ‘ETA’ Executive Team Address
TERM 1 WEEK 7 REFLECTIONS
National Day of Action (NDA)
Friday 20 March 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the National Day of Action (NDA). The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is an important day in our school calendar to join with other schools across Australia to say ‘Bullying.
The ‘ETA’ Executive Team Address
TERM 1 WEEK 6 REFLECTIONS
Student Leadership
This year our Student Leadership Group (School Prefects) have hit the ground running. Their duties are many and varied and in a relatively short period of time they proved to be exceptionally keen and industrious.
The ‘ETA’ Executive Team Address
TERM 1 WEEK 5 REFLECTIONS
School Improvement
Staff have embarked on a journey of School Improvement using the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) National School Improvement Tool (NSIT) framework.
The ‘ETA’ Executive Team Address
TERM 1 WEEK 4 REFLECTIONS
How to help your child reach their potential
In the ETA last week, the focal point of reflection was on self-improvement, which is the goal for every student of EACS. Establishing good work and study habits and daily routines is essential if a student is going to give themselves the best chance of achieving future success.
