What concerns me by Noel Thomas https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83 YCIS-BJ Master Plan en-us 2016-11-03 08:00:28 UTC 2016-11-08 02:10:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Cost https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286466 Will there be less available for resources?]]> 2016-11-04 05:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286466 Sports / PE https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286494 We need another GYM or a dome 

We need calorifiers in the Change room]]> 2016-11-04 05:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286494 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286497 Given the History of the school and how development has taken place I'm quite concerned that the academic side will be on the right track, but the the financing and supporting will not be on the same page. There have been countless examples where we went ahead with a program but it was held up either by financing or supporting. I believe this year is an example.

]]> 2016-11-04 05:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286497 How is it going to be timetabled. The current model in year 3 is to be repeated across the school. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286499 2016-11-04 05:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286499 a lack of structure that makes it difficult for teachers to teach and students to learn in secondary https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286505 2016-11-04 05:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286505 Are the science labs going to be revamped or incorporated into another open learning space? kes111 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286518 2016-11-04 05:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286518 Whether the floor area plans are based in proven successful model of educational setting or ideas. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286523 2016-11-04 05:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286523 Staff training b_joymoore https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286524 2016-11-04 05:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286524 Do teacher possess the knowledge and skills to teach in a LC? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286535 2016-11-04 05:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286535 what works in Primary might not work in Secondary? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286537 2016-11-04 05:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286537 Will the cost affect our salary?  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286538 Will the cost affect our housing allowance? ]]> 2016-11-04 05:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286538 The need for a pedagogical shift b_joymoore https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286555 2016-11-04 05:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286555 hyphen311 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286562 Finding sufficient time to get the shift in pedagogy happening

]]> 2016-11-04 05:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286562 How will assessment be administer if children are going to different areas of the LC? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286565 2016-11-04 05:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286565 How do we know its going to work https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286569 Should we not implement 1 learning community firstly then get feedback from those teachers to see if is efficient and actually worth doing. ]]> 2016-11-04 05:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286569 How long will it take to finish the plan. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286573 2016-11-04 05:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286573 Do we have enough space? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286585 2016-11-04 05:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286585 How do we take good use of these facilities and resources https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286594 2016-11-04 05:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286594 The time to complete building work tends to overrun, this could have an impact in secondary lessons requiring purpose built room kes111 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286599 2016-11-04 05:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286599 Many people have been saying things like "evidence has shown that this is the best idea for education". Where is this evidence? It is starting sound like you are telling me what I should think. Trump style. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286612 2016-11-04 05:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286612 the change in the USD and Chinese RMB has resulted in a several thousand dollar decrease in salary and it is projected to get worse https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286615 2016-11-04 05:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286615 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286626 Do we have any IT training?]]> 2016-11-04 05:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286626 How dose Year 3 students consistent use this learning model? According to the space, is it means next year Year 3 will go back to traditional learning model? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286634 2016-11-04 05:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286634 Where will Physical Education and take place if playground A is no longer https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286637 2016-11-04 05:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286637 hyphen311 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286654 that staff understand why it is an imperative that the focus shifts to learning rather than teaching... this is not a bad outcom]]> 2016-11-04 05:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286654 The increasing population of the primary school will be operating in smaller spaces. Y https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286655 2016-11-04 05:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286655 will there be Chinese teaching rooms, if not where will it be taught b_joymoore https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286667 2016-11-04 05:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286667 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286669 time it takes will disrupt classes during renovations]]> 2016-11-04 05:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286669 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286690 How will we ensure that everyone is on board with the concept and how will we be able to work it out practically?

]]> 2016-11-04 05:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286690 hyphen311 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286707 The PE and sporting facilities are clearly in the mix in the rethinking the available spac]]> 2016-11-04 05:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286707 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286708 Chinese teaching resources seems to be limited]]> 2016-11-04 05:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286708 Reduced areas for PE and outdoor courts - where do children play https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286715 2016-11-04 05:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286715 No space for visual arts has been allocated on the LC master. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286717 2016-11-04 05:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286717 How do we measure student's true learning influence by the Master Plan?  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286720 2016-11-04 05:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286720 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286734 Can we observe a demo class?]]> 2016-11-04 05:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286734 What consideration is there to specialist spaces - https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286741 2016-11-04 05:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286741 the radiation effects that wifi signals might have on health. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286748 2016-11-04 05:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286748 The Wifi will be fast and the broadband wide enough to allow greater independent learning where tasks and information are curated and online for students... and staff. hyphen311 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286763 2016-11-04 05:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286763 Visual Art section not on map. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286766 Storage space for Art resources]]> 2016-11-04 05:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286766 How would the younger students be accommodated, as they need more structure (own table/chair) and set routines? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286774 2016-11-04 05:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286774 How are teachers going to be hired for this type of teaching. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286779 2016-11-04 05:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286779 where do staff go when they are not in their classroom b_joymoore https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286781

]]> 2016-11-04 05:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286781 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286787 What will success in the learning community look like and how will we measure that success in a tangible way?

]]> 2016-11-04 05:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286787 Transition into LC  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286788 If the project takes so long to complete is it worth disturbing the student to transition them again after they have settled at the beginning of the year. ]]> 2016-11-04 05:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286788 How will all teaching subjects be accomodated - not enough teaching spaces for differnet subjects running at the same time.   https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286789 2016-11-04 05:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286789 We need more Chinese teaching resources, especially professional teaching books from abroad https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286805 2016-11-04 05:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286805 No science labs present in current plan! https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286808 2016-11-04 05:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286808 If I am a year 4 parent, I will question why my child is learning on the same floor as year 3? Is my child not valued.  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286810 2016-11-04 05:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286810 the effective implementation of technology into the classroom https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286811 2016-11-04 05:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286811 Have teachers of the LC/LCs posses leadership qualifications, qualities, knowledge and experiences to lead such an initiative? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286812 2016-11-04 05:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286812 Has there been discussions with other schools who have opted for similar renovations and the impact on the day to day learning of  the students? kes111 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286817 2016-11-04 05:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286817 There seems to be a push towards teaching methods that ignore the traditional methods. It seems that there are many aspects of specific subjects that are taught well in a traditional way. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286821 2016-11-04 05:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286821 providing active and engaging lessons to all students https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286828 2016-11-04 05:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286828 Storage space for practical work... not clear in the plan.  hyphen311 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286849 2016-11-04 05:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286849 how will the curriculum reflect the integration b_joymoore https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286871

]]> 2016-11-04 05:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286871 Teachers need further input into whatever plans are developed BEFORE the ok given. hyphen311 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286877 2016-11-04 05:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286877 cross curricular education. blending topic through out other subjects. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286878 2016-11-04 05:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286878 Secondary Chinese teacher need their own room instead share a room with another teacher. it is very inconvenien as there is no staff room in A  block now when one of the teachers is teaching. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286919 2016-11-04 05:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286919 A comfortable working environment xiaojingl https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286923 2016-11-04 05:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286923 What are the mile stones within next 3-5 years, but not only focus on 1 year next, including functions transferring of buildings and infrastructure improvement which is related to the constructions. jennyzhang76 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286966 2016-11-04 05:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135286966 would secondary science teachers be required to teach primary science lessons in the new space or would there be primary specialist teachers? kes111 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287204 2016-11-04 05:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287204 Space - our school location is geographically trapped in limited area. Do we need to extend a few floors up? Or move primary or secondary to another location?  Students needs space to develop inquiry-based learning and spatial awareness. We are educators to make this happen! https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287257 2016-11-04 05:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287257 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287342 given the demand/request for innovative & exciting uses of technology, the internet is unreliable and the laptops are very slow, old, and unreliable....]]> 2016-11-04 05:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287342 Y3 PE  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287346 they may have 3 levels to have pe lessons ]]> 2016-11-04 05:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287346 6) STAFFING https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287648 2016-11-04 05:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287648 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287661 Noise - currently can hear the learning community across floors 1 & 3 of A block. Can also hear all seniors traveling down stair cases.]]> 2016-11-04 05:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287661 Noise is a concern. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287679 Also, it is a concern that this open community plan doesn't reflect the reality of IBDP and IGCSE academic programs.

]]> 2016-11-04 05:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287679 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287700 That there is too much individual subject time. Maths is maths. Topic is topic. How will subjects be timetabled to allow more cross curricular links instead of isolated subjects that students see no links between.]]> 2016-11-04 05:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287700 how is year 4 to be taught across two different learning communities  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287711 2016-11-04 05:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287711 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287761 Will there be a dedicated group of teachers that will go through PD to work for this pedagogy?]]> 2016-11-04 05:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287761 What research is being used in order to inform planning.  Where is the R&D? https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287762 2016-11-04 05:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287762 Could leadership try better to articulate this vision?  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287780 2016-11-04 05:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287780 noise and sound control during open plan sessions https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287790 2016-11-04 05:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287790 how are communities which are sharing a floor space suppose to teach individual curriculums  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287818 2016-11-04 05:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287818 That Chinese classes will continue to be split by ability and that the teaching approach will not adapt to fit the new environment. https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287934 2016-11-04 05:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287934 why can't we build upward to make the most of the space. for example adding food technology rooms in an extra level of b block would add value to IB students who currently are not prepared for independent life at university. hayley_edge https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287943 2016-11-04 05:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287943 Air quality? how do we make the most of the school space on high pollution days. The outdoor space may be under utilised. hayley_edge https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287988 2016-11-04 05:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135287988 is there any evidence that this environment creates actual results for students progress hayley_edge https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135288353 2016-11-04 05:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135288353 why is year 4 being taught across 2 learning communities when other year groups aren't being spl https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135447794 2016-11-04 16:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135447794 why and how is year 4 to be split? if it is by ability what happens when the higher ability move into year 5?  https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135448053 2016-11-04 16:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135448053 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135448342 Are year 4 meant to be learning year 3/4 or 5 curriculum because the plan shows the year group has been split]]> 2016-11-04 16:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135448342 https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135448618 How is year 4 supposed to work collaboratively if it is split across 2 learning communities?]]> 2016-11-04 16:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/noelt/2t5rahfj2z83/wish/135448618