Developing School Culture by Kelsey https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0 How can we build a positive school culture that enhances learning and achievement? School culture refers to the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values, and assumptions they share. A positive school climate and school culture promote students' ability to learn. en-us 2021-06-29 03:38:58 UTC 2024-05-19 16:30:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Sound like https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998893894 Cheers! Celebration! Congratulations! Empathy being expressed

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]]> 2024-05-19 16:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998894183 Students' sense of pride in belonging https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998894380 Wanting to 'show off' their school, classroom, work to visiting parents/carers/other students

]]> 2024-05-19 16:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998894380 https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998894475 It looks like listening.

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]]> 2024-05-19 16:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998894817 Looks like https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895152 Smiles (genuine ones) everywhere

]]> 2024-05-19 16:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895152 Evidence of Impact https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895327 One evidence of a positive school culture is when the school embraces, reviews, and creates change based on the results of student, staff, and parental surveys. (Tamara)

]]> 2024-05-19 16:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895327 https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895375 We should be looking for agency - student and adult

]]> 2024-05-19 16:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895375 Retention https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895842 Students, and parents, who want to keep coming back

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  • Meeting and Greeting between staff and students

  • Morning assembly themed presentations

  • Level of expression and openness and respect among staff and students

  • Health and safety

  • Award System

  • Programs and events


    • - Ayanna

    1. Parent involvement, e.g. PTSA

    2. Happy students and self-motivated staff

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998895904     weifangchong https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896492 Teachers view school as a safe space where they can freely share their thoughts, ideas, and reflections without judgement by their leaders and colleagues during meetings.


    This will be mirrored by students, who confidently participate in group discussions and collaborate with their classmates.

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896492     Teachers advocating for their school https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896507 Encouraging other teachers to also come and work with us

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  • Students and staff are happy to come to school.

  • Level of engagement between student and staff is positive and high.

  • Students positive interactions with other students.


    • - Ayanna



    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896528     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896727 Authentic connections - both within and outside of school.

    Teachers are present and not working when students arrive.

    Eating times are seen as an opportunity to connect

    Students are enthusiastic about their learning.

    Connections between home and school are strong e.g. parent/caregiver input is valued.


    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896727     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896827 Teachers seek promotion and extra responsibility

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998896827     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998897016 Students and staff will be actively engaged in the inquiry based learning. The environment will be diverse and inclusive with collaborative spaces.

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998897016     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998897763 The evidence will be when students can't wait to come to school and teachers love what they are doing.

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998897763     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998898050 Annual NZCER Student Wellbeing Survey - Years 5-8. Trends and next steps are identified.

    Student voice is collected for younger year levels.

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998898050     Look, feel, & sounds like... https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998898604 Look like: Hallway bulletin boards and classroom walls are adorned with samples of student academic successes on inquiry projects and student recognition of their peer's display of IB learner attributes.


    Feel: Parents feel they are part of their children's academic success and share their opinions and initiate resources to support on inquiry projects and become a dependable resource


    Sounds: Classrooms are filled with learners and teachers excited to learn and excited to share/show their work.

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998898604     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899380 High levels of engagement

    Students wanting to share their learning

    Happy and empowered Teachers

    Positive interactions and language

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899380     Evidence of being on track... https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899439

  • data from surveys

  • data from observations

  • frequent self-assessments using the IB criteria

  • frequent opportunities for reflection of self-growth and organizational growth from stakeholders

    • ]]>     2024-05-19 16:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899439     weifangchong https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899562 Use of IB-specific language by teachers, students, and parents: teachers sharing about student agency in their classrooms; students using learner profile attributes to reflect on and communicate their own learning; and parents sharing how they have used the learner profile attributes with their children at home.

    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899562     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998899686 School is a place where "everyone" wants to be

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  • live observations with given criteria

  • staff interview

  • student feedback

  • parent feedback

  • school reviews

  • questionnaires


    • - Ayanna

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    • student led, school-wide daily meetings

    • Acknowledgement of students who exemplify learner profiles

    • Growth is celebrated

    • People greet each other in hallways

    • Students can articulate the learner profiles inside and out of the classroom. They are integrated into student learning.


    ]]>     2024-05-19 16:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998903703     https://padlet.com/kelseyannca/uyjnw1wjpp1kq0m0/wish/2998904155 Increased levels of engagement among all community, including parents

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