https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x Please use the pink "+" button in the lower-right corner to add a new post about what you see, think and wonder during your journey through our Parent-Student Handbook. Be sure to comment on the post(s) of at least one other colleague. en-us 2020-08-02 07:00:03 UTC 2020-08-04 04:48:04 UTC hello@padlet.com pttonthego https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/667322981 Example:
I see there's an email list of all staff in the Parent-Student Handbook
I think this is a great idea because I can easily find everyone's e-mail address.
I wonder how parents will be made aware of this wonderful resource?]]> 2020-08-02 07:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/667322981 karenj9 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668653212 I see English, Chinese and mother tongue languages are supported.
I think this is important to emphasise to parents who may feel an 'English only' policy is best.
I wonder if my students will support each other with mother tongue peer teaching and learning as my previous students have, particularly with maths 

]]> 2020-08-04 02:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668653212 ruchim https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668655646 I see countries or nationalities of the teachers mentioned in the contact details, which I have never seen before in any other school.
I think this is an excellent idea and truly highlights our belief in diversity and is in line with our vision of being "international minded".
I wonder how else we can leverage this strength of ours.]]> 2020-08-04 02:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668655646 vivienp2 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668655919 I see our school is a place respects diversity, different backgrounds and different positions.

I think it is a principled school as all the regulations and information are very detailed, which is easy to get access for people interested at our school.

I wonder how to make people  understand all the information in the handbook as it is very long, thus people need to be concentrated on this, especially for those who are not native English speakers. How can we convey the information inside for them in a better way?
 
May we include more information about home learning? or guideline for parents?

]]> 2020-08-04 02:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668655919 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668657029 The nationalities in the staff contacts is a good idea]]> 2020-08-04 02:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668657029 hazels3 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668658216
I see everything is clear and nicely organised in a way that is clear and concise for parents to understand. I also like how it shows where all staff are from to really solidify internationally mindfulness. This shows everyone is equal and people from all backgrounds are welcome.

I wonder for some of the parents who aren't as strong in English do they have another way of getting the same information as the other parents?]]> 2020-08-04 02:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668658216 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668658447 Can we change cupcakes to doughnuts. Not a fan of the cupcake]]> 2020-08-04 02:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668658447 galal https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668658943 I see the IB learner profile is clearly listed. 
I think it is a great idea to let children / teachers to reflect who they are and  what we strive to be.  
I wonder how we can achieve the goal and be a better life long learner. ]]> 2020-08-04 02:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668658943 winnien1 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668659009 I see rules and regulations that support parents to know more about our school.
I think this is a good idea to answers most of the wonders from parents in the school year.
I wonder how to encourage parents to aware of this useful resources?]]> 2020-08-04 02:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668659009 karenj9 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668659505 I see voice, choice and ownership is now included in the PYP components.
I think these are important components that show respect for the student.
I wonder what this will look like in the school.]]> 2020-08-04 02:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668659505 marilync2 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668660886 I think this is great for those children who want to further develop their skills and interest.

I wonder how it will work on virtual lessons.]]> 2020-08-04 02:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668660886 mandyw4 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668660914 I see our team is build up with people all around the world. PS. most importantly, cupcakes :P 
I Think it is useful to connect us all together and work collaboratively.
I wonder if we can support parent to work closely with us through this. ]]> 2020-08-04 02:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668660914 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668661286 Need to produce a Kahoot for the parents to see if they have read it. I know what I'm like with a handbook.

]]> 2020-08-04 02:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668661286 ruchim https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668662760 I see the school is promoting healthy eating habits in students. Also the fact that we ask parents to refrain the use of plastic. Love and care for Earth, environment and everything around us.
I thing this is so important right from the beginning and a great initiative.
I wonder how many would comply to it. Are there more initiatives in school to go plastic free....are parents involved as well?]]> 2020-08-04 02:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668662760 karenj9 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668663299 I see Kelso's Choice and Superflex are used as behaviour management programmes.
I think I need to learn more about these.
I wonder what resources I will find online to teach me about these and if we will explore them later in the orientation sessions. ]]> 2020-08-04 02:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668663299 ruchim https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668670756 I see Kelso's choice and Superflex mentioned as strategies for managing behaviour.
I think I am not aware of these and need to find more information.
I wonder how I can find information on these strategies. ]]> 2020-08-04 03:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668670756 susannah13 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668671719 See: read everyday in Eng/Mandarin and/or MT.
Think: LOVE IT!
Wonder: How can we make our students proud of their MT? Celebrate Int MT day 21.2?]]> 2020-08-04 03:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668671719 susannah13 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668678279 See: very thick handbook
Think: as a parent I would be overwhelmed. 
Wonder: Are parents invited for sessions where they get an insight into the PYP programme?]]> 2020-08-04 03:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668678279 supriyag https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668684352 I see : Well organised handbook, with a relative amount of  information. Parents can always look back, if they're confused about any information. 
I think: Whether parents are guided before reading the handbook.
I wonder: If parents will take their time off on reading all of these information. ]]> 2020-08-04 03:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668684352 https://padlet.com/pttonthego/z4hcipswfxxbmf5x/wish/668716387 See: 
- I am afraid my last name was spelled wrong in this handbook.  It's Choy not Choi.

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