I received an email from my Superannuation Fund recently encouraging me to give further consideration to my retirement plans. I initially laughed at the prospect, acknowledging I have a good few decades before this will inevitably occur. My retirement isn't something I've given a whole lot of thought to, yet thinking about the future is something we need to continue to do.
As a school, this is no different. Being future focused and considering the prospect of 'What's next', is essential and worthy of consideration. In this year of years, consideration of innovations and prospects of change, adaptation and opportunities are essential.
It has been very encouraging reading through the results of our survey post remote learning. Like all surveys, there are things that have been highlighted outlining areas where the School could do better. This is helpful and as a school, we commit to taking this feedback on board. It has also been incredibly encouraging to consider the many suggestions made for the future of our school. Keep them coming, as these suggestions all help shape the plans and potential for our school. Where appropriate, these summaries have been shared with the Schools' Council.
As a school, we have recently become a member of the Future Schools Alliance. A group of schools and educational leaders, who desire to be thinking about the future, adjusting practices and challenging the status quo.
The School will be working through a programme known as the Momentum Series. This series will have us continue to consider the future landscape of education. When we are embarking on a new Curriculum in NSW, being taught under the framework of the PYP, this is an exciting future for our students.
Innovation challenges the status quo and if an innovation benefits our students, then I will support it, and I know that our parents will also.
Thanks to those who have responded with feedback on the trial of our opt in Homework Policy. A relatively simple innovation like this, proves we are thinking about the future, about what's best for our students and that we are prepared to do this in partnership and consultation with our parent community.
I do not know what I'll be doing in retirement, but I do know that St. Peter's, education and schooling will look very different to what it looks like today. It is indeed a privilege to consider the landscape of future schooling.
As always, please feel free to offer any suggestions, recommendations or challenges to: feedback@stpeters.nsw.edu.au
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, 'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.'
What are you dreaming about for our school?
