Last week the executive staff from all schools in the Diocese were invited to a conference about “Leading Learning Collaborative” a framework the entire diocese has adopted over the last 3-4 years. The work is focused on the work of Dr Lyn Sharratt who designed 14 Parameters for a successful learning environment The 14 Parameters are a well-researched, evidence-proven framework for system and school improvement. 

Each school has been working towards achieving these parameters and it would mean that moving between schools in the diocese as a teacher or a student would be more seamless than ever before. It has created unity as a diocese and allowed walls and barriers to be broken down as we all work together with the common goal in mind of improving student outcomes. 

The focus of this week has been the gathering of teams from all 58 schools to continue our work with the learning framework, the 14 Parameters. 

The research reminds us that when educational systems work collaboratively as a diocesan, the achievement of students increases more than in schools that have worked individually. 

The gathering of all schools was a profound celebration of our learning journey, and highlighted: 

• The value and importance of the system having in place a learning framework for all schools 
• The power of the collaborative culture the LLC journey has unlocked. This is not only within a school team, but between schools and between system and schools 
• The importance of us committed to the core belief (#1) that every young person can be a successful learner 

• We have in place a world-class learning framework. The important next step is to KEEP IT IN PLACE, putting in place the right drivers. 

Things you might see around each classroom that highlight our commitment to this journey include: 

• Student learning goals 
• Learning Intentions and Success Criteria 

• Walls of co-constructed student and teacher work – not just “Pinterest perfect” walls 

God Bless 

Kim Hogan

Assistant Principal