Therefore, our future focused learning is strengthened by a solid ethical base. But what is the future focused learning? Young people today are citizens of a rapidly changing world. This is a world of instant answers and connectivity through technology. Our challenge as educators is to engage young people in:
Their ways of thinking : critical thinking, creative thinking, and deep thinking which encourages them to not just accept the answers and information.
Working in the 21st century : developing skills of communication and collaboration.
The tools necessary for working : information and technology literacies to complement numeracy and literacy skills.
Preparation for a successful and fulfilled life : an understanding of citizenship, responsibilty, resilience and a strong sense of justice and equality for all.
Our Talent Enrichment Program (TEP) is the epitome of future focused and creativity in learning. Every student from years 7 - 10 have extra hours of subjects of their choice per week. They are able to choose from a wide range of subjects including the arts, dance, drama, 3D design, animation, film making, voice, instrument, creative writing, Big History, Environmental Studies and sports options. Each subject is focusing on problem solving, creativity, communication and collaboration.
Our expectation at Ku-ring-gai High School is that through personalised innovation and challenging learning programs, every student will be an effective learner, challenged in their learning and given a variety of assessment tasks that allow all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. In guiding this learning process, students are encouraged to think critically, work co-operatively and always to reflect upon their learning.
Our learning environment fosters creativity. With the recognition that the learning environment is the Third Teacher, Ku-ring-gai High School is outstanding with its 25 acres of beautiful parkland surrounding the National Park, welcoming and flexible learning spaces and modern specialised rooms including science laboratories, commercial kitchens, and technology spaces.
