Holistic Learning at

Loreto Normanhurst

Prayer• Ms Barbara Watkins Principal

What is Holistic Learning?

• Mrs Megan Pursche Director of Students: Learning• Mrs Denise Hillier Holistic Learning Co-ordinator

Welcome to

Holistic Learning at

Loreto Normanhurst

Holistic Education aims to grow

Each student’s intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative and spiritual capacities;

skills and attitudes beyond the confines of a particular subject or discipline that make a person complete.

Characteristics of a Holistic Approach to Learning

Multi dimensional (F.A.C.E) Reflective Transforms attitudes and

develops values Links disciplines into a body of

learning Metacognitive

Characteristics of a Holistic Approach to Learning

Develops critical thinking Develops learning dispositions Flexible, reactive Grows awe and wonder Encourages and empowers

students’ decisions about own learning

The F.A.C.E. Curriculum

Conversations

Powerful one-on-one dialogue with an adult

Explores issues and challenges Encouragement and Accountability At least 20 minutes, 5/6 times a

semester House Tutor ( 9-12) or Advisor (7-8)

Plenary Meetings

Meeting lead by the student Student, parent, teacher Focuses on all aspects of

growth Academic focus - once a year Holistic focus - once a year

Upcoming Plenary Meetings

Year 12 Academic Plenary MeetingsThursday 7 April 2011

Year 9 - 12 Holistic Plenary MeetingsMonday 2 May Wednesday 4 MayMonday 9 May Wednesday 11 May

Term 2Years 7-11 Academic Plenary MeetingsThursday 21 JulyWednesday 27 July

Integrated Learning

Promotes life-long learning skills Concepts from a variety of subjects Encourages our girls to be informed

and committed global citizens Thematic Investigates real life situations and

problems. School Certificate course

How does Integrated Learning support learning in other

classrooms?

Transference of skills Focus on Literacies Emerging emotional

competence Critical Thinking Learning to Learn

Where does the Far North Queensland Experience fit into the FACE Curriculum?

The HSC and life beyond school