Dispositions matter

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10755334
 Reading this article from the herald today reinforced what we have recognised at Stanley Avenue School for some time. Whilst mathematics, reading and writing skills are extremely important, there is also far more to it than that........ Research completed shows: That students who gained Level 2 didn't necessarily have better arithmetical, reading, writing or problem-solving skills at 14 than those who gained only Level 1. Instead, they had "higher levels of perseverance, communication, social skills, curiosity and self-management".

Our vision of the Stanley Avenue not only promotes these dispositions, skills, values and knowledge but encourages students to be aware of and set goals toward developing these attributes.  Our teaching then focuses on what we can do to set students up for success. 

It is excellent to see an article that reflects the whole learner.