Newsletter 33 - Term 4 - 28 November 2024
A weekly newsletter for Michael Mount families and friends, sharing an insight into our conscious, dynamic education
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Podcast, Episode 2: Age-Appropriate Learning, Class 1 to 4
It is highly beneficial for the child that each developmental stage or transition is mirrored by the content and experiences outlined in the curriculum. The children who feel met, seen, and understood then experience a sense of ‘belonging’ and they are able to move into a space of ‘becoming’, through age-appropriate learning.
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The Introduction of Cyber Civics
Cyber Civics is a middle school curriculum, rooted in an understanding of child development, that prepares students to be ethical, confident, and empowered digital citizens. The lessons brought to the children this year have been lively, interactive, and full of good discussion and learning.
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Drawing with Hand, Head and Heart: Beyond the Right Side of the Brain
James critiques popular dual-brain theories and emphasises how drawing taps into not only cognitive functions but also emotional and motor systems, fostering holistic development in students of all ages.
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