Student-Led Conferences form an important part of our Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the reporting of student learning.  As an authorised PYP School we will be conducting these conferences over the next two Tuesday afternoons/evenings – Tuesday 26 August and Tuesday 2 September.

“What are Student Led Conferences?” you may ask?

“Student Led Conferences involve the student and their parents. The student is responsible for leading the conference and also takes responsibility for their learning by sharing the process with their parents. The conference involves the student discussing and reflecting upon samples of work that they have previously chosen to share with their parents. These samples have been previously selected with guidance and support from the teacher and could be from the student’s portfolio” (taken from the IBO guidelines).

So . . . why should you attend the Student Led Conference with your son??? Well there are many reasons of which both parents and students will benefit from:

1. They provide an authentic opportunity for students to reflect as learners;

2. An authentic way to connect with your son about his learning, school and his thoughts about his work;

3. SLC’s give students responsibility for their learning;

4. SLC’s give parents’ pride in their child’s achievements;

5. They are enjoyable for all involved;

6. The students and parents feel it was worthwhile;

7. Gives you an insight into the classroom and what your son does on a weekly basis.

8. An opportunity to see not only 4 stations in each classroom but a station in each of the specialist areas.

We look forward to seeing as many parents and boys at this year’s Student Led Conferences and look forward also to enjoying seeing the boys get excited about sharing their learning experiences and reflections with you.

Please remember to book a time for your Student Led Conference – either using the Google Doc previously emailed to you or call the School Office.

Joel Weekes – (Teaching & Learning Team Leader)

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