Open Learning Environment at Monash School

In 2013 you will see a new initiative implemented at Monash PS to further align learning and teaching opportunities to students' strengths, needs and interests. This initiative involves the redesign of learning spaces to cater for more open learning and student directed learning. Throughout this year executive and teaching staff have undergone a range of research into open learning environments and explored the benefits, the challenges and the processes in a range of schools in New South Wales Schools. We have also undergone a trial of the Open Learning Environment in the Green Unit. This trial has proven to be an outstanding success.

Learning Experiences

Monash provides a range of learning experiences that students have the opportunity to be part of including:

• Japanese language
• Leadership Opportunities (SRC, House Captains, Aussie Sports Leaders, Buddies)
• Preschool Integration
• Enrichment Programs (GATEWAYS, Wakakirri, Kulture Break, BUNGEE, Rock the Block dance)
• You Can Do It program
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Interactive
• Whiteboards
• Matheletics
• Chief Minister's Reading Challenge
• Minister's Physical Activity Challenge
• Year 5 and Year 6 Band
• Monash Talent show
• Rostrum
• University of NSW Competitions (ICAS)