Developing a High Quality Learning Environment - a vision for education

My vision of students education is clear.?

Schools must prepare students with the social-emotional skills such as relationship building, self-awareness, and self-recognition which will be required by students in 2030 and beyond so that they can continue with academic learning driven by their well-being.

Deeper cognitive skills in priority areas such as problem-solving and creativity, social-emotional skills such as relationship building, self-awareness, and self-recognition are now becoming increasingly important, as they contribute to not only academic learning, but also well-being.?

Developing a supportive school climate and environment where learning for all is key, using high quality teachers, effective classroom learning strategies and a close relationship with parents and communities ensures that the environment contributes to all learning.

The world is now a globally interconnected economy, ecosystem, and political network and we are part of this global community. This interconnectedness makes it even more important for students around the world to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems with people beyond national boundaries.?

To be effective, any curriculum must be relevant to students’ lives.

Transmission and rote memorisation of facts can make learning irrelevant unless very skilfully taught.

Students memorise information for a test, quickly forget it after the test and then simply look up what they need to know on the Internet when they actually need it.

This undermines the possibility of developing students’ 21st century skills because lack of relevance leads to lack of motivation, which leads to decreased learning.???

The pursuit of excellence in every area of school life should be a norm, shaping students into individuals who strive for greatness using their innate talents and with an aim to make a positive impact in the world.?

A mission is to nurture resilient and confident learners who become socially responsible leaders, ready to serve diverse communities and cultural contexts.??

A mission to foster learners who embody resilience and bravery, encouraging them to approach new learning and life opportunities with curiosity and drive.??

A mission to inspire students to be unafraid of challenges, so that they embrace them as opportunities for growth.?

Creating a community that strives for excellence in academic, cultural, creative, and sports.

A school that aims high, so that all students unleash their full potential and achieve remarkable success.? ?

A school where celebration and respecting unique contributions is key recognising the value each individual brings.??

An environment where dignity and integrity are cherished, where the community conducts itself with humility, ethical values, and empathy.? ?

A school which has a happy and safe environment for all ensuring well-being learning and growth are the drivers.

A school where high-quality teaching and learning, and setting high expectation is the driver.

Where confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, empowers all.

Where ample opportunities to be courageous global learners extending beyond the classroom with links to exploring the world gaining a deeper understanding ?

A philosophy that promotes learning without limits, inspiring and empowering all students to achieve the best they can with the gifts they have.??

A school where diversity and individuality, values the unique talents and abilities of each student.?

A school where dreams come alive, where inspiration ignites action.

A community driven by compassion, courage, ambition, respect, dignity, and integrity where a better future for all is everyones aim

A school which enables everyone to Dream, Inspire, and then Act, as they transform lives, and create a brighter tomorrow.?

Dr Tassos Anastasiades

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