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Name of School: Corstorphine Name of lead teacher: Alistair Banks

Milestone Report #4


 * Please see different categories to show staff/class development in different areas.**


 * 1) Staff to set personal goals with reference to the cluster web site.

//Roz Mitchell//

//1. To develop skills on the SMS.//

//2. To familiarise myself with new websites//.

I have attended workshops for SMS to familiarise myself with its programmes. I have attended cluster workshops and have been accessing and familiarising myself with new websites and programmes and activities for the classroom programme.

//Jenny Munro//

//1.To take and edit photos and use to make a powerpoint presentation/photostory presentation for Quality Learning Circles.//

//2. To use the cluster website to help plan an inquiry learning topic.//

I have made a photostory presentation for Quality learning Circles. Photos were taken, loaded on and made into a powerpoint presentation with music and writing added as well. I now feel confident doing this and am doing another one for a New Entrant afternoon later in the term.

I was able to find and bookmark several useful websites that we will use next year for our ‘Extinction is forever’ inquiry learning topic

//Bridget McDowall//

//1. To use a graphic organiser obtained from the cluster website for writing a narrative- pleasing plot//

//2. Publish a selection of the children’s' writing to be put onto class protopage.//

As a class we have used graphic organisers to plan a narrative. This has been extremely useful in helping the students to sequence and follow their ideas for the plot. We are in the process of publishing our narratives and then we will put them onto individual’s protopages.

//Alistair Banks – Lead teacher//

//1. To encourage and develop the use of protopage in the school classrooms.//

//2. To refamiliarise myself with powerpoint and create a window moviemaker presentation showcasing school ICT progress this year.//

//3. To continue to encourage staff development in ICT.//

//4. To use the cluster website to help plan an inquiry learning topic.//

Protopage has continued to be used by the classes during term 4. The senior classes are publishing written language work currently using rich text notes. I have also continued to provide support to staff when ever it has been required. I have attended a powerpoint workshop and feel confident in making powerpoint presentations. I have also created a movie using Windows moviemaker to showcase the schools ICT development throughout the year. This has been a lot of fun!!

I was able to use the cluster website to help find several useful websites and graphic organisers for next years Inquiry learning topic.


 * 1) Staff to set School Management Goal (if applicable)

//1. Staff will continue to develop SMS skills via workshops with Concord school.//

//2. Staff will continue to use the cluster website as a link to educational websites and graphic organisers.//

Staff attended another workshop on SMS on October 17th. Recording assessment was covered during this time.

Staff spent a session looking at the cluster website and links to topics such as fairytales, and myths and legends, to help plan a narrative unit.

Principals Goals:

//1. To become familiar with Student Management System 'School Master' and learn how to use aspects of the 'Admin' section.//

//2. To continue to use my digital camera learn more about it's features, download photos, print out, shrink and email them.//

//3. To take part in Ministry PD sessions to learn how to implement 'E Enrol'//

Goal 1: I have completed the SMS training with fellow staff members. To date I have not used School Master much other that to print out class lists and explore the 'Admin' section. Goal 2: I continue to learn heaps about my digital camera... I can now download and print out photos with ease for display purposes and the school newsletter. I still need to learn more about resizing etc. Goal 3: I have completed the Ministry of Education electronic training session on 'E - Enrol'.


 * 1) Individual Goals – Class related

//Roz Mitchell//

//1.To use ICT more effectively in the classroom programme in the following areas://

//2. To encourage students to develop their protopage using sticky notes, rich text and uploading photos.//

//3. To use a graphic organiser for writing a persuasive argument and publish using rich text.//

//4. To incorporate digital learning objects into class lessons.//

I have used a graphic organiser for persuasive writing and we are in the process of publishing them ready to post on the protopage using rich text.

I am incorporating digital learning objects in my class programmes.

I am encouraging students to add sticky notes, rich text and upload photos onto their protopage.

//Jenny Munro//

//To develop and use PMI chart for Fairytales.//

Have not had a chance to do the PMI chart with the class but hope to do later in the term.

//Bridget McDowall//

//1. To continue familiarisation with School Management System- School Master.//

I have continued to familiarise myself with the SMS system and I have attended a training workshop on SMS with colleagues and our neighbouring school.

//Alistair Banks – lead teacher.//

//1. To encourage children to develop their personal protopage showcasing their work and thoughts on school events.//

//2. To write a persuasive argument on protopage using a rich text format.//

Pupils are in the process of publishing their arguments on their protopages. Some have also published a Maori myth that they created using rich text notes on their protopage. Pupils will write a summary of school events for term 4 towards the end of the term.

Summarise.

It has been another busy half term at Corstorphine school. Our staff have worked hard at improving their ICT skills and all staff have made pleasing progress! Some goals are still being worked on because of the short time frame that we’ve had to report and achieve our goals. Student teachers have also been teaching in three classes which has made some goals more difficult to achieve. Unfortunately Helen Begbie, who has been part of our staff and milestone reports throughout the year, will not be teaching here next year and as a result has not been attending some staff PD. She has continued to include ICT skills in her classroom environment throughout the term.