Report to Parent Council AGM September 2009

Killermont 08-09

Curriculum for Excellence Experiences & outcomes in 8 curricular areas Interdisciplinary learning 4 capacities Parent/pupil focus groups Looked at current practice, special focus eg Money Week Development of Joyning the learning eg Titanic Pupil voice eg website/ECO Discuss left hand bullet points – National picture Progress at KPS Making links – not maths in isolation links to DTS, world of work./ use of ICt, interactive whiteboards, HMIE ICT inspection – embedded across curriculum Sharing learning – WW2 museum/ Titanic Pupil voice – ECO – 3rd Green flag , changes to pupils on committees, selection process

Teaching for Effective learning Development of Active learning – “Learning which engages and challenges children’s thinking using real life and imaginary situations” Use of assessment is for learning (AiFL) Establishment of Teacher Learning Communities Committed and reflective staff Involved from original EDC pilot with Strathclyde university, yes about play but also about focussed teacher directed learning, teacher initiated learning activities and child initiated – exploration, choice, enjoyment linking in to 7 principles. Strong practice recognised by EDC and LTS, P1 pupils filmed for national conference. Developing in P3-5 Assessment is not just about tests. Attainment in June 09 R 96% W 98% M 96% + significant numbers of children achieving levels early Formative assessment – help pupils to improve their learning – Learning intentions/success criteria/think time/feedback & next steps/self & peer assessment, mistakes are good, talkabout learning

GLOW Intranet Mail Meet Chat Learn Website – P7’s at Ardmay, games section to be developed by Web com

Global Citizenship On-going link to Dedza LEA Mary’s Meals Back packs International Education conference

The journey to excellence HMIE inspection March 2004,very good standards generational visit every 7 years, now excellence Strong commitment to self evaluation, working in partnership eg parents provide info, take views eg questionairres/focus groups, work in partnership, thanks to outgoing members of Parent council for advice/support and encouragement. All got same aim – to prepare our young people for the challenges of life in a 21st century Scotland.`