Text version - Momentum at Muswellbrook High School
Journey summary
Transition Year 7 students into high school by reducing the number of teachers and movement around the school by engaging students.
Journey focus area
- Improve learning through a range of experiences and changes to traditional methods.
- To make the school more engaging for students.
Timeline and milestones
2015 milestones | Students disengaged. High achievers catered for, however, the remaining cohort’s transition requires attention. |
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2016 milestones |
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2017 milestones | Program implemented. Students who at the grade appropriate are trialled within the program. |
2018 milestones |
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Positive impact
- Students have expressed their continued engagement in their learning and connection to staff.
- It has been a highly positive introduction to high school.
- Behavioural issues were reduced in the lower ability class.
Emotions experienced
- Challenging
- Enjoyment
- Excitement
- Revitalised
- Demanding
Main challenge and solutions
- Working in the areas of maths has been a challenge due to the demands of the syllabus.
- Lower ability students also require explicit learning in the areas of collaborative processes and research skills.
- Due to the partial implementation, this also had an impact on reporting and meeting outcomes at similar times to other students.