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Current Schools

INTERNATIONAL

NETWORK OF

TEACHER

DESIGNED

SCHOOLS

 
 
 GRADUATE SCHOOLS (2003-2006)
 
 
 
1. St. Margaret’s’ College – Christchurch, NZ.
2. Rutherford College – Auckland , NZ.
3. Glen Eden Intermediate – Auckland , NZ.
4. Double Bay Primary – Sydney , NSW, Australia .
5. Cannon Hill State School – Brisbane , Queensland , Australia .
6. Lafayette High School – Lexington , Kentucky , USA
 
CURRENT SCHOOLS (2008)
 

 

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Phase 1

Principal: Andrea O’Brien – aobrien@rcc.qld.edu.au

Drivers: Balance in the Life of Staff and Students

               Student Involvement

               Systems/Structures for Optimal Student Learning

               Parental and Community Involvement

               Assessment and Reporting

               A Relevant Catholic College Curriculum

               Connectivity/Pedagogy/Feedback

               Powerful Communication Structures and Systems

               RCC Students Influence the World

 

            “ROSTER OF CDS/TDS SCHOOLS”

As of June 27, 2008

 

Drivers: Those themes schools investigated to design their long-term plans.

TBI – Drivers to be identified

Phase – Refers to Phase school will begin in 2008.

 

NEW ZEALAND

 

1. Avondale Intermediate School

Auckland, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Unknown

Drivers: Dream Curriculum

               Thinking Dispositions from Culture of Community

               Core Values

               Authentic Assessment

               Communication Systems Rich in Powerful Feedback and Reflection

               Teaching and Celebrating Cultural Diversity

 

2. Baverstock Oaks

Auckland, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Mary Wilson – m.wilson@baverstock.school.nz

Drivers: Personal Visioning

               Leadership Capacity

               Professional Learning Plans

               Thinking Toolkit

               Powerful Teaching and Learning

               Innovations

               Balance in the Lives of Staff and Students

 

3. Douglas Park School

Masterton, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Dick Brown – principal@douglaspark.school.nz

Drivers: Core Values: A Collaborative Culture of Caring and Respect

               Thinking Skills and Dispositions

               Building and Sustaining a Learning Community

               21st Century Curriculum     

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Galatea Primary School

Galatea, New Zealand

Phase 3

Principal: Rachel Chater - rachel@galatea.school.nz

Drivers: Core Values

               Thinking Skills and Dispositions

               Communication

               On-going Professional Development

               Celebrating Diversity

 

5. Glen Eden Intermediate School

Auckland, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Terry Hewetson – TERRYH@geis.school.nz

Drivers: Cooperative Learning

               Coaching and Feedback

               Thinking Skills

 

6. Hillpark School

Auckland, New Zealand

Phase 1

Principal: Gavin Beere – gavin.beere@hillpark.school.nz

Drivers: Powerful Professional Learning

               Our Culture of Trust and Collaboration

               Purposeful Assessment for On-Going Learning

               Home-School Partnership

 

7. Hutt Intermediate School

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Phase 1

Principal: Mike Gillatt – MikeG@his.school.nz

Drivers: Working Together

                Living our Core values

                Deep Learning at Hutt Intermediate

                On-Going Staff Learning

 

8. James Hargest College

Invercargill, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Paul O’Connor – jpearce@jameshargest.school.nz

Drivers: Linkages between Campuses

               Living by Our Shared Values

               Feedback Processes

   Thinking Skills

 

 

9. Lincoln Heights School

Auckland, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Debbie Waikato – debbiew@lincolnheights.school.nz

Drivers: Lead Management

               LHS Thinking Skills Curriculum

               Communication, Collaboration and Participation

               Enhancing Positive Behavior and Cultural Diversity

 

10. Maidstone Intermediate School

Wellington, New Zealand

Phase 1

Principal: Richard Patterson – patter@maidstone.school.nz

Drivers: Maidstone Intermediate: A Quality Learning Organization

               Creating Independent, Cooperative Life-Long Learners

               On-Going Individual Professional Development

               Innovative Classrooms

 

11. Mokoia Intermediate School

Rotorura, New Zealand

Phase 3

Principal: Deb Epp depp@mokoia.school.nz

Drivers: Thinking Skills

                Enriching Relationships

                Life-Long Learners

           

12. Murupara Primary School

Murupara, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Mandy Bird – mbird@murupara.school.nz

Drivers: Maori Thinking Dispositions – “the way of the people”

               Behavior: Agreeing on ways to live together

               Curriculum to Develop Student Achievement

              

13. Peachgrove Intermediate School

Hamilton, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal: Louisa Barham – lbarham@peachgrove.school.nz

Drivers: Evidence Based Teaching and Learning

               Core Values: Articulate, Model and Teach Guiding Values

               Communication Systems

               Collaborative Decision-Making

               Inquiry Based Learning

 

 

 

14. Shirley Boys High School

Christchurch, New Zealand

Phase 3

Principal: John Laurenson – laurensonj@shirley.school.nz

Drivers: Core Values – The Shirley Man

               Culture of Feedback

               Restorative Justice Conferencing

               Integration of IT

               Systems and Structures to Celebrate Success

               Student Centered Learning

               Holistic Balance

 

15. St. Margaret’s College

Christchurch, New Zealand

Graduate

Principal:

Drivers: Core Values

               Habits of Mind      

               Physical Learning Environments

 

16. Taupaki School

Auckland, New Zealand

Phase 2

Principal: Stephen Lethbridge – stephenl@taupaki.school.nz

Drivers: Collaborative School Community

               Personalized Learning Cultures

               Passion for Learning

 

AUSTRALIA SCHOOLS

 

17. Aranmore Catholic College

Perth, Western Australia

Phase 1

Principal: Jim Elliott – Elliott.Jim@cathednet.wa.edu.au

Drivers: Affirming our Diversity

               Creating Meaningful and Empowering Learning Environments

               Development and Support of our Exceptional Staff Community

               Rethink the Structure of Schooling, Be Radical, Be Innovative

               Effective Communication within our Community

               Our History, Our Heritage, Our Faith

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. Bacchus Marsh College

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia

Phase 2

Principal: Robyn Hunter – Hunter.Robyn.G@edumail.vic.gov.au

Drivers: Professional Growth

               Core values

               Safe Environment

               Curriculum

 

19. Cambewarra Primary School

Cambewarra, NSW, Australia

Phase 3

Principal: Susan Hilliar - susan.hilliar@det.nsw.edu.au

Drivers: Core Values

               Thinking Dispositions

 

20. Cannon Hill State School

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Graduate

Principal: Chris Ling – cling2@eq.edu.au

Drivers: Three-Way Conferences

               Reggio Emilio

               Balance for Staff and Students

               Cannon Hill Basics

               Learning Relationships

               Observation of Children and Learning

               Balance in the Lives of Staff, Students and Parents

 

21. Double Bay Primary School

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Graduate

Principal: Andrea Garling – Andrea.Garling@det.nsw.edu.au

Drivers: Home-Work

               Core Values

               Thinking Skills and Dispositions

               Balance in the Lives of Staff and Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22. Emmanuel Catholic College

Perth, Western Australia

Phase 1

Principal: John Bormolini – Bormolini.John@cathednet.wa.edu.au

Drivers: Highest Quality Teaching and Learning Environments

               Growing and Supporting our Staff

               Pastoral Care for the whole Person

               Effective Communication

               Living Emmanuel’s Core Values

               Walking the Talk – Modeling and Consistency

 

23. Geraldton College

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Graduate

Principal: Unknown

Drivers:

 

24. Gerringong Primary School

Gerringong, NSW, Australia

Phase 3

Principal: Joy Fullagar - Joy.Fullagar@det.nsw.edu.au

Drivers: Curriculum of Success

               Habits of Mind

               Culture of Leadership

               Safe Learning Environment

               CRAP: Collaborative, Reflective, Appreciative Professionals

 

25. Greenacre School

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Phase 3

Principal: Vincent King - Vincent.king@det.nsw.edu.au

Drivers: Teacher Feedback and Mentoring Program

               Teaching Communication Skills

               Less Teacher, More Student Talk

               Explicit Teaching of Self-Assessment

               Cultural Diversity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26. Lake Illawarra High School

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Phase 1

Principal: Tom Sleigh – Thomas.Sleigh@det.nsw.edu.au

Drivers: Living LIHS’ Core values

               The LIHS Professional

               Rights, Safety, and Discipline

               Relevant, Interesting and Engaged Deep Learning

               Creating Powerful Learning Environments - Physical 

                  And Intellectual

 

27. Lilydale District School

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Phase 3

Principal: Greg Morgan greg.morgan@education.tas.gov.au

Drivers: Lilydale’s Basics for Life

               Our Leadership Culture

               Quality Teaching and Learning

               Student, Teacher, Parent Relationships

               On-Going Staff Development

 

28. Mandurah Senior College

Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia

Graduate

Principal: Janice Stone – Janice.stone@det.wa.edu.au

 

29. Marangaroo Primary School

Perth, Western Australia,

Graduate

Principal: Lindsay Harby – Lindsay.Harby@eddept.wa.edu.au

Drivers: Self-Directed Reflective Learners

               Quality Feedback Environments

               Quality Professional Development

               Working Collaboratively

               The Marangaroo Student – How to Develop the Values We Espouse

              

30. Parklands District School

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

Phase 2

Principal: Ann Walker – ann.walker@education.tas.gov.au

Drivers: Living Parkland’s Core Values

               Parkland’s Moving Forward and Innovations

               Powerful, Productive Links with our Parents and Community

 

 

 

31. Ryan Catholic College

   Facilities and Resources

 

32. St. Emilie’s Catholic Primary School

Canning Vale, Western Australia

Phase 1

Principal: Sally O’Dea – odea.Sally@cathednet.wa.edu.au

Drivers: Resilience

               St. Emilie’s Harmonious Catholic Community

               Creating Quality Learning Environments

               Open Communication

 

33. St. Luke’s Primary Catholic School

Woodvale, Western Australia

Phase 1

Principal: Brendan Spillane – Spillane.Brendan@cathednet.wa.edu.au

Drivers: TBI – Phase 1 begins June 12/13

 

34. Stretton College

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phase 3

Principal: Tracye Cashman – tcash6@eq.edu.au

Drivers: Core Values

               Professional Development and Collegiality

               Individualized Learning

               Core Learning at Stretton State College

               Parent Involvement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35. Tranby College

Mandurah, WA, Australia

Graduate

Principal: Jo Bednall – bednallj@tranby.wa.edu.au

Drivers: Pastoral Care Program that Supports Balanced Lives

               Tranby College’s Holistic Curriculum

               Building a Culture of Respect, Honesty and Work Ethic

               Create a Culture of Professionalism

               Setting up Effective Systems and Structures

               A Cohesive, Consistent and Effective Assessment Program

 

UNITED KINGDOM SCHOOLS

 

36. Amble First School

Blyth, Northumberland, England

Phase 3

Head Teacher: Joyce Jenkins - JJenkins03@northumberland.gov.uk

Preparation Drivers: Amble First’s Behavior Agreement

                                     Quality Learning Environments for Students and Staff

                                     Feedback, Communication and Assessment

 

37. Longbenton Community College

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Phase 1

Head Teacher: Jim Cockburn – JCO@lblearning.com

Drivers: TBA

 

38. Newlands Catholic High School

Middlesbrough, England

Phase 2

Deputy Head Teacher: Christine Doyle – Christine_Doyle@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Preparation Drivers: Enhancing Learning

                                     Newland Catholic’s Ethos

                                     Improving our Curriculum

                                     Quality Communication

                                     Pastoral Care

                                     Behavior and Rewards

 

39. Newsham & Princess Louise First Schools

Blyth, Northumberland, England

Phase 3

Head Teacher: Anne-Marie Armstrong - amarmstrong@hotmail.co.uk

Preparation Drivers: Critical Thinking, Enquiry and Evaluative Thought

 

 

 

40. Ponteland Community High School

Ponteland, Northumberland, England

Phase 1

Head Teacher: Stephen Prandle – sjp@pchs.northumberland.sch.uk

Drivers: TBA

 

41. Sandringham Primary School

Sandringham, Yorkshire, England

Phase 3

Head Teacher: Sue Turner – suetrnr9@aol.com

Drivers: The Reflective Practitioner

               The Community as Our Learning Partner

               A Learning Climate of High Expectations

               Assessing Our Progress as Continuous Learners 

 

42. Wharrier Street Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Phase 3

Head Teacher: Bernie Doherty – Bernadette.Doherty@wharrier.newcastle.sch.uk

Drivers: Living the Wharrier Street Values          

               Learning and Thinking Skills

               Staff Development at Wharrier Street

              Assessment for Learning

 

NORWEGIAN SCHOOLS

 

43. Hogsnes Primary and Kindergarten

Tonsberg, Norway

Phase 3

Principal: Ragnhild Iaschen - ragnhild.isachsen@tonsberg.kommune.no

Drivers: Constant Development of Staff

               The Child in Center

               Leadership at Hogsnes School and Kindergarten

               The Good Values

 

44. Byskogen Skole

Tonsberg, Norway

Phase 1

Principal: Pal Eggen – pal.eggen@tonsberg.kommune.no

Drivers: Social Skills and Well Being for the Students

               Staff Competence and Leadership

               Learning Environment

               A Varied child Centered and Stimulating Curriculum for all Students

               Communication