GRIT
This is an exciting step forward for our school as we continue the implementation of our visible learning journey (a staff three-year professional development investment). Our logo is the symbol of an orange tree that depicts a strong anchorage to our five key learning dispositions: Reflective, self-motivated, engaged, resilient and creative. These elements combined with our core values of honesty, pride and respect set the stage for our students to have GRIT.
GRIT is the passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. GRIT is having stamina. GRIT is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. GRIT is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint. (Angela Lee Duckworth, 2013)
GRIT has long been researched and has been identified as a key element for not only student success in their learning but for success in life. We have undertaken research at our own school. We spent time in classrooms, gathering data and talking with our students. What we determined for our students to be great learners at Bingara Central School included their ability to have GRIT, their ability to encompass our core values and their ability to implement these five identified learning dispositions within the classroom.
We believe that all our students can learn and make great progress if they work long and hard enough. If our students have GRIT they will be learning from a motivational perspective rather than just having the ability to learn quickly and easily. GRITTIER kids will be more likely to graduate and be more successful in life.
How can you help us build GRITTIER kids? You can support us by referring back to the GRIT Learning and Wellbeing Dispositions at home. Ask your kids how they have shown GRIT today. Ask them specific questions from the five dispositions (reflective, self motivated, engaged, resilient, creative) and of course implement a growth mindset – things can change if you apply effort. Encourage your child to persevere and take on challenges in their learning because only good things can come of it. Teach them that failure is a part of how you learn.
To reinforce the strategies being taught during each fortnight we will also be aligning our merit awards to these focuses.
