Student Led Conferences are a special time in our calendar when our children get to talk about what they are learning and how they learn with their parents and caregivers.
When children lead a conference about their learning they see it as something that they are very much a part of and can take responsibility for. They are in the driving seat.
Parents, caregivers and teachers learn a lot from observing and being part of these conversations. If children can talk about what they are learning and why this shows how engaged they are in the learning process and how aware they are of themselves as learners.
I was lucky enough to attend one of these conferences with my son last night. I was very proud of the way that he could talk (for nearly 45 minutes) about his learning, and the insight I gained into his knowledge of himself as a learner.
I am very grateful for the enormous energy that his teachers, throughout his time at Puketaha School, have put into him and his learning. Last night has given me a quiet confidence that the skills he demonstrated as being a learner has set him up for success and happiness in this complicated world that we live in.
What an awesome post! I think there has also being another certain person who has supported many in setting these conferences up! Well done to you and thanks for all you continue to do to ensure Puketaha School remains a place full of Powerful Learning.
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