Learning and support

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Teaching staff at Figtree Public School demonstrate a strong commitment to continually improving teaching practice, by engaging with research, participating in professional learning and working collaboratively.

Teachers ensure they know their students as both people and learners, connecting, supporting and encouraging them as they strive for improvement and success, as lifelong learners.

Wellbeing

Figtree Public School has a number of wellbeing strategies that are embedded into our school routines.

Some examples include:

• Bounce Back- explicit lessons across the school that focus on wellbeing, resilience and social emotional learning
• Backflips against Bullying Program
• Student Wellbeing Weeks once a term with fun, enagaging activities and surprises for all students
• Lunch clubs
• Lessons and workshops for our whole community on how our brains work best for learning, growing and staying well.

Student Leadership

At Figtree Public School, we aim to provide our students with as many leadership skills and opportunities as possible.

Some include:

• Student Representative Council
• School Presidents and Mentors
• Sporting Leaders
• Library Monitors
• PeaceKeepers
• Kinder Buddy Program
• Canteen Assistants