{"id":3756,"date":"2025-07-04T15:13:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=3756"},"modified":"2025-07-04T15:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:14:00","slug":"director-of-learning-and-teaching-6","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/director-of-learning-and-teaching-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Learning and Teaching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ms Melissa Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe important thing is to not stop questioning.\u201d \u2014Albert Einstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Term 2 draws to a close, it&#8217;s a perfect time to reflect on the vibrant learning that has taken place across our classrooms. This term has been marked by curiosity, collaboration and a renewed focus on the power of questioning\u2014an essential skill that drives deeper understanding and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers and students alike have embraced a range of questioning techniques to enrich classroom discussions and promote active learning. From open-ended inquiries that spark debate to targeted questions that guide analysis, these strategies have helped students take ownership of their learning and explore concepts with greater depth. Whether in English, Science or Geography, the ability to ask thoughtful questions has proven to be just as important as finding the right answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Term 2 has also seen a burst of activity beyond the classroom, where excursions and assessments have kept everyone busy, but the energy and engagement has been inspiring. Amidst the hustle, students have demonstrated resilience and adaptability, showing that learning is not just about content, but about developing skills that will serve them well beyond school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3656\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/Indigenous-Veterans-Commemoration-Service.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3654\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/20250516_093343.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250602_114420.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we head into the holiday break, it\u2019s important to celebrate the growth we\u2019ve seen\u2014not just in academic achievement, but in the way students are learning to think, question and connect ideas. Encouraging curiosity and fostering a classroom culture where questions are welcomed and valued will remain a priority as we look ahead to Term 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ms Melissa Williams \u201cThe important thing is to not stop questioning.\u201d \u2014Albert Einstein As Term 2 draws to a close, it&#8217;s a perfect time to reflect on the vibrant learning that has taken place across our classrooms. 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