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ear 1 we nurLure each sLudenL's self emcacy, honour Lhelr Lheorles and acknowledge Lhelr eorL,
valulng who Lhey are boLh as learners and as people. We promoLe and value 'play' as a powerful
medlum for learnlng.
WhaL quallues do we wanL Lhe ?ear 1 sLudenLs Lo achleve ?
Pow do we wanL Lhem Lo feel?
WhaL ls success?
?ear 1's 7 C's of 8eslllence - "#"$%&# '()* +"%(,-" ./01"(%2
1. CCML1LnCL - ?oung people need Lo be recognlzed when
Lhey're dolng someLhlng rlghL and Lo be glven opporLunlues Lo
develop speclc skllls.
2. CCnlluLnCL - Condence comes from bulldlng real skllls LhaL
parenLs and educaLors can Leach and nurLure. Condence can be
easlly undermlned, buL also bolsLered by Lasks LhaL push learners
wlLhouL maklng Lhe goal feel unachlevable.
3. CCnnLC1lCn - 8elng parL of a communlLy helps klds know Lhey
aren'L alone lf Lhey sLruggle and LhaL Lhey can develop creauve
soluuons Lo problems.
4. CPA8AC1L8 - klds need an undersLandlng of rlghL and whaL
wrong and Lhe capaclLy Lo follow a moral compass. 1haL wlll
allow Lhem see LhaL Lhey cannoL be puL down.
3. CCn18l8u1lCn - Cnce klds undersLand how good lL can feel Lo
glve Lo oLhers, lL becomes easler Lo ask for LhaL same supporL
when lL's needed.
6. CClnC - 8reaklng down problems lnLo smaller, achlevable
pleces and [usL lemng some Lhlngs go. Pavlng a go and noL
walklng away when Lhlngs geL hard. Cpen Lo Lake rlsks.
7. CCn18CL - ln order Lo Lruly be reslllenL a chlld needs Lo belleve
LhaL she has conLrol over her world. leellng secure helps
engender conLrol, whlch ls why klds LesL llmlLs.
How will we document the learning through play?
Identify the types of play they are involved in.
(Role Play, Event based, Exploratory, Fantasy/Imaginative, Co-
constructed, Manipulative, Physical, Games with Rules)
What are they pondering? What are their theories or
misconceptions? What do they understand?
What are the learning possibilities that can emerge
from the play experience? How can their thinking be
moved forward?
Craft the new learning intention around the learning
possibilities.
NISTs mission is: To inspire and empower each student to pursue individual excellence and
to enrich the world.
How will we inspire each student?
have fun laugh
challenge engage
listening lead respond
follow plan
take risks provoke
connect promote
share wonderings share ideas
offer paraphrase share experiences
stimulate take time
How will we empower each student?
collaborate with teachers provide opportunities
provide choice collaborate with students
wait time
engage
guide
encourage
prioritise trust
respect
challenge
challenge
listen
value honour
celebrate and promote acknowledge thinking
build on their thinking model decision making
How will we bring individual excellence to our students?
assess mini lesson know the curriculum
listen teach know the learners choice
support accept all forms of excellence

targeted instruction opportunity
challenge differentiate respect
build thinking Students to pursue interests
expectations feedback for growth
achieve follow through keep it social honest
How will we ensure that each student has the capacity
to enrich the world?
open minded multiple perspectives look out look up
inquire meaningful learning empower thoughtful
authentic inquiry share engaged action authentic action