mcs+Primary Students
Borderless learning at Medowie Christian school is built upon the belief that all students have unique talents and that all students can learn. We recognise that the traditional model of education does not fit all students. Likewise, the complexities of modern-day life present a variety of challenges for many families. Our borderless learning platform, mcs+ offers an alternative learning experience for those families and students – one that knows no bounds.
When it comes to borderless learning, families and students will be able to choose the option that best fits their needs. There is the option to engage in the full curriculum through mcs+, where students will have the opportunity to access the complete educational experience. Or, for those who wish to enrol only in the foundational subjects of literacy and numeracy, these are also available as single-subject enrolments.
Our cutting-edge pedagogical practice is delivered seamlessly through adaptive and responsive technology offered to all students who enrol in mcs+. Students who are enrolled as a full-time student through mcs+ will be provided with their own 10.9 inch Apple iPad Air and keyboard. This will provide them with tools they need to access their learning and connect to the classroom, their teacher and their on-campus peers. Students who opt to enrol in the single subjects of literacy and numeracy will have the option to lease a school iPad or they can choose to use their own device, provided it meets a list of minimum specifications.
The on-demand elements of mcs+ allows students to play, pause, rewind and replay a lesson as needed. This enables students take ownership of their learning and gives them flexibility to move through the lessons at their own pace. Additionally, the synchronous elements of mcs+ allows students learning from afar to connect with their peers and be active participants in the classroom, essentially removing the four walls to make learning borderless.
Out approach to literacy instruction at Medowie Christian School is first class. All of our primary staff are trained in Sounds Write and we utilise a systematic synthetic phonics approach to teaching reading and spelling. In addition to this, all of our early year’s teachers are trained in the use of Heggerty’s Phonemic Awareness. Our approach to literacy instruction involves explicit daily teaching encompassing the big ideas of reading (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Morphology, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension) and writing. We have a focus on translating the science of reading and writing research into classroom practice both on campus and through mcs+. For all students, including those who have additional learning needs, we provide instruction using the best, research aligned programs and practices available.
Medowie Christian School borderless learning provides students the ability to learn anywhere and access numeracy instruction aligned with current research. Instruction utilises the resources in the Stepping Stones Program from Origo Education to provide a flexible digital learning experience for all students. In addition, students are provided with access to either Mathletics or Maths online subscriptions to further tailor their digital learning to their needs. Staff at Medowie Christian School have a commitment to ongoing professional learning involving the translation of best practice research into classroom experiences that support all students to become strong communicators who are able to apply creative and critical thinking to a range of mathematical situations.
Our goal here at Medowie Christian School is to create world changers and influencers. Our Christ Centred approach to learning values the uniqueness of all students. We are delighted to be able to welcome more families to our school community through our borderless learning platform, mcs+.
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