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Devonport High School is
currently widely acknowledged and respected for the following
broad characteristics:
1. Pioneering the use of
an Intranet as a means of teacher moderated “on-line”
delivery. Our aim has been to maximize an intranet’s
potential in the following areas: Individualised Curricula,
richness of content, changing the Student-Teacher relationship,
efficiency and flexibility of access to resources and student
exposure to modes of independent learning. (Our inclusion
in the Good Schools Network was recognition by outside reviewers
of our early work and intentions in this field. Staff from
the school have been invited to present aspects of our work
in a wide range of forums both locally and interstate.
2. Consistent planning and
application of all available resources to both physically
provide and integrate information technology into the daily
experience of students and; through persistent but sensitive
provision of professional development, all teaching staff.
3. Sustained implementation
of the broadest possible interpretation of an “open
access” concept. This had not only included public use
of the school building but, significantly, after hours, teacher
supervised access for students, parents/other adults to our
information technology centre and related resource centre.
Additionally, school developed, internet based material has
been provided for our students to provide 24 hours a day,
all year round curriculum programs.
4. Academic excellence with
extension of gifted and talented students together with strong
emphasis on acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills
for all.
5. Excellent socialisation
skills and development of sensitivity through high order experiences
in the related arts and our Supportive School Environment
(Devonport High School has been accepted as one of the six
“Refocusing Supportive School Environment” schools
in the state).
6. Inclusive decision-making
and relationship structures that embody the fundamental Principals
of equity.
7. Successfully managing
change!
As we embark on our School Improvement Review
this year we must be mindful of the balance that needs to
be achieved between the competing forces for change. The School’s
Affirmation captures the spirit of our challenge: “Devonport
High School has served this community for the majority of
the 20th Century and pledges to uphold this fine tradition
while pursuing excellence in meeting the challenge of the
new millennium.”
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