Space for something else - A Learning Innovation

Toi Whakaari began with students back this week. A piece of work developed throughout last year was introduced by the staff. The staff had devised a day with no scheduled classes across every discipline. Open time and space. Room for independent practice. Space for something else. 

I think this is a wonderful innovation. As a result we will see staff and students bring more of their unique self to the work. Framing this space is the hard and generous work of the staff at Toi whakaari. The framework supports the student and teacher new to this type of learning. The aim is that the individual will generate purpose and as a result better work.

A list of principles for this day  was recorded by the staff in their last meeting together. I have published it here below.

I contributed the drawing... For me this action modelled some of these principles.