11 Nov 2015
In 2014 The Forest High School teaching staff commenced a whole school focus on teaching 21st century fluencies, which are "structured processes for developing the essential skills students need to succeed today and in the future". They include solution fluency - problem-solving; information fluency - data skills; creativity fluency; media fluency; collaboration fluency and global digital citizenship.
Concurrently our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy was implemented for students in Years 7 to 10 in recognition of the need to provide students and teachers with flexible access to technology in all key learning areas.
The Forest High School also recognised a need for flexible learning spaces for both students and teachers - areas which were not restricted by the constraints of traditional classrooms. We have two 21st century learning spaces - one in the library and one in the newly refurbished common room. The design of these spaces was grounded in educational research, providing interactive technology and modular furniture to give a flexible layout and to promote collaborative learning.
Student and teacher feedback has been extremely positive, providing an environment that is inspiring and fosters creativity. The learning spaces have a significant positive impact on student engagement
Parents are invited to view the learning spaces in action when they visit the school.
