3. Holistic Education aims to grow Each student’s intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative and spiritual capacities; skills and attitudes beyond the confines of a particular subject or discipline that make a person complete.

4. Characteristics of a Holistic Approach to Learning Multi dimensional (F.A.C.E) Reflective Transforms attitudes and develops values Links disciplines into a body of learning Metacognitive

5. Characteristics of a Holistic Approach to Learning Develops critical thinking Develops learning dispositions Flexible, reactive Grows awe and wonder Encourages and empowers students’ decisions about own learning

7. The F.A.C.E. Curriculum

17. Conversations Powerful one-on-one dialogue with an adult Explores issues and challenges Encouragement and Accountability At least 20 minutes, 5/6 times a semester House Tutor ( 9-12) or Advisor (7-8)

18. Plenary Meetings Meeting lead by the student Student, parent, teacher Focuses on all aspects of growth Academic focus - once a year Holistic focus - once a year

19. Upcoming Plenary Meetings Year 12 Academic Plenary Meetings Thursday 7 April 2011 Year 9 - 12 Holistic Plenary Meetings Monday 2 May Wednesday 4 May Monday 9 May Wednesday 11 May Term 2 Years 7-11 Academic Plenary Meetings Thursday 21 July Wednesday 27 July

21. Integrated Learning Promotes life-long learning skills Concepts from a variety of subjects Encourages our girls to be informed and committed global citizens Thematic Investigates real life situations and problems. School Certificate course

22. How does Integrated Learning support learning in other classrooms? Transference of skills Focus on Literacies Emerging emotional competence Critical Thinking Learning to Learn

23. Where does the Far North Queensland Experience fit into the FACE Curriculum?

24. The HSC and life beyond school