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Future Focused Learning and BYOD

Future Focused Learning at Silverstream School

At Silverstream School we are excited future focused learning. We are using the best of traditional teaching and mixing it with the latest research and practice about the diverse ways children learn. Our learning vision is:

Together we inspire a passion for learning

Underpinning this is the school’s Future Focused Learning Vision Statement: 
​‘Developing capable e-learners who confidently use a range of digital technologies and are active, safe members of the global community.'

This vision sets the direction to enable Silverstream School to develop and create Innovative Learning Environments (ILE). That is, a learning place fit for modern learners. ILE allows students flexibility, openness, and access to resources (including technology) which will support them to meet and exceed the schools vision. The concept of innovative learning environments (ILE) is about much more than buildings and furnishings.  It’s about:
  • Spaces that promote collaboration and a range of learning
  • Resources that promote collaboration and independence
  • Realistic, authentic, fun, hands-on experiences

We believe that to be truly Future Focused students need more than digital literacy.
Our definition of Future Focused Education is:
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“Future Focused Education is about developing learners who are:
  • collaborative
  • culturally connected
  • empowered and active learners
  • critical, creative and reflective thinkers
  • digitally literate
  • curious and adaptable 
so that they are prepared for their future, whatever that may be.”


We are a Google Apps For Education School (GAFE). This means that students can access their learning documents anytime, anywhere. They can work independently or collaboratively. To ensure our students stay safe, our school will be using Hapara Dashboard, a student learning management system which allows teachers to be connected with every learner and to see/ monitor all documents and communication the students have. The school encourages families of Year 4, 5, 6 students to purchase or provide a suitable internet connected device for in-class learning. This is not mandatory as the school will ensure that devices are made available in class for students, however this may mean that devices are shared. 

Time lapse video from 2 of our BYOD classrooms

Our 2 trial BYOD class teachers discuss their experiences

Matt Reid (Previous BOT chair) discusses our future focused vision

BYOD Parent Agreement
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BYOD Student Agreement
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Parent Agreement
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Student Agreement
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Please click on the image below to read and download our SMARTstreamer Safe SMART pamphlet.

BOYD 

Please click on the Image below to download a copy of our BYOD 2020 Document
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Thinking of buying a device? 

Please check out our specifications sheet.
silverstream_school_byod_specs_sheet.pdf
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We hope you enjoy browsing our website, and getting a sense of who we are at Silverstream School.
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If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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  • Home
  • Our School
    • Leadership Team
    • 2022 Teaching Team
    • Our Support Team
    • Board of Trustees
    • Friends of Silverstream School (Fundraising Team) >
      • Members Space
      • Events
    • Enrolment Information
    • Start dates for new students
    • Kākano Programme for 4-5 year olds
    • Enrolling out of zone
    • Houses
    • Student Councillors
    • Learning Hub
    • Our Vision and Values >
      • Our School Song
    • Charter and Annual Report
    • Future Focused Learning and BYOD >
      • Recommended Sites & Apps
  • Newsletters
    • Communications
  • A to Z Information
    • Calendar
    • ERO Report
    • Health and Safety
    • Lunch Orders
    • Policies
    • Support for Parents - Stationery Lists 2021
    • Term Dates / School Times
    • YMCA Before and After School Care
  • Absences