The kids at St Andrews Primary in Malabar couldn't believe their luck. This term, the school doubled their play breaks from two to four, letting them loose in the playground every hour. "We get heaps more play," said eight-year-old Jagger Phillips.
During a recent study trip to Finland - often cited as one of the best education systems in the world - the two Sydney principals noticed many areas in which they preferred Australia's approach to Finland's, such as cooperative teaching and flexible learning spaces. They have stopped making children line up after the whistle, and let them return straight to their classroom. Within minutes, they are ready to work again. "When the kids come in now they are much more focused," said Mrs Burfield.
Principal of St Andrews Primary School , Leonie Burfield , and Star of The Sea Primary School , Principal Rose Andre "They're actually using their skills of socialising to play games and interact," said Mrs Andrew. "Kids that didn't normally interact a great deal are interacting a lot more."
JordsBaker What crap... they have p.e... they have sports day... what else
JordsBaker I was ahead of my time I was doing this 30 years ago ! 🏃♀️🤸♂️⛹️♂️