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Distance Prompts Reflection: Memories of the Dalton Plan

Mr Benjamin Taaffe reflects on the importance and impact of the Dalton Plan, and in particular the Study, throughout his working life.

12 Apr 2022

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Delving into the Dalton Difference in Fiona

The four main pillars of the Dalton Plan are cleverly, almost subliminally, woven into everything that happens in the Junior School, and their introduction helps us to prepare for our

2 Apr 2022

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Dalton in the Final Year – Planning, Balance, Reflection and Connection

Allegra Carlton and Mimi Perkin are keenly aware of the important of managing wellbeing as much as HSC workload, during their final year. Fortunately, the Dalton Plan has taught them
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The Beauty of Dalton in the Classroom – Teaching and Learning Dalton with Mrs Dubb

Between 1988 and 2013, a number of students had the pleasure of learning Maths and mastering the skills of Dalton under the calm and caring teaching of Mrs Ilana Dubb.

8 Feb 2022

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That Special Perspective: Old Girl, Ascham Teacher and Past Parent Mrs Catherine Crawford

‘Dalton lays an amazing foundation for you to be a life-long learner and to become an independent, responsible young adult,’ says Old Girl and current Ascham teacher Catherine Crawford (Crouch

8 Feb 2022

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A Message from Roel Röhner, President, Dalton International

2022 see Ascham celebrate a century of learning under the Dalton Plan. Roel Röhner, President, Dalton International shares his thoughts on this important educational framework.
‘Dalton sets you up for success,’ says Freya. ‘It challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others, both within the School and in the community at large.’

8 Feb 2022

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Great Leaps Forward – Introducing The Dalton Plan to Ascham

Ascham owes a debt of thanks to our third Head of School, Miss Margaret Bailey, who brought the Dalton Plan to Ascham in 1922. Since then, it has informed the

8 Feb 2022