Years 5 and 6 Embrace the Study
Years 5 and 6 at Ascham embrace the Dalton ‘Study’, which is an essential component of the Dalton Plan.
Dalton in action
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The Dalton Difference – Nellie Crowe
Nellie Crowe, Head of Boarding for 2022, shares her take on the importance of Reflection within the Dalton Plan, and how the Dalton Difference applies to learning.
The Partnership: Dalton and Boarding
Moving from a small country school to board at a new school in Sydney is an enormous step for a 12 year old.
Circling Back to Dalton
Two young Ascham Old Girls, Kate Stanton (2013) and Emma Verdicchio (2016), have loved the opportunity to return to Ascham this year as prac teachers.
Uncertainty vs Certainty
Is there room for uncertainty in the Dalton Study? I believe there is, and there should be. However, too much uncertainty can be frustrating for some students.
Mrs Lumsdaine Reflects
Curiosity led me to research the Dalton Plan and then its implementation at Ascham School.
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The Dalton Difference – Elly Alker
Elly, Year 12, shares her thoughts on the unique approach to learning that Dalton provides.
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The Dalton Difference – Freya Regan
Freya, Year 12 student and Head of Dalton, gives us an insight into how the Dalton Plan inspires deeper learning and supports wider activities.
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The Dalton Difference – Jason Higgins
Jason Higgins, Year 6 Coordinator at Ascham, expands on the four Dalton pillars and how they guide deeper and more responsible learning.
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The Dalton Difference – Catherine Crawford
We hear from Catherine about how Dalton helps instil in every girl a sense of confidence and curiosity, and how they learn to take charge of their own learning journey.
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The Dalton Difference – Jeff Morabito
Jeff Morabito, Head of Visual Arts, Design and Technology at Ascham, share his passion for teaching under the Dalton Plan.
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The Dalton Difference – Catriona Booth
Catriona Booth (1982), President of the APA, outlines how the Dalton Plan provides girls with an inner confidence that sets them apart and benefits their careers.
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Acknowledgement
- We acknowledge and pay respect to the Gadigal people as custodians of the land on which we listen, learn and grow, and come together as the Ascham School community.
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