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We want our school to provide a world of opportunities in a safe and supportive learning environment where every child’s academic, social and physical needs can be met.

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Mrs Bobby Meiklejohn is one of the school’s three level 3 advanced skills teachers. She is a dedicated, passionate teacher who believes all children can learn and achieve given the right support. As one of the school’s learning support coordinators, Mrs Meiklejohn works in conjunction with teachers and the school psychologist to develop Individual Education Plans for children who are experiencing difficulties. She also coordinates a group of community volunteers who help out in classrooms.
Term 4 Virtues Tolerance & Perseverance
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:11
WHAT IS TOLERANCE?
To be tolerant is to accept differences.  You don’t expect others to think, look, speak or act just like you.  Tolerance is being free of prejudice, knowing that all people have feelings, needs, hopes and dreams.  To be tolerant also means to accept things you wish were different with flexibility and patience.

WHAT IS PERSEVERANCE?
Perseverance is being purposeful and steadfast.  It is sticking to something, staying committed, no matter how long it takes or what obstacles appear to stop you.  A good example is the story of the tortoise and the hare.  Even though the tortoise was slower than the hare, he won the race because he persevered – he didn’t let anything stop him or distract him.  He kept on going.
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