Internship+Setting

ST CLAIR SCHOOL  St Clair School is a state funded, decile 6, contributing primary school (U5), with  between 330 and 400 pupils. It is located in the seaside suburb of St Clair in  Dunedin. The school has well developed programmes and practices which deliver  quality learning opportunities to students. The school tone is warm, welcoming,  and orderly with a high level of cooperation from children. Staff work effectively to  create rich and varied learning opportunities for students.  St Clair School was first established in 1896 but the present buildings were  constructed in 1977. Significant building redevelopment work has been  undertaken to enhance teaching facilities over the past 8 years.  The school is widely recognised for its use of ICT. It has a well developed  computer network which includes a 30 computer suite, multiple computers in all  classes, a fully featured intranet, a wireless network and two on-line printer/copiers.  Rooms are all equipped with data projectors. Two pods of laptops (Macbooks) are  available.  The school is proud of its well developed arts programme which provides <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> opportunities for involvement in ensemble, choir, dance and kapahaka groups. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> Specialist teachers provide music and physical education for all children during <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> weekly, 90 minute CRT sessions. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> The school is situated in a residential area five minutes drive from the city centre <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> and five minutes walk from St Clair Beach. There is also ready access to a wide <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> range of cultural, sporting and recreational facilities. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;"> Parents are supportive and active in the daily life of the sc

__**Context Background:**__ St Clair School is a state funded, decile 6, contributing primary school (U5), withbetween 330 and 400 pupils. It is located in the seaside suburb of St Clair in Dunedin. The school has well developed programmes and practices which deliver quality learning opportunities to students. The school tone is warm, welcoming, and orderly with a high level of cooperation from children. Staff work effectively to create rich and varied learning opportunities for students. St Clair School was first established in 1896 but the present buildings were constructed in 1977. Significant building redevelopment work has been undertaken to enhance teaching facilities over the past 8 years. The school is widely recognised for its use of ICT. It has a well developed computer network which includes a 30 computer suite, multiple computers in all classes, a fully featured intranet, a wireless network and two on-line printer/copiers. Rooms are all equipped with data projectors. Two pods of laptops (Macbooks) are available. The school is proud of its well developed arts programme which provides opportunities for involvement in ensemble, choir, dance and kapahaka groups. Specialist teachers provide music and physical education for all children during weekly, 90 minute CRT sessions. The school is situated in a residential area five minutes drive from the city centre and five minutes walk from St Clair Beach. There is also ready access to a wide range of cultural, sporting and recreational facilities. Parents are supportive and active in the daily life of the school.

__**Physical Education Specialist**__
Sally is St Clair schools physical education specialist, providing specially designed programmes for all classes. Programmes include skill development, problem solving, cooperative activities for older children and PMP (the Perceptual Motor Programme) for juniors. Sally also coordinates many of our school sports teams, providing support to coaches and weekly draws for parents.

__**OPPOURTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO BE PHYSICALLY EDUCATED**__

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