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York’s oldest school has launched a new centre to improve its teaching and learning experiences.
St Peter’s School, whose alumni include Guy Fawkes and chancellor John Healey, has unveiled its Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (CETL).
The new facility will ensure the private school “remains at the forefront of educational innovation and evidence-based teaching and learning practice”, according to Antonia Clarke, who will lead the centre.
Antonia Clarke who will lead St Peter's Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (CETL) (Image: Supplied)
Ms Clarke, who has 30 years’ experience of senior teaching roles at St Peter’s, said the centre has been launched to respond to “some of the most significant questions facing education today, including the impact of artificial intelligence and the future of learning, and how schools can best cultivate character, wellbeing and human flourishing”.
“To achieve this the Centre will connect research to everyday classroom practice. Its mission is to empower teachers as researchers, innovators and thought leaders, embedding a culture of enquiry across the school while providing staff with access to the very best educational research.
St Peter’s School in York (Image: Vicky Rennison Photography York)
“For almost 1,400 years, St Peter's has combined a rich educational heritage with innovation, progress and a steadfast commitment to preparing young people for the future.
"The launch of our CETL reflects our belief that great schools never stand still. They remain curious, reflective and committed to continual improvement.”
Ms Clarke said the centre, through collaboration with leading academic institutions and educational partners, aims to advance teaching and learning to ensure pupils are equipped to “succeed and make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world”.
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She pointed to a collaboration next month with Made by Dyslexia, the global movement championing the brilliance of Dyslexic Thinking.
The Made by Dyslexia open event, from 5pm to 6pm on Monday, November 2, will explore the theme “what if dyslexia wasn't seen as a challenge, but as a superpower”?
Pupils at St Peter’s School in York (Image: Supplied)
Ms Clarke said the school is “honoured to host such a prestigious event with inspirational speakers, reflecting the vision of our new Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning”.
“Through this work, we are committed to preparing all pupils for future success by recognising, developing and nurturing the skills, strengths and ways of thinking that are increasingly valued in today's and tomorrow's workplace.”
Tickets for the Made by Dyslexia event are available on Eventbrite.