Some big projects that occur at Tamborine Mountain State School
Social skills and resiliency lessons in class
Each year, every class undertakes a series of lessons (ranging from 10 to 25) that teach resiliency skills:- more specifically skills of problem solving, empathy training, impulse control, optimistic thinking and social skills and friendship skills.
eSmart and cyber safety lessons
Each year, every class undertakes a series of lessons (ranging from 3 to 6) that teach cyber safety skills:- more specifically skills of password protection, keeping personal information private and appropriate use of social networking sites.
Resiliency week
One week each year where there are specific learning activities and performances with a specific focus on teaching resiliency and reminding students of the Anti-bullying campaign. This is usually in term 1.
NAIDOC week
One week each year that is specifically focussed on learning activities and performances to highlight Aboriginal and Islander culture. This week is usually a culmination of activities and lessons that occur throughout the whole year. This year, the choir sang the Australian National Anthem in Yugambeh language. The school usually celebrates NAIDOC week in term 2.
Playground supporters and reflective thinking room monitors
Year 5 and 6 students are trained to be supporters in the playground, helping students with small problems and play skills, and monitors in the effective thinking room, where they encourage students to develop problem solving skills.
Hots in the hub (higher order thinking skills)
A nominated group of students meet weekly to develop their higher order thinking skills. They nominate a theme and create a project around their theme and the thinking skills.