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    Attitude to Learning (ATL)

    We truly believe in the power of the growth mindset and striving for excellence.

    We want our students to be ambitious for themselves and try hard to achieve their potential. We use a mantra Don’t stop until you are proud to show students that a true potential can be achieved with hard work, self-belief and engagement.  

    We use four categories of engagement. Below, you will find the descriptors for each. Please note that these are decoupled from behaviour issues as we are keen to show students that engagement is about being present and attending to the information with an open mind and focus.  

    We exercise honesty, sharing these evaluations with the students so that they are aware of any improvements needed.  

    ATL Grade ATL Descriptor Student Actions
    1

    Highly motivated 

    (Excellent effort) 

    • Excellent focus  

    • Seeks challenge 

    • Asks questions to extend thinking 

    • Approaches learning with active interest 

    • Invites feedback 

    • Reviews own progress, acting on the outcomes 

    • Seeks own solutions to problems 

    • Sets an example 

    • Often helps others 
    2

    Engaged

    (Good Effort)

    • Good focus 

    • Responds positively to challenging activities  

    • Answers question 

    • Shows a desire to improve 

    • Takes action based on feedback 

    • Seeks help when needed 

    • Follows all instructions 

    • Listens carefully 

    • Sometimes helps others 
    3

    Passive

    (Insufficient effort)

    • Not always focused 

    • Avoids challenging tasks 

    • Not always working hard 

    • Minimal attempts to act on feedback 

    • Requires close supervision to ensure tasks are attempted and instructions followed 

    • Misses some deadlines 
    4

    Disengaged

    (Poor effort)

    • Shows little or no focus 

    • Work is often incomplete or inadequate  

    • Does not attempt to act on feedback 

    • Does not engage unless closely monitored 

    • May refuse support 

    • Misses most deadlines 

    • Does not listen 

    • Distracts others 

     

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