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THE LEARNING JOURNEY AT ST MARY'S
Educating Hearts and MINDS HOW DO WE FUTURE-PROOF OUR DAUGHTERS THROUGH EDUCATION? THIS IMPORTANT QUESTION IS ONE WHICH ST MARY’S AND PARENTS HAVE BEEN ASKING MORE AND MORE
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parent in this modern age with technology, busy lifestyles and uncertain value sets all adding pressure to raising a family. We recognise the importance of supporting parents in this and to create a sense of community where we all have a role to play. The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires that programmes must be adapted not only to present the theoretical implications, but to incorporate as much of this change into the way schools run from Grade R to Matric. The possibilities
hen considering this challenge, technological change and emotional intelligence are top of mind. These might not appear to be connected in any way, but strangely enough they are. In order to be successful, our girls need to grow up understanding the role that technology can play in their lives and careers, and, at the same time, how important it is to understand one’s emotional needs and skills. Maintaining a balance in this regard throughout their school journey is imperative for us, and we adapt each year to prepare them for the landscape into which they are emerging. The role emotional intelligence plays in learning is becoming clearer. Children with higher emotional intelligence are better able to pay attention, are more engaged in school, have more positive relationships, and are more empathic. From a young age then this compounds, and successful students are the ones who are emotionally resilient and comfortable within themselves. At St Mary’s, we use research to guide our programme development and so much is becoming clearer about learning when one considers the language used, exposure to role models and the support needed from parents and family members. It is a much more demanding job being a
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