On Friday 12th September, our new cohort of Digital Leaders from across the West Rhins Partnership gathered at St. Joseph\u2019s, Portpatrick<\/strong> for their first training day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a quick hello to all the boys and girls at Portpatrick, Ms. Whorlow warmly welcomed the group and thanked Josh and Arran for hosting our meeting at their school. The excitement and enthusiasm of our new team of Digital Leaders shone through from the very start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The children discussed what it means to be a Digital Leader \u2013 from supporting classmates with digital learning to promoting online safety and leading clubs. They were eager to take on these responsibilities and develop their leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To prepare for their roles, the Digital Leaders took part in a range of hands-on activities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The group planned the first series of Digital Skills Clubs<\/strong> to take place back in their schools. These will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Digi Skills Suggestion Box<\/strong> will also be introduced in each school so pupils can request support or suggest future club ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Digital Leaders will be working together across schools on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a team, the children identified important metaskills<\/strong> they were using: communicating, critical thinking, initiative, leading, and collaborating.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are very proud of our Digital Leaders \u2013 they are already making a positive difference in their schools and are excited to share their skills with others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There was time to enjoy a break with partnership friends before the group returned to their classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a read of the minutes of the meeting here:<\/p>\n\n\n\nExploring Roles and Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skills Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Leaders of Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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