An initial look at the data once again highlights a significant trend - our boys are lagging behind in all areas. Although they are making progress we are still not closing the gap significantly.
A closer look is needed ...
And then there is the soft data - the competencies or qualities that we continually work on to mould and develop our young people so that when they leave us we have sent them off with a full kete so that they may achieve in whatever field they choose to pursue and be wonderful contributors to their communities.
So what next - look for pockets of promise ...programmes or aspects of pedagogy that are making the difference.
Big challenges Toni. But the things you are providing our young people that are considered 'soft skills' are taking some of them a long way. Especially when we look at those who are in Year 13 and beyond and we can see the life opportunities emerge.
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