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=Welcome to our Derrimut learning space=

Today we recommenced our action research into learning environments that ecourage and allow learners to "grow and thrive." with a learning partnership with Melbourne zoo!!!!
You can read about our first years investigations on the page titled in the beginning..... Read about our zoo learning partnership on the __**zoo learning page**__ Link to other innovative practice in developing 21st centurry environments [|www.education.vic.gov.au/researchinnovation/lpd/expo.htm]

__**About us**__ At Derrimut PS a new school in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, our journey to becoming a vibrant, sustainable and authentic learning community began with the belief that “It takes a whole village to raise a child” Families and community are important learning partners in creating an authentic 21st Century learning environment that is inclusive, connected, socially just and achieving excellence.Our community is one where the adults learn right along side the children, where students have independence and a voice in their learning and are connected globally and locally by access to anywhere anytime information, expertise and the ability to communicate and create in real time. We have a strong belief in empowering people to discover the answers within and to always question so that any innovation does not become a formula that eventually is watered down to ineffectiveness. To ensure that we are constantly evolving our core business of supporting children's right to choice and life pathways we build in systems and processes that allow flexibility and change. We build this into our culture for all stakeholders teachers, community, students and families and community partnerships. 