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Location Timezone

Darwin, Northern Territory

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Dripstone Secondary College Timetable Bell Schedule

Before School

0810 - 0830

Lesson 1

0830 - 0925

Lesson 2

0925 - 1020

Recess Break

1020 - 1040

Lesson 3

1040 - 1135

Lesson 4

1135 - 1230

Lunch 1 Break

1230 - 1250

Lunch 2 Break

1250 - 1310

Lesson 5

1310 - 1405

Lesson 6

1405 - 1500

Weekly Schedule & Yard Duty Calendar

Time / Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
08:30 - 10:20
Lessons 1 & 2		 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
10:20 - 10:40
Recess Break		 Recess Recess Recess Recess Yard Duty: BB/Oval
10:40 - 12:30
Lessons 3 & 4		 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
12:30 - 13:10
Lunch Break		 Yard Duty: Oval Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break
13:10 - 15:00
Lessons 5 & 6		 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes

To Do Tasks 0 tasks

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Term 1

Jan 29 - Apr 2 (2026)

Includes Harmony Day & Easter breaks

Term 2

Apr 14 - Jun 19 (2026)

Includes May Day & King's Birthday

Term 3

Jul 14 - Sep 18 (2026)

Includes Darwin Show Day period

Term 4

Oct 06 - Dec 10 (2026)

Includes Picnic Day & Student Wrap-up

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Core Teaching Pedagogy Principles

1. Explicit Instruction & I Do, We Do, You Do

Break complex concepts down into small, digestible chunks. Model the cognitive process out loud ("I do"), practice collaboratively with guided scaffolding ("We do"), before expecting independent application ("You do").

2. Formative Assessment & Check for Understanding

Do not wait until the end of a unit to check learning. Use mini whiteboards, cold calling, exit tickets, and hinge questions frequently throughout every single lesson to gauge student mastery.

3. Cognitive Load Management

Keep instructions concise and visual. Eliminate extraneous information on slides and worksheets so working memory is preserved strictly for processing the core learning objective.

4. Culturally Responsive Practice (NT Context)

Connect learning tasks directly to local Northern Territory communities, environments, and student lived experiences. Honor Indigenous perspectives and histories authentically across all learning areas.

Classroom Management & Routine Strategies

1. The Threshold Greeting & Entry Routine

Greet students individually at the classroom door as they enter. Establish a clear, silent "Do Now" activity on the board so students begin working immediately without needing verbal prompting.

2. Non-Verbal Cues & Countdown Signals

Avoid shouting over a noisy room. Use a calm countdown ("5, 4, 3, 2, 1, eyes on me") or raised hand coupled with absolute stillness to regain attention quickly and calmly.

3. Narration of Positive Behaviour

Publicly praise students who are following instructions promptly (e.g., "Thank you to table 3, books are open and pens are ready"). This reinforces expectations positively without singling out off-task students negatively.

4. Calm, Low-Tone Corrective Discretion

When addressing minor disruptive behaviour, approach the student quietly and speak in a low, calm voice directly next to their desk. Avoid public power struggles that escalate friction.

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