SCHOOL VISION

The school vision is:-

'Fostering independent and co-operative learners through the attainment of academic skills and personal qualities needed for a rapidly changing world'.

How Does The School Work Towards Achievement Of This Vision?

Teachers aim for the following in their classrooms

  • Setbacks and mistakes are the keys to future success.
  • Hard work and effective work are valued and acknowledged.
  • Tasks at hand are focussed on, rather than how it will be rewarded.
  • Success is encouraged in terms of personal best, improvement, personal progress and striving to reach one's potential.
  • Co operative classrooms are encouraged with opportunities for success built into tasks and activities.
  • Communication is clear regarding what is expected and how they can meet these expectations.
  • Active learners are encouraged, who see learning as fun and a lifelong challenge.
  • Promote the school values - Respect, Responsibities, Cooperation, Tolerance and Perserverance.

How Would You Recognise Our Success In Achieving These Aims?

  • There is a high level of care for each other as individuals and members of the school community.
  • Students with different cultural backgrounds are fully integrated into the school community
  • The school is involved with the wider community in a variety of ways
  • Students are friendly, inquisitive and appreciative
  • The NSW Board of Studies syllabus for primary K-6 is implemented
  • Students are learning to become more independent of the teacher as they get older
  • Students are well prepared for their secondary years
  • The school merit system is valued and awards are strived for
  • Leadership training is both an implicit and explicit feature of the school curriculum
  • The development of technology skills are valued and prioritised within the school curriculum
  • Achievement in all areas is praised and rewarded
  • There is a balanced curriculum, fostering development of all aspects of the student's personality.
  • Students follow the core values of the school.