Vision for schools

My vision for My School focuses on three main areas:

Each student succeeding:  A major part of our work will focus on making sure each student succeeds.  Our curriculum, instructional practices, and intervention programs are all designed to enhance student success.  The commitment of our staff to support each student is central to their achievement.

Each student connecting:  Teacher relationships with students, co-curricular activities, student celebrations,  the Student Assistance Program, the Student Success Team, our Counselor, and Outreach Consultant are essential to ensure that each student is connected with our school.  I believe that the more students connect with the adults in our school, the greater likelihood of their success.

All staff working together in a Professional Learning Community:  Teachers working together to promote their professional learning is crucial in supporting student achievement.  Our Professional Learning Community is characterized by a shared mission, vision, and values; collective inquiry, collaborative teams, action orientation and experimentation; results orientation; and continuous improvement.

Your child is a very special individual who needs a happy, secure and challenging environment in which to grow.  A child’s natural curiosity to explore his/her world gives teachers the basis on which to build learning experiences that will provide a solid foundation for the early years of schooling. Primary School recognises the importance of these early years of schooling.  For parents, it is vital that your child receives an excellent start to schooling in a friendly, caring and family atmosphere. Primary School provides this environment - our motto is - We aim to meet the challenge of specific educational outcome goals for students as well as developing creative, resilient, independent, flexible and socially adept young people.

Our belief in providing your child with a broad and practical learning experience has resulted in an engaging, comprehensive curriculum incorporating:

-  A strong emphasis on Numeracy and Literacy
-  Thinking skills from Prep – Grade 6
-  A sustainable environment program
-  Multimedia and computer skills development
-  Active Physical Education and interschool sports program
-   from Prep – Grade 6
-  Exposure across all areas of The Arts

In addition, a marvelous buddy program is in place. Students participate in many extra-curricular activities and can elect to participate in the Active After School Program.
We believe each child receives the care, attention and opportunities which will help them learn, broaden their experiences and develop the self-confidence they need to grow into successful young adults in the twenty first century.
Primary School provides an inclusive education for children with specific needs.
Primary School values students’ views and incorporates them into planning related to school environment, organisation and practice.  We actively provide student leadership opportunities which encourage students to:
o   Accept roles of responsibility with integrity and honesty

o   Foster a sense of vision and purpose

o   Work collectively with, and lead, others

o   Take on responsibilities and use decision making skills

o   Earn the respect of others through their actions