PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Students
We believe that students learn and develop best:
In a caring environment
With a positive self image
In a creative surrounding where students are active and interactive learners
In an atmosphere able to bridge the world of the student, the world of the school and the world outside the school
When inspired to be life-long learners in a vastly changing world
Where emphasis is placed on exploration, risk taking and discovery as integral to each student’s school experience
Through critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving with attention to individual development
When student development is monitored with appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies
When attitudes of tolerance and respect for others and the environment are developed and
When curriculum and instructional strategies meet the benefits herein above
Staff
We believe that staff are most productive when:
- A safe and caring environment is encouraged
- They are encouraged to be life-long learners and are provided with opportunities for continued learning and growth
- A creative ethos is encouraged which allows them to explore innovative classroom organisation and teaching practices
- Time to plan collaboratively and evaluate programmes is facilitated
- Staff are encouraged to develop appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies
- Curriculum
We believe that the best learning occurs when:
- Curriculum and instructional strategies are developed to support our students’ specific needs
- The school adopts and implements appropriate curriculum structures for our students
Community
We believe that relationships within the school community is most productive
When the school empowers all members of its community through collaborative decision making and planning
The community supports an ethos of non-judgemental communication and where opportunity to express options is encouraged
The school involves parents and other community members in the school, its classrooms and its learning programmes