Strategic Priorities for 2007/2008

We will improve student outcomes through

1. "Small Steps" individual student learning program

2. Building Better Schools Middle Years transition program

3. Safe Schools Framework and Values Forum

4. Healthy Active Australia and whole of school 'Good Eating' program

5. CeTool student reporting incorporating moderation of assessments.

6. Dimensions of Learning (DOL) as a whole school Framework of Teaching and Learning.

7. Walking Talking Text as a whole school approach to literacy

8. Refurbishment of school Assembly Hall ($1m)

9. Peer tutoring program including training students, parents and support workers in Reading

10. Teaching School partnership with Charles Darwin University

11. Minmarama Play-Learn program.

 

Continuing strategic priorities from 2006/2007

12. Revise, and implement new Curriculum Map

13. Gateways to Literacy Program

14. Behaviour management program; continue focus on rules, boundaries and self esteem program.

Our Values:

Through EsseNTial Learnings we achieve the Values for Australian Schooling

respect

integrity

a fair go

freedom

responsibility

doing your best

care and compassion

honesty and trustworthiness

understanding, tolerance and inclusion

Our Principles:

We are successful

When families are actively involved in the school community

When staff and students value and respect individual strengths and differences

When there is open communication and we are proactive in instituting collaborative planning and programming teaching and assessing

When all students are given the opportunity, support and meaningful learning environment with the expectation that they will reach their full potential.