At Franklin Elementary School we are creative readers, writers, thinkers, problem solvers, and communicators.
We are collaborative team-players, and empathetic leaders.
Our core values give us PRIDE. We are:
Passionate - We think big, dig deep, and aim high. We have ambition to achieve our goals.
Resilient - We show grit and determination to succeed.
Intrepid - We are brave and bold; we dare to seek challenges.
Dependable - We seek out opportunities to prove ourselves to be honest, trustworthy, and responsible.
Empathetic - We boost each other as a team, working together and looking after each other with kindness and understanding.
The core mission of our school is to inspire in our students the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become confident, independent, and successful life-long learners, who have a positive impact on their community.
Our school culture focuses on being unwavering in our dedication to champion the vulnerable learner; Constantly striving for academic excellence for all our students regardless of where their learning journey begins; Working collaboratively to meet the social, emotional and mental health needs of our community.
By developing language and oracy to close the word gap through providing a language-rich learning environment and curriculum.
By embedding a mastery approach* to math to raise attainment.
By establishing science and social studies as core to the learning experience and integrating subject matter with literacy programs.
By establishing a metacognitive learning culture for our children, which promotes the values of PRIDE.
By ensuring learning experiences are authentic and connected to the real-world through integrating project and inquiry-based learning throughout the curriculum.
By focusing on the joy of learning.
By embedding collaborative teaching practices and collective agency.
By embedding thoughtful analysis of student progress and need.
By following the Falcon 4: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Your Best.
By using the Zones of Regulation to manage emotions and relationships.
By fostering close partnerships between school, students, and families.
* A mastery approach to math means students acquiring a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of essential standards.