Connected

Community

Excellence

Open Minds

Open Hearts

Liberating

Justice

Compassion

Service

Pastoral

Foster empathy, compassion, gratitude, a sense of belonging and connectedness
Develop Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills
Empower students to be community minded and active citizens who contribute positively to society and the global community
Encourage students to build on their personal strengths and embrace challenges

Collaborative

Core Teaching Teams work together to design learning experiences
Organisational structures support collaboration across the disciplines

Integrative

Promotes 21st Century Skills
Includes cross disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning
Assessment is varied and ongoing
Develops conceptual thinking

Student-centered

Recognises that every student can learn and everyone is held to high expectations

Engaging

Learning is relevant and exploratory
Connects learners with their world through relevant experiences that nurture and promote imagination and curiosity

Skills Focused

Focus on: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Self Management:

Middle Years School of Excellence Award

The Middle Years School of Excellence Award from Adolescent Success is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional practices in the education and support of students in the middle years. This award focuses on several key areas, including:

Student Engagement: Schools that actively engage students in their learning and foster a sense of belonging and community.
Curriculum and Instruction: Implementation of innovative, relevant, and challenging curricula that meet the developmental needs of adolescents.
Support Systems: Availability of comprehensive support systems for students, including academic, social, and emotional support.
Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development for educators to enhance their teaching practices and better support middle years learners.
Collaboration and Partnerships: Building strong relationships with families, the community, and other stakeholders to support student learning and development.