The purpose of Home Group is to promote and maintain a supportive environment and positive relationship with the teacher and the class. This is in order to develop a sense of belonging and connectedness within the school and an environment that enables the whole student to thrive. Home Groups meet once per week.

 Guiding Principles of Home Group

 Home Group teachers promote and maintain a supportive environment and positive relationships by:

• caring, monitoring, noticing, supporting, and advocating for students

• Students voicing opinions and ideas, having input into their learning, and being empowered to be active leaders in class, the school and the community

• Supporting goal setting, progress reflection and goal review

• Promoting personal growth and social development

• Celebrating achievements