Religious Education
The Religious Education Policy, Prayer and Sacramental Statements will enable us to;
- nurture each person’s development and relationship with God
- teach Religious Education in accordance with the Framework from Catholic Education Melbourne – Knowledge & Understanding (seeking truth), Reasoning & Responding (making meaning), Personal & Communal Engagement (living story).
- provide opportunities for the community to celebrate our faith
- offer the opportunity to participate in the sacramental program
- ensuring that Catholic beliefs, teachings and values permeate learning experiences and teaching practices
- be respectful of all religious backgrounds
- assist all in their continuing faith journey
Community
Relationships are the key to learning. To build authentic relationships within our Community we will;
- Create a sense of belonging and provide a welcome for all
- Embrace difference and diversity
- Ensure all community members are treated with respect
- Create opportunities for dialogue and engagement to develop a deep knowledge of our community
- Plan strategically to effectively involve all families
- Build a culture of learning together which will enable all to flourish
- Develop and build on the capacity of parents and staff to support school learning
- collaborate and engage with the wider community
- Meet families in a climate of trust, collaboration and cooperation
Wellbeing
Under the guidance and integration of policies encompassing Wellbeing, it is our mission to:
- Implement the EXCEL (Enable, Connect, Engage, Learn) Wellbeing Framework, devised by the Catholic Education Melbourne (2018)
- Comply with Child Safe Standards [Ministerial Order 870]
- Adopt strategies from the Berry Street Educational Model where the domains of Body, Stamina, Engagement and Character are anchored by Relationship
- Works towards shared and consistent expectations for all students
- Foster a willingness to learn by building on self-confidence and self-esteem
- Provide intervention for those students at most risk
- continue the process of Restorative Practices using our Positive School Behaviour Policy
- refer to the School Counsellor and other agencies for those families and students who require additional support and guidance
- encourage compassion and empathy for others
- develop more mindful, thoughtful, self- aware and resilient students who are better able to manage themselves in stressful situations
Learning and Teaching
Our Learning, Teaching & Assessment Policies will enable us to:
- cater for individual needs and learning styles
- provide opportunities for collaboration
- use data as evidence to drive the decision-making process of structured learning
- give oral and written feedback on student performance so that it may empower students to set achievable goals
- provide multiple means of engagement and expression
- provide an environment which is safe and welcoming
- create a stimulating learning environment where Learning intentions and Success Criteria are clearly visible
- provide broad learning experiences and resources appropriate to our learning goals
- be open to current initiatives in education and investigate/instigate change when necessary in order to achieve our Learning Goals
- acknowledge and celebrate success at all levels