Katandra School embraces a set of special attributes that allows our students to create, discover and grow together as part of our Learning Community. The following set of attribute statements represent a summary of the culture of care along with the ‘sense and feel’ of the school.

Attribute #1- Our Environment – this means that we

• appreciate the ‘welcoming and warm atmosphere’ about our school
• appreciate the benefits of a small sized school and community
• are inspired by our heritage buildings and history of the school
• work to maintain safe and healthy play areas
• are proud of our school and care for our buildings, outdoor spaces and resources
• enjoy and take care of the school environment so that it is a beautiful and engaging environment for learning

Attribute #2- Our School Community – this means that we

• work together as a team to achieve common goals
• value the opinions and contributions of others
• respect individual skills and differences
• are adaptable to change
• work co-operatively
• communicate effectively
• create a supportive and co-operative environment
• have confidence, belief and trust in team members
• demonstrate a personal contribution and commitment to educational improvement and excellence in teaching & learning
• understand and appreciate our own role and the role of others

Attribute #3- Our School Values – this means that we

• care about and support each other
• endeavour to do our best and be professional in everything we do
• value and actively pursue excellence
• behave honestly and ethically
• appreciate and accept ourselves and others
• respect the rights and property of others
• accept that rules are necessary for the safety of everyone
• encourage individual choice
• develop a sense of collective responsibility
• Build self-resilience and looking after our own wellbeing

Attribute #4- Our Learning Processes – this means that we

• nurture a love of learning
• recognise learning is a life-long process
• take responsibility for learning by encouraging risk taking
• provide challenging learning experiences that develop self esteem
• acknowledge effort and achievement
• encourage children and staff to reach their individual potential
• value the opinions and contributions of others
• cater for individual teaching and learning styles
• continually monitor progress and report on student achievement