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