Vision Statement
SOUTHERN CROSS SCHOOL K-12
(incorporating Southern Cross Distance Education Centre 7-12)
Our school provides an environment in which we all live and learn together today, and for the future.
We value:
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Learning to know - the gaining of broad knowledge, intellectual
curiosity, independence of judgement, learning for life.
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Learning to do - putting into practice what is learned, teamwork,
creativity, initiative, readiness to take risks, processing of
information and communication and conflict resolution skills.
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Learning to be - incorporating moral character, ethical judgement,
a sense of personal responsibility.
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Learning to live together - understanding and respect for others in
terms of culture and spiritual values, empathy, understanding of
diversity and similarities and an appreciation of interdependence.
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Learning to live sustainably - respect and protect the earth.
Success Strategy
Our school is building a strategy to encourage and support student "success" in all areas of school life. This strategy requires commitment and engagement from each of the following key groups - students, staff and parents. Our entire school learning community will need to recognise and accept our roles in working towards "success". The wider community will be integral in this process in providing the opportunity to integrate broader life experiences.
Components of the success strategy will include:
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Understanding how we learn and our individual preferred learning
style/s.
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Goal setting and motivation.
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Family/Community service obligations e.g. homework and family work,
volunteering.
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Giving and receiving praise and acknowledgement.
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Breaking down barriers.
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Mentoring/learning partners.
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Leadership and change.
This strategy will be implemented in all spheres of the schools
operations: K-6 , 7-12 , support units and
distance education.
2-40 Chickiba Drive
East Ballina
N.S.W. Australia, 2478
Phone: 02 6686 0503
Fax: 02 6686 0508
Southern Cross School K - 12 "Towards Tomorrow"
