Understanding our
Vision, Mission and Values
Understanding our
Vision, Mission and Values
Our VISION & Mission
Our Mission Statement:
- Ensuring that all educators are well qualified, have a high degree of professional integrity and embody the values of Summerwood.
- Providing a safe, caring and happy environment conducive to learning, sport and play.
- Teaching children skills for effective living and contributing to a changing world.
- Encouraging learners to be the best that they can be.
- Maintaining a balanced approach to academics, sport and cultural activities.
- Recognising both effort and excellence.
- Encouraging the development of interests and skills that contribute to a fuller enjoyment of life.
OUR 5 CORE VALUES
The 5 Core Values form a deliberate focus point in all thinking, planning and interactions.
1. Respect for Diversity
Respect for diversity includes the acceptance of:
- Personal responsibility for the achievement of personal and school goals.
- Personal responsibility for our actions and consequences thereof.
- Personal responsibility for ethical behaviour towards others.
- The provision of an environment that encourages learners and staff to take personal responsibility for their academic, sport and professional endeavours.
2. Excellence
The pursuit of excellence aims to:
- Promote, recognise and reward excellence in all spheres of school life.
- Provide a supportive and affirming environment that enables learners and staff to reach their full potential.
- Adopt innovative approaches to promote excellence in school policy, structures, processes and systems.
3. Community
A sense of community endeavours to:
- Establish a learner and family-centred school environment.
- Respect the dignity of all human beings.
- Recognise mutual inter-dependence with all stakeholders.
- Promote compassionate and responsible citizenship inclusive of all.
- Encourage mutually beneficial and sustainable approaches to community service and engagement.
4. Integrity
Maintaining a strong sense of integrity means to:
- Commit to the highest standards of personal honesty and exemplary moral character.
- Behave in an ethical, respectful and professional manner.
- Conduct our activities in an accountable and transparent manner.
- Ensure integrity of our information, systems and processes.
5. Taking Responsibility
A person with a strong sense of responsibility will:
- Take personal responsibility for the achievement of personal and school goals.
- Accept responsibility for actions and consequences thereof.
- Take personal responsibility for ethical behaviour towards others.