We aspire to be an excellent, active learning community focused on continuous improvement at all levels.\u00a0 We take great pride in the high quality teaching and learning experiences we plan for our children and in our shared commitment to the care and welfare of each child.\u00a0 We are committed to meeting the needs of every child in a supportive, challenging and enjoyable environment.\u00a0 We pride ourselves in the pastoral care we offer to all children and their families.\u00a0 We treat all children fairly and equally and, as a Catholic school, we respect the dignity accorded to each human being.\u00a0 We value our staff, our partnership with parents and carers, our Parish Priest and all those in the wider community of Saint Barbara’s.\u00a0 We value the opinions of all members of our community and involve them meaningfully in respect of continuous school improvement.\u00a0 Our aims continue to be:<\/p>\n
Effective Contributors<\/p>\n
The children of Saint Barbara’s will work in partnership with one another.\u00a0 They will be kind, helpful and have good manners.\u00a0 The children will value their own and others’ contributions.<\/p>\n
Successful Learners<\/p>\n
Staff and children will evaluate their work and will strive to be reflective.\u00a0 Staff and children will be aware of the learning intentions and will work to the best of their ability.<\/p>\n
Responsible Citizens<\/p>\n
As a school we will always involve the church and the community in our learning.\u00a0 We will always show respect for the environment that we work and live in.<\/p>\n
Confident Individuals<\/p>\n
The children, staff and school community will take pride in our achievements.\u00a0 We will all work towards being confident in ourselves and have a ‘You can do it’ attitude.<\/p>\n
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FAITH: Friendly, Active, Inspiring, Teamwork, Helpful We aspire to be an excellent, active learning community focused on continuous improvement at all levels.\u00a0 We take great pride in the high quality teaching and learning experiences we plan for our children and in our shared commitment to the care and welfare of each child.\u00a0 We are committed … <\/p>\n