Bolinda Primary School Statement of Philosophy and Values

 

Our Philosophy

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At Bolinda Primary School, we believe every child deserves to be known, supported, challenged and connected.

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As a small school, we place great value on relationships. Our staff know our students as learners and as people, and our students develop strong connections with children and adults across the school.

We believe children learn best when they feel safe, happy and that they belong. We also believe in high expectations. We want every student to experience success, make strong academic progress and develop the confidence to challenge themselves.

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We value childhood. Our students are given opportunities to play, explore, create, be active, spend time outdoors and build friendships across different year levels. We want our students to work hard and achieve their best while also enjoying being kids.

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Our aim is for every child to leave Bolinda as a confident, capable and caring young person who is ready for the next stage of their learning.

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Our Values

 

Our school values guide the way we learn, work and treat one another.

 

Learning
We are curious, work hard, challenge ourselves and take pride in improving.

 

Respect
We value ourselves, others and our environment. We listen, include others and treat people with kindness.

 

Resilience
We understand that learning can be challenging. We keep trying, learn from mistakes and ask for help when we need it.

 

Responsibility
We take ownership of our choices, our learning and the way our actions affect others.

 

What We Believe

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At Bolinda Primary School, we believe:

• every child can learn and make progress

• strong relationships and a strong sense of belonging are fundamental to learning

• students should be known well by the adults who teach and support them

• high expectations should apply to every student

• excellent teaching in literacy and numeracy provides the foundation for future learning

• teaching should be explicit, purposeful and informed by evidence and assessment

• students should receive additional support when they need it and greater challenge when they are ready for it

• wellbeing and learning go hand in hand

• children benefit from friendships, learning and experiences across year levels

• play, creativity, physical activity and outdoor experiences are important parts of childhood

• student voice, leadership and responsibility should grow as children progress through school

• families and schools achieve the best outcomes for children when they work together

• students should learn to care for others, their community and the environment.

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Our Commitment

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To put these beliefs into practice, Bolinda Primary School will:

• provide high-quality, evidence-informed teaching, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy

• use assessment and student learning data to understand where students are at and what they need next

• maintain high expectations while providing appropriate support and extension

• create classrooms where students feel safe to participate, make mistakes, ask questions and challenge themselves

• build genuine relationships with students and families

• provide opportunities for students to learn, play and build relationships across year levels

• explicitly teach and model our values of Learning, Respect, Resilience and Responsibility

• support students' social, emotional and physical wellbeing

• provide rich learning experiences through sport, the arts, STEM, outdoor learning, environmental education, camps, excursions and community involvement

• encourage students to have a voice in their school and contribute positively to their community

• provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where individual differences are respected

• work in partnership with families to support each child's learning, wellbeing and development.

 

The Students We Want to Develop

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By the time students leave Bolinda Primary School, we want them to be:

• Confident learners who have strong foundations in literacy and numeracy and believe in their ability to learn.

• Curious thinkers who ask questions, solve problems, think critically and want to understand the world around them.

• Resilient young people who can face challenges, learn from mistakes and keep going when things are difficult.

• Connected people who can build friendships, communicate effectively, work with others and understand the importance of belonging to a community.

• Caring citizens who show respect, take responsibility for their actions and understand that they can make a positive difference.

• Above all, we want our students to leave Bolinda having achieved their best, felt that they belonged, and enjoyed being a kid.