St Joseph's Primary School - Leeton

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MISSION STATEMENT 1. Our school is a place where catholic beliefs are taught and the catholic faith is experienced, witnessed and shared. Therefore we are committed to: Planning and implementing a comprehensive Religious Education program. Providing regular and varied experiences of prayer, celebration and liturgy. 2. Our school is a place where the values of the Gospel are evident in the daily routines of school life. Therefore we are committed to: Integrating the values of the Gospel, as manifested by the person of Jesus Christ into all aspects of our teaching, learning and our interpersonal relationships. Focusing our community on the needs and aspirations of children, staff and families. Building relationships among our people that have as their foundation co-operation, honesty, justice and integrity. 3. Our School is a place where all children are given every opportunity to develop their full potential in all curriculum areas. Therefore we are committed to: Providing relevant, meaningful and appropriate learning experiences for each child. Providing all members of staff with opportunities for professional and spiritual development so they may respond to the current needs of the children. 4. Our School is a place where the individual needs of each child are recognized and nurtured. Therefore we are committed to: Considering the needs, talents and gifts of the children when planning and implementing teaching, learning and extra curricula activities. 5. Our School is a place where all members of our community experience respect, dignity and justice. Therefore we are committed to: Developing and maintaining communications based on mutual respect between children, staff, families and the wider community. Establishing opportunities and structures for consultation and collaboration with children, staff and families in the preparation of policies, programs and the development and implementation of school change. 6. Our School is a place where all children will be provided with a valuable foundation for their future life enabling them to be happy and fulfilled members of our society. Therefore we are committed to: Providing opportunities for academic growth where children develop important attitudes, skills and knowledge to handle situations in the wider world. Establishing and maintaining a secure and positive school environment that enables our children to be co-operative, confident and happy people. Providing opportunities for the children to work with staff, families, the parish and our local community so they can develop responsibility and leadership.