Purpose
Wahroonga Preparatory School provides a caring and supportive environment where academic achievement is encouraged and the uniqueness, personality and talents of the individual are valued and developed in an atmosphere which fosters tolerance, kindness and respect.
We believe the whole school community shares the responsibility for the educational process. Open communication promotes self-esteem, happiness, tolerance, understanding and acceptance. All programs are developed with an emphasis on excellence in teaching, leadership and acceptance. Each student should be literate, numerate and responsible for his/her own continuous learning.
A pleasant physical environment is conductive to high self-esteem and pride in belonging. The development of social flexibility, acceptance and respect for property, self and others is essential.
EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND TEACHING OBJECTIVE
To enhance effective learning and teaching by:
- Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour.
- Identifying and catering for the individual learning needs of students.
- Establishing well managed teaching and learning environments.
- Ensuring that learning activities build on prior knowledge and experiences and are socially and culturally relevant.
- Providing frequent opportunities for students and their parents to discuss learning programs and student behaviour and progress.
- Identifying key social skills and developing plans for all students to acquire them, or make progress towards them, over time.
- Ensuring that gender and equity issues are recognized and addressed across the curriculum.
OUTCOMES
Students will be active participants in the learning process. Co-ordinated student services will provide effective support to classroom programs. The learning experiences of students will affirm their individuality and be positive and satisfying.