MISSION STATEMENT

At Berwick Lodge Primary School, above all else, we value our children. We recognise that our future lies with them and so to encourage our students to embrace "Learning For Life", not simply as the motto of our school, but as a life-long process of development.

SCHOOL VALUES

Excellence:

Our highly motivated staff and stimulating learning environment shall inspire our students, ton continually strive to develop their skills and abilities and take pride in their achievements.

Integrity:

Behaviour that demonstrates honesty and consideration for one another and develops mutual trust, is reinforced by our teachers who are exemplary role models for our students.

Respect:

All members of our school community show an understanding of, and respect for, one another as equally valued and valuable members of society.

Co-operation:

The importance of co-operation shall be promoted through the on-going development of teamwork between teachers, students and parents, and the resulting friendships and sense of belonging will underpin all our activities.

Empowerment:

Our curriculum is designed to develop the skills and attitudes students will need to enable them to make informed choices and decisions, to become valuable, contributing members of society.

GOALS

Curriculum

To ensure that all students are encouraged, supported and challenged to maximize their learning in all areas of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards

(VELS)
To provide a comprehensive sequential P-6 curriculum that is challenging and able to meet the needs of all students through planned learning programs encompassing VELS.

Environment

To continue to provide and maintain a safe, secure and attractive physical environment that acknowledges the value of individuality and provides all students with the opportunity and confidence to engage in learning experiences.

Management

To provide personnel management practices that support the attainment of the school's goals and priorities through an effective and efficient quality management system, the development of staff, open channels of communication and decision-making processes and regular review and reporting of student outcomes.

Resourcing

To ensure resource allocation reflects and enhances the delivery of established goals and priorities of the school.