Mission Statement

 

Connells Point Public School aims to provide a happy, supportive environment where children are encouraged to become self-motivated, co-operative learners while striving for excellence in their academic, cultural, physical and social development.

 

Belief Statements

 

We believe children learn most effectively when:

 

*       they are in a happy, secure, stimulating and flexible learning environment;

 

*       there is a relationship between teacher and student based on trust and mutual respect;

 

*       motivation for learning is intrinsic and extrinsic;

 

*       the range of teaching strategies and learning activities allows students to

set achievable goals with the provision for challenge and enrichment;

 

*       students and teachers reflect and self-evaluate;

 

*       students are assessed in a variety of ways; and

 

*       parents fully support and value their children's learning.

 

 

School Expectations

 

At Connells Point Public School, we expect our students to:

 

*       attend school regularly and punctually;

 

*       respect and care for the rights of others;

 

*       follow the instructions of teachers and others in authority;

 

*       behave in a responsible, courteous manner within and outside the school;

 

*       play sensibly and safely;

 

*       always do their best;

 

*       respect and care for our learning environment; and

 

*       observe the school uniform requirements.