Strategic Directions
St Paul Lutheran School Strategic Directions 2019 - 2023
St Paul Lutheran School’s vision is to remain as a leader in contemporary education. Focusing on student voice, choice and empowerment, St Paul will strive to deliver ‘next practice’ educational philosophies to prepare our students for a constantly evolving future. Building on a firm Lutheran foundation and a culture of collaboration and innovation, St Paul will thrive as an inclusive community, with provision for the wellbeing of all.
Direction 1: Student-centred
- Embed practices where students have ownership over their own learning
- Develop greater opportunities for student leadership
- Provide a nurturing, challenging and supportive learning environment
- Ensure staffing, programs and teaching practices empower students with different abilities and needs
Direction 2: Community wellbeing
- Develop house structures, culture and curriculum to better support student wellbeing
- Support the wellbeing of our staff
- Facilitate relevant wellbeing information sessions for the St Paul community
Direction 3: Future-focused education
- Develop active partnerships with leading schools and educators
- Invest in the tailored development of our staff
- Provide targeted training and development for emerging leaders
- Review our pedagogical framework to ensure it remains at the forefront of educational practice and prepares our students for further learning, future work opportunities and active citizenship
Direction 4: Identity and community connection
- Provide a range of relevant ways to communicate with parents
- Engage families and foster participation in the life of our school
- Be inclusive of the many cultures in our community
- Actively work in partnership with St Paul Lutheran Church for ministry and mission
Direction 5: Sustainable future
- Develop a long term building and facilities plan
- Maintain financially responsible and affordable school fees
- Review our school values and embed them in meaningful ways
- Invest in quality, purposeful play spaces