Philosophy

Ayr State believes that this school provides an Education for all children that:-

Responds to the needs of the learners

The different ways they learn and the rate they learn. e.g. Whole school intervention program.

With enthusiastic & committed teachers. e.g. Stability of staff..

Addressing Gender & Ethnicity by recognizing diversity. e.g. Mixed sporting teams.

Providing extra curricular / extension activities. e.g. Tournament Of The Minds.

Providing ACCESS to Audio / Visual / Computer hardware. e.g. Banks of Computers.

Arranging activities / experiences that motivate / promote enjoyment. e.g. Camps / Excursions.

Providing NEEDS BASED resourcing. e.g. Classroom Grants.

Maintaining PURPOSE to learning. e.g. Active & informed citizenship.

Involves students in Community activities. e.g. Designing, organizing, evaluating - Eisteddfod, lecturette competition.

Provides a Supportive / Co-operative Learning Environment.

Students are involved in decision making. e.g. School Rules, Student Council, Class Activities.

Maintaining flexible procedures / routines to maximize learning outcomes. e.g. Play areas / parades / play times.

Maintaining stability & continuity of learning. e.g. Year Level Overview.

Working as a Team & in PARTNERSHIP with stakeholders. e.g. surveys of opinions.

Providing a cool, pleasant & attractive environment. e.g. Rainforest area.

Valuing effort / building self esteem. e.g. Fortnightly awards.

Presenting achievable but challenging expectations. e.g. Problem solving work centres.

Promoting RISK taking & self responsibility. e.g. Child initiated activity (colour-in competitions)

Respects & Values the Expertise of all Stakeholders

Encourages children to be responsible for their own learning/behaviour e.g. Camp Fundraising

Learners / Teachers plan together with parents. e.g. Term Plans / Parent Meetings.

Learners encouraged to display Leadership qualities. e.g. Leadership Conference.

Maintaining a climate of mutual respect. e.g. Open door policy.

Individual personnel taking responsibility for Key Areas. e.g. Curricular Areas.

Parents involved in the activities of the school. e.g. Parent participation policy.

Positive approach to Problem Solving - looking for benefits of change.....improvement.

Providing knowledge of school operations and sharing of responsibilities. e.g. Publication of documents / policies etc.

Strives to achieve our Mission Statement

To help and guide the children of this school towards the full attainment of their potential:

as an individual

as a future adult member of society.

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