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SCHOOL POLICY OVERVIEW: Introduction: Education is aimed at securing the independence of
each individual learner, to “create” a child who is able to discover
whatever he/she needs to know, in new situations, for himself/herself, and one
who is able to adjust his/her own needs and values in the light of his/her own
social circumstances. The teacher will endeavour to create an atmosphere of
a happy, harmonious, hard working environment within the classroom.
Values of caring, sharing, understanding, tolerance, appreciation and
acceptance of each others capabilities and needs will play a very important in
the life within the classroom group; with the hope that these qualities will be
forever a part of the child’s future life extending to his/her school
colleagues, family, friends and future work associates. The child’s attitude towards work will be aimed at
concentration and care, with the thought that a job needs to be done to the best
of one’s ability. The expectations of the teachers will be high in the
work area, keeping in mind the great variation of individual efforts. The aims of courtesy, respect, manners and behaviour
will also be of a high standard. These
are of equal importance to the child’s school life as is the learning process
and academic progress. At Mentone Primary School we
aim to: (a)
help children develop responsible freedom by providing a school climate
in which a child may fully participate and realise his/her own potentialities.
He/she needs to experience a sense of achievement on regular occasions. (b)
provide the fundamental literacy and Numeracy skills as a basis for
secondary education. Where necessary, the provision of individual teaching,
level teaching and remedial groups and diagnostic testing to establish needs. (c)
help children develop an ability to reason and evaluate logically and
creatively without developing an intolerant attitude to the opinion of others. (d)
recognise differing talents in children and to develop these talents. (e)
recognise and assist with individual differences both academic and
personal. (f)
help children develop self discipline and desirable working habits. (g)
foster a quest for knowledge through learning experience activities. (h)
develop children physically, mentally and socially. (i)
provide the opportunities for all children to pursue enriching,
recreational activities. (j)
integrate all cultures within the school into one cohesive whole. (k)
maximise the limited school grounds so that activity, creative play and
sport will encourage the children in the pursuit of desirable social play
patterns. (l)
create a school environment where discussions, counselling and advice,
rather than force, will be the method of solving differences. (m)
help to develop staff morale so that the aims and expectations for the
children have a better chance of being realised. (n)
encourage parent participation in the activities of the school in order
to establish a co-operative relationship in the interests of the whole
community. Educational Philosophy of
Mentone Primary School: The maximum educational development of each
individual student is the underlying theme of our education policy. This educational development is not confined to
scholastic achievement but should include the fullest possible development of
the intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and moral qualities.
These are the characteristics generally regarded as desirable by the
community to which the school is responsible. Using the philosophy of Participation, Openness and
Equal Opportunity, we encourage all our parents to come into the school and
share their cultures. Our total
staff are always there to help with concerns. We foster total integration and socialisation by
developing strong links between parents, children and the community. Mentone Primary will endeavour to provide an
atmosphere in which pupils will develop: ·
initiative ·
self
reliance ·
confidence ·
tolerance ·
reasoning ·
literacy ·
numeracy ·
compassion ·
constructiveness Our long term aims can be best summed up as
developing happy, well adjusted, capable and intelligent children who have a
thirst for knowledge. The Mentone Primary School community aims for the
maximum educational development of individual students in the following ways: Intellectually: ·
training
in clear and logical thinking ·
training
in reasoning ·
making
judgements ·
training
in the meaningful use of leisure ·
fostering
a desire to learn Physically: ·
exercise
through games, adventure activities, swimming, sport, gymnastics and creative
movement ·
application
of healthy principles to one’s self ·
enjoyment
through participation Morally: ·
encouragement
of desirable habits and character traits such as honesty, obedience, industry,
responsibility, cleanliness, courtesy, confidence and the principles of good
citizenship Aesthetically: ·
awareness
of beauty in all things Socially: ·
a sense
of dignity and worth ·
a sense
of responsibility for their own actions and decisions ·
a caring
attitude towards others ·
learning
to work with and accept other people’s points of view |
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