By connecting to the real world of students’ lives, authentic learning enables students to become lifelong learners who contribute to society and the wider world as active and discerning citizens. Authentic learning is central to our work as Catholic educators because it promotes the continual growth and wellbeing of the whole person — spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
Our Learning Framework is centred around House of Mary, House of Learning.
With Mary as our model, together we will Live, Learn and Shine, incorporating our school motto, our school values and our learning principles.
STRONG FOUNDATIONS Principle
As a learning community, we:
- Believe that the person of Jesus Christ and His teachings are at the centre of our Catholic Faith and learning
- Believe that our Marion tradition inspires us to model our lives on Gospel values
- Provide a safe and supportive learning environment
THINKING Principle
As a learning community, we:
- Encourage higher order thinking skills
- Promote intellectual quality
- Personalise learning opportunities
- Maintain high expectations and deeper knowledge
- Empower students to become independent learners
- Engage in activities which are meaningful
I AM UNIQUE Principle
As a learning community, we:
- Create opportunities for all students to shine
- Provide learning opportunities to cater for the diverse needs of learners
- Recognise and value individuality
WORKING TOGETHER Principle
As a learning community, we:
- Promote building positive relationships
- Promote a sense of acceptance and inclusivity
- Encourage equality and contribution
- Believe and encourage parent, student and teacher collaboration
MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE Principle
As a learning community, we:
- Value social justice and fairness
- Provide practical and realistic opportunities where children feel they are truly making a difference
- Provide skills to function in the real world
- Encourage responsibility and explore student decision making skills
TECHNOLOGY Principle
As a learning community, we:
- Incorporate technology into our learning environment to encourage confi dent and competent users of technology to improve learning
- Provide opportunities for children to take risks and explore using technology
- Recognise technology as an essential tool to extend learning and cater for the 21st Century learner