Strategic Plan 2020 and ongoing
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Vision
We believe in the power of education to transform the lives of our students, and in turn to make the world a better place.
Purpose
Staff, students and parents work together to develop a supportive and inclusive school community which motivates young people to engage with and lead their communities – locally, nationally and internationally.
Values
Learning
Respect
Integrity
Courage
Optimism
Strategic Priorities
Enhancing Learning
Educating Students of Integrity, Respect and Courage
Making a Difference
Supporting Excellence in Staff
Conducting Sustainable and Secure Operations
Demonstrating Leadership in Governance
Strategic Priorities
Priority
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Enhancing Learning
Foster learning at the highest levels for every student. Goal How are we going to get there?
How are we going to get there? by our deeds
Support teachers to further improve their knowledge of effective student learning
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Adapt our curriculum and structures to better meet the needs of students
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Ensure that students learn and are taught in the most effective ways
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Prepare for a future of educational change
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Enhance co-curricular sport, drama, music, community service
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Enhance the learning experience for every student
Strategic Priorities
Priority
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Educating Students of Integrity, Respect and Courage Care for, know and respect our students, and encourage them to live the school values, so that they will thrive in a complex, rapidly changing world.
Goal How are we going to get there?
How are we going to get there? by our deeds
Embed our school values in all facets across the school to establish a strong moral compass in our students
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Prioritise pastoral care to ensure it is the foundation of all aspects of school life
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Empower students through student voice and opportunities to discover and develop their strengths
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Priority
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Making a Difference To expand and enhance our dedication to making a difference in the lives of our students, the school community, and society.
Goal How are we going to get there?
How are we going to get there? by our deeds
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Instil CGS students with a sense of social justice and responsibility and a belief that individually and collectively, they can have a positive impact on the world
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Be a role model and leader for philanthropy across the sector
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Develop opportunities for students to contribute to their communities
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Focus on improving the mental health of our community
Develop programs to support disadvantaged children whose lives could be transformed through a CGS education Enhance and expand the culture of our school community towards philanthropy
Strategic Priorities
Priority
Supporting Excellence in Staff To encourage our staff to be constantly learning, passionate about their areas of expertise, and committed to providing an outstanding education for boys.
Goal How are we going to get there?
How are we going to get there? by our deeds
Provide further opportunities for professional growth, and embed an expectation of continuous improvement for all staff
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Provide conditions that will attract the best staff for life-long learning
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Empower staff to take responsibility for and be accountable for their own actions
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Priority
Conducting Sustainable and Secure Operations To maintain a secure financial base for continued operations and future growth, committed to operating in an environmentally sustainable way.
Goal How are we going to get there?
How are we going to get there? by our deeds
Optimise operational efficiencies and effectiveness
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Be a responsible, ethical global citizen, as a leader in sustainability
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Ensure we are financially sustainable into the future
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Strategic Priorities
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Demonstrating Leadership in Governance
To ensure that the governance practices of the school instil trust and confidence in the school and ensure the Goal How are we going toschool’s get there? culture and values meet and guide the expectations of its stakeholders and the community at large.
How are we going to get there? by our deeds
Oversee the implementation of the school’s purpose through all aspects of the school, and ensure it is well understood by the school community
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Embed transparency in decision making, delegation and strong risk management practices, both financial and non-financial
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Ensure the composition of the school council reflects the world around us
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Support the school to adopt agile practices to both lead and respond to change in a timely manner