Building Our Future - The 2024 to 2026 Strategic Plan

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

THE 2024 TO 2026 STRATEGIC PLAN

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At Kinross Wolaroi, we believe respect and inclusivity lie at the heart of our vibrant school. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of our community, recognising that our differences enrich our collective experience, which enables us to thrive.

Kinross Wolaroi proudly sits on Wiradjuri land, a place where we celebrate the rich culture of our First Nations peoples. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment that embraces the wisdom, knowledge, and history of Australia’s First Nations. We aim to empower students to appreciate Indigenous heritage, promoting mutual respect and understanding, as we work towards reconciliation and harmony.

We understand each person brings their own perspectives, strengths, and talents, and we actively promote a culture that appreciates and embraces diversity. Diversity encompasses every aspect of identity including ability, culture, religion, language, gender, academic readiness, and neurodiversity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels affirmed and supported. This is achieved through open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect, contributing to a stronger and more compassionate world.

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FROM THE CHAIR & PRINCIPAL The Strategic Plan 2024-2026 identifies four drivers for action over the coming three years: Student Experience, Staff Experience, Community Engagement and Sustainability. It is designed to propel focused and deliverable strategic change over a compact timeframe.

Educational institutions are regularly buffeted by the ebbs and flows of world politics, changes in technology, community expectations, the natural environment, and economics. We have seen this play out in the most dramatic way in recent years via the pandemic. That said, the need for students to learn, to grow, and to develop into good people never really changes. Meeting these opposing challenges in the most effective and comprehensive way is the purpose of this plan – we must be aspirational for every individual to live and work with conviction, purpose and meaning. In this document we outline a strategy to meet the needs of our students that is responsive to both their current and future needs, while enhancing the sustainability of a great school in which our community has deep roots and investment.

Rev Andrew Cunningham Chair of Council Kinross Wolaroi School Council

Our full range of stakeholders played an active role in evolving this strategy through a process of deep listening and Appreciative Inquiry.

The result is a new Vision, the addition of a Diversity Statement, and for the first time at Kinross Wolaroi, the creation of a Graduate Profile.

The need for courageous, collaborative and evidence-informed leadership underpins the plan, with a focus on development of a values-driven and thriving school climate.

The four Focus Areas provide insight into how Kinross Wolaroi intends to move towards the future with courage, commitment, resilience, inclusivity, and respect. They provide a framework for the development of plans that will be reported on annually to our community.

We look forward to working collaboratively with staff and our community to implement this ambitious plan, while at the same time continuing our determined pursuit of educational excellence.

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Dr Andrew Parry Principal Kinross Wolaroi School

OUR PURPOSE VISION

Our vision is to deliver leading practice in education that is responsive to the needs of our students and community in our regional context.

Through a focus on continuous improvement, investment in people and sustainability, we will thrive in an ever-changing world.

We are aspirational for every individual, aiming to live and work with conviction, purpose and meaning, guided by an ethos of social justice, equity and inclusiveness.

MISSION

As a school of the Uniting Church in Australia, we exist to provide a challenging and holistic education that equips our students to live meaningful lives and make a positive contribution to society.

VALUES Courage

Commitment

Inclusivity

Resilience

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Respect

FOCUS AREA 1 STUDENT EXPERIENCE We will provide a rich, rigorous, and diverse educational experience that readies students to thrive in an ever-changing world. With a focus on values and community, our graduates will be resilient and creative learners, respectful of their own and others’ wellbeing. This will enable them to live with conviction, purpose and meaning.

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

• High-quality teaching and learning and high-quality wellbeing mutually reinforce a positive student experience.

• Our school values and graduates’ attributes are visible, understood and explicitly developed.

• School-wide culture is positive, consistent, fair, and respectful.

• Students are given agency in order to enhance motivation, persistence and enjoyment of learning.

• Our environment is one where students are known and supported through meaningful connections.

• Experiential learning provides unique and enriched learning opportunities.

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FOCUS AREA 2 STAFF EXPERIENCE We are committed to creating an environment in which staff feel connected, are inspired, and can progress their professional aspirations. Kinross Wolaroi is a leading school where staff are encouraged, valued, and supported. Developing culture and leadership will be the focus of our efforts, energising and empowering our staff as they enact our Vision.

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

• Leaders are visible role models committed to building a connected community.

• A positive and empowering culture is fostered through prioritising high-quality relationships.

• Collaboration and ongoing support is a leading feature of our professional environment.

• Flexible and tailored professional development supports progression of both school priorities and individual goals.

• Mentoring early career and new teachers supports a confident and effective transition into our School.

• Staff have agency to enhance their wellbeing and work satisfaction in a culture that is positive, consistent, fair, and respectful.

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FOCUS AREA 3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT We will harness the support of the School’s entire community in the realisation of our Vision. Strong, positive relationships will underpin success in every aspect of our School’s endeavours. We will engage, inform, and celebrate our community, ensuring a future that reflects and builds upon the traditions and successes of our past.

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

• Through the friend-raising efforts of the Parents’ & Friends’ Association, the Ex-Students’ Association and parent supporter groups, our community participates in shaping the future of our School.

• A vibrant, engaged, and supportive network of alumni provides outstanding post-school experiences for Kinross Wolaroi graduates.

• A new, incorporated Kinross Wolaroi School Foundation supports a philanthropic culture, encouraging community members to be active in their desire to ‘give back’ and be a part of our future success.

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FOCUS AREA 4 SUSTAINABILITY Acknowledging that each successive generation of a school has the responsibility of wise and prudent stewardship, we will balance sustainable practices with investment in our evolving programs and facilities. Through ongoing research and consultation, we will use best practice approaches in the strategic management of resources.

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

• Modern, innovative facilities inspire student learning and enable outstanding teaching.

• Initiatives aimed at reducing our use of energy and carbon footprint demonstrate care for our environment and contribute to sustaining our resources for future generations.

• A sustainable business model supports the delivery of leading practice in education.

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GRADUATE PROFILE An education at Kinross Wolaroi is about the development of the whole student.

Our Graduate Profile reflects the attributes that we believe equip our students to approach life with confidence, able to pursue their aspirations and contribute positively to their communities.

We design learning experiences to foster these attributes, to prepare well-rounded graduates to thrive in life, work and study beyond their school years.

AUTHENTIC

COLLABORATIVE

ADAPTABLE

CREATIVE

Our graduates act with integrity, possessing a genuine and sincere approach to the way they live their lives, committed to staying true to their values, beliefs and identity, able to form and sustain meaningful relationships; they are selfaware, reflective and generous of spirit.

Our graduates are resourceful and committed to self-improvement, having the courage to face uncertainty and be open to change; they know their values and use these as guiding principles when experiencing challenges.

EMPATHETIC

Our graduates are able to take on different perspectives so that they can understand and explore how others feel and think, reacting with compassion rather than judgement, able to connect with and appreciate diverse peers and colleagues.

Our graduates are able to work collaboratively to achieve common goals, taking responsibility for their actions and valuing the contributions of others, believing that embracing diverse perspectives and skills results in more productive and successful teamwork.

Our graduates are imaginative and innovative, consistently seeking fresh solutions to problems, approaching challenges with perseverance and resilience; they are valued contributors to their fields of endeavour and communities.

INDEPENDENT

Our graduates demonstrate a strong sense of self-reliance, autonomy and resourcefulness, confidently taking initiative to make informed decisions, responsibly managing their own learning and growth; they are equipped to thrive in diverse personal and professional settings.

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