Korowa Anglican Girls' School | Strategic Direction 2024 and Beyond
Korowa has long history of educating young women who go out into the world to make a difference. They have a sense of purpose and direction, knowing that they can be agents of change in both their own lives and the lives of others.
As educators, our mission is to help each student find their own voice, navigate their path and become the best version of themselves.
Our strategic direction is the road map for our journey. It is our guiding star and embodies our shared vision, values and future aspirations. Through a collaborative and inclusive process across our school, we have identified our key priorities for the next few years across four pillars: Holistic Education, Our Community, Our People, and A Thriving School.
Korowa’s aim is to develop confident, strong and authentic individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and resilience to make a positive impact on the world.
I invite you to join us on this journey as we work together to create a new way to lead the world that is inclusive and compassionate yet strong and focused.
Frances Booth Principal
OUR PURPOSE
TO DEVELOP GIRLS WHO ARE AUTHENTIC , CONFIDENT AND STRONG.
Daring to try.
Questioning the world.
Acting with integrity.
Creating young people who make a real difference in the world.
OUR MISSION
We make a difference.
We strive for all students at Korowa to:
• Be understood and feel they belong.
• Discover their unique potential.
• Strive for excellence not perfection.
• Understand and learn that success in life is defined as much by their character as it is by their talents.
We help students understand the power of their own voices.
We develop their strengths, and we teach them the value of personal effort and collaborative achievement.
We create a lasting foundation for each student to draw on as they carve their path in life.
OUR VALUES
Courage
We dare to try
We are audacious
We are resilient
We are brave
We are determined
We are fearless
OUR VALUES Curiosity
We seek to know more about the world around us
We find novel solutions
We are interested in others as we connect, learn and grow
We want to understand more
We question the world
We have a thirst for knowledge
OUR
VALUES Integrity
We respect ourselves, others and the world
We have empathy, striving to understand and connect with others
We know the truth is important
We are honest
We are inclusive, honouring difference and diversity
STRATEGIC PILLARS
HOLISTIC EDUCATION OUR COMMUNITY
We will create an integrated approach between academic, wellbeing and co-curricular activities ensuring each Korowa student’s unique potential is discovered and nurtured.
Our dynamic learning environment fosters autonomy, belonging and competence, supporting the holistic development of each student and encouraging an enduring love of learning.
Co-curricular opportunities in sports, arts and community service help students explore passions, develop leadership skills and build lifelong friendships. We empower Korowa students to embrace their strengths, overcome challenges and contribute meaningfully to society.
ENABLING STRATEGIES
Create an environment with relationships at its heart, where evert student feels known and understood.
Implement systems that provide data to ensure we can track and support the progress of each individual student.
Using the Korowa Learning Framework, develop a common language and processes to support each student’s growth.
We will create a vibrant community where students, alumni, staff and parents share a strong sense of identity, pride and belonging.
Through engaging activities, events and initiatives, we strengthen bonds, celebrate achievements, and embrace diversity. From our alumni to current parents and students we ensure the Korowa spirit thrives across the generations, creating an environment where everyone flourishes.
ENABLING STRATEGIES
Increase awareness of Korowa and our offerings, ensuring that everyone understands who we are and what we provide.
Be a school that everyone wants to join – students, staff and families.
Continue to strengthen our connections with our alumni so they feel they belong.
Harness the power of philanthropic giving so it becomes a part of Korowa life.
OUR PEOPLE
We will create an environment where the best people choose to work and belong, where our teachers change lives.
We foster an environment where talented individuals thrive, contributing their expertise to our educational landscape. Our aim is for Korowa staff to feel valued and have a sense of pride and belonging. We provide opportunities for personal growth, career advancement, and overall wellbeing.
A THRIVING SCHOOL
We will create a thriving school that inspires and supports educational excellence and a culture of performance, collaboration and accountability.
We are committed to securing a prosperous future for our students, staff, and community. Our comprehensive masterplan, spanning infrastructure investment along with our program development and resource planning, will equip us with the necessary tools and facilities to sustain our growth and uphold our position as an outstanding educational institution.
ENABLING STRATEGIES
Be considered the best school to work at.
Foster a sense of pride and belonging in all our staff.
Create professional learning opportunities that support the whole self.
ENABLING STRATEGIES
Transform our practices and structure to support the school for the next five decades.
Develop and implement a masterplan that provides appropriate infrastructure for future generations to learn and flourish.
Invest in infrastructure that meets the needs of our community and stakeholders.