Korowa Anglican Girls' School | Strategic Direction 2024 and Beyond

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2024 AND BEYOND

CONTENTS WE DARE

TO TRY

Our Purpose

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Our Mission

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Our Values Courage Curiosity Integrity

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Strategic Pillars Holistic Education Our People Our Community A Thriving School

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COURAGE

CURIOSITY

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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

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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.

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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.

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OUR VALUES

Courage We dare to try We are audacious We are resilient We are brave We are determined We are fearless

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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

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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

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WE ARE

AUDACIOUS

WE HAVE

COMPASSION

WE QUESTION

THE WORLD

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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.

We will create a vibrant community where students, alumni, staff and parents share a strong sense of identity, pride and belonging.

Our dynamic learning environment fosters autonomy, belonging and competence, supporting the holistic development of each student and encouraging an enduring love of learning.

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.

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

ENABLING STRATEGIES

Create an environment with relationships at its heart, where evert student feels known and understood.

Increase awareness of Korowa and our offerings, ensuring that everyone understands who we are and what we provide.

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.

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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

A THRIVING SCHOOL

We will create an environment where the best people choose to work and belong, where our teachers change lives.

We will create a thriving school that inspires and supports educational excellence and a culture of performance, collaboration and accountability.

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.

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

ENABLING STRATEGIES

Be considered the best school to work at.

Transform our practices and structure to support the school for the next five decades.

Foster a sense of pride and belonging in all our staff.

Create professional learning opportunities that support the whole self.

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.

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Korowa Anglican Girls’ School 10-16 Ranfurlie Cres, Glen Iris VIC 3146 korowa.vic.edu.au (03) 8808 8888 enrolments@korowa.vic.edu.au CRICOS PROVIDER: 01022G