St Hilda's Strategic Focus 2020

STRATEGIC FOCUS 2020

In 2015, the School Council of St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, the Principal and Senior Leadership Team reviewed the goals of the St Hilda’s Strategic Intent – Strategic Focus 2020.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

STUDENT WELLBEING SCHOOL COMMUNITY

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BOARDING LIFE

St Hilda’s unique position in Mosman Park, Perth with its impressive campuses and location between the river and the sea, combine to make an inspiring and vibrant community. St Hilda’s will continue to be an inspiring place for learning and facilitate connection for all members of the community – students, parents, staff and Old Scholars.

The School Council has agreed the Strategic Directions will guide the development and management of the School in seven key focus areas, as reflected in: • Student Wellbeing • Academic Excellence • Professional Staff • Cocurricular Activities • Boarding Life • School Community • Physical Environment School Council maintains a Master Plan and Finance Plan to support the School’s Vision and make provision for linkage between the ideas and vision of the wider community, to thus provide the best possible campus facilities.

St Hilda’s will continue to maintain short, medium and long-term financial plans that will facilitate the delivery of a quality education.

The St Hilda’s Foundation will continue to manage its funds with a view to supporting the long-term financial objectives of the School.

“If we can inculcate in the girls in our schools a high regard for personal integrity, the ability to adapt themselves to changing circumstances and yet to retain the fundamental loyalties and to stand by their principles, if we can arouse in them enquiring minds and the spirit of adventure, then I feel they have no fear of advancing into the future.�

Miss Una Mitchell, 1958 Former Principal

OUR PURPOSE

To provide a vibrant school community that educates and inspires girls for life.

“I expect students to be courteous, responsible people, considerate of others and aware of the conditions of others, parochially, as well as world-wide.

I want girls with self-discipline; girls able to make decisions and to act on these decisions, able to set up their own goals and to take steps towards achieving these - girls with initiative and an inner strength so that they are not swayed by emotion or the pressure or prejudices of the crowd: girls who can think objectively and critically on matters of propaganda and advertising.�

Miss Joanne Patman, 1969 Former Principal

OUR VISION 2016 - 2020

Preparing girls for the future by developing tenacity, confidence and compassion.

“I support everything that helps each girl with her own unique life – the Christian faith and values of the School (as you have heard me say many times in Assembly), things like friendship, loyalty, honesty, kindness, truthfulness, reliability, initiative, creativity, resilience and gratitude - things that really help girls have confidence in themselves and respect for other people.�

Mrs June Jones, 1994 Former Principal

OUR VALUES

RESPECT

We value sensitivity and concern for the well-being of others.

This means being caring, compassionate and honest.

We learn in a safe and supportive school environment, while respecting our natural environment and cultural heritage.

“The St Hilda’s Values Framework provides an excellent guide for shaping our goals and subsequent actions. The values cover the whole panoply of community and individual endeavour, including a pursuit of knowledge and commitment to the achievement of potential.”

Mrs Joy Shepherd, 2009 Former Principal

OUR VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We encourage the pursuit of personal best in all areas and respect the achievements of others. We have a lifelong commitment to the quest for knowledge.

“Our purpose as an Independent Christian School is to provide an all-round education of excellence to the end that, in co-operation with each family, those skills; attitudes; capacities and values needed for the fullest possible enjoyment of life and service to the community are nurtured in the individual student.�

Mrs Rita McGregor, 1977 Former Principal

OUR VALUES

INCLUSION

We acknowledge that we are a diverse community and must have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others in everything we do. We value diversity of cultural expression.

“We live in a quickly changing world, and for each at present, her significance and her duties as a citizen seem more important than anything else. We certainly need to educate citizens who will endeavour to understand what democracy means, and play their part in its preservation.�

Miss Catherine Small, 1940 Former Principal

OUR VALUES

JUSTICE

We are committed to participation and citizenship.

We promote democratic processes and social justice.

We believe in fairness and equity for the achievement of a just, responsible society.

“I want her to be a happy and self-confident soul … a respectful person who other people like to be around.”

Year 8 Parent, 2015

OUR FOCUS AREAS

STUDENT WELLBEING

St Hilda’s is committed to developing each student’s growth into a confident young woman, with personal attributes of tenacity, confidence and compassion. We will: 1. Strengthen our research-based approach to student wellbeing through positive education.

2. Provide academic and social support to ensure each student develops personal resilience.

3. Develop the whole student through individual care and support.

4. Encourage students to act with emotional intelligence in life and leadership, within an Anglican ethos.

“Learning never ends.�

Mrs Kim Kiepe, 2015 Principal

OUR FOCUS AREAS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

St Hilda’s is known for creating a culture that promotes learning through provision of an outstanding educational program based on contemporary curriculum and academic rigour.

We will: 1. Build a growth mindset through engaging and energising learning experiences.

2. Use current and emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning environments.

3. Maintain our STEAM focus through the signature programs of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.

4. Design pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of each student through a personalised program of learning.

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.�

Aristotle

OUR FOCUS AREAS

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

St Hilda’s staff contribute to a vibrant and creative and dynamic school environment.

We will: 1. Develop a staff culture reflecting the School’s purpose, vision and values.

2. Attract and retain quality professional staff.

3. Enhance aspirational growth of staff through a culture of professional learning, reflective practice and feedback.

4. Build confidence in teacher pedagogy and innovation.

“Lying on the rocks and watching the stars was the most beautiful thing I have ever, ever seen in my whole life.�

Year 10 Student, 2014 Wooleen Odyssey Trip

OUR FOCUS AREAS

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

St Hilda’s will offer an extensive range of cocurricular opportunities, designed to encourage students to develop a sense of achievement and pride in their efforts. We will: 1. Provide structured and rigorous cocurricular programs to meet the needs of our students.

2. Design ‘real world’ experiences beyond the classroom via the Outdoor Education experience.

3. Expect high levels of participation in sport, performing arts and music, so that it is recognised as a key strength of our school.

4. Provide extensive opportunities to develop confidence and citizenship and a global world view.

“The Boarding House allows girls to forge lasting friendships.�

Mindy Kim, 2007 Head Boarder

OUR FOCUS AREAS

BOARDING LIFE

St Hilda’s is committed to providing a quality boarding program as an educational experience that enriches a student’s life and contributes to school life. We will: 1. Provide an environment where boarders are supported academically, socially and emotionally.

2. Ensure each boarding student’s wellbeing is supported, by providing an environment where boarders flourish.

3. Create opportunities for boarders to develop leadership and personal growth.

4. Ensure boarding staff culture is aligned with the values of the School.

“Remember that wherever life takes you, you will always be part of the St Hilda’s Old Scholars’ Community – support it, enjoy it, call on it when you need it.”

Mrs Denise Stransky, 2010 President GHS and St Hilda’s Old Scholars Association

OUR FOCUS AREAS

SCHOOL COMMUNITY

St Hilda’s will engage with our community through partnerships that provide opportunities for our students. We aim to: 1. Support the St Hilda’s P&F, Old Scholars Association and Whitby Parents to enable community engagement.

2. Engage meaningfully with alumni, parents and staff to enrich the educational program for current students.

3. Create an active and engaged community to share stories, opportunities and events.

4. Encourage a philanthropic spirit within the School community.

“As a leading educational institution, we are focused on developing our resources and facilities to support a continually evolving academic program. The generosity of our school community has enabled the recent completion of a state-of-the-art Junior School on the Chidley Campus … and a dramatic transformation of the Bay View Campus with the completion of a hightech, geothermally heated, Olympic-size swimming pool, a 900-seat performing arts centre and an innovative science building complete with robotics centre.”

Ms Deidre Willmott, 2015 Chair of Council

OUR FOCUS AREAS

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

St Hilda’s will ensure that our building projects achieve environmental sustainability and design excellence to enable effective delivery of our educational and cocurricular programs.

We will: 1. Regularly review the School’s Property Master Plans for the Chidley and Bay View campuses, taking into account the current and future curriculum, cocurricular, staff, occupational health and safety, and servicing requirements.

2. Maintain a focus on providing flexible, pleasant and innovative facilities.

3. Continue to upgrade or replace existing building stock to ensure that our facilities match the needs of the education delivery requirements.

4. Monitor transport and parking needs for staff, parents, visitors and students, maintaining close contact with Mosman Park Council and the Public Transport Authority.

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