Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017

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In a supportive Christian environment, reflecting the philosophy of the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School aims to provide excellence in teaching and learning within a broad, balanced and flexible curriculum complemented by other school activities; preparing confident, compassionate, capable women able to contribute in a global community.

Our School Mission

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DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE! Contents: Our School Mission 02 • Our Vision and Motto 03 • Our Values 04 • Our Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017 05 • Academic success 06 • Empowering young Women 07 • Outstanding Staff 08 Broadening Horizons 09 • Connecting Community 10 • Inspiring Faith 11 • Our Teachers 12 • Our Support Staff 13 • Our Boarding House Staff 14 • Our Personalised Approach to Learning 15

Per Volar Sunata

- Born to Fly Upwards

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Our Vision and Motto

St Margaret’s vision is to be an outstanding day and boarding school for girls.

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Spirit

A St Margaret’s girl will value and demonstrate an enthusiasm for the School, our heritage and our environment. The St Margaret’s spirit is in all students and is there for life. It is a thread which connects St Margaret’s girls with each other.

Faith

A St Margaret’s girl welcomes and embraces all in sharing the Christian message, the spirit of love through example, compassion, hope and charity. She demonstrates her faith by service to those members of the wider community who need assistance.

Integrity

A St Margaret’s girl is known for her honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, truthfulness, courtesy, understanding, reliability and ethical behaviour.

Courage

A St Margaret’s girl has strength of character and confidence in doing what is right. She has the courage to embrace challenge and change.

Respect

A St Margaret’s girl has respect for herself and others. She understands that she is a member of a diverse community and she takes responsibility as a team member to care, support and cooperate with others.

Passion

A St Margaret’s girl has a positive outlook on life, she understands that commitment and persistence are necessary for learning and achievement.

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Our Values

The six core values of spirit, faith, integrity, courage, respect and passion are embedded in every endeavour that the students undertake.

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Academic success

EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN

OUTSTANDING STAFF

BROADENING HORIZONS

CONNECTING COMMUNITY

Strategic Plan 2013–2017

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INSPIRING FAITH

Our Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017

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undisputed leader in creating diverse learning pathways and for encouraging academic aspiration and endeavour for all.

Strategies

To apply the principles of personalised learning by engaging every student in learning opportunities appropriate to readiness and needs To create an environment focused on continuous improvement in providing an engaging, rigorous and inspirational curriculum Develop a culture of excellence in student-owned academic achievement and celebration of progress To develop state-of-the-art educational spaces that support quality teaching and learning and reflect the application of the principles of personalised learning Develop holistic and effective educational pathways for all students that extend beyond the walls at St Margaret’s through the creation of strong educational partnerships with universities, businesses and industries

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Academic Success

Goal St Margaret’s is recognised as an

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In a safe and friendly environment, St Margaret’s develops confidence and resilience in our day and boarding students, empowering them to grow and share their interests, gifts and talents.

Strategies To develop specific and appropriate programs to develop resilience, a positive outlook, and a respect for self and others

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To provide a breadth of leadership opportunities for all students from PrePreparatory – Year 12 To expect high levels of participation in the extra-curricular life of the School and to have this recognised as a key strength of our School To develop the Flyers Programs in the fields of Academics, Sports and Arts where we are internationally recognised

Empowering Young Women

Goal

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for the quality of their work and their outstanding contributions to the School and their profession.

Strategies To support and develop teaching staff to be

confident and outstanding practitioners of innovative teaching methods and to be leaders in their field

To build leadership capacity of staff by

encouraging aspiration and professional growth

To maintain the highest standards of staff recruitment, engagement and professional development

To empower staff, in an era of high

accountability, by encouraging evidence-based research as the foundation for best practice

To support and encourage a collegial

environment that is characterised by open communication and professional sharing

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Outstanding Staff

Goal St Margaret’s staff members are known

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Strategies

wider community, explore opportunities and develop a deep understanding of their responsibilities within local, national and international contexts.

To strengthen the international focus of

school activities and be the undisputed leader in offering international exchange

To provide opportunities for overseas,

rural and city students to experience the cultural, geographic and economic diversity that is a unique strength of Australia

Ongoing and steadfast commitment

to our rural, regional and international students through the provision of world-class boarding facilities

Expect all students to engage in the

community service program, not only as a manifestation of Faith, but as an opening of mind and heart experience

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Broadening Horizons

Goal St Margaret’s students are expected to contribute to the

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lifelong connection and valued support networks.

Strategies Ensure St Margaret’s P&F, Old Girls’

Association and Foundation are aligned with the School’s Strategy through a community engagement and support process

Promote St Margaret’s visibility in the community

To engage meaningfully with past students, staff and parents and offer beneficial and rewarding programs that provide ongoing lifelong personal growth

Provide opportunities for past students to

further enrich their School through an Old Girls’ Scholarship Program and Endowment Fund contribution

Use the intellectual capital of our past

students to enrich the educational program of our students, staff and community

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Connecting Community

Goal St Margaret’s community is characterised by cohesion,

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and depth through an Anglican expression of the Christian faith.

Strategies To celebrate the philosophy of the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent and their legacy

To exemplify Christian values and further the Christian mission in all that we do

To provide engaging worship and spiritual

experiences for all students, day and boarding, that further the traditions of the SSA and our Church

To create an environment where students and staff

have the opportunity to develop a commitment to faith and their understanding of the Christian Faith

To extend our pastoral services and care offering

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Inspiring Faith

Goal St Margaret’s inspires students to develop spiritual awareness

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Our Teachers

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Our Teachers Our teachers are focused on delivering an engaging and rigorous curriculum through which students are offered opportunities for creative and critical thinking, and problem solving. Our teachers are inspirational, empowering the learner and encouraging a spirit of inquiry, as the necessary foundation of lifelong learning. They model the values of the School and expect students to demonstrate their commitment to these values. Our teachers seek to ensure that a student graduating from the School leaves with the capabilities and confidence for effective participation in and contribution to society; therefore, each student is nurtured, encouraged and challenged from PrePreparatory to Year 12 so that she graduates from school as a resilient and independent young woman.

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Our Support Staff Our support staff are highly skilled and service-oriented professionals committed to facilitating the timely and effective operation of the School. They take pride in the quality of their work, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy. Our support staff demonstrate initiative in their role and are focused on the needs of students. In their commitment to the School and in relationships with their colleagues, they exemplify the values of St Margaret’s.

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Our Boarding House Staff

Our Boarding House Staff As an integral part of the Boarding community, all members of the Boarding House staff are committed to providing a warm, friendly and safe environment for all boarding students.

Through a focus on care and support, they aim to ensure a happy and engaging boarding experience for each student, encouraging the formation of a sense of community and lifelong friendship. Our Boarding House staff model the values of the School and encourage all students to embody these values in their relationship with others.

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DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE! St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School 11 Petrie Street Ascot QLD 4007 Australia • Telephone: +61 7 3862 0777 • Facsimile: +61 7 3862 0701 • mail@stmargarets.qld.edu.au • www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au A School of the Society of the Sacred Advent

Our Personalised Approach to Learning

Our Personalised Approach to Learning Our approach to personalised learning is one that places the needs, interests and learning styles of students at its centre. With a commitment to exemplary teaching, there is a focus on providing students with specific feedback; this means that our students are empowered to set and monitor their own learning goals, and through reflection, manage their achievements. Our personalised learning environment, with an emphasis on intervention, enhancement and diverse opportunities, offers the flexibility to engage students through choice and authentic learning experiences.

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