School Vision

Our aim is for each child to become happy, healthy and resilient, well equipped for the challenges of lifelong learning, contributing to the society in which they live and able to achieve their full academic, creative and social potential. At the heart of Oakleigh Primary School and Kindergarten’s educational philosophy is the firm belief that all students can become successful learners and that there are no predetermined limits to what students can accomplish at any age.

We will achieve this by providing a welcoming, positive, safe and inclusive learning environment in which everyone is treated equitably, individual strengths are recognised and all achievements are celebrated.

SCHOOL VALUES

The values that form the basis of the actions in our learning community are:

Positive Emotion: Train your mind to focus on the positives rather than the negatives; be resilient.

Positive people look back on the past with gladness; look into the future with hope; and enjoy and cherish the present. Having the ability to recover strength, confidence and good humour. When things go wrong we are able to ‘bounce back’ or ‘bounce forward’.

Engagement: Use and improve your character strengths to carry out each task to the best of your ability.

When we focus on doing the things we truly enjoy and care about, we can begin to engage completely with the present moment and become immersed in a task.

Relationships: Create and maintain authentic and fulfilling relationships.

We develop a culture of respectful relationships and gender equality for all.  Everyone needs someone. We enhance our wellbeing and share it with others by building strong relationships with the people around us - family, friends, classmates and neighbours.

Meaning: Lead a purposeful existence

We are at our best when we have a sense of purpose and use that purpose to contribute to the community and help others – our family and friends, at school and in the local and broader community.

Accomplishment: Have a growth mindset. Strive for and achieve success.

Everyone needs to experience a sense of achievement and success. Considering what you want to achieve and setting personal goals, no matter how small, is an effective way to focus on what is important. Putting effort into reaching these goals builds self esteem and a sense of accomplishment.