School Philosophy – Hawkesbury Independent School
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School Philosophy – Hawkesbury Independent School
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At Hawkesbury Independent School, the teachers provide an active learning environment where:
each child is respected and valued as an individual and as a member of the school community.
each child’s enthusiasm for learning flourishes. The emphasis is on “doing”, investigating, exploring and solving problems with the opportunity to pursue individual interests.
our educational programs ensure that each child is challenged, makes progress and feels good about what he/she is doing. There is a strong emphasis on the basic skills of literacy and numeracy.
small class groups ensure each child receives personal attention – he/she is not “lost in the crowd”
the program relates to the whole child – his/her intellectual, physical, creative, emotional and social development.
cooperation rather than competition is fostered
each child is encouraged to do his/her best work and his/her progress is measured against his/her own previous achievements.
positive steps are taken to break down discriminatory attitudes evident in the wider community based on gender, race, religion, disability and age.
parents are invited to take part in the day to day activities and the management of the school.
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School Philosophy
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School Philosophy
HIS Admin
2019-10-06T20:26:32+11:00
At Hawkesbury Independent School, the teachers provide an active learning environment where:
each child is respected and valued as an individual and as a member of the school community.
each child’s enthusiasm for learning flourishes. The emphasis is on “doing”, investigating, exploring and solving problems with the opportunity to pursue individual interests.
our educational programs ensure that each child is challenged, makes progress and feels good about what he/she is doing. There is a strong emphasis on the basic skills of literacy and numeracy.
small class groups ensure each child receives personal attention – he/she is not “lost in the crowd”
the program relates to the whole child – his/her intellectual, physical, creative, emotional and social development.
cooperation rather than competition is fostered
each child is encouraged to do his/her best work and his/her progress is measured against his/her own previous achievements.
positive steps are taken to break down discriminatory attitudes evident in the wider community based on gender, race, religion, disability and age.
parents are invited to take part in the day to day activities and the management of the school.
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