We have developed these statements in collaboration with our staff, students and families. They are part of our School Success Plan.
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At Homelands Senior Public School we are committed to constantly strive to provide exemplary learning opportunities for our students. We have very high expectations for our students and through differentiation of instruction and assessment we help them learn the skills and concepts, they will need to master a challenging curriculum.
We inspire and empower the Homelands' School and Community to embrace the values of our Code of H.O.N.O.U.R. (Honesty, Open Communication, Necessary Learning Skills, Opportunities for Success, Unity, Respect) which reflect the learning skills and work habits necessary for success in the 21st Century.
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At Homelands Sr PS, our vision of an exemplary school is a place where:
High expectations are the norm & where supports, via differentiated instruction & assessment, are provided to ensure students meet the requirements of a challenging curriculum
Students possess creative, critical thinking skills & apply those skills in a purposeful way
Where risk taking is valued & encouraged
Stakeholders feel welcome, in a clean, maintained site
Everyone has an intrinsic motivation to be successful
Stakeholders feel safe, valued & respected in a inclusive & culturally diverse school
Students are prepared for high school & ultimately for success in the 21st Century work force
Healthy living, through diet & exercise is natural part of the school
Where everyone is socially conscious & strives to find innovative ways to be responsible in both their local & global world (social justice & the environment)
Through character education no one tolerates bullying, intimidation, or discrimination.
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- At Homelands we follow the shared values of our Code of H.O.N.O.U.R. (Honesty, Open Communication, Necessary Learning Skills, Opportunities for . . .
- success, Unity, and Respect: for self, others, and the environment).
- We also value: Risk-taking, Inclusivity and the Human Rights Code, High Standards, Creative & Critical Thinking, and Supporting one another.
- We see value in Healthy Living and make the connection between life style and personal wellness. We value our Culturally Diverse community and
- celebrate our differences.
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- Respecting and responding to individual learning styles, strengths and needs
- Continued professional development, staff collaboration and unified efforts towards enhancing student programming and achievement
- Sharing and celebrating our diversity through awareness and respect
- Maintaining reciprocal lines of communication with parents concerning student progress
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- Complete homework and assignments on time
- Follow Homelands Code of HONOUR and classroom routines
- Become involved in a variety of school activities and opportunities
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- Creating an encouraging, caring and positive environment at home for children to do homework; schedule daily homework time and routines
- Continuing to keep lines of communication open with students, teachers and principal.
- Remaining current with educational issues and trends.
- Establishing goals, expectations, and shared responsibilities between school, parents and teachers as equal partners in school success
- Supporting the school and staff through getting involved in the School Council, extra-curricular activities or volunteer programs
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