SCHOOL VALUES

At Stawell West Primary School, we are committed to ensuring every child is known, supported and challenged to succeed. We provide high-quality teaching and a strong focus on wellbeing so students grow as confident learners and kind, capable community members. We work in partnership with families to create a safe, inclusive school where learning and wellbeing go hand in hand.

The Stawell West Primary School Values:

Resect

We show respect for ourselves, others and our school. At SWPS this means:

• Adults and students modelling respectful language and actions every day
• Caring, safe and inclusive classrooms
• Positive relationships and teamwork
• Listening to others and valuing differences
• Restorative approaches to solving problems
• Pride in our school and community

Challenge

We encourage every student to aim high, take learning further, and keep improving. At SWPS this means:

• High expectations for learning and behaviour
• Explicit teaching and strong foundations in literacy and numeracy
• Goal setting and celebrating progress
• Differentiated learning and targeted support so every student can grow
• Building persistence, curiosity and confidence to tackle new learning

Responsibility

We take responsibility for our learning, choices and actions. At SWPS this means:

• Following our School-Wide Positive Behaviour expectations
• Making safe, thoughtful decisions
• Being ready to learn and giving our best effort
• Looking after our school, resources and each other
• Taking on leadership roles and helping others