Principal's

Welcome

Mrs Josie Crisara OAM

The start of the 2023 school year has been very positive with excited students and staff.

Developing Culture

One of our intentions at Aitken College is to develop a positive and thriving culture. Culture is a set of shared values, customs and behaviour. We have defined some of these values and behaviours with input from students, staff and parents. Our behaviour matrix describes how we show respect, take responsibility and focus on learning. These are important for establishing norms, for creating and promoting positivity (growth mindset) and reinforcing expectations.

Developing a strong and positive culture has many benefits, such as fostering a sense of belonging, enhancing communication and collaboration, improving motivation, and supporting the achievement of common goals. It is an an ongoing process that requires intentional action. It involves shaping a shared identity in order to achieve that sense of community which we all value.

Strategy plan

Our new Strategy plan with a focus on ‘Inspiring your Personal Best’ is the culmination of input from students, parents, staff and alumni during last year. There is alignment with our vision, mission and aims which are listed below.

The value of Excellence has been introduced and will be our theme for the year with an expectation that this infiltrates all we do in learning, behaviour, community outreach, communication, and environment.

Doing our Personal Best - Focus on Excellence

Excellence is a value that we often hear about, but what does it really mean? The dictionary defines excellence as the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. In other words, it is the pursuit of greatness, of doing our very best in everything we do.

In school, excellence is essential for success. It is not just about getting good grades, but also about developing a positive attitude towards learning and personal growth. Excellence requires hard work, dedication and a commitment to always improve.

When we strive for excellence, we challenge ourselves to be better and push our limits. We develop the skills and habits that enable us to achieve our goals, both inside and outside the classroom. We learn to be more focused, disciplined and resilient, which are qualities that will serve us well in the future.

Excellence also means taking pride in our work and being accountable for our actions. We understand that our performance is a reflection of who we are and what we value. When we do our best, we not only achieve success, but we also gain a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment that comes from knowing that we gave it our all.

Finally, excellence is not just about ourselves, but also about contributing to the greater good. When we strive for excellence, we become role models for others and inspire them to do their best. We create a culture of excellence that benefits everyone, from classmates and teachers to families and communities.

With the school routine now in full swing, it was great to see the number of families who joined the information sessions either online or in person. The research shows that parents who show an interest in their child’s learning and school help them to be the best they can be. As parents, please encourage your children to contribute in co-curricular activities and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

Building Program

Our new building was opened and the new spaces have been excitedly utilized by the Cumberland students and staff. It will take some time to fully utilise the great learning spaces available .