School Overview 

Vision 

The Lakes South Morang College works as a team to support student inclusion, enhance respectful relationships and engage all students; to achieve learning success, build personal confidence and aspire to inspire others as leaders and global citizens.

Teaching Practice

• Teachers will work in collaborative teams to effectively plan and cater for differentiated and targeted learning

• Teachers will support and monitor student progress through the collection of accurate and effective data

• Teachers will deliver programs which reflect the needs of students and are aligned with current curriculum and whole school initiatives

The Learning Environment

• Will be a stimulating, safe and supportive environment where students value their learning

• Will be created to provide students with the opportunity to work independently and / or collaboratively with their peers or staff members

• Will be engaging, inviting, show pride in student learning and celebrate student achievement

• Will be committed to zero tolerance of child abuse

The Staff

• Will work towards continuous improvement of their own professional practice through individual and peer reflections, observations and discussions

• Will show flexibility, positivity and commitment to improving student outcomes

• Will take responsibility for their punctuality, preparation and engaging learning spaces   

Professional Learning Teams

• Will come prepared for PLT meetings with a focus on student learning and improved student outcomes using evidence based strategies

• Will value the opportunity to plan, moderate and build on their own skills and abilities as a working group and as individuals

21st Century Learning

• Programs will be delivered which align with 21st Century initiatives that enhance the use of digital technology

• Programs will be created that support Deeper Learning and encourage the development of character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking         

Communication

• Staff will communicate with each other in a professional, timely and effective manner

• Staff will communicate effectively with parents and students offering supportive feedback and advice in celebrating achievements, resolving concerns and moving forward

Our powerful statements of belief guide our practice and include:

• All students can learn and become confident lifelong learners.

• All students are unique individuals to be equally valued and nurtured.

• Teachers teach best when they are able to build positive relationships based on mutual respect and trust.

• Teachers are adult role models and can teach students many skills and social competencies that apply beyond the normal classroom.

• Students learn best when they are actively involved and have a voice in their learning.

At The Lakes engaging Learning strategies are employed to encourage agency and build capacity while the school purpose reflects high expectations and the right to dream big.