WEMBLEY DOWNS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Welcome to our school, Wembley Downs Primary School.  I am honoured to be the Principal of such a wonderful school community, where we create an environment of Care ~ Respect ~ Challenge.

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Our School Vision:

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Wembley Downs is a school where respect is a central element of our culture. It is the cornerstone of relationships between staff, students, parents and the wider school community. Respectful behaviour extends to relationships between staff and those taking on leadership roles and they are supported by all. Communication at all levels and in all circumstances is open, honest, supportive and constructive. The school communicates with the community and parents with a consistent, easy-to-use process.

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Our school community is united, cohesive, engaged and happy. We are a school and community learning together.

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At Wembley Downs we strive for excellence in teaching practice and innovation where possible.  There is time and opportunity for teachers to work collaboratively. The school community is engaged, committed and takes an active responsibility in student learning. There is a whole-school approach addressing and supporting mental health. Teachers engage students in learning by using a balance of explicit teaching, cooperative and play-based learning, and independent work opportunities. Student achievement is acknowledged and celebrated at all year levels every day. There is a whole-school assessment schedule that identifies student needs, guides future planning and allows teachers to monitor progress. We employ differentiation to support the diverse needs and abilities of students. We recognise and celebrate this diversity.

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Staff at our school are supported and well resourced. An education assistant in every classroom allows teachers to cater for students at educational risk. There are well developed systems in place for teachers and parents who have SAER students in their care. Support is available, including access to remediation programs, for teachers with students at risk in the area of literacy. Professional development enables staff to understand students with different learning needs and utilise resources to support all learners. The allocation of resources and manpower is decided by consideration of the needs of teachers and students, and prioritised accordingly.

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Our school is a welcoming and safe place for all. Both the interior and exterior environments are inviting, interesting and stimulating. Our learning environments enhance student learning, particularly through flexible learning spaces and utilisation of digital resources. As our students are preparing for life in an increasingly digital world, our school promotes a cross-curricular STEAM approach, supported by up-to-date technology and fully trained, confident staff.

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We are committed to providing opportunities and support for shared leadership at Wembley Downs. Leadership opportunities, mentoring and professional development are encouraged and provided to all staff in line with the identified needs of the school. Prospective leaders have a clearly defined role and purpose and are given extra time as required. They are positive role models in the community.

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Our school culture fosters unity and cohesion. As a result, we have high staff morale. Wembley Downs Primary School’s decision-making processes value and respect the opinions of all staff. There is the opportunity to discuss general business during staff meetings. 

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Our Values and Beliefs:

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• We value and respect each other.

• We make everyone feel safe.

• We take pride in everything we do.

• We work together and challenge ourselves to make a positive difference.

• We support the mental and physical well-being of our school community.

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Our vision, values and beliefs underpin all our work which is outlined in our Business Plan 2021-2023.  I look forward to reviewing this plan in consultation with the school community, as well as preparing the next Business Plan. 

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The objective of this 2021-2023 Business Plan is to consolidate and build on the work commenced in the 2018-2020 Business Plan. Following a successful independent review of the school and using school performance data, the focus areas for this business plan are:

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1. Inspirational Teaching & Learning;

2. Communication & Relationships;

3. Leadership & Capacity Building;

4. Quality Learning Environment; and

5. Student Achievement.

 

The 2019 Independent School Review highlighted the strong progress that the school made across the life of the previous Business Plan. The review also identified pathways for sustaining our current success and areas to focus on for continued improvements.

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Every student, every classroom, every day, sets clear aspirations for every student and focuses on strengthening support for improved teaching and learning.

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This plan sets out the school’s strategic direction and includes Department of Education requirements that are articulated in the Department of Education’s key documents and plans:

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1. Strategic directions for public schools 2020–2024

2. Building on strength, ‘Future directions for the Western Australian public school system’

3. Annual ‘Focus’ Documents.

 

We most recently had our Public School Review, which was a celebration of our school improvement and accountability work. 

Please click on this link to access this report.

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I am pleased to announce our Future Focus:

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In the process of determining our future direction, the school leadership team, school staff and School Board have reviewed data and considered formal and informal feedback that sought a wide range of views on many areas of school operations. That data highlights our strengths and points the way towards our opportunities for improvement.

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The key themes that have emerged through these processes are:

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1. the desire for the continued collaboration between the school and community members and,

2. the strengthening of the learning environment that builds on improving teacher capacity and capability and the academic and non-academic outcomes for our students.

 

We put the students at the centre of everything we do.

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I enjoy working with all the members of our school community and wish you all the best.

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Anne Christodulou
Principal