South Wellington School Philosophy/Mission Statement

School Philosophy/Mission Statement

 We shall provide learning experiences in cooperation with the family and the community.  We shall help children develop the skills and attitudes necessary for fulfillment as individuals and as responsible members of society.

 The following statements support this philosophy: 

1.             To develop a climate that promotes self-motivation and cooperation;

2.             To establish a pleasant, stimulating and safe physical atmosphere that reflects classroom and school goals; and,

3.             To monitor this process through regular communication among pupils, staff and parents or guardians.

 Mission Statement 

1.             To provide an atmosphere in which a child can develop a positive self-image and to provide opportunities through which the child can develop self-worth.

2.             To develop a healthy attitude toward life-long learning.

3.             To encourage students to acquire self-discipline and to develop the skills of decision making.

4.             To develop and extend the communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

5.             To develop arithmetical competency so that the child can function in real life situations (problem solving, measurement, time, etc.)

6.             To encourage the awareness of and a responsibility to our surroundings and the world beyond the school:  this to include social and environmental responsibility, tolerance of others who have different language, skin color, customs, religion and values.