Learning & Teaching

Growth and Success

Learning at St Augustine’s allows every learner to be an active participant and gives them the opportunity to achieve their own success. Growth and success on a learning journey is unique to each member of our community and mistakes are a natural step in the process. As a community, we have high expectations and develop appropriate learning goals that promote growth. Questioning, a common feature in our classrooms, encourages discussion, dialogue and formative assessment. Ongoing collection of evidence about every learner, develops a culture of continuous growth. This ensures that we are a learner cantered, evidence based school

Relationships

At St Augustine’s the development of mutual, trusting and respectful relationships are integral to great learning. We value effective learning partnerships, characterised by consistent communication and collaboration. When we collaborate, we create new ideas together, harnessing the diversity of strengths within our community. The creation of a positive learning environment empowers us to be courageous in taking informed risks and thinking creatively. Everyone in our community is on a different learning path. Investment in quality relationships enables us to understand and value the unique social, emotional and academic journey of each individual.

Learning Design

Learning Design at St Augustine’s is continuously informed by a shared understanding of our learners, so that each learning experience is authentic and relevant to the needs of our community. Learning is thoughtfully and intentionally designed so that experiences are worthy of our learners’ time. Learning at St Augustine’s is rigorous and challenging. Continual improvement is driven by reflection and the implementation of effective feedback Inquiry and investigation ignites the natural curiosity of our learners. Risks and the exploration of new ideas are important for our growth and learning.