Holroyd School

Maximum potential

Telephone02 9637 1219

Emailholroyd-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Holroyd values platform

Statement of purpose

Holroyd School is valued by its students, staff and community as a dynamic educational environment for students with special needs where each person's unique talents are discovered and nurtured.

At Holroyd School we value:

Students as learners and respected members of the wider community.

This means that students:

  • engage in meaningful learning experiences that empower them and expand their opportunities in life
  • develop successful relationships
  • have a sense of belonging and purpose
  • have their achievements celebrated and promoted to the wider community
  • are acknowledged for their individual potential and strengths.

Staff as professionals who work collaboratively to meet the needs of the students.

This means that staff:

  • take responsibility for their own professional learning and strive to improve their practice
  • provide strong, positive learning environments
  • care about the students and understand their needs
  • build respectful relationships with each other, the students, families and the community
  • make cultural connections.

Family and community partnerships that are strong and positive.

This means that the school:

  • recognises parents and families as integral members of the school community and partners in their children's education
  • provides an inclusive environment that affirms diversity and respects difference
  • works together with families and the community to raise expectations and enhance student outcomes
  • plays an active role in ensuring effective communication with families and other community members
  • links families with the broader community and services  for the benefit of our students.