Strategic Direction 2021+ - Elmwood School

Elmwood's Mission, Vision and Values

Our Values

RESPECT: We recognize and value the unique qualities and diversity in our community, and are respectful of the broader community and environment in which we live.

INNOVATION: We are committed to exploring and implementing new, creative and effective ways of doing things both locally and globally.

COLLABORATION: Teamwork and partnership are fundamental to everything we do inside and outside the school.

INTEGRITY: We believe that honesty and truthfulness are fundamental everything we do.

RESPONSIBILITY: We recognize our commitment to, and responsibilities for, our community, our society and the world.

Strategic Pillars

The plan is built on a foundation of our mission, vision and values. The three focus areas are:

OUR PEOPLE

Elmwood will be recognized as a centre of excellence for learning and teaching.

Our faculty will be challenged, supported and held to the highest standards of teaching. They will be practitioners of the very best and latest pedagogy in all girls education throughout the world. Our learning environment will be equitable and inclusive, recognizing, respecting, and promoting all girls to encourage confidence, advocacy, communication and collaboration. Our school will be recognized as the very best training environment for teachers.

OUR OUTCOMES

Elmwood will provide support, university excellence and networks for girls from Pre-kindergarten through graduation and beyond.

Our model will centre around a unique mentoring experience at all ages providing curated programing supported by a network of trained Elmwood students, alumnae, families, business partners and connections. It will allow our girls to develop skills at key transition points, explore passions, achieve university goals, develop networks and build careers. We will provide real work and world learning opportunities that will develop confidence, specialized skills and lifelong connections.

OUR FUTURE

Elmwood will ensure our girls will learn in an educational environment that supports respect, healthy minds and healthy bodies that is here for generations to come.

Informed by best practices and the latest research, Elmwood will support the mental and physical health of our girls through wellness, active living and sports programs. We will continue our work with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion focussing on learning and engagement. Learning and community spaces will encourage collaboration, creativity and world-class learning whilst our environmental programs and practices will ensure we are responsible environmental stewards, mitigating our environmental impact.

Strategic Development 2021+ Community Input

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