Contemporary learning is powerful teaching and learning. It supports and enables the students to engage in a contemporary world.

Learning Opportunities are

• Relevant
• Rich in assessment
• Personalised
• Explicit and scaffolded
• Equitable

Learning Environments are

• Connected to local and global networks
• Collaborative
• Secure and safe
• Flexible
• Supportive of innovation
• Inquiry focused

Core knowledge, skills and understanding are developed through

• Reflecting and planning
• Thinking and working creatively
• Communicating and collaborating
• Exploring, experimenting and creating new knowledge

Contemporary Literacies involve students through

• Culturally relevant practices
• Valued literacy practices
• Creating and interacting with print
• Engaging in a multimedia world
• Communicating in a range of social contexts

Developing deep understandings about themselves, others and the world

• Exploring different perspectives
• Considering religious, social, cultural, historical, political and ethical influences
• Experiencing and analyzing issues

Building Relationships through

• Connecting and learning with others in and out of the classroom

Contributing to Community through

• Taking responsibility for themselves
• Taking action for the good of the community
• Serving others and having a sense of ‘Social Justice’
• Developing working relationships with other schools and organisations
• Active actions as citizens of Australia