Our Culture
Prepare, Aspire, Succeed is our guiding principle. These three words define the culture of our school. The actions and decisions of everyone should be reflected in a student's Cottesloe journey, which ultimately prepares them to successfully take their next steps. Along this journey, students will develop the necessary skills, qualities and habits that will help them to succeed. Success is what everyone wants, and it brings with it a sense of fulfilment through both educational and personal achievements.
Behaviour for Learning
To ensure that everybody has the chance to succeed, all students must meet our high expectations of Behaviour for Learning.
In the classroom we expect all students to LEARN:
Healthy Relationships
Our school is founded on creating and sustaining Healthy Relationships. All members of the school community are expected to demonstrate the qualities that reflect how we should treat others, ourselves and the wider community. Treating others with respect, equality and being honest are non-negotiable. Success in life comes from investing in positive relationships that support our aspirations.
The 6Cs
Acquiring knowledge and skills requires students to develop some important learning habits - we call these our 6Cs:
- Challenge
- Cooperation
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Creative
- Critical Thinking
We can learn as much from the world as we can about the world through learning in different ways. Coaching another student how to do something is just as valuable as the ‘thing’ itself.
Home-School Agreement
What is the Home-School Agreement?
A strong partnership between home and school is essential for a student's academic and personal success. While specific rules and policies outline expectations, the heart of this relationship lies in collaboration, mutual respect, and ambition. The Cottesloe School is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. We believe that by working together, we can create a space where students can thrive. This agreement outlines our shared commitment to:
- Valuing Hard Work and Achievement: We will encourage students to strive for excellence in all their endeavours.
- Promoting Participation and Commitment: We will empower students to actively engage in their learning and take ownership of their education.
- Building Strong Relationships: We will maintain open and honest communication with parents and carers, addressing concerns promptly and celebrating successes together.
The greatest success comes from a partnership where everybody involved in the partnership contributes and where all learn. This agreement aims to strengthen our partnership and empower all students to succeed.
Click on the image below for the full home to school agreement.
