ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA COLLEGE ACADEMIC CARE CHARTER “The strong should have something to strive for and the weak nothing to run from”

Teaching styles and methods
Teachers at St Mary’s use a variety of styles and methods to engage all learners and to meet diverse learning needs.  They plan and tailor their teaching to match the content, student ability, available technology and other situational factors which affect learning.

Learning styles and needs
Teachers at St Mary’s recognise and cater for students who learn in different ways.  They facilitate optimal learning experiences that nurture emotional well-being and personal achievement.

Authentic learning experiences
Teachers at St Mary’s create authentic learning experiences which engage students in the development of significant and life-centred knowledge and skills.  Their lessons promote problem solving, critical thinking and a love of learning.

Reflection in learning
Teachers at St Mary’s build reflection, assessment for learning and evaluation into the learning process.  They explicitly teach the skills of listening, questioning, goal setting and planning.

Assessment
Teachers at St Mary’s measure student learning in a range of meaningful and equitable ways.  They create assessments of high quality which support learning for all students and they provide feedback which is timely and constructive.

A positive learning environment
Teachers at St Mary’s create positive learning environments with a balance of challenge and support, where every student’s right to learn is protected and promoted.  They create stimulating lessons where students feel secure enough to take learning risks.

Expectations
Teachers at St Mary’s expect all students can learn and all students can achieve personal excellence.  They communicate this expectation to their students and encourage and support them to be motivated and optimistic learners.
 
Relationships
Teachers at St Mary’s model and promote empathetic relationships with students based on mutual trust and respect.  They engage with all students in a way that is purposeful and is directed to all students’ growth and well being.