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  • School Philosophy

    School Philosophy

    At Ottewell School

    We believe in:

    • the uniqueness and worth of each individual in our learning community
    • the ability of every child to learn
    • a team approach to learning – school staff, students, parents and the community
    • working together to promote excellence in education

    We are committed to:

    • providing high-quality teaching
    • setting high expectations for student attitudes, behaviour and achievement
    • maximizing opportunities for individual growth
    • providing and promoting the establishment of strong relationships based on mutual respect, fairness and trust between students and teachers providing a welcoming, high-quality learning and working environments
    • providing clear expectations for learning
    • emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and critical and innovative thinking
    • engaging students in learning through a focus on 21st-century literacies across all curriculums
    • empowering students to take responsibility for their own learning

     

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