PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING // CAULFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Education for every learner A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL WITH FIVE CAMPUSES, CAULFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL OFFERS EARLY LEARNING AND PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMS AT ITS WHEELERS HILL AND MALVERN CAMPUSES. SIMONE REILLY, HEAD OF CAULFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL’S MALVERN CAMPUS, SPEAKS WITH EDUCATION MATTERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING CLOSELY WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS.
WHAT IS CAULFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY AND HOW DOES IT GUIDE YOU AND YOUR STAFF? Our school’s purpose is to enable quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner for life. The repetitive use of ‘every’ is purposeful and significant and is what guides and drives me. The moment people step into Malvern Campus, the goal is to ensure that every experience, every resource, every learning environment and every encounter reflects the values and culture of our school. I am proud of the ways our staff also aspire
to this goal. They demonstrate this in the way they interact with prospective families on campus tour mornings, their open-mindedness and willingness to try new things, and the pride they demonstrate in their students and school. HOW DOES CAULFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL DIFFER FROM OTHER SCHOOLS? I am asked this question a lot by prospective parents. For me, what makes Caulfield Grammar School unique and sets us apart is two-fold. Firstly, we are never complacent. We always
strive to be and do better. This means that as staff we are open-minded to the feedback of our students, families and of each other. We spend time reflecting on all that we do and continually make adjustments. From the seemingly minor decisions like selecting furniture colour to the high impact student experiences such as our Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programme or our recently reinvigorated Year 6 to Year 7 transition programme, our attention to detail is outstanding.Secondly, the professional learning our teachers are engaged in on a weekly basis sets us apart. A significant amount of time is dedicated each week and throughout the year to teacher training and I believe this is what makes us an employer of choice. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CAULFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL’S MALVERN CAMPUS? The main building of Malvern Campus, the ‘Valentines’ Mansion is a significant heritage listed landmark. Designed by English-born architect, Young students explore their natural environment at Caulfield Grammar School’s Yarra Junction Campus.
Students collaborating in the classroom.
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