Our School

Carruthers Creek Public School is a rapidly growing school serving a diverse and developing community in south Ajax. We endeavour to provide an effective and well balanced program, focussing on academics, athletics, the arts and citizenship. Our school motto is “Learning for Life” and we hope, with parental and community support, to produce students who are knowledgeable, respectful and responsible citizens. We do this by creating a safe, stimulating and supportive environment that promotes excellence in teaching and learning, so that all students will have opportunities to achieve personal success and contribute positively as productive members of the global community.

Mission Statement

Our Mission, as a school community, is to produce knowledgeable, respectful and responsible citizens. We do this by creating a safe, stimulating and supportive environment that promotes excellence in teaching and learning, so that all students will have opportunities to achieve personal success, and contribute positively as productive members of the global community.

Goals

Our goals are to:

1. involve all members of our school to ensure a safe and secure learning environment by communicating clear, consistent expectations and routines;
2. encourage, in all children, the development of self-worth and mutual respect;
3. provide memorable learning experiences within a balanced program of academics, arts and athletics;
4. develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for children to make healthful and responsible choices as global citizens;
5. foster school spirit through broad participation and celebration;
6. collaborate, cooperate and have fun - together!



Values

We believe that:

• every child should learn in a safe, secure and caring environment, where diversity is valued;
• we share a responsibility to treat others with fairness, dignity and respect;
• learning must be meaningful, valuable, and celebrated;
• students are entitled to a fair and accurate evaluation of their performance;
• every person has a significant and positive contribution to make, and we should foster leadership skills at all levels;
• communication should be clear, open, and effective;
• we share a commitment to professional growth, sharing and mentoring.