Educational Philosophy

Kambrya College believes in providing individuals with the opportunity to develop as active citizens and critical thinkers for an ever-changing world.

The learner is at the centre of our planning, our curriculum, our assessment and our pedagogy.

Our students have an opportunity to experience learning which is holistic in nature and focuses on personal improvement within a global perspective.

Our College Values permeate all areas of school life:

Respect:  

Our College community advocates respect in all facets of life.

Integrity:  

Our College honours being true to oneself and to others.

Tolerance:  

Our College explores and accepts the opinions and practices of others. Empathy and tolerance are embedded in our curriculum.

Community:  

Our College is a community within and for the community.

Compassion:

Our College creates a desire to help when a need is identified.

Achievement:

Our College inspires rigour and striving to achieve one's personal best.

College Teaching and Learning

The College core values of Tolerance, Community, Compassion , Achievement Respect and Integrity are reflected in our curriculum through the pursuit of deep learning supported by:

• the careful identification of theme based units
• establishing essential and guiding questions,
• providing relevant content and resources,
• negotiating common projects
• developing individual learning plans
• authentic ongoing assessment
• and supporting and valuing extra curricula programs and experiences

The College believes all students are entitled to an excellent education and a genuine opportunity to succeed in an ever changing world. We have an obligation to prepare our students to reach their potential and become independent adults.

This is achieved through

• the development of an integrated curriculum at years 7 and 8, delivered through theme and project based learning units.
• At Year 9 the learning experience centres on personal and social development and a move toward self directed learning through a community based Journey program.
• In Years 10 – 12 the emphasis is on developing productive pathways for students.

The Curriculum is delivered in a supportive and productive learning environment where the emphasis is on improving pedagogies with the expectations of rigour, relationships and relevance. Staff are guided by the Principles of Learning and Teaching POLT and developed through a formal coaching program.

In this way our students will become accountable, global, adaptable and knowledgeable.

Educational Outcomes

At Kambrya College , students work towards accepted subject based skills and understandings within the Victorian Essential Learning standards and IB MYP outcomes. The College also recognises the important, wider educational outcomes central to the more traditional skills and understandings. By working towards these essential outcomes our students will be empowered to survive and prosper in an ever changing world by continuing to learn and adapt to the challenges that they encounter.

Identity:

To develop an awareness and confidence in our identities as individuals, as members of the local community, as Australians and as global citizens.

Knowledge:

To attain essential knowledge which will enable all students to fully participate in society and lead a rich and rewarding life.

Communication:

To develop proficiency and confidence in communicating ideas in a variety of ways.

Adaptability:

To be able to relate productively and positively to others in an environment characterised by ongoing change.

Leadership:

To develop the competencies and confidence to take action in order to bring about positive change in ourselves, our community, our country and globally.

Life Long Learners:

To develop the skills, understandings and attitudes that empowers students to be independent, life long learners.