School context has multiple aspects to be considered. The size, location and dynamic of your school and the communities your school will serve differs drastically between schools.
Some initial questions to consider when discussing context could be:
- What needs do my students, staff and wider community have?
- What are the expectations and strategic directions for our school?
- What does my school believe in?
- What is my school committed to achieving?
- What do I want our students to be able to achieve?
- What are the learning and social needs of our students?
Once the needs, context and strategic directions of your school have been established, your school can begin to plan for the Elements of Learning and Achievement.
The following provides an example of strategic directions focussed on the Elements of Learning and Achievement.