Oakley College
<p>At Oakley we are passionate about learning, everything we do has the learning of the child at the centre. <br /><br />Collectively we strive for a “confident learning community” where the whole school community is focused on learning in an atmosphere that recognises the importance of self-confidence.<br /><br />We believe that this can be done best in a caring family atmosphere, which is focused on quality and continual improvement.<br /><br />At the base of all the experiences in school are the values and it is these that shape the children for the future. It is these that become part of the developing individuals within the school. We make constant reference to Respect, Responsibility and Resolving problems for it is these key values that are at the heart of Oakley.<br /><br />The VISION of the school outlines what we want to become:<br /> "A confident, learning community"<br /><br />The MISSION states our purpose:<br /> "To provide a quality bilingual education in a caring family environment" <br /><br />The AIMS tell us what we target to do within the school:<br />*Promote high standards of achievement<br />*Improve and develop teaching and learning<br />*Develop education as a partnership with an open network of communication between children, staff and parents<br />*Prepare for the changing technological world<br />*Create an environment where everyone feels valued and has confidence in what they can do<br />*Promote understanding and respect of other cultures and beliefs<br /> <br />The VALUES are those things that are important to us at Oakley:<br />*Respect and happiness, especially: truth and honesty<br />equality and individuality open, friendly relationships <br />*Responsibility for ourselves, others and the environment<br />*Resilience and resourcefulness</p>