These values provide the foundation for our school culture in which our students can thrive and develop the core attributes, skills and knowledge to become responsible contributing members of the community. The values for Lilydale High School were developed through significant consultation from our students.
Respect
We Demonstrate RESPECT by:
treating ourselves and others with kindness and empathy
being polite and considerate of everyone
accepting others and their individual differences.
Responsibility
We Demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY by:
being personally accountable for our actions
making the most of our opportunities
contributing to a safe and caring environment
RESILIENCE
We Demonstrate RESILIENCE by:
viewing obstacles as opportunities for personal growth
persevering when learning is challenging
seeking assistance when needed
Values
All settings
Learning spaces
School grounds
Digital Spaces
We demonstrate Respect by:
Treating ourselves and others with kindness and empathy
Following instructions promptly
Speaking politely to others, showing good manners
Valuing the differing views and opinions of others
Allowing the teacher to teach and students to learn
Listening to others
Supporting and celebrating the success of our peers
Using facilities as intended, including toilets and lockers
Taking care of property
Being inclusive - accepting and celebrating our individual differences
Using our devices for learning only when instructed
Protecting others’ right to privacy
We demonstrate Responsibility by:
Being accountable - admitting mistakes and owning our behaviour
Considering the impact of our actions on others
Wearing the correct school uniform, including to and from school
Arriving on time with a positive attitude
Bringing the correct resources to all classes
Completing tasks to the best of my ability
Asking questions to build upon my understanding
Acting in a safe manner
Keeping our school clean
Reporting inappropriate behaviour to a teacher
Only submitting my own work
Checking Compass and school email daily
Contacting my teachers when I am absent
Keeping mobile phones in lockers
We demonstrate Resilience by:
Seeking challenges to improve my skills
Viewing obstacles as opportunities for personal growth
Staying on task - persevering when learning is challenging
Acting on feedback to improve
Recognising when I need help and asking for assistance
Being an Upstander, not a Bystander
Not participating in or sharing inappropriate online content that doesn't feel right
Reporting inappropriate or harmful online behaviours
We call out inappropriate behaviour: Bullying, aggression, hate speech, swearing, racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism and vandalism.
