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The Hutchins School
The Hutchins School Est. 1846


STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS — 2021 AND BEYOND

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

 * Learning
 * Wellbeing
 * Sustainability
 * Character
 * Community

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> I would like to share with you our Strategic Directions for 2021 and beyond,
> where we continue our long tradition of developing character in boys with a
> firm focus on wellbeing. These aspirational goals will guide all that we do,
> while enabling us to be flexible and innovative to changing circumstances and
> new opportunities.
> 
> Mr Gene Phair (’87), Chairman of the Board

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OUR GUIDING STATEMENTS

 * Vision
 * Mission
 * Values
 * Faith
 * Motto


 * VISION
   
   Our Vision is to provide an inspirational education where each student
   strives to achieve their personal best and is willing to serve their
   community as an informed and active citizen.


 * MISSION
   
   Hutchins is an Anglican school whose supportive learning community works
   together to nurture character of boys.


 * VALUES
   
   As a community, we aspire to be people of integrity who act with humility,
   kindness, courage and respect.


 * FAITH
   
   A Christian life, as a response to Jesus Christ, is commended and encouraged
   at Hutchins. We express our Christian values in welcoming and respecting
   members of all faiths, beliefs and traditions.


 * MOTTO
   
   Vivit Post Funera Virtus – Character Lives on After Death. What you do
   matters.

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We value kindness, humility, courage and respect.

Our future actions will be focussed on the five strategic priorities of
learning, wellbeing, sustainability, character and community.


LEARNING

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Develop independent, lifelong learners well prepared for a changing global
world.

To achieve this goal we will:

 * Enhance a whole school collegial culture of professional growth.
 * Advance and facilitate expertise in teaching with diverse pedagogies in an
   appropriate age and stage manner.
 * Prepare students for the future by embedding the general capabilities and
   cross curriculum priorities.
 * Ensure that improvements in student learning are evidence-based and data
   driven.
 * Develop practice in curriculum design and development to enable
   personalisation of learning.


WELLBEING

Nurture a safe, caring and inclusive community.

To achieve this goal we will:

 * Embed and empower personal and community capacity in wellbeing through
   supportive and inclusive evidence-based programs.
 * Promote, cultivate and enhance holistic health including mental, physical,
   emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing for all.
 * Nurture an inclusive community of care that values the uniqueness of each
   individual and builds authentic relationships amongst all members of the
   School community.
 * Foster a culture of honest, reflective and respectful communication.


SUSTAINABILITY

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We will be a community of environmental leaders.

To achieve this goal we will:

 * Work towards net carbon neutral emissions.
 * Develop and implement a sustainability framework.
 * Ensure that sustainability and ethical sourcing inform all decisions.
 * Commit to sustainability by ensuring it is embedded into our educational
   programs and practices.
 * Influence behavioural change and enhance accountability across our school
   community.


CHARACTER

Character is at the heart of everything we do.

To achieve this goal we will:

 * Embed the importance of character into all aspects of our school community.
 * Be recognised globally as a school that nurtures character.
 * Engage our school community as partners in nurturing character.
 * Deliver an intentional, comprehensive whole school Character Development
   Program.

> Through challenge, boys gain a greater understanding of who they are and how
> they can contribute to the broader community.
> 
> Mr Shane McAloon, Power of 9 Co-ordinator


COMMUNITY

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Enhance and maintain an inclusive and welcoming community where all members are
valued and belong.

To achieve this goal we will:

 * Strengthen a culture of gratitude and service in our community.
 * Embed service learning as an integral part of the whole school curriculum.
 * Sustain and enhance engagement with parents, carers, staff, alumni and the
   broader community.
 * Expand collaborative partnerships with external organisations that will
   extend and enrich student learning.
 * Promote an internationally-minded community by understanding and embracing
   diversity in all its forms.
 * Commit to actively work with Tasmanian First Nations to achieve
   reconciliation.
 * Advance and grow a culture of giving.

> Hutchins has a strong culture of positivity among the boys, where kindness is
> a real strength of the community.
> 
> Mrs Caroline McCreary, Year 4 Teacher

We believe that what you do matters.

> These Strategic Directions provide a compass for compelling educational
> innovation, service and creativity in the years to come. This vision has come
> from our school community, through surveys, feedback and many, many
> conversations. I am excited about our future and look forward to your help
> in bringing our shared aspirations to life.
> 
> Dr Rob McEwan, Principal

For more information about the opportunities we provide for boys to become their
best please contact our Enrolments Assistant at info@hutchins.tas.edu.au.

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71 Nelson Rd, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia 7005
Postal PO Box 254, Sandy Bay, Australia 7006
T (03) 6221 4200
info@hutchins.tas.edu.au
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