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District Office staff will need to communicate directly with state office
directorates and build links and partnerships with other district offices,
schools and the community. It is expected that the Taree District Office will
deliver quality client service. The core values of this office reflect the
collegiality and desire to deliver a quality service.
CORE VALUES
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We will:
Ensure quality in all our interactions by:
* Being prepared, polite, professional
* Using only necessary correspondence that is clear, concise and correct
* Meeting time lines
* Utilising research to inform our practice
Support Schools in their provision of quality programs to improve student learning by :
* Targeting resources to areas of need
* Valuing contributions all can make to supporting student learning
* Facilitating schools access to necessary resources
* Supporting professional development activities for appropriate personnel
We will:
* Encourage individuals to self assess, seek out creative alternatives, and
consult and share with others
* Create an atmosphere where people can make and acknowledge mistakes without
fear of failure
* Develop opportunities where individuals are able to develop skills, self
esteem and motivation
We will:
* Encourage team work
* Work in partnership with the appropriate groups
* Open and maintain effective communication channels
* Utilise collaborative decision-making
* Forster equal partnerships
* Value the contribution of individuals to partnerships
We will:
* Commit to truth and honesty
* Act with the parameters of a set of core beliefs
* Maintain confidentiality
We will:
* Treat others with courtesy and respect
* Show empathy towards others and their work
* Develop a culture where commitment and excellence are recognised and rewarded
We will:
* Develop plans to ensure that needs are met by targeted resources
* Ensure all people, where appropriate, are given opportunities to participate
in decision making
* Ensure all groups within our district community have access to opportunities
for success
We will:
* Acknowledge that each person is unique
* Respect individuality
* Harness and share the strengths of diversity
* Encourage and support each school in the development of its own identity
We will:
* Encourage and model lifelong learning
* Model and promote best practice in teaching and learning
* Support schools in training and development
* Support schools in the development and implementation of curricula
* Promote the use of resources that will enhance student learning outcomes
* Support schools in the development of safe and caring learning environments