Loxton High School is committed to high quality teaching and learning. Every student has the opportunity to succeed and prepare for effective citizenship. Strong community partnerships are the foundation for all learning. Positive community partnerships underpin all achievement.

Our 5 Core Values

Respect (for self, others and our environment)
Individuals value their own talents, skills and abilities and develop a sense of self worth. Caring relationships are fostered and people receive and expect fair and just treatment. Individuals develop an understanding of the impact of our actions on the local and global environment.

Trust
All partnerships are based on trust. Relationships within the school are fostered and valued in a sincere and honest fashion.

Optimism
Optimism is the development of a positive spirit. Every opportunity and challenge is seen as a learning experience. Success is celebrated.

Commitment
All members of the school community strive to achieve their highest potential. Commitment to personal and whole school goals is fostered and encouraged.

Support
Individuals work together to achieve common and shared goals in a positive and supportive environment. All members of the school community work together in harmonious teams.

Mission

Loxton High School is committed to high quality learning in a supportive caring environment. Every student is given the opportunity and encouragement to participate in and be successful in all aspects of school life - leadership, decision-making, sport, the arts, the environment and community events.

A safe, secure and orderly learning and working environment
All students with the opportunity to succeed and prepare them for productive citizenship through a broad, inclusive and flexible curriculum
Opportunities for student leadership and student and parent participation in school activities and decision making
Support services and special programs to meet individual needs

Principles We Live By:

We, staff, students, and parents / caregivers, are Loxton High School.

Life long learning for all is our core business.

Meetings and assemblies are an integral part of effective communication and decision making and are valued.

Determination is central to achieving our goals.

Open and honest communication underpins Loxton High School.

Social justice and equity is a personal right for all.

Loxton High School is and must continue to be a safe, orderly and harassment free learning environment.

All members of the school community have the responsibility to:

Treat everyone with respect.

Act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the school.

Value whole school activities and support and promote these events.

Contribute to the implementation of the school's partnership plan.

Look for the positives in people and value suggestions.

Accompany constructive criticism by constructive solutions.

Plan learning well and ensure that it is within DECS frameworks.

Care for and maximize all resources: physical, human, financial and learning.

Enact school and DECS guidelines.

Continually expand skills and knowledge in order to achieve their full potential.

Contribute to developing and sustaining a productive teaching and learning environment that rewards and acknowledges success.

Sustain and further develop links with the wider community.

Promote our school.

Maintain a school environment that is safe, orderly and harassment free.

Act in a manner and wear attire which reflects school and community expectations.

Work together harmoniously and collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

Be punctual and meet all deadlines.

Ensure people are warmly welcomed.

Our 5 Core Values

Mission

Principles We Live By:

Code of Practice

All members of the school community have the responsibility to: