Statement of purpose
Our purpose is to provide
opportunities for all students to achieve their potential.
Our vision, values and
beliefs
Cairns State Special School is a vibrant place, a learning
place and an innovative place
with purposeful community links that provides personalised and relevant opportunities for all students to reach
their potential and have a voice and
choice in their learning and pathway.
Our agreed values include:
- Respect
- Care
- Learning
- Innovation
- Excellence
We value a holistic and student focused
approach to education. We value high expectations,
explicit teaching and authentic learning with a focus on communication, promoted and delivered
through a dynamic, diverse, inclusive curriculum.
In all learning, we value discovery, connection (active engagement), achievement and innovation as
we work together to achieve the extraordinary.
We value a safe and encouraging learning
environment, where ability is
recognised and possibilities are
encouraged.
Our endeavour is the demonstration of the core principles of resilience including gratitude, empathy and mindfulness,
thereby promoting emotional literacy and positive mental health.
Our collaborative partnerships with our community promote opportunities
for authentic, meaningful and relevant school community engagement and maximise
student outcomes.