VISION AND VALUES
Blackwood Primary, an IB School valuing, supporting and inspiring a community of life-long learners
The Blackwood Primary School Community provides a rich, challenging curriculum and a safe learning environment which promotes our school values of care, harmony and excellence. The skills of constructive inquiry, collaboration and creativity are valued. We instil in our students the desire, spirit and confidence to become responsible global life-long learners.
Our students demonstrate perseverance, self-discipline, optimism and resilience. In developing a positive sense of their own identity, students understand who they are and their place within family, local and global communities. They show respect for themselves, for others and value difference.
Our students develop the qualities of the IB Learner Profile:
Inquirers
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
The Blackwood Primary School Friendship Seat/Bench
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Performing Arts Room at Blackwood Primary School
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