Educating Boys Developing Fine Young Men

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1 Educating Boys Developing Fine Young Men THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Strategic Plan

2 2 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL We have a school that can be justifiably proud of its high standards, impeccable reputation and strong traditions.

3 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 3 Developing Fine Young Men On behalf of The Hutchins School Board I have much pleasure in presenting the School s Strategic Plan The Strategic Plan builds on the Strategic Plan and is the culmination of a significant effort from the School s Board, Executive and management. The Strategic Plan provides detail on six statements of strategic intent that are focussed on ensuring the School adapts to the rapidly changing educational and economic environments while it continues to deliver the highest educational outcomes. The Strategic Plan also has emphasis on the School s role in local, national and international communities and the education debate. The document also details strategies to ensure the School attracts, retains and develops the best teaching and support staff who are so vital in delivering the School s educational and administrative agenda. The Strategic Plan has been marked by the successful implementation of the strategies that it contained. On behalf of the Board I congratulate and thank the many hard working staff who participated and contributed to the Strategic Change Teams that undertook the strategy implementation. The Strategic Plan will be underpinned by many actions to be developed by the Headmaster and staff. It is the Board s intention to provide the School community with regular updates on the implementation of the Strategic Plan as it progresses. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed to the development of the Strategic Plan and commend it to you. We have a school that can be justifiably proud of its high standards, impeccable reputation and strong traditions. The Strategic Plan has been created to ensure that those standards, reputations and traditions continue well into the future through the ongoing development of fine young men. FROM THE CHAIRMAN Lance Balcombe

4 4 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL It is with much pleasure that I commend to you our Strategic Plan for The Hutchins School At the core of the pages that follow is a commitment by The Hutchins School to leadership in education for boys, planning for the future of the School and ensuring our policies and practices are aligned with our strategic intent. The past five years have witnessed a period of significant achievement at The Hutchins School in the areas of: teaching and learning capability; development of curriculum specific to the education of boys; enhancement of relationships within the School and external to the School; development of infrastructure and financial capacity; enhancement of local, national and international relationships; and the adoption of information and communications technology to support and enhance all school functions. I wish to note that achievement of The Hutchins School Strategic Plan has been made possible through a FROM THE HEADMASTER WARWICK DEAN

5 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 5 synergy of Strategic Change Teams led by volunteer members of staff, members of The Hutchins School Executive and the Board. This has been a laudable result as a process and in terms of measurable outcomes and I congratulate support groups, the Executive, Board and particularly Staff Strategic Change Teams for their successes and commitment. I am proud to note The Hutchins School remains an Anglican boys day and boarding school enrolling students from Kindergarten to Year 12. In so doing it continues to provide many opportunities at all learning levels for developing the character of boys through their participation across a wide range of age and stage appropriate education experiences. Our Statements of Strategic Intent will enhance our capacity for developing boys intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual and social knowledge, skills and attributes. This will be provided by a committed and professionally developing staff who desire attainment of excellence in teaching and learning outcomes. A culture of unselfish leadership and a sense of community and service based on Christian values remains a strong focus and will continue as an integral part of our vision and mission for the future as we seek to engage further with our local, national and international communities. Our Statements of Strategic Intent signal a desire to continue to build upon the good name and reputation of our high performing school, to enhance curriculum in its scope and sequence, timely delivery of information and communications technology capability, foster involvement in our future for all families and to be a point for continued provision of outstanding education facilities. I look forward to all students, parents, staff, old boys, members of the Foundation and our supporters in the broader community enjoying the benefits that will flow from the successful implementation of our intent.

6 6 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL OUR VALUES As a community of learners and in keeping with our proud heritage we hold these core values to be the foundation of our endeavours: Relationships based on integrity and mutual respect. A safe and secure environment for all. Education of each student as an individual. Compassion and pastoral care. The pursuit of excellence appropriately celebrated. Accepting best practice and academic challenge. Local, national and internationally active citizenship Building resilience through purposeful effort, participation and persistence. Community connectedness at local, national and international levels. OUR VISION Hutchins provides an inspirational education where each boy strives to achieve his personal best and is willing to serve his community as an informed and active citizen; locally, nationally and globally.

7 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 7 OUR PURPOSE Hutchins, with its proud history and heritage, is uniquely positioned to be a school that locally, nationally and internationally provides outstanding teaching and learning and is able to adapt strategically and efficiently to a changing world. Our constant purpose is to foster and maintain a tradition of developing young men prepared for today s world and that of the future who are balanced in intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical skills; are in possession of knowledge and attributes and a love of learning for life; and willing to serve their contemporaries and the wider community. STATEMENTS OF STRATEGIC INTENT 1. Fine Young Men 2. exceptional Educational Expertise 3. a High Performance Learning Environment 4. Financial Sustainability and School Capacity 5. Community Engagement 6. Leadership in Education Hutchins is a day and boarding school for boys from Kindergarten to Year 12, on one site, with three mini schools which is co-ordinated, coherent and connected and operates from a shared vision, mission and established core values.

8 8 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL To develop fine young men by inspiring our school community to leadership of self and others through adoption of the foundational beliefs of the Anglican tradition and the values, vision and mission of the School. Strategies Continue to develop policies, curriculum and staff expertise that prepares fine young men who are: - balanced in intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical skills - in possession of knowledge and attributes and a love of learning for life - willing to serve their contemporaries and the wider community. Continue to develop a whole school system of individual pastoral care and wellbeing. Developing a coherent and connected whole school personalised approach to Men s Health and Wellbeing. 1 Fine Young Men Strategic Intent 1

9 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 9 To develop, attract and retain staff who are leaders in their fields of practice and deliver age and stage appropriate curriculum for boys. Strategies Complete a whole school map of curriculum for all stages of a boy s development that is implemented via the adoption of best practice management systems. Implement the framework for the Australian Curriculum. Benchmark staff performance based on agreed standards of national and international best practice. Develop policies and standards enunciating procedures, performance measures and feedback mechanisms related to individual staff performance. Articulate expected standards of staff professional development aimed at improving relevant professional performance, heightened creativity and innovation in practice, and measurable teaching and learning outcomes. Develop ICT capacity to enhance learning and teaching outcomes: - virtual learning environments and virtual desktop infrastructure - bring your own device 2 - mobile device management - updating ICT skills and competencies benchmarking for staff. Exceptional Educational Expertise Strategic Intent 2

10 10 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL To uphold high standards of teaching and learning by delivering creative and innovative outcomes based on a quest for excellence that meets the needs of all boys. Strategies Develop and maintain outstanding facilities that address teaching, learning and co-curricular needs through the implementation of the Building Master Plan. Deliver high quality programs and outcomes in co-curricular programs such as sports, outdoor education, performing and creative arts and building international and cultural relationships. Embed high performance elearning outcomes through innovative approaches to: - assessments and reporting outcomes for learning - being numerate and literate, including ICT literate - age and stage appropriate outcomes specifically for boys. Promote collaborative learning approaches for students and staff, both working together and in teams. Benchmark Australian Boarding Schools Association Standards for local, national and international boarding students in Burbury House. Support our international mindedness through: 3 - maintaining connections with high performance schools in other countries - commitment to membership of the International Boys Schools Coalition - gaining accreditation from the Council of International Schools. Continue strong collaboration with our co-operating schools. A High Performance Learning Environment Strategic Intent 3

11 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 11 Deliver high quality programs and outcomes in co-curricular programs such as sports, outdoor education, performing and creative arts and building international and cultural relationships.

12 12 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL To maintain and consolidate the School s financial sustainability and the capacity to cater for the educational needs of boys and young men. Strategies Develop a plan to build future enrolments. Develop infrastructure capacity to address increased enrolments. Build and maintain a culture of philanthropy, service and giving. Develop a shared purpose with: - The Hutchins School Foundation - Parent support groups - The Hutchins School Old Boys Association. Build the capacity of the Development Office to implement whole school fundraising programs that support future school growth. Promote the School s brand and marketing position through the website, intranet, external and internal signage and external advertising media. Continue to deploy efficient, effective, rigorous and transparent financial and facility management practices supported by: 4 - ICT capacity - developing expertise in relevant personnel - ensuring appropriate audit procedures. Financial Sustainability and School Capacity Strategic Intent 4

13 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 13 Deliver outstanding operational support in: - customer service - asset maintenance and management - occupational health and safety practices and reporting financial operations and risk management - human resource management - continual professional learning and development of support staff - administration protocols and ICT support systems. Implement sustainable strategies for energy management, recycling and e-waste to reduce the School s environmental footprint and actively demonstrate environmental citizenship. Continue to deploy efficient, effective, rigorous and transparent financial and facility management practices.

14 14 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL To provide a welcoming, accessible, vibrant, family-oriented, community-minded school through relationships and partnerships with local, national and international communities. Strategies Expand our existing cultural, academic and supportive relationships with international partners. Develop strategic partnerships with government, industry and commerce, other schools and cultural institutions that derive benefits to the School. Engage our communities in whole school activities such as fundraising, friendraising, encouraging sponsorships and promoting a sense of belonging and community-mindedness. Support our communities through the Bursary Program and curriculum-based social justice initiatives. Continue to engage our local, national and international old boys, and current and potential Foundation members. Consolidate engagement of our families and boarding communities. 5 Community Engagement Strategic Intent 5

15 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 15 To provide strategic and operational leadership on matters of educational importance and governance. Strategies Representatives of The Hutchins School join and contribute to the educational agenda through: - participation in professional associations and forums - commenting on issues of community interest regarding education debate and specifically matters related to the education of boys. Comply with all legislative, regulatory, governance and operational frameworks in a timely manner. Continue to review strategies for governance, leadership and thinking. 6 Leadership in Education Strategic Intent 6

16 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 AUSTRALIA Postal address: PO Box 254, Sandy Bay, Australia 7006 T: (03) F: (03) E: The Hutchins School Board as established by Christ College Act 1926 ABN CRICOS 00478F