These are suggestions only. Local good news stories should be based on the individual achievements and key messages of your school. Look for the great things happening daily in your school that showcase these types of key messages to parent/carers and the wider community.
We’ve divided these story pointers up over 5 themes to save you time.
Exceptional, innovative teaching and learning programs
- Award-winning technology programs prepare our students for their future
- Successful numeracy and literacy programs
- Strong all-round academic excellence and outstanding results /HSC success
- Broad range of subjects offered at all levels of study / Diverse range of programs provide excellent opportunities for individual success
- Extensive choice of vocational education subjects /Pathways programs for gaining workplace qualifications
- Excellent transition programs give students the best start to high school
- Innovative careers program guides students from school to further study, training or work
- Supportive partnerships with local business and industry and tertiary institutions
- Award-winning environmental programs
- Innovative programs in dance, drama, art and music/ We are recognised leaders in performing arts education
- Focus on fun physical activity and healthy lifestyle /Successful sporting teams with professional coaching
- Enrichment program for gifted and talented students
- Successful participation in state-wide and national events such as debating, public speaking, mathematics and science competitions
Quality teaching and support staff
- Our teachers are experts in their field maintaining high professional standards through ongoing professional development
- Our highly trained teachers provide individual learning programs that cater for the needs and talents of your child
- Dedicated, caring teachers and support staff
- Innovative teaching in well-managed classrooms
Student social development and leadership
- Effective student support programs that foster leadership and social responsibility
- Peer support programs to build friendships and social skills
- Our diverse school community offers a great range of social experiences to develop successful life skills – camps/ retreats/ excursions/ incursions. Don’t forget to talk about the ‘benefit’ of the event to students
- We offer excellent social and learning experiences including participation in local and state leadership programs and debating championships
- Students benefit from fantastic career enhancement opportunities through our links with business, University and TAFE
- Every student is known, valued and cared for/ student wellbeing programs
Parent and community involvement
- A welcoming and friendly school
- Strong links with parents, local business, sporting clubs and the wider community
- Valued partnerships with parents and the wider community
- Our parents are involved in all aspects of their child's learning.
Great learning facilities [any new facilities or builds]
- Attractive well-resourced school in beautiful grounds
- Well-equipped, modern facilities for practical training in areas such as hospitality, building and information technology
- State-of-the-art technology
- Facilities that enable future focused learning and teaching
- Modern library, drama facilities and well-equipped gym
- Well-maintained playing fields and an excellent gymnasium
- Comfortable classrooms and flexible learning spaces
- Modern, professionally equipped vocational training facilities
- Performing arts centre with excellent music, dance and drama facilities
- Well-resourced library to promote independent learning
- Digital media facilities
- Innovative and specialised teaching environments for dance, music, drama and digital media.