At James Cook Primary School every child will share in the benefits of:

• High quality engaging education.
• A safe and supportive environment.
• Positive values in a Growth Mindset culture.
• Building competency in Literacy and Numeracy skills and understanding.
• Developing respect for themselves, others and the environment.
• Demonstrating socially competent behaviours.
• Becoming responsible citizens that contribute to the wider society.

The James Cook Primary School Key Values are identified as the core for all:

Respect – Treating ourselves and others with honesty, kindness and integrity. Showing people that we care about everyone and everything in our school.

Teamwork – Working together, considering everyone in the team for a common good.

Inclusiveness – An acceptance and celebration of everyone and the qualities they bring to the school.

Resilience – The ability to bounce back in a positive way after experiencing problems or setbacks.

Persistence – Students think for themselves, striving for their best, never giving up.

JAMES COOK PRIMARY SCHOOL - STATEMENT OF VALUES AND SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY