Our policies and reports
Our policies and reports help families understand how our school works. Our annual report and school plan show what we’ve done and how we’re improving each year. Our policies address attendance, absences, behaviour, uniform and how we respond to your concerns.
The development of the new strategic plan has been a consultative process, involving all staff as well as parents and students. Through this process we have identified a school vision statement, which articulates clearly what we strive to achieve at Oakhill Drive Public School.
Our vision statement
Strive to achieve
Our students will gain the skills, knowledge and attitudes, that will prepare them to be creative, connected and collaborative lifelong learners. Our students will be encouraged to become healthy, well rounded, global citizens that contribute to the common good.
Strategic direction 1: Student growth and attainment
We aim to attain academic excellence by leveraging our curriculum expertise across all key learning areas to enhance student learning outcomes. We are dedicated to upholding high expectations and rigour, utilising effective questioning techniques that promote critical and evaluative thinking. Through explicit teaching, we will address the diverse needs of students, providing tailored support and enrichment opportunities across all curriculum domains. By cultivating a culture of critical thinking, we empower students to take ownership of their learning, which leads to increased growth and achievement. We are committed to continuously supporting them in their pursuit of personal excellence.
Strategic direction 2: Wellbeing
We are dedicated to promoting wellbeing for everyone by remaining focused on positive education and fostering an environment that values harmonious and respectful relationships. We recognise that a positive educational atmosphere nurtures the holistic growth of each individual. Our efforts are centered on applying solution-focused and restorative practices in conflict resolution, encouraging open communication and empathy to empower both students and staff in overcoming challenges with resilience. Together, we aim to build an inclusive and safe environment where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and actively contribute to our shared wellbeing.
Annual school report
The annual report provides an account of our operations and achievements throughout the year. It is the result of rigorous self-assessment by staff, parents and carers, as well as student leaders.
Download our annual reports for a detailed account of:
- The progress we have made to provide high-quality educational opportunities for every child as set out in the school plan
- The impact of our strategies for improved learning
- The benefit to all students from resources including equity funding
- Our operations and achievements throughout the year.
School excellence plan
We have developed a Strategic Excellence Plan (SEP) in consultation with our community, identifying student outcomes and connected to a budget.
The School Excellence Framework (SEF) underpins our school planning and reporting approach. The framework provides a clear description of the key elements of high-quality practice across learning, teaching and leading.
The SEP is a working document that details the steps our school will take to improve learning outcomes, and the achievement and growth of all students. To ensure continuous improvement, the SEP reflects where our school is at and how it will further improve learning, teaching and leading.
It demonstrates our alignment and our commitment to excellence as part of public education in NSW to ensure a profound difference to the ongoing growth and development of our students.
School Plan
The school has developed a research-based, data informed, action-planned culture and is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes in the areas of leadership, teaching, learning, student welfare, and parent engagement. We have implemented highly successful programs and practices in each of these areas to achieve our aspirational targets.
Download our current and previous school plan/s:
School Policies
Oakhill Drive Anti Bullying policy (PDF 1MB)
Oakhill Drive Public School student wellbeing policy (PDF 142KB)
Oakhill Drive Public School, school expectations (PDF 34.2KB)
Oakhill Drive Public School, student recognition policy (PDF 665KB)
Oakhill Drive Public School, student relationship and engagement policy (PDF 237KB)
External Validation
Self-assessment and School Achievement
In 2024, our school undertook self–assessment using the School Excellence Framework and participated in an external validation. The Framework is a statement of what is valued as excellence for NSW public schools, both now and into the future. The Framework supports public schools throughout NSW in the pursuit of excellence by providing a clear description of high-quality practice across the three domains of; Learning, Teaching and Leading. Our self–assessment and the external validation process will assist the school to refine our school plan, leading to further improvements in the delivery of education to our students.