2026 Staff Handbook

COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY

The Lakes’s motto, Aspire to Inspire, along with the values of Learning, Leadership, Teamwork and Respect, underpin all that the College aims to achieve. Our College recognises the importance of partnership with parents/carers, and through this we acknowledge a shared commitment to, and a responsibility for, supporting student learning, engagement and wellbeing. The College is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our College community, and our teaching and learning programs promote the principles of tolerance, understanding, democracy and inclusion. VISION The Lakes’s vision is to work as a team to support student inclusion, enhance respectful relationships and engage all students; to achieve learning success, build personal confidence and aspire to inspire others as leaders and global citizens.

MISSION At The Lakes, engaging teaching and learning strategies are employed to encourage agency and build capacity while the school purpose reflects high expectations and the right to dream big.

COLLEGE HOUSES

YAYAL meaning Rain

BIIK meaning Ground

BIAL meaning Red Gum

NGAWAN meaning Sun

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