On Tuesday October 14, our principal Mrs Hoey was presented with the document that officially recognised Yawarra Primary School as an Accredited Performance and Development School.

In brief the criteria required to achieve accreditation include:

1. Induction for teachers new to the school
2. Use of multiple sources of feedback on teacher effectiveness for individual teachers and teams of teachers
3. Customised individual teacher development plans based on individual development needs, student learning and school priorities
4. Quality professional development to meet individual development needs
5. A collective belief by staff that the school culture is supportive of individual professional growth and development

Creating and sustaining a Performance and Development Culture will have significant benefits for schools including:

• improved student outcomes
• the maintenance of an enriching, supportive and motivating environment