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South Valley University (SVU) covers a large area in Upper Egypt and is distributed in three Governorates (Qena, Luxor, and the Red Sea). SVU is committed to providing a significant role of community service in the region of Upper Egypt. SVU is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrolment of 50827 in the Academic Year 2017/2018. The University attracts students from every governorate of Egypt and some other countries. Its more than 1733 academic staff have been trained at the best international foundations, and they brought to the University a global perspective that enhances the educational environment. SVU is an independent university, so it commits to provide the mission through cultural and educational services. Being a good neighbor and a valued member of the community and one of its highest priorities. Besides, SVU supports scientific research and effective partnership that meets the aspiration of the South Valley community. The University seeks development in work. Many important centers and select units were established, such as Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit, Strategic Planning Unit, Assessment Centers, and the Career Development Center. It also established several training centers for students, the academic staff, and the outside community. It took the initiative in drawing its strategic plan with the participation of all stakeholders inside and outside the University to achieve its stated mission to be a positive indicator of the development of strategic thinking and governing policies at South Valley University. The university trend towards strategic planning stemmed from its benefits of authenticating problems, maximizing the University's ability to focus on the past, present, and future, improving services and programs, communicating with stakeholders and partners effectively, measuring the performance continuously in the light of specific criteria, assessing the current organizational structure, highlighting the university ability to anticipate some of the issues that can happen in the internal or external environment, Preparing individuals for high administrative levels, setting the appropriate priorities to deal with the main issues and increasing degree of creativity among the leadership of the University. It considers the diversity or multiplicity of its strategies as strategies for students, management, scientific research, and community service to build its future instead of waiting for it.

The University of Cagayan Valley is committed to empowering individuals through quality education, intellectual and technological advancement, and values formation to make a difference in society. The University of Cagayan Valley (UCV), formerly known as the Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao (CCT) and Cagayan Teachers College (CTC), was founded in April 1948, from the rubbles and devastating aftermath of World War II. The country was still in economic chaos. Most schools have been destroyed or burned and were being built and rehabilitated. There was a dearth of teachers all over the country, and people were getting over their travails and horrifying experiences during the war. The war did not spare Tuguegarao. The Japanese forces were everywhere. The Japanese Army had a large contingent quartered in the Old Selecta, a Ladies Dormitory owned and operated by the late Mrs. Caridad S. Ventura-Perez, located at the site now occupied by Dr. Matias Ponce Perez, Sr. Building. As a result of the bombings of American forces to destroy enemy installations, the Old Selecta and the whole "Centro" of Tuguegarao were reduced to ashes, and only a few buildings were left standing. It was during the long war years while on evacuation that Atty. Matias Ponce Perez Sr. concretized his life-long dream and promise to the Cagayan electorate in the early '30s of founding a school that can offer affordable higher education. At that time, there were no higher learning institutions in Tuguegarao, nor in nearby areas, that one had to go to Manila to obtain a college education. Atty. Perez had great foresight. He had foreseen that there would be a great need for more schools after the war for better trained and more qualified teachers. During that period, even teachers in the public school needed to grow professionally, as many were just high school or secondary familiar college graduates. Thus, in April 1948, with the help of his friends, relative, and some public school officials, and with the inspiration and guidance of his wife, Mrs. Caridad S. Ventura-Perez, the Cagayan Teachers College, now the University of Cagayan Valley, was born. The University of Cagayan Valley started modestly. Its course offering during its first year of academic operation was limited to Elementary Teacher's Certificate. Soon after, other courses were offered. Research is one of the thrusts of the Commission on Higher Education that every educational Institution must take with the utmost consideration. Research is the life-blood of an institution. Without it, the goals and objectives of the academe for its clientele will not be realized. Thus, all UCV family members must work hand in hand to attain quality research to produce highly competitive graduates. This Institution's Research, Planning, and Development Center is established to set in motion and stimulate the growth of the frontiers of knowledge across disciplines and help raise research efforts to sustain development programs. Research, Planning, and Development is an academic function that distinguishes higher education from primary education. The academe has traditionally been one of the significant sources of knowledge and innovations due to the faculty, personnel, and students' research activities. It is believed that the faculty's academic reputation and his/her standing among colleagues are mainly associated with the quality of his/her research and contribution to the world's fund of knowledge. The Center envisions assuming the lead role in the production and dissemination of development-oriented, innovative, and creative research that is locally responsive and globally comparable. The Center is committed to providing an environment for the ultimate expression of an individual's innovative and creative powers. It ensures that the academic environment nurtures a research culture that inspires and supports the faculty, personnel, and students' talents. The University of Cagayan Valley Research, Planning, and Development Center shall enhance the individual's capacity to identify, create, and distribute knowledge for reuse and conduct independent, relevant, and responsive studies. At present, hand in hand with the Institution's academic expansion, its physical facilities, and structures are also being improved and expanded. To accommodate the growing number of enrollees, the Institution maintains two campuses the College Avenue Campus (UCV Annex), where the Dr. Matias P. Perez Building is located, and the Balzan Campus, which is now the Main Campus with an area of some eight hectares where the other buildings of the Institution are located. The Dr. Matias P. Perez Building, complete with science laboratories and a simulated hospital, quarters the College of Health while the various buildings at the Main Campus (Balzan) house the College of Law, College of Marine Engineering, College of Marine Transportation, College of Computer, Engineering and Information Technology, College of Technology, College of Engineering, College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, School of Arts and Sciences and Teacher Education, School of Criminology and the School of Business Administration. It is also in the Balzan Campus, where the Computer Laboratories, Swimming Pool, Hotel, Mock Ship, Crime Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Dark Room for Photography, Interrogation Room, and the Gymnasium are housed. The honorable commissioners recommended granting the university status to the Commission en banc who awarded the status to CCT through Resolution No. 186-2010 dated July 14, 2010, which changed the name Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao to University of Cagayan Valley. On July 19, 2010, the First University Assembly attended by students, faculty, administration, personnel, alumni, CHED officials, religious groups, and friends of UCV was held to inform the stakeholders of the university status of the Institution.On September 15, 2010, Dr. Victor V. Perez, in an investiture program, was installed as the First University President.

Welcome to IVS. In over a quarter-century of our existence, we owe a lot to our gifted and talented faculty, who have led the development of a sound curriculum in the fields of art, Design, and architecture. Our higher education programs address the needs of an evolving society with knowledge of concepts and new developments, teamwork skills, effective communication, and awareness of global and community issues. We evaluate our strategic goals every year to keep our curriculum relevant and engage our students in research across the curriculum. We have been a part of the fabric of our communities since our founding in 1991. Our collaborations with partners in education, the non-profit sector, and cultural institutions have strengthened the community we serve and us. Our strategic alliance and student and faculty exchanges with the Kennesaw State University – USA are examples of the kind of partnerships that exemplify our global spirit of innovation. IVS makes a significant contribution to the well-being and prosperity of our community. We are committed to tackling the ‘wicked problems’ addressing such grand challenges as the sustainability of natural resources, clean energy, green architecture, and Design to respond to climate changes and an array of other interventions through innovations in Design and art. We are now undertaking an interdisciplinary research degree, which will work at the forefront of discovery in your chosen disciplines. Our strong focus on socio-economic challenges and our track record in higher education creates a highly stimulating setting for our postgraduate students. The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) was founded in 1989 by a group of professional architects, designers, and artists who believed that Karachi was in critical need of a school of excellence encompassing Fine Arts disciplines, Design, and Architecture. The School is registered as a not-for-profit, private, degree awarding institute and is managed by an Executive Committee through the Executive Director, under the control of an independent Board of Governors that includes distinguished educationists, artists, architects, industrialists, bankers, and media persons, in addition to three members nominated by the Government of Sindh. The Governor of Sindh is the Patron of the School. IVS was granted an independent charter by the Government of Sindh in June 1994, thereby empowering it to award its degrees. It was the fourth private institution of higher education learning in Pakistan to be given degree-awarding status. The formal four-year program in Fine Art and Design and the five-year program in Architecture began in September 1990 with the induction of 45 students. This number has progressively increased, with the current intake at 140 students. The overall student body has grown to over 510. Twenty batches of Fine Art and Design students and Nineteen batches of Architecture students have graduated. The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture is dedicated to much more than producing technically competent artists, designers, and architects. It strives to motivate and guide students to think, be curious, keep themselves open to sources of experience and learning, be politically aware and socially responsive, and take an independent position, respecting knowledge and people of knowledge with humility. In an age of rapid social, technological, and aesthetic transition, we feel committed to educating our students with the ability to analyze and critique experience to nurture their creative abilities. Hence, they become active, outstanding members of our society, both personally and professionally. We wish to go beyond technical instruction by emphasizing creative thought and action. Through interaction with diverse practicing professional artists, architects, academicians, scholars, archaeologists, art historians, and designers, students are exposed to the importance of ideas, concept development, intuition, and research value in developing the creative process. We shall not feel content till we have succeeded in preparing our graduates to live in a world of tomorrow, enabled them to share in the responsibilities for social, economic and political problems and to apply their professional knowledge and abilities to the solution of such problems, so that besides being technically and aesthetically literate, they are above all, good human beings.

Established in 1998 and located in El-Obour City. The Green Valley School (GVS) is a prominent private educational institute, catering for children from kindergarten (KG) to Thanaweya Amma/ (IGCSE). GVS exposes children to a mixture of cultures through the teaching of Arabic, English, and German all in parallel. The GVS environment is set to ensure that children are motivated, interested, and confident. They are secure enough to escape their comfort zone yet disciplined to adhere to boundaries. GVS dedicates itself to developing open-minded and lifelong learners through its diverse and challenging educational system. The increasing need to challenge young children to discover, experiment, and learn about the multicultural world around them is becoming a must and not an asset anymore. Through its distinctive trilingual education, GVS provides its students with the tool needed to challenge convention and to establish new benchmarks which allow students to be part of a world with no limits. For a child, learning a second or a third language is not more difficult than learning just one. Learning new languages at young ages is greatly beneficial not only because of the children’s receptivity to such but also because of how languages differ from each other. This further boosts the child’s understanding of these languages. Learning German alongside English, the child’s understanding and appreciation of German is further enhanced. Other benefits of learning three languages simultaneously are vast Children’s creative thinking skills and cognitive flexibility are developed dramatically traits that GVS finds particularly important. Through the study of these languages, students are exposed and asked to master different contexts of communication. They are required to do so regularly and this develops their communication skills considerably. Bilingual/Trilingual teaching will also stimulate a child’s urge to expose oneself to diversity and discomfort experienced. In addition, a multilingual environment exposes a child to a variety of unlike cultures. He will be exposed to unusual perspectives and ways of thinking and will come to truly appreciate his home culture. These endeavors inspire our vision: "TO BECOME AN AUTHENTIC TRILINGUAL SCHOOL" This vision has shaped the education provided by the school since it was founded. It is a vision that continues to dictate every aspect of school life today. Arabic, English, and German are taught in parallel. Every effort is made to develop students’ sensitivity and fluency in these languages and to ensure that they receive full benefit from their extensive linguistic education. GVS is committed to providing distinctive high-quality education with an emphasis on languages to meet the educational needs of the international and national community while preserving the Egyptian identity - at a reasonable cost". GVS seeks to be one of the finest schools in Egypt. To achieve this goal and its mission, the School is committed to educating students Lead lives of purpose and excellence Develop their talents and abilities appreciate learning as a lifelong endeavor Develop a strong sense of self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect Develop the skills, competencies, and flexibility needed for working life and Egypt's development in a changing world. Being a trilingual school that gives students an understanding of the diversity of cultural differences and appreciation of the common experiences that bring us together. At the same time, feel privileged by their own cultural identity. distinctively prepares students to make a difference in a challenging ever-changing world. The Green Valley School will fulfill its mission by: Creating a stimulating and interesting environment for children that is secure, caring, and comfortable. Providing an active learning program, which involves learning by doing, discovering, and working with others to solve problems, hands-on experience. Creating a learning atmosphere where life–long learning becomes a habit, which directs the transition from " learning to please the teacher " to learning for its own sake. Introducing innovative curriculum development based on the most current researches. Creating opportunities for children to become confident, responsible, and self–disciplined adults. Continually seeking ways to provide services more efficiently and with higher quality. Providing an environment that actively promotes children’s language and communication skills and Places language and communication awareness as one of the highest priorities in the school. Challenging all students to envision new possibilities. Ensuring that student learning is the focus of all school activities. Creating an educational environment in which the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological, and creative development of each student. Supported by its Motto – follow the rules, accept your responsibilities and uphold your rights - GVS aspires to live as a community that shares responsibilities and that values intellectual integrity, loyalty, and discipline.

In 1993, Mestanta Technological Institute opened. MTI remained vibrant and effective until 1997 when a name change resulted in the current Stein Valley Nlakapamux School. Stein Valley Nlakapamux School is a registered member with the B.C. First Nations Schools Association. The School is mandated to provide instruction and courses approved by the B.C. Ministry of Education and BC Independent Schools. For the past few years, the SVN School Board has been preparing to implement the new BC Education Curriculum so that its students can be prepared for the 21st Century! The Board believes that the Nlakapamux culture and way of life is conducive to the 21st Century learning methodology and that the students will meet the new curriculum core competencies as identified in the new BC Education curriculum. The BC Ministry of Education has promoted 21st Century Learning that is based on individualized learning and project-based learning. According to the BC Ministry of Education discussion paper entitled, Defining Cross-Curricular Competencies, the principle of cross-curricular competencies should “lead to the development of the whole child – intellectually, personally, and socially. In a world of growing diversity and challenge, schools must do more than help students master the sets of knowledge and skills acquired through the standard subject areas.” The school offers a holistic and unique education blending Nlakapamux Culture, Language, and Traditions with a contemporary educational theme. We see it as our goal to lead the community in this process of renewal. We see our job as nurturing young people to become healthy, educated, and responsible citizens. Welcome to the Stein Valley Nlakapamux School. Our school is a community-based Independent School owned and operated by the Lytton First Nation. The School Board is appointed by the Lytton First Nation Chief and Council for a specified period. However, the board governs independently from the Lytton First Nation. The day-to-day operations are delegated to the School Principal. The Board sets the short and long-term strategic directions for SVNS. Although our school is owned by an aboriginal organization, its doors are open to every one according to the Community Vision. We hope that this handbook will provide you with all the information about our school. The School Board and Staff would like to create a family atmosphere in a community setting by promoting open communication between the students, parents, teaching staff, principal, and school board. New ideas are always welcome to enhance or improve the level of education that our children receive so that we can prepare them to be successful in the 21st Century!

Bulkley Valley Christian School is a community of students, staff, parents, and supporters who care about Christian education. Our common faith in Jesus Christ provides us with a bond and a shared vision for Christian education. From our perspective within orthodox, classical Christianity, we endeavor to do all things for God's glory and His kingdom's advancement. We are a school that is Christ-centred, Teacher-directed, Student-oriented, Community-connected. In joyful obedience to Christ, the Bulkley Valley Christian School community strives to provide a comprehensive program of quality instruction shaped by an improved understanding of the Scriptures. We recognize our need to know God in Christ through his Spirit and Word personally. It is out of this relationship that we encourage and teach our students to develop a view of life and creation that is centered on God. Students are led to appreciate, understand, and evaluate the world so that, as they grow in faith and knowledge, they will take up the challenge to bring the healing power of Christ to all areas of life. In 1953, a group of Christian parents, a pastor, and supportive community members first fielded the idea of a Christian school in Smithers. Their deliberation, prayer, and hard work came together to form a Christian school society in 1960. It was only one year later that shovels hit the dirt on Walnut Drive, and a school building began to emerge. By 1961, a teaching principal and two full-time teachers headed up the first year of what was then called the "Canadian Christian School of Smithers," home to grades one through seven. Today, Bulkley Valley Christian School hosts a growing population of students from kindergarten through grade 12. With more than fifty years of history behind us, we continue to cherish the heritage that has been passed on to us. The most important aspect of our heritage is a strong commitment to the idea of Christian Education. Our founders were passionate about this, and it's a passion that we hope continues to be exemplified in all that we do. When you are considering Bulkley Valley Christian School, you need to ask the question: "What is Christian Education?" Simply put, Christian Education is education that sees God's sovereignty over all things from microscopes to civil engineering, from soccer to physics, from mathematics to drama. Christian Education is an education that is provided from a distinctly Christian perspective or worldview. It was a Dutch statesman and theologian, Abraham Kuyper, who put it this way: "There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, 'Mine!'" It is from this perspective that we offer an educational program. The BC Ministry of Education fully accredits our kindergarten through grade 12 program, and all teachers are government-licensed. Our kindergarten is a special place. Each child receives the care and attention they need to blossom, grow, and become excited about learning about God's world. In kindergarten, we learn how to love God and each other, we discover that God made each of us unique and that we can show our love for God by learning about his world…together! As a school society, we know how important it is for kindergarten kids and families to get to know each other. After all, they'll be together for 13 years as they go through their school experience. We want to build strong relationships and lay a strong Christian foundation for these famous little people. Bulkley Valley Christian School has been blessed over the years by the presence of international students. Whether just for a cultural experience, improving English fluency, or acquiring a British Columbia High School 'Dogwood' Diploma, we welcome students to participate in our educational programs. We invite them to send us an enrollment application.

Yarra Valley Grammar's inclusive, welcoming community is one of our families genuinely love and a place where our students feel inspired to achieve their very best. Set on a single 29-hectare campus, the school offers a coeducational learning experience for students from Early Learning through Year 12. Our students are supported by talented and dedicated teachers who love what they do and know how to bring out the best in each individual. They understand the value of boys and girls working together to develop teamwork and self-confidence. With around 1,300 students, our school is large enough to offer a diverse program but small enough that their teachers and peers know each student. Since 1966, Yarra Valley Grammar has offered students the best possible learning opportunities and experiences under exceptional teachers' guidance. Our approach is based upon Christian values of compassion, inclusion, acceptance, and commitment. How these values are brought to life and sustained through actions and recognition forms the basis of our school's culture. We have high expectations for our students. We are committed to meeting our responsibilities to each of these young people: to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and values they will need to become young men and women of integrity, with the confidence to strive to achieve their best. Our students are taught, nurtured, and inspired by an outstanding team dedicated, passionate, and committed to their roles as teachers, role models, and mentors. We believe that when teachers and students develop strong relationships built on mutual trust and respect, our students will be happy and willing learners. This generation will be the most educated in history. But no longer can we measure education in what we know. Information is too vast in the 21st century to be able to do that. Instead, to be truly well educated, students need to know where to find knowledge, process it, and use it. From Early Learning to Year 12, we build the skills for independent lifelong learning. Constant monitoring and reviewing of the teaching and learning program ensure that we provide a comprehensive and stimulating curriculum relevant to the needs of young people in modern society. In the early years, we focus on self-discovery. Our innovative enhancement program breaks out of the classroom in the middle years and gives students practical and engaging experiences. In the senior years, we focus on academic rigor, always preparing our students ahead of time for the challenges that they will face. Students from a broad range of backgrounds, and partnerships with overseas schools, create a culture of diversity at Yarra Valley Grammar. We encourage our students to look outside their immediate networks and consider their place as global citizens – a concept defined by mindset rather than nationality. We encourage them to pause now and then in their day to day lives and consider our rapidly changing world. This enables them to understand their place in society and look for opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way. As a leading practitioner in co-education, Yarra Valley Grammar creates appropriate opportunities for boys and girls to work together. The School Board has developed a Yarra Valley Grammar Strategic Plan 2015-2020 to guide the school's future. Within that plan is an ongoing commitment to ensure that Yarra Valley Grammar remains a leader in education in Melbourne's east. Adopting that commitment, Principal Dr. Merry and his team have developed the Teaching and Learning Strategic Plan. The Teaching and Learning Strategic Plan supports our commitment to excellence in education and recognizes that our most incredible resource is excellence in teaching and exceptional teachers. The school actively undertakes to recruit highly professional people and to develop and support excellence in teaching. The Board fully supports teaching and learning by providing the appropriate resources, facilities, and personnel, as outlined in the Yarra Valley Grammar Strategic Plan. By supporting this Teaching and Learning Strategic Plan, we aim to ensure that the Yarra Valley Grammar experience is a defining one in young people's lives, emphasizing the educational experience's quality. This will include the school's culture, how our values are brought to life, sustained positively, and felt by all connected with the school. We will ensure consistency of teachers' performance, action, and delivery. We will generate confidence in all our stakeholders in the school's values, contribution, philosophy, strategies, and impact at an individual, family, community, and societal level. At Yarra Valley Grammar, 'confidence to achieve' is our mantra and our students' reality. We aim to instill a love of learning that starts with our students' very earliest years at school. In the ELC and Junior School, students' introduction to learning focuses on self-discovery and success. In Middle School, we concentrate on transition and enhancing the curriculum with unique and stimulating opportunities to engage and motivate teenagers. In the senior years, academic rigor becomes very important as we prepare our students for life after school. We are proud of our reputation as an inclusive, caring place to learn and grow and of our ability to bring out the best in our students through a comprehensive program delivered by exceptional teachers. Explore our school and find out what makes us unique.

Our Mission is the footsteps of Jesus Christ… to increase in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men. Our vision is that Christian education is more than merely teaching biblical studies in the classroom. It is the constant modeling, teaching, and reinforcing of the Christian lifestyle that effectively shapes our lives. We recognize that each student is a unique creation of a loving God, strengths and weaknesses, gifts, and talents. We aim to identify these characteristics and nurture individual growth in the context of a loving and caring Christian community. We recognize each student's infinite value and the responsibility entrusted to us to train sons and daughters of God.

Welcome to Torrens Valley Christian School, a warm, caring, and nurturing Christian environment for your child's education. Our co-educational school, located in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, was established in 1980 and currently caters for up to 600 students from Reception to Year 13. We are a unique school in many ways. We provide an outstanding education based on a biblical worldview and are firmly founded in the Scriptures. Torrens Valley Christian School is non-denominational, encouraging all facets of learning through our Christ-centred community. We are committed to developing each individual's God-given gifts and abilities, enriching their learning experience in a supportive and family orientated environment. At Torrens Valley Christian School, our Christian values permeate the curriculum. We aim to develop a personal understanding of God and how to live in a relationship with God. We understand that Christianity is relevant to all aspects of life and show how to live in a community. We also encourage the use of our talents and capabilities to make a meaningful difference within society. Torrens Valley Christian School is a Christ-centred learning environment developing young people to believe, belong, and become all God has created them to be. Our school is a non-denominational, co-educational school offering authentic Christian education in a nurturing, caring, and stimulating environment for approximately 620 students from Reception to Year 12. Torrens Valley Christian School was established in 1980 by local Christian parents who had a vision for a nurturing Christian school community, firmly rooted in biblical truths and grounded on God's Word. We see the partnership with parents as an integral part of this process. The responsibility for the education and Christian nurture of children is an extension of what is being taught at home. We strive to help our students understand the world from a Biblical perspective by viewing the world through the lens of the Gospel and proclaiming Christ's sovereignty in all areas of life. Our school has an excellent academic reputation. We are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning that prepares young people to be life-long learners and equips them to take responsibility for the world in which we live. Our Christian values permeate the curriculum. We provide an environment where our students can develop a personal understanding of who God is and how to live in a relationship with Him. We understand that Christianity is relevant to all aspects of life and encourages the development of a Christ-like character in our students. We seek to provide a safe, encouraging, welcoming environment where students can develop their gifts and learn in a situation where they feel loved and nurtured.

Choosing the right education for your child is one of the most important decisions a family makes. After all, the school you select will play a vital role in shaping your child's adult will eventually become. At Swan Valley Anglican Community School, we partner with you and your family in a supportive Christian community to nurture, stimulate, and challenge your child. Our highly professional, innovative, caring teachers have been individually chosen to cater to each student's wide-ranging talents and offer a broad array of co-curricular activities. Working together, we can help your child reach his or her potential through a balanced involvement in the school's academic, spiritual, sporting, and cultural life. Our priority is to produce graduates who are: Articulate, independent, and self-motivated Resilient with a positive self-image Able to think and communicate with clarity and precision Open to continuous learning Independent thinkers Responsible risk-takers Creative, imaginative, and innovative Able to weigh moral values with an informed conscience illuminated by faith Prepared to make a significant contribution to the global community. By building and enhancing relationships, we nurture each student to develop their potential within a safe, caring, and inclusive community. Our Values are as we aspire to uphold the following values: Faith, Commitment, Service, Compassion, and Integrity Faith: The nurturing of a meaningful relationship with God in Christ. Commitment: Being inspired to discover, acknowledge, and develop self-worth, individual skills, and talents to pursue personal excellence. Service: Acting on our belief in the fundamental importance of community responsibility for everyone's welfare and well-being. Compassion: Respect for the dignity, beliefs, and worth of others and the building of collaborative and supportive relationships. Integrity: Being honest in our relationships with others and true to ourselves.

The first impulse for a Steiner School in Queensland arose in the late 1970s when Anthroposophical study groups' activities inspired the seed thought of such an endeavor. In the early 1980's several workshops were organized, and speakers engaged in promoting the idea and ideals of Steiner Education. The first workshop was in October 1982 with Miss Sylvia Brose, of the Glenaeon Steiner School in Sydney. This workshop attracted many people and generated much public interest. After this workshop with Miss Brose, a study group began, which focused explicitly on Waldorf education's nature. From this, the Rudolf Steiner Education Group Brisbane, the school's governing body, was formed as a steering committee to coordinate the work towards establishing a school. There were many years of hard work and strong foundations before Samford Valley Steiner School commenced with a playgroup of eight children in 1987. In 1988, this group had grown to about 15 children, and the first Class 1 of 9 children began in 1989, initially meeting in the homes of the students, then at a temporary site on Winn Road, Mt Samson. OUR VISION Advancing social and cultural renewal through the sound anthroposophical application. Our intention at Samford Valley Steiner School is to be true to the spirit and intentions of the educational impulses and anthroposophical insights offered by Rudolf Steiner. We are continually striving to provide and develop a curriculum and learning program inspired by a deep understanding of human development, embraces and reflects the universal values of freedom, equality, peace, and democracy, and values diversity and individual worth. All curriculum content and experiences offered to young people during their schooling are purposefully and consciously considered in light of how and when the activity or knowledge will best support their natural development. Our teachers create a school where goodness, beauty, and truth permeate the pedagogical, physical, and social fabrics. OUR MISSION is The Board of the Rudolf Steiner Education Group Brisbane (the association that established the school) and the College of Teachers (CoT) of Samford Valley Steiner School together developed the school's vision from their respective mission statements.

Our community's values are a reflection of what is most significant to us and the boundaries under which we operate. Values come from fundamental foundational beliefs. As a College that operates within the Christian faith, the following Value Statements help identify our education journey and agenda.

In 1975 an advertisement was placed in the local paper requesting attendance at a meeting of anyone interested in Montessori Education for their child. In 1976 the first School Council of Plenty Valley Montessori School Association was elected. It consisted of eight members elected from the parent group that was ultimately responsible for the school. The first school began in Montmorency as a sessional preschool with two groups of 17 children. The Primary School, with 25 children and one teacher (Pennie Puckey), commenced in 1978 in St Paul's Anglican Church Hall, Montmorency South. The numbers of children and Staff steadily increased simultaneously as the School Council worked hard to find a permanent home for the school. In late 1979 the Plenty Valley Montessori School Association purchased the Aqueduct Road site in St Helena. From this small beginning, the school has grown to multiple Early Learning and Primary Level classrooms. There are three Cycle 1 rooms for the 3 – 6-year-olds. We also introduced a transition room in 2014 for 3 – 6-year-olds attending three days a week. There are two Cycle 2 rooms and two Cycle 3 rooms in the school. The school also offers Playgroup and Art Playgroup. Plenty Valley International Montessori School is set on two hectares of picturesque leafy grounds. It consists of Playgroups, Early Learning, and Primary School for children from 8 weeks to 12 years of age. Plenty Valley International Montessori School celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2011. Widely viewed as a model of 'best practice' and educational excellence, Plenty Valley International Montessori School attracted high quality and committed staff. All Staff are trained in Mainstream Education and have specialized Post-Graduate Qualifications. Plenty Valley International Montessori School is firmly rooted in Montessori philosophy's timeless and globally recognized methods while integrating the best of modern Education, where appropriate. We are passionate about empowering children to enhance their potential in all aspects of their development. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child and their learning styles. We encourage them to develop a love of learning and respect for one another and the world, setting them on the path to becoming well-rounded individuals – our leaders of tomorrow! The philosophy embraced at Plenty Valley International Montessori School is also shared in the teachers' lives and the children's families. This creates a real sense of community that facilitates an all-encompassing environment for growth and sharing. Plenty Valley International Montessori School is a beautiful, harmonious environment in which adults and children work together to celebrate the joy of learning and achievement – an education for life. Our Mission At PVIMS, we nurture lifelong learning and encourage excellence to prepare informed, compassionate, global citizens. Our Vision PVIMS is a center of excellence providing best practice Montessori Education.

Our school has a passionate group of Christian educators who respond innovatively to its students and the community’s needs. This is established by having small class sizes that cater for students to create tailored education that works with the needs of the individual student and their family. Pacific means peace, and at Pacific Valley, we are passionate about bringing peace to our community. Pacific Valley Christian School is a part of the Pacific Hills groups of schools and the Association of Independent Schools (AIS). We have an encouraging support network in Pacific Hills Christian School in Sydney and value being able to continually work together to ensure students and staff benefit from their 35 years in Christian Education. It is a privilege to lead and nurture the Pacific Valley community as Principal. I desire to work in partnership with families to invest in the future of your children. I hope that each student would leave Pacific Valley with the character and skills they need to pursue fulfillment in all areas of their life. You are most welcome to telephone or email us to arrange a personal tour of our campus and an interview to discuss what we can offer to help you develop your child’s potential. Our vision is to partner with families through Christ-centred education so that our students may know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord educating students in pursuing a life of Godly character, personal and academic excellence, and service to others. We also emphasize the importance of serving by demonstrating this in the school and the broader community. At Pacific Valley, we recognize each person’s value by encouraging them to develop their gifts and abilities to their fullest potential. Pacific Valley is a school where excellence is encouraged, Where character is developed in partnership with parents, Where service is encouraged in the school community and beyond, Where students’ gifts are cultivated through effort and achievement, Where wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ. Pacific Valley offers Christ-centred education in an atmosphere of love, respect, peace, and discipline, encouraging students to achieve their full potential in life. Since its inception ten years ago, Pacific Valley Christian School has proliferated with the strong support of Pacific Hills Christian School. The school’s Pacific group comprises six schools with over 2,000 students and has been educating students for over 35 years. The schools are located in Tweed Heads, Maclean, and Dural, with particular education school embedded within these educational communities. Pacific Valley Christian School has an encouraging support network in the Pacific Hills Christian School in Sydney and value being able to continually work together to ensure our students and team can benefit from their education years.

Our school started with seven children in an old shop in 1983. It was established by a small group of parents who wanted to provide an educational setting in which teaching and learning of a high standard were founded on Bible-based beliefs, values, and behaviors. Parents had ready access to the decision-making framework. This original group of parents' desires still form the basis of our vision today for more information about Christian Schooling. In 2004 we moved into purpose-built facilities providing plenty of room for current enrollment and additional enrollment in the future. During 2010 we opened a new library and general-purpose area. These new buildings have enabled us to encourage student reading and provide extra learning spaces that can be utilized by whole classes or small groups. We aim to meet the needs of all the students within our school. We provide support and intervention for those who have learning difficulties while also providing extension work for those who need to be challenged and extended. We aim to be a school in which God and His word occupy the central place. A place where Biblical principles direct all areas of life, including education, curriculum principles, attitudes, and values. We do not aim to be an artificial shelter from the world but rather to give our students the ability to build their lives on a Christian foundation so that they are prepared and equipped to meet the world's demands and challenges in a godly way. Specifically, we aim to: Support students to know God Teach a Christian world-view Comply with government educational requirements Equip children to achieve their God-given potential Meet students individual needs Develop strong parent-teacher relationships Employ qualified Christian teachers Offer excellent facilities, resources, and programs Provide access to appropriate support services

Nambucca Valley Christian Community School (NVCCS) provides an education with a difference. We are a family-based school with a Christ-centered ethos and heritage. Our teachers are committed to every student. The school delivers Christian values, and quality education is personal and professional and trains students to respect and be accountable in their learning and behavior towards others. All learning at the Nambucca Valley Christian Community School occurs in a calm and secure family environment. Home and school work in close partnership to encourage children to be enthusiastic, confident, and resilient learners. Together, home and school nurture and encourage each child to appreciate, develop, and enjoy the abilities, opportunities, and responsibilities they have as a person made in the image of God. We trust that you will explore and enjoy our website and discover some of the many opportunities that Nambucca Christian Community School offers your family as you consider joining us on the journey of a Christ-centered education for your children. Nambucca Valley Christian School was born out of Christians' desire from different denominations to see a center for Christian schooling established in the Nambucca Valley. The school commenced operation on the first day of Term 1 in 1991. It started with 30 students enrolled, a Principal, and two teachers. The school's impetus came from three Congregational Ministers of the area, Reverend P Barnes, Pastor P Hannaford, and Pastor M Cathcart, in conjunction with the Coffs Harbour Christian Community School. The classrooms and facilities at NVCCS have been planned holistically and are modern and well maintained. The specialist and general learning areas across the school are spacious and provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities to take place from K-12. There are also two central covered open learning areas for students and teachers to enjoy. In May 2019, the construction of the school's new auditorium will be finished. The auditorium will be furnished with a Creative Arts stage, change rooms, and an Indoor Sports area to enjoy its community. The school also looks forward to being able to host large musical and dramatic productions. The auditorium is a welcome addition in meeting our students' educational needs as it provides more PDHPE spaces, particularly in wet weather. The auditorium will also be an ideal meeting place for the whole school community and special events. The school has a five-year Masterplan for Facilities Development, which includes the development of two more specialist classrooms and additional general learning areas. At NVCCS, we desire to form students who are confident to take their place in society to make a difference in sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and social awareness. We want to create a School that looks upwards to the God who created us, sent His Son to save us, and empowers us to live from day today. We want our students to look outwards in service to both the local community and others in various countries worldwide. We want to create a school that educates and cares for all students who walk through and in its doors. Each child is treated as an individual made in the image of God to be loved, valued, and respected as a learner. Every child is encouraged to understand that they matter because of who they are as individuals, not because of how smart they are or how much they can achieve. We teach students to be faithful in whatever they do in their school life. Encouraging faithfulness as a priority helps children learn to be positive and confident in their learning levels. They learn to do an excellent job in whatever they do. They learn to be thankful for the abilities God gives and are encouraged to share those abilities, thankfully, in the service of others. Such Christ-centered values and perspectives last a lifetime and continually impact for good in the lives of others. A school for parents! Parents matter at Nambucca Valley Christian Community School: sharing with parents in their children's education is seen as a privilege for all staff and one which we take seriously. A close working relationship between parents and teachers is a strong foundation, as we seek to teach children to be resilient, responsible, and self-motivated in their learning.

Our students are encouraged to think about their place in the world, hear the Christian message, and form a personal response to the issues that face them to make a difference to society. There is a culture of high expectations within the College that stimulates their young minds to aim for a personal best in all they do while always being aware of them. MVAC is a caring, happy school where each child is valued, nurtured, and extended. Choosing a school for your child is an essential first step on the journey to success. At MVAC, we believe that there is no substitute for understanding a child’s strengths, interests, and needs and using that knowledge to approach them as an individual. Education is about giving every student the chance to let their light shine. Every child has unique talents, and MVAC aims to nurture that which makes a child special. Manning Valley Anglican College serves the next generation of students from Taree, Wingham, Forster-Tuncurry, and beyond, seeking to develop a life-long love of learning within them. We believe that youth literacy and attitude will ultimately enable students to pursue any path they choose. Our many goals are summarised in our College’s mission statement is to foster learning excellence in a Christian environment. Education is as much about the journey as it is the destination. Learning takes many forms both in and out of the classroom. In seeking to achieve learning excellence, we teach students to accept responsibility for their learning, work cooperatively, set goals, and take the initiative. Following the Anglican tradition and the Christian ethos, we encourage students to explore their faith in the context of the modern world and demonstrate Christian values such as honesty, compassion, and respect. Students who graduate from Manning Valley Anglican College have been nurtured to become authentic and capable young Australians. The latter can be confident in their abilities and their identities as they continue their learning journey.

St Luke's Grammar School is an independent Anglican, co-educational school, located in both Dee Why (Pre-K to Year 12) and Bayview (Pre-K to Year 6) on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The school provides a leading-edge educational experience for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Families choose St Luke's because they place value in their child attending a local and reputable mid-size School that seeks to provide small school individualized student-focused learning, with larger school co-curricular opportunities, experiences, and results. The school's vision is equipping students to make a difference in the world. The school's desire for its graduates to be service-orientated and who can be an influence for good in their lives and chosen careers beyond the school gate. A co-educational learning environment allows students to study together and have mutually respectful relationships modeled and encouraged. Students leave the school knowing how to manage themselves in the world of study and work, where both women and men can occupy positions of authority. Our students learn to value diversity and interact naturally and healthily with one another, allowing them to take their place confidently in a co-educational world. In June 2016, the Anglican Schools Corporation announced that Loquat Valley Anglican School would become the new Bayview Junior School campus of St Luke's Grammar School. St Luke's offer of a guaranteed placement is available for all Bayview campus students leaving the school at the end of Year 6. They meet St Luke's enrolment conditions as stated on the St Luke's website. The student must be enrolled at the beginning of Year 5 at the Bayview Campus to be offered this guaranteed placement. Also, recent purchases of the iconic Fitness First and Officeworks buildings on adjacent Pittwater Rd mean that the school is well placed for future Northern Beaches prominence. Plans are underway for the school's life in the 2020's and beyond, emphasizing providing a place for the whole community to come together and build partnerships with world-class education providers.

The prosperity of the nation is dependent on the development of well-rounded and productive young people. Hunter Valley Grammar School leads the way in the region. Hunter Valley Grammar School is the region’s premier independent, coeducational school for students from Preschool to Year 12. Centrally located in East Maitland, we serve families of the Hunter Valley and Newcastle. Parents are our partners at Hunter Valley Grammar School, and children are safe to be themselves in a lively, healthy learning environment. We unashamedly believe that students benefit from striving for high standards and from an education anchored in our School’s Values for Life. HGVS students enjoy outstanding facilities on 13 hectares of beautifully landscaped, tree-studded grounds. They benefit from the commitment and care of professional staff. Students can choose from a wide range of region-leading academic and co-curricular programs for their personal development and growth. Hunter Valley Grammar School is located on an expansive 32-acre park like a campus with impressive facilities. We have a particular campus, quite rare amongst schools across NSW and the envy of most. Our school is 2 hours north of Sydney, at the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine and coal mining region. It is situated a 30-minute drive from the Newcastle CBD and a 45-minute drive from Port Stephens. The area is the fastest growing regional NSW center with a diverse range of employment and recreational activities and services. Locals enjoy an all-encompassing valley lifestyle with easy access to both the mountains and beaches. Our junior school classrooms are excellent learning environments, a technology capable of interactive whiteboards, well equipped, creative, and colorful. Our outdoor learning areas and play equipment enable the children to relax and enjoy their leisure time. A wetlands and vegetable garden nurtured by our students is an example of the learning environment we have created. Primary children enjoy the soccer field and courts and gardens throughout the school. The Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools benefit university-style individual faculty buildings, each with their staff room and veranda housing lockers. All classrooms are technology capable, air-conditioned, and generously spacious for optimal learning. Coupling the physical advantages with small class sizes and quality teaching, we have the right learning environment.

Welcome to the Green Valley Islamic College. Whether you are already well acquainted with the College, a prospective student or parent, or browsing out of curiosity, I hope you will find the information offered usefully. As you browse through the pages of this site, you will learn about our outstanding students, our School school, and get a feel for the vibrancy of our wider Green Valley Islamic College community. One of the most important decisions that any family makes is the school they choose for their children's education. At Green Valley Islamic College, we offer the very best of teaching and learning tailored to meet our youngsters' needs. The School's popularity is due to careful planning and programming, the selection of quality staff, and a willingness to innovate in educational provision. The College motto "Rabbi Zidni Ilma: Oh Lord Increase my Knowledge" is supported by a holistic approach to personal learning. The teaching programs are rich and engaging. The range of cultural, leadership, sporting, and religious opportunities provides a vast spectrum of opportunities that allow every student access to an environment where they can participate and excel. We expect high standards in all that we do at Green Valley Islamic College. We encourage our students to aim high in their studies, work hard, and be sensitive to others' rights and needs. Within this website, you will learn that Green Valley Islamic College offers education from Kindergarten to Year 12. You will discover that the College teaches a broad range of Board-approved courses together with Islamic scripture and morals. More importantly, you will find a School with warmth, Islamic values, and integrity, which has caused it to become one of Western Sydney's most respected and sought after schools. Green Valley Islamic College follows the curriculum guidelines set out by the NSW Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES), which includes the eight Key Learning Areas English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE (History, Geography & Commerce), Technology, PDHPE, Creative Arts (Music & Visual Arts) and Language (Arabic). Elective subjects are introduced at Years 9 & 10 that provide a foundation for students to shape their senior year's study program. In Years 11 and 12, students select from a range of options available. This caters to the students' needs and their choice of proposed career pathways. Apart from the BOSTES curriculum, we also provide primary education in: Islamic studies – this includes Imaniyat (Tawheed and Iman), Ibadat (Taharah and Salaat), Akhlaq, Adaab and Islamic history. Quran Studies – memorizing selected Surahs from the Holy Qur'an with Tajweed. Prophet's Sunnah and Hadith.

One of the most essential and unique qualities of Goulburn Valley Grammar School is the positive school culture. This culture is where students feel comfortable being themselves, where they feel safe and secure, valued, and appreciated. It is a culture where there is a focus on and love of learning and where excellence is valued and nurtured. This positive culture has several essential elements to its foundations. Our school motto "Semper Ulterius" - 'Always further' is an optimistic and challenging one. It suggests that there is always something more to know, to see, to experience that there is always something more to stretch our minds, fire our imagination, touch our hearts, and give to others. In the school's 33rd year, our students have seen many beautiful achievements in all endeavors. These accomplishments reflect the school's unique culture, one where students aspire to do all things well but where there is also genuine care and concern for others' welfare. Student learning remains our core focus, and much work has been undertaken to support this aim. The school has initiated many exciting projects which will support the long-term growth and evolution of the school. Our students are fortunate to be served by a committed and professional team of teaching staff who see students at the center of what they do. They are dedicated to our School focus on continuous improvement in the quality of teaching. Teacher professional learning is a crucial basis for promoting improvement in student learning. Our participation in the University of Melbourne Network of Schools informed several actions, including introducing teacher Professional Learning Teams for Year 7 English and Mathematics. We also identified a School improvement focus on Literacy, specifically writing. During the year, we also introduced teacher classroom observation as a Professional Learning activity. By the end of the year, over 30 staff had participated in the process and endorsed its value. This program will continue in 2015. Throughout 2014 the school continued to build our use of Technology as a powerful learning tool. The school moved a step closer to a full 1 to 1 device program with Year 5 and 6 students sharing tablet devices and students in Years 7 to 11 provided with their device. Extensive staff professional development continued throughout the year, demonstrating some of the potential learning enhancements technology enables. We also continued to expand our use of the school Learning Management System Moodle and the Parent Portal for reporting and communicating student-learning growth. Throughout the year, the School Board and Leadership team focussed on long term master planning of the School site. Also, planning continued on specific projects within the masterplan, including the Music redevelopment. The planning for the redevelopment of the Music precinct was completed with a budget of $3M. Architects Williams Boag completed the final design, and the Board appointed a builder following a competitive tender process. Construction started in August, and by November, Stage 1 of the project was well underway. During the year, the Board launched a Fundraising Appeal to support the realization of the Music Redevelopment. This exciting project is one of the largest undertaken by the School community. We look forward to the completion of Stage 2 late in 2015. The Class of 2014 has been a resilient learner. Their cohort contained students who were able and motivated learners and those who worked very hard to overcome significant personal challenges. One of the distinguishing qualities of the Class of 2014 is that they were an incredibly supportive and cohesive year group while they featured a diverse range of talents and abilities. They have been a fine example of celebrating strength in personal differences. The Class of 2104 were also significant contributors to the co-curricular program. They made significant contributions to Productions, Sporting teams, and Musical concerts over the years. They led the school through positive examples, whether in inspirational Perfect Speeches or their day-to-day relationships. Through their commitment to serve others, they led the school in many exciting initiatives. Their Leavers Fund is commissioning a beautiful screen, designed by local Aboriginal artists, for the Copulos area. We thank the Class of 2014 for their incredible legacy and wish them happiness and fulfillment, knowing that they will make a significant contribution to our society's quality. While we may be located in a regional setting, we look to National and State-wide benchmarks to measure student progress and achievement. In 2014 student achievement reflected the learning partnership and the quality of the learning partnership between school and home. This report contains information on student achievement in various external assessments, including NAPLAN, ICAS, and VCE.

A Christian School with an Anglican foundation, inclusive of all, caring and positive. We offer high quality, affordable education to the HSC, emphasizing care of students and their families, academic excellence, participation in a range of activities, links with the community, innovative pathways in education, and growth in Christian and civic values. The school is a co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 School in Grafton, Northern NSW, next to the majestic Clarence River and attracts students from the many communities in the Clarence Valley. The school has many strengths, but the school's safe and caring environment and the dedicated and professional staff who build strong relationships with the students are at the forefront. While CVAS has a strong focus on academic outcomes, holistic education is encouraged to capture the individual's strengths. Happy learners are better learners, and the goal is that every student wants to come to school to be a part of the school's learning community, and they graduate with a chosen pathway beyond school. This may be a university, a trade, a traineeship, or employment. Our pastoral care of students is based on Christian values in the Anglican tradition and the School values of Being a part of a Christian Community, Living in a Nurturing Community where each student prepares for adult life challenges Doing your best in a Learning Community. Clarence Valley Anglican School seeks to provide children with the opportunity to achieve their full potential through participation in a broad range of learning experiences. The school encourages and develops partnerships between parents, students, and staff in a creative learning environment. The school promotes a caring community where Christian values are respected and practiced. Membership of an Anglican community where Christian truths and values form the framework of the community structure. Membership of a nurturing environment where each child has the opportunity to grow in confidence, embrace life and prepare for the challenges and demands they will encounter in life, recognizing that each of them as an individual can make a difference. Membership of a learning community within a family atmosphere where each child is encouraged to harness and extend the abilities, gifts, and talents they possess.