Partnership Case Study
Evelyn Scott School
Evelyn Scott School in Canberra has established itself as a contemporary and connected P-10 school servicing the needs of its community. The Culture of Excellence Framework has provided the staff and students of Evelyn Scott with an enriching and empowering teaching and learning framework that provides direction, clarity, and support for all teaching staff.
Our PARTNER
Evelyn Scott School
SETTING
P-10 School
Canberra, Australia
ENGAGEMENT
Multi-year partnership
FOCUS AREAS
Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program
Joyful curiosity is the order of the day at ESS, where teachers and students work together as lifelong learners.
Case Summary
In implementing the Excellence Journey at Canberra, the team at Evelyn Scott School have worked closely with Lee Crockett, founder and president of Culture of Excellence, and developer of the 6 Aspects of Excellence, all of which figure prominently in their exceptional work. Lee sets out a rigorous
structure for how to achieve agency in schools and Evelyn Scott
School utilises these processes and systems to their fullest potential.
The Culture of Excellence work has helped our school strengthen what already makes it great.
95%
This work has provided clear, practical frameworks that support my everyday role.
92%
Our team now has a more shared language and approach to improving teaching and learning.
98%
The professional learning and conversations have made me feel more connected to our collective vision.
97%
Overall, this has been a positive and valuable experience for our school community.
100%
(Percentages reflect staff who agreed or strongly agreed.)
In Their Words
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"A new school brings many challenges, and the Excellence Journey has ensured a genuine sense of efficiency and accomplishment for the team."
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"Evelyn Scott School’s presence on the Culture of Excellence online network, a professional learning community of support and nurturing for educators across the globe, has been invaluable."
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"Our teachers, support staff and admin staff all utilise the Culture of Excellence Framework and have benefited from the highly collaborative culture that we have built together."
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“At the end of Term 3 in 2023, there was a distinct improvement in the delivery of Showcases. We were all so impressed by the quality, rigour, and confidence displayed by our Senior Campus learners.”
"The entire teaching and Leadership Team have direct access to Lee Crockett, and the coaching process keeps the team accountable and on track. In just months, we've seen more engagement, stronger leadership, and a clear path to growth."
Jackie Vaughan, Principal, Evelyn Scott School