Partnership Case Study
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Hope’s progress towards fostering a Culture of Excellence that prioritises intentional leadership, empowered teaching, and inspired learning has been a rewarding journey for staff and students alike. Their progress in working with Lee Crockett reflects a school community committed to continuous improvement, resilience, and alignment with its strategic vision.
Our PARTNER
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Primary School
SETTING
Catholic Primary School
Greenwith, SA
ENGAGEMENT
Multi-year partnership
FOCUS AREAS
Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program
Celebrating a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Case Summary
OLOH’s commitment to its vision reflects the successful integration of shared goals into daily practices. Its teachers frequently highlight how frameworks like Learning Intentions, Destinations, and Milestones have clarified their work. Additionally, educators at OLOH frequently celebrate achievements such as mastering new strategies and completing graduate-level coursework. Teachers have also reported success in encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. OLOH also continues to see significant progress in creating supportive environments that balance academic success and emotional well-being.
The Culture of Excellence process helped strengthen what already makes our school great.
94%
The frameworks provided clear, practical structures that support my everyday teaching.
100%
Our team now shares a more consistent language and approach to improving learning.
97%
Professional learning and conversations increased my connection to our collective vision.
95%
Overall, this has been a positive and valuable experience for our school community.
96%
(Percentages reflect staff who agreed or strongly agreed.)
In Their Words
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“We’re working smarter, not harder, and it’s making a big difference. We’ve become more adaptable and proactive in meeting the needs of our students and the school.”
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“Engaging stakeholders in meaningful ways has become a priority ... We see potential for growth in this area and are working to strengthen our community ties."
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“We’re committed to refining our approaches to ensure agency becomes a natural part of our culture ... it’s rewarding to see students feel confident and take initiative in their work."