Partnership Case Study
Weetangera Primary School
Weetangera Primary School has celebrated significant progress in applying Lee Crockett's 6 Aspects of Excellence across their school culture. The school’s collective efforts to align its practices with its strategic vision and create a thriving school-wide culture of excellence have been extraordinary, specifically in the areas of professional development, as well as learner engagement and well-being.
Our PARTNER
Weetangera Primary School
SETTING
Public Primary School
Weetangara, ACT
ENGAGEMENT
Multi-year partnership
FOCUS AREAS
Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program
Embracing Strategic Goals and Innovation in the Pursuit of Excellence
Case Summary
Since adopting the Culture of Excellence framework, Weetangera Primary School has experienced demonstrable progress with implementing the 6 Aspects of Excellence. According to their annual Excellence Benchmark Report, their biggest areas of growth have been in Continuous Learning and Development, which grew from an already impressive 88% to 91%, and Engagement, Achievement, and Well-being, which saw a notable increase from 74% to 85%. Efficiency and Adaptability (77% to 83%) and Community and Stakeholder Engagement (43% to 64%) also demonstrated substantial improvement, reflecting the school’s adaptability and commitment to inclusivity.
The Culture of Excellence process helped strengthen what already makes our school great.
98%
The frameworks provided clear, practical structures that support my everyday teaching.
96%
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.
98%
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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“The leadership sprints have allowed more regular reflections on my pedagogy to tweak and refine current practice.”
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“I love that students are benefiting from having more control and choice in how and what they learn.”
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“I feel like this year, I am managing to build relationships with kids and families so that transition days go smoothly.”