Apple Distinguished School

We’re pleased to be recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2024–2027 for inspiring, imagining, and impacting teaching and learning schoolwide through continuous innovation. 

Inspire - Lead, learn, and thrive in our dynamic world.

At St Ambrose teaching and learning are focused on high-quality instruction and improved student outcomes. Students thrive in innovative learning spaces underpinned by a shared vision of how technology supports authentic teaching and learning that equips students for the world beyond the classroom. School leaders and Apple Coaches support staff to use technology effectively across all learning areas. Our school vision encompasses:

• Adaptability: Embracing change positively.
• Risk Taking: A courageous community that is stimulated, supported and challenged.
• Inclusivity: Diversity is valued and individual needs are catered for.
• Excellence: A vibrant learning community with high expectations evidenced by significant achievements.

Imagine - Empower learners to discover new possibilities and solutions. 

At St Ambrose, wellbeing and relationships are of paramount importance. Strong partnerships are built on trust, communication and respect. Student agency, participation, collaboration and choice are fundamental components in all classrooms. Teachers create a personalised child-centred learning environment that reflects and respects children’s interests and ideas. Students engage in design challenges that allow them to develop a deep level of learning, enabling them to build a bigger picture of the real world. We strive to equip students with the skills to become assessment capable learners. Enabling students to self-regulate their learning fosters student ownership, commitment and autonomy.

At St Ambrose, wellbeing and relationships are of paramount importance. Strong partnerships are built on trust, communication and respect. Student agency, participation, collaboration and choice are fundamental components in all classrooms. Teachers create a personalised child-centred learning environment that reflects and respects children’s interests and ideas. Students engage in design challenges that allow them to develop a deep level of learning, enabling them to build a bigger picture of the real world. We strive to equip students with the skills to become assessment capable learners. Enabling students to self-regulate their learning fosters student ownership, commitment and autonomy.

Impact - Commit to leaving the world better than you found it. 

In our learning community, partnerships between families and the wider community are vital in developing a supportive, holistic learning environment for our students. We nurture the values necessary to meet the challenges in this dynamic and ever-changing world. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills through publications and presentations with the wider community. School leadership have initiated local networks and participate in international forums to share practice and stories of impact. Continuous school improvement is driven by feedback and varied sources of data. School leaders are committed to fostering an inclusive professional learning community where staff share successes and inspire their colleagues.