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some examples...

Andrew’s Vision (Principal of an American urban school in a disadvantaged district)

A “90-90-90” - 90% students of colour, 90% children living below the
poverty line, hitting 90% proficiency. Proficiency means that we want our
kids to have choices. We want our kids to graduate and be able to choose
where they go next. So the guiding principle is, “How do we give our kids
and our families choices?”

What Andrew says about vision: “A well-planned vision for the school is the basis
for a survival strategy. Having the foresight to ward off potential storms is reliant
as much, if not more so, on the process as it is on the final product. The idea of
collaboration and ownership in developing a school vision is the foundation for
establishing a broad-base of support and defending the school from attack. This
process allows for the development of a culture, one that establishes agreed-
upon values and justifies its existence in the face of controversy.”

Julianne’s Vision (Principal of an International College in Asia)

Our vision is to bring forth highly effective leaders, who both honour their
cultural identity and are understanding of other cultures. They pursue
intellectual, physical and spiritual excellence, through lifelong learning, in
order to lead purposeful lives and to make valuable contributions to their
community and to the well being of humanity.

What Julianne says about vision: “The Vision that a school adopts is essential in
building a coherent framework for the school that is understandable to parents
and students. These statements drive the school in a clear, considered direction
that precludes being side-tracked by peripheral issues or by particular interest
groups. They are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure continued alignment.”

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