As learners we acknowledge that we have individual learning styles and needs that assist our personal growth and development. Teaching and Learning needs to cater for all learning needs and provide a framework for a variety of strategies to assist best learning.
Basic Beliefs
At St Mel's we believe that best learning occurs when learners....

• are actively engaged in a cooperative learning environment
• are challenged to reach attainable goals
• are free to experiment and make mistakes
• see learning as relevant and interesting
• are in a non threatening environment
• individual talents are developed to their full potential
• are given responsibility and leadership roles
• receive positive and constructive feedback
• bond positively with a role model
• are given time to practice and reflect on their learning.