Caulfield Grammar School exists to work in partnership with families to educate their children in a secure and encouraging environment, recognising the need to cater for students with a diverse spectrum of abilities, interests, ambitions and backgrounds. It seeks to graduate students with the skills, values, attitudes and confidence which they will need to face the challenges of their adult lives. The School endeavours to achieve this through engaging students in a very broad range of learning experiences encompassing academic study, community service, careers, public speaking, leadership, sport, music, theatre, outdoor activities, environmental studies and internationalism. The School's innovative approaches to teaching and learning have positioned Caulfield Grammar School as a leading independent co-educational school, with an emphasis on the appointment of specialist teachers and pastoral staff supported by a comprehensive professional learning programme. Extensive investment in creating new, and upgrading existing facilities, aims to provide the appropriate environment for 21st Century teaching and learning. A set of core Values actioned through a Rights and Responsibilities statement underpins the relationships which exist throughout the School community. As students progress through the School they benefit from specialist facilities and programmes. Early Learning Centres are safe, vibrant learning environments which incorporate the best aspects of educational theory including the Reggio Emilia approach. Two qualified teachers work together with each Year 7 and Year 8 class - a subject specialist who delivers the academic programme, and a Learning Mentor who closely monitors and supports a cohort of students in their academic and social development. The Learning Mentors provide valuable information about the progress of each individual student to the subject teachers, pastoral care staff and to parents. Recognising that students are members of the global community, students in Year 9 can live and learn in..