KU Annual Report 2013 | Page 9

OUR VALUES WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO Childhood We recognise childhood as a special time in itself; a time for all children to be immersed in secure and trusting environments that allow them to explore, play, discover and learn. We nurture the development of identity, confidence and capability which form the foundations of a lifelong love of learning. We ensure the voices of children contribute to the work that we do and the decisions we make. Integrity We act with honesty, openness and consistency. Our relationships are built on authenticity, ethical behaviour, respect and trust. We welcome feedback and make decisions that are responsible and fair. Leadership We are driven by the passionate pursuit of quality early childhood education and encourage others to share that journey. We lead by example drawing on our experience and knowledge to shape early childhood education thinking, policy and practice. Sustainability We acknowledge and consider both our heritage and our future. We embrace our responsibilities within the world around us – to our children and communities, our people, our environments and the long term sustainability of our organisation. Innovation We have the courage to pursue bold visions of the future. We are committed to continual professional learning and organisational development. We collaborate and explore new ideas and different ways of thinking. Diversity & Inclusion We recognise that everyone has their own culture, beliefs, values and strengths contributing to our rich and diverse community. We embrace and advocate for the rights of all children to access and actively participate in our programs and have a sense of truly belonging. MAKING THE KU DIFFERENCE Individual excellence and joint endeavour fuel our success. In 2013 we recognised: Saskia St Clair (KU Frances Newton) for making the KU Difference for children Kim Nguyen (KU AMEP Cabramatta) for making the KU Difference for families Trudi Kirkwood (KU Bilya Gulyangarri) for making the KU Difference for communities Janene Rox (KU Sutherland) for making the KU Difference for staff KU’s Marketing and Communications Team for making the KU Difference through innovation Gianna Black and Carol Findlay for making the KU Difference by representing KU The KU Starting Points Macarthur Team through the KU Marcia Burgess Award Read their stories at ku.com.au or: KU Westmead Preschool Team for making the KU Difference for quality KU Village Green Children’s Centre Team for making the KU Difference through sustainability 11