The following beliefs and values are based on the commitment that students will be the primary consideration in all decision making.

 
Respect

• Recognising and valuing the opinions of others
• Recognising and valuing the diverse abilities of all individuals
• Acknowledging the effort and achievement of self and others
• Promoting a positive image of the school, both within the school community and externally
• Demonstrating respect for self through actions, care and meaningful reflection

Honesty

• Being truthful to ourselves and others
• Reflecting on our own values and opinions regularly
• Taking personal responsibility for words and actions
• Giving and accepting feedback that is both challenging and rewarding

Inclusiveness

• Encouraging and providing opportunities for all to participate in the school community
• Recognising and utilising everybody’s abilities and contributions
• Supporting minorities by making decisions empathetically
• Understanding where others “come from” so there is less judgement

Effective Communication

• Communicating is the responsibility of everyone
• Speaking to relevant people
• Attend to direct and indirect messages
• Strategically applying the timing and the delivery of interactions
• Using stories to illustrate and clarify messages

Enjoyment and Humour

• Having the ability to laugh at yourself
• Having the ability to laugh with others respectfully
• Having fun
• Developing an approach to education that values humour

Teamwork and Co-operation

• Working together to achieve common goals
• Recognising and valuing the abilities and contributions of team members
• Accepting and supporting group decisions
• Taking responsibility for all students in the school