Our Vision
Highview College is an Ecumenical school offering an accessible educational environment that fosters the pursuit of excellence for all individuals within its community.
Our Mission
- Highview College is a community where staff, students and parents interact to foster the optimal growth of each individual.
- The College aims to provide an environment which:
- Facilitates the development of Christian values such as honesty, responsibility, integrity and compassion
- Develops an appreciation and understanding of Christian faith and spirituality
- Fosters full academic achievement, and the ability to think logically and creatively
- Enables students to view education as a life-long process
- Facilitates and encourages the development of each student's gifts and talents
- Fosters the development of self-confidence within a safe, positive and nurturing community
Democratic Principles
Highview College promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including a commitment to:
- Elected government
- The rule of law
- Equal rights for all before the law
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of speech and association
- The values of openness and tolerance
Childsafe Standards
Highview College is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
Highview College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Highview College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Highview College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people are at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
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