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Our Vision & Mission

Vision Statement

St Columba’s, as a Catholic School, strives to mould people who, being self-directed and optimistic,  will take a role in renewing both the church and society.

In moving towards this renewal mission this school will strive
  • To be a place where a shared commitment to a faith based on Christ as a model,
    guides all our efforts towards the total development of each
    student. 
  • To recognise the dignity of each person within its community,
    working to create a climate characterised by trust, openness, encouragement,
    mutual support, tolerance, forgiveness and reconciliation.
  • To show special concern to those who are disadvantaged. 
  • To challenge students in order to enhance their personal achievement and spiritual growth. 
  • To be a Christian educational community, where human knowledge, enlightened and
    enlivened by faith, is shared by teachers, students and parents, in a spirit
    of freedom and love.

Mission Statement

A Community of Care
At St. Columba’s School we believe we are a community of care:
  • Informal structures are in place to ensure pastoral care is experienced by all members.  
  • We encourage social attitudes, so that the children live responsibly, respecting their dignity and the dignity of others.
  • We support and nurture family unity.
  • We accept and welcome all who come to our school.
  • We challenge and initiate structures so our society is more just and compassionate.
  • Individual differences are accepted and celebrated.  The community is encouraged to love and care for the environment.
A Community of Service
As teachers of St. Columba’s School we will:
  • Model the Gospel of Jesus through our relationships and actions with the whole
    community.
  • Nurture and foster social attitudes so that our children will live responsibly in the community respecting their dignity and the dignity of others.  
  • Give the child the opportunity to reach their full potential in such a way that they will make progress spiritually, academically, culturally, physically and emotionally.
  • Give the children opportunity to live a full and interesting life in a stimulating environment whereby he/she will develop their natural ability to widen their horizons and skills, enabling them to be responsible citizens in our society.
  • Develop the children’s ability to work collaboratively on decision making.
  • Foster in our children a generosity to help those in need and to willingly share their gifts and talents.
Community of Faith
As a community of Faith, we at St. Columba’s believe we will:
  • Provide the community where faith is centered on the Gospel of Jesus.
  • Provide the programs in the Sacramental life of the Catholic Church.
  • Impart our Catholic tradition and proclaim we are a faith community.
  • Recognise that each member of our faith community has an individual faith journey to foster and celebrate.
  • Respect each person’s faith and tradition.
  • That community members are lead by good example emphasizing the relevance of the Gospel in today’s world.  
  • Recognise the school as being part of St. Columba’s Parish and wider community.
  • Participate in classroom and school prayer.
  • Celebrate the Catholic Church's seasons and special events through liturgical celebrations.
  • Have a sequenced Religious Education program.
  • Foster a sense of hope.
A Community of Learning
As a community of learning we at St. Columba’s will:
  • Seek to provide teaching and learning experiences which are relevant, developmental, and challenging, so that children can develop to their full potential.
  • Provide opportunities for professional and personal development of staff.
  • Develop in the children a love of learning and foster an inquiring mind.
  • Recognise that education happens in partnership with families and the wider community.
  • Develop an interesting, relevant and imaginative curriculum.
  • Affirm all in their efforts to learn and make the world a better place.
  • Involve parents in activities  to develop their own growth and the growth of their children.
    Provide a safe and happy environment.
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