Statement of Democratic Principles
The programs and teaching at Princes Hill Secondary College support and promote 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.
Vision
We believe that education has a fundamental role to play in fostering a deeper and more harmonious form of human personal and social development. Therefore, it is an indispensable asset in the attempt to attain the ideals of peace, freedom and social justice, and to reduce poverty, exclusion, ignorance, oppression and war.
Mission
To provide a safe and inclusive educational environment for the 21st Century that provides learning opportunities that are relevant, integrative and authentic.
This is underpinned by the UNESCO four pillars of education:
- Learning to Know – the development of skills and knowledge needed to function in this world e.g. formal acquisition of literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and general knowledge.
- Learning to Do – the acquisition of applied skills linked to professional success.
- Learning to Live Together – the development of social skills and values such as respect and concern for others, and the appreciation of cultural diversity.
- Learning to Be – the learning that contributes to a person’s mind, body, and spirit. Skills include creativity and personal discovery, acquired through reading, the Internet, and activities such as sports and arts.
Our Educational Philosophy and Values
Our educational philosophy outlines our core beliefs and supports the Department Values: Integrity, Responsiveness, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and a commitment to Human Rights. The school values have been collaboratively created to foster the high expectations we have as lifelong learners as well as our dedication to ensuring our school is a positive and respectful environment for our students, our staff and the whole school community.
Princes Hill Secondary College is a community united by a shared understanding in the importance of the following values:
Princes Hill Secondary College School Values | |
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RESPECT | We value and respect others. |
CREATIVITY | We nurture a spirit of innovative inquiry and expression. |
INCLUSION | We embrace inclusive practices in our community that value equity and diversity. |
RESILIENCE | We demonstrate resilience by encouraging persistence, courage and determination. |
ACHIEVEMENT | We strive to make the most of our opportunities to challenge ourselves and meet our learning goals. |
To celebrate and embed our Vision, Mission, Philosophy and Values in our school community, we promote our values in our school newsletter, on our website, through posters and banners and other publications. We award and recognise our students who actively demonstrate these values and engage in discussion about the importance of our values with students in the classroom, meetings and assemblies. Values clarification activities are scoped and sequenced into our Social and Emotional Learning program.