SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT
St Joseph’s Catholic School, Pemberton, founded on the deep faith commitment of the community, aims to develop in each child a sense of peace, security and dignity. Our school community calls to life the uniqueness of each child in meeting their educational and spiritual needs.
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SCHOOL VALUES
At Saint Joseph’s FAITH is our FOUNDATION.
FAITH
- we use Jesus’ teachings as an example for the choices we make
- daily prayer and reflection is a fundamental component of our Catholic identity
- we aspire to live by Mary MacKillop’s motto- ‘never see a need without doing something about it’
- we respect each person’s dignity, remembering that every person is made in the image and likeness of God
Four PILLARS sit upon our foundation.
RESPECT
- we show tolerance and acceptance of others
- each individual has a voice in our school
- each individual is embraced for who they are
- we are polite and courteous
- we care for and are proud of our school environment
RESPONSIBILITY
- we each strive for personal excellence
- we expect each individual to embrace opportunities provided for growth and leadership
- we support each other in taking responsibility for our own attitude and conduct
SAFETY
- students are supported by peers and adults
- all members of the school community feel physically and emotionally secure
- we foster an environment where healthy risk-taking is encouraged and supported
- we allow all people to be their authentic selves and we celebrate our differences
COMPASSION
- we show kindness towards others
- we genuinely care about each other and actively assist those in need
- we actively engage in community service and social justice activities
- we encourage each individual to develop their own sense of spirituality