Educational Philosophy
St Brigid’s College is committed to preparing students for the future by providing a holistic education aligned to our Gospel values. Our core purpose is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging educational environment to assist our students to become confident lifelong learners who think creatively and critically, communicate effectively, and act ethically.
As a learning community, we:
- Strive to integrate faith and learning, encouraging all students to explore their spirituality and moral responsibility.
- Are dedicated to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where every student feels valued and their well-being is prioritised.
- Believe all students have the capacity to learn, tailoring learning programs and exploring pathways to meet individual needs to help students reach their full potential.
- Create opportunities that empower and challenge students, developing their leadership capacity to become active, informed and compassionate contributors in an ever changing world.
- Value collaboration among students, families and staff, and foster student voice and partnerships within the community.
- Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and actions.
- Model our commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
- Value diversity and recognise everyone as uniquely and purposefully created by God.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum at St Brigid’s College provides all students with a wide variety of educational experiences that will prepare them for further study and employment, and enables them to make a confident and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing and technologically connected global society. Learning and teaching is shaped by our understanding and appreciation of Catholic education as a holistic process and is underpinned by contemporary educational theory and a rigorous practice of continuous improvement.
Partnerships and Communication
St Brigid’s College values relationships with families, the local community and the global community. ‘Live’ communication with families through our Parent Access Module (PAM) means that teachers, students and families are in constant contact and can work together on student learning tasks and plans.