Our Lady of Lourdes is a serving and supportive Catholic community where students engage as active participants in quality, inclusive learning experiences. We value and foster within our students the skills to be resilient and respectful critical thinkers who are confident learners for life. Lourdes learners will grow to think globally, act locally and seek opportunities for a just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive society.
A high priority for our school is for all in our community to have a shared commitment to:
- Our school culture and Charism values of ‘Living the Lourdes Way … We are a Community, We are Kind, We are Courageous, We Serve’
- Our teaching & learning motto is – ‘Lourdes Learners are CALLed to Think as a learner and global citizen.’
- Exemplary teaching & learning
- Meeting students’ diverse needs
- Understanding roles and expectations
- Mutual respect and positive relationships
- A positive regard of the school
- Pitching in to support each other
A positive school ethos involves staff, students, parents and the community interacting with each other respectfully in a caring, safe environment which enhances staff and student wellbeing. Students show effective personal and social functioning, improved attendance and improved academic outcomes when there is a caring, safe environment.