Mission and Values
Our Mission
St Norbert College is a Catholic school community inspired by the Norbertine tradition and the spiritual teachings of Saints Augustine and Norbert. Guided by the ethos of the Norbertine Canons of Queens Park, the College fosters the holistic development of students to live in faith with the Church and humanity, in the image of Christ.
Faith formation is central to its mission, with Religious Education playing a key role in nurturing each student’s spiritual journey. Committed to supporting families, the College prepares students to embody their beliefs through action, service, and respectful, dignified relationships within the community.
Our Students
The St Norbert College Student…
Is Prepared for all Good Works: Builds foundational knowledge with critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity. Integrates real-world applications, interdisciplinary approaches, and project-based learning. Embraces emerging and contemporary technologies. Seeks opportunities to be successful with commitment and enthusiasm.
Takes Ownership of their Learning: Pursues interests, passions, and career goals. Engages in learning beyond the classroom by participating in co-curricular pursuits and specialised programs to enhance talents. Sets goals, strives for excellence and seeks support for their learning journey.
Experiences Holistic Development: Cultivates spiritual, physical and emotional well-being alongside intellectual growth. Participates in opportunities to develop leadership skills, resilience and the ability to work with others to achieve a shared goal. Develops skills for lifelong learning.
Expresses and Promotes Student Voice: Recognises and respects the diverse backgrounds, interests and passions of their peers. Participates in shaping their educational experience, where their voices and ideas are valued and heard. Encourages collaboration, critical thinking and self-expression. Advocates for others who are in need and cannot speak for themselves.
Our Educators
The St Norbert College Educator…
Nurtures Student Growth: Shares a common belief that all students are capable of progress and success. Builds a positive relationship with each student and understands how they learn. Holds high expectations with a collective responsibility for the growth of the whole child. Fosters the development of Christian character and identity of all students. Celebrates student success.
Practices a wide Instructional Range: Encourages active learning, collaboration, and critical enquiry. Uses evidence-based pedagogy to support student learning. Meets each student at their point of need. Differentiates teaching to enable all students to learn.
Employs Learning Design: Uses technology to promote deep learning. Incorporates practical opportunities to engage students. Provides activities that connect learning beyond the classroom. Plans the use of space intentionally to support the learning environment. Analyses data to inform teaching and learning. Builds cultural responsiveness.
Is Professionally Engaged: Commits to a culture of continuous improvement and development to enhance student outcomes. Engages in professional development to stay informed of emerging pedagogical approaches. Reflects on practice and collaborates with others to build capacity.
Our Community
The St Norbert College Community…
Is a Community of Faith: We uphold Gospel values. We honour our Norbertine ethos and our Founding Fathers. We embed Catholic practices and teachings as part of the curriculum. We respond to the needs of our community. We demonstrate faith in action by participating in common worship, retreats and Christian service activities.
Fosters Wellbeing and Support: We are child-focussed. We provide a safe and supportive learning environment. We strive for positive relationships, open communication and resilience. We support students to navigate personal challenges, academic choices and post-secondary planning.
Values Partnerships and Community Engagement: We acknowledge parents as the first educators of their children and foster a sense of shared responsibility for success. We provide opportunities for workplace-learning. We build positive relationships with external agencies.
Celebrates Heritage: We identify with our College history through our Houses, which provide a strong sense of belonging. We build lifelong connections with our families. We respect and acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of all people who encompass our Norbertine community. We acknowledge and welcome First Nations peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn, grow and pray.
Our Values
At St Norbert College, our values of Community, Compassion, and Excellence shape who we are and all that we do.
Community calls us, together with families, students and staff, to nurture young people who are confident in learning, grounded in faith and ready to make a difference in the world. Rooted in our Norbertine heritage, we seek to build strong relationships, pursue justice and live out the Gospel with compassion and hope.
Compassion inspires us to follow St Norbert’s example by fostering a culture where service is joyful, intentional and transformative, encouraging our students to become courageous, kind and committed to the common good.
Through Excellence, we strive to act with purpose, integrity and a dedication to achieving our personal best in learning, in service and in life.
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