St Christopher’s is a “faith and learning community” where students, staff and families work together in an educational partnership. Central to our mission as a Catholic school is the development of individuals who have a deep and personal connection to their faith. Students and staff at St Christopher’s are challenged to live out the teachings of Jesus in a contemporary context. The involvement of parents and families in the faith development of their children is also strongly emphasised.
We aim to help our students become citizens who are equipped to face the challenges that their lives in the 21st century will surely bring. Staff at St Christopher’s work collaboratively to ensure that the curriculum, they provide, helps to achieve this important aim. St Christopher’s has a strong emphasis on the teaching of Literacy and Numeracy and catering to the individual needs of our students. A continued strong focus on professional learning supports teachers in their endeavours to provide quality education for our students.
The strengths of St Christopher’s include:
the importance placed on connecting faith and action
a strong reputation within the local community
a willingness to embrace new pedagogy and practice
a strong focus on using Information and Communication Technology
a strong focus on continued improvement and learning as a staff to ensure better outcomes for the students
shared leadership and responsibility among staff
a calm gentle and respectful atmosphere that provides a nurturing environment for children
a commitment to providing personalised education programmes that meet the needs of our students
a genuine respect for parents as the initial educators of their children and respected stakeholders in their children’s education
home-school learning partnerships and celebrations