MISSION STATEMENT
St Mary's College is a Catholic School situated in Broome that provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12, for parents who desire a Catholic education for their children. The College caters for the diverse educational, spiritual and cultural needs of its students by promoting self esteem and initiative. It offers them skills to take their place confidently in society while living according to Christian values.
IDENTITY
Central to the College's identity is the community of
parents, staff and students who are involved in processes related to
the learning processes
and future directions of the College.
Based on Broome's unique history, the College affirms its own multi-cultural
identity and the cultural story of every student and family.
VALUES AND BELIEFS
The College, which exists under the mandate of the Catholic Education
Commission of W.A., places great emphasis on clear, open lines of
communication. The vitality and leadership of its staff is nurtured
through spiritual
and professional development.
The College promotes celebrations, which highlight its values and
beliefs. This combined with an acceptance of change allows the College
to maintain
an adaptable curriculum.
Students and the general College community are encouraged to challenge the external influences that may diminish the self worth of individuals, their families or their culture.
SPIRITUALITY
The aim of St Mary's College is...
1. To foster within the school community a spirituality which reflects
the spirituality which is alive in the surrounding Broome environment.
2. To promote an understanding and respect for other religions, traditions
and their spiritualitys.
3. To work with the students and their families to create deeper links
between their cultural heritage and history, and the Christian story
with the developing Catholic Tradition.
MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
The aim of St Mary's College is...
To foster the multi-cultural identity of the College in ways that affirm
and promote the cultural heritage of each student and family involved
with the school, taking note of the special place of the indigenous
Aboriginal cultures of Broome and the Kimberley.
PARTNERSHIP - FAMILIES/SCHOOL
The aim of St Mary's College is...
1. To develop a united community where the families within the school
share in their children's education.
2. To provide a variety of communication structures to foster family/school
dialogue.
3. To strengthen family ownership of the college through involvement
in the life of the College.
SELF-ESTEEM
The aim of St Mary's College is...
1. To provide a supportive environment which affirms positive growth
and development and promotes strong self-esteem in each student.
2. To develop in the students life skills and Christian values so that
they have the confidence to meet challenges with optimism and conviction.
3. To value each person's individuality and culture as a special resource
within the College.
CURRICULUM
The aim of St Mary's College is...
1. To develop a curriculum framework which is open to change, that
reflects the multi-cultural identity of the school, and is committed
to
developing life-long learners.
2. To implement a flexible curriculum which responds to the academic
abilities of each student and which develops the technological
and other skills and attitudes which prepare students for their
future
careers
and goals.
3. To adopt methodologies and policies which develop independent
and personally responsible learners.