Vision and Values
OUR VISION
As a member of the Catholic College Sale Marist-Sion family:
“I am strong of mind, gentle of heart and loved by God. Inspired by the life and message of Jesus and the example of Mary, I live with courage, simplicity and hope. I belong to a faith and learning community where I am known, cared for and valued.
I will live this by welcoming and accepting the diversity in others, building relationships and making a difference in a complex and changing world. I will be open to learning opportunities that will enrich and enhance my personal journey. I will value and care for the environment, serve the marginalised and positively contribute to my community.
I strive to be genuine, honest and will embrace the challenge of achieving my full potential.”
OUR VALUES
Catholic Identity
All within our school community contribute to the experience that allows us to find meaning and purpose in our life as we celebrate and foster our faith together. Through prayer, liturgy, social justice initiatives and learning programs we promote Christian values.
Leadership
At Catholic College Sale we provide effective faith inspired leadership that is inclusive of all within our community while valuing clearly communicated goals that provides growth and fosters responsibility within each individual. We strive to keep student learning at the centre of our educational focus through distributive decision making and the promotion of best practice.
Learning and Teaching
At Catholic College Sale we foster an environment that encourages all learners in our community to strive for excellence and extend their potential. Continual reflection and improvement cultivates learning opportunities that are personalised to the individual journey. Our belief is that effective learning is built on engagement, growth and excellence whilst nurturing the whole person. Students who are challenged, cared for and nurtured are more resilient learners and active citizens.
Stewardship and Growth
Catholic College Sale is blessed with a vibrant heritage of provision for the Sale community. We work to ensure sound governance practices, prudent financial management, sustainable facilities and strategic planning for the future.
Wellbeing
At Catholic College Sale, we strive to cultivate a supportive, caring and challenging environment that enables rich learning to occur within the context of the overall health and wellbeing of our students and staff, both within their school environment and for their life beyond. As a health promoting school, we believe that a happy and fulfilling life is built on the ability to nurture faith, explore connections with others, build relationships with those we interact with and develop the resilience to cope with adversity.
College Governance
The College moved to a new Governance Structure on the 1st July 2022. The College is now known formally as ‘Catholic College Sale Limited’ and is Governed by a College Board that will operate on behalf of the Governing Members: the Bishop of Sale and the Marist Provincial.
See our College Governance page for more details.
STATEMENT OF DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
Catholic College Sale is committed to the principles of a liberal democracy.
- We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government.
- We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above the law.
- We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes.
- We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practise tolerance and understanding of others beliefs.
- We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom.
- We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all members of the College community regardless of background.
