Vision & Mission
Our Vision
At St. Patrick’s Primary School we are part of the Holbrook Catholic Community. Our
heritage is embedded in the traditions and customs of the early Irish settlers, whose faith
was inspired by St Patrick.
In the Spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph (who were founders of the school) we commit to:
Our Mission
Community of Faith
Community of Service
Community of Stewardship
At St. Patrick’s Primary School we are part of the Holbrook Catholic Community. Our
heritage is embedded in the traditions and customs of the early Irish settlers, whose faith
was inspired by St Patrick.
In the Spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph (who were founders of the school) we commit to:
- The person of Jesus Christ and living out the Gospel values
- The development of children to their full potential, spiritually, emotionally, socially, academically, physically and culturally
- The individuality and uniqueness of each person
- The partnership between School, Teachers and staff, Parents, Parish and the wider Community.
Our Mission
Community of Faith
- Integrating the values of the Gospel, as manifested by the person of Jesus Christ into all aspects of our teaching, learning and interpersonal relationships.
- Implementing a spirit informed, relevant and flexible Religious Education program.
- Learning about and living our Catholic faith while respecting the faith tradition of others.
- Recognising the importance of positive relationships between all members of the school community.
- Promoting self-esteem and critical thinking in students.
- Encouraging social attitudes so that the children live responsibly by respecting their dignity and the dignity of others.
- Ensuring fairness and justice within defined discipline structures thus fostering a sense of pride in our school.
- Seeking to provide teaching and learning experiences which are relevant, developmental and challenging, so that children can develop to their full potential.
- Ensuring that students learn to be kind to each other and to respect each other, and to help each other to grow as learners and people.
- Recognising that education happens in partnership with families and the wider community.
Community of Service
- Providing opportunities for children to work with staff, families, the parish and our local community so that they can develop responsibility and leadership.
- Fostering in our children a generosity to help those in need.
- Nurturing social attitudes so that our children will live responsibly in the community respecting their dignity and the dignity of others.
Community of Stewardship
- Promoting a responsible attitude towards care of the environment and the human society within it.
- Encourage a responsible use of resources.
