Catholic Education

The six defining features of Catholic Schools are:
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• ATTENTIVENESS TO THE LIFE-GIVING PRESENCE OF GOD
  The Catholic school of the twenty-first century is defined by its attentiveness to the life-giving presence of God. This entails the nurturing of a belief in God’s love and revelation within the interconnected and unfolding process of creation.
  
  
• MINISTRY WITHIN THE CHURCH
  The Catholic school of the twenty-first century is defined as being a ministry within the Church. This entails the school being integral to the missionary vision of the Catholic Church and being in constant interaction with the local faith community and other schools and services within the diocesan and universal Church.
  
  
• A PLACE OF LEARNING
  The Catholic school of the twenty-first century is defined as a place of learning. The school will be shaped and nurtured by Catholic philosophy, possessing a clear educational vision and be manifested in values, goals and outcomes that are aligned.
  
  
• A COMMUNITY OF CARE
  The Catholic school of the twenty-first century is defined as a community of care, a place where individuals belong, are welcomed and nurtured.
  
  
• INCLUSIVE AND OUTREACHING CULTURE
  The Catholic school of the twenty-first century is defined as an inclusive and outreaching culture.
  
  
• CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT THROUGH RENEWAL
  The Catholic school of the twenty-first century is defined by its practice of continuous improvement through renewal. The school will renew itself through action and reflection, which will inform educational priorities and processes.

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