Mission & Ideals
Learn with joy. Live with purpose.
Our core mission is to develop joyful and engaged students who live life with purpose. We believe the best learning happens when students are happy to come to school, have opportunities to follow their passions and are able to participate in deep learning experiences that challenge them.
When engaged students learn with joy, they develop strong relationships with their peers and caring adults who spark and support their learning both in and out of the classroom. Their journey at HSC prepares them to live with purpose—to understand their world and to inspire, lead, act and make a difference in unique ways.
Our Ideals
Working collaboratively with students, we have defined the values that guide our College community. We believe that living these ideals positions community members to be well-rounded leaders with a sense of purpose.
Integrity
- We are honest not only with our peers and colleagues, but with ourselves
- We stand up for what we believe in
- We take responsibility for our actions
- We are true to our word
- We allow actions to speak louder than words
Respect
- We understand the importance of being humble
- We think beyond ourselves through empathy and kindness
- We are courteous and compassionate
- We find a sense of worth and value in others and ourselves
- We are conscious and responsible for our own and the College’s environmental sustainability
Community
- We build friendships through inclusivity and the celebration of individual differences
- We foster positive relationships at HSC and beyond our gates
- We educate ourselves and each other of issues beyond the College
- We guide and support each other through mentorship
- We create equitable and inclusive spaces for all groups
- We learn alongside each other
Determination
- We are committed and optimistic
- We encourage individuals to strive for their own excellence
- We persevere when faced with adversity
- We learn from our missteps
Individuality
- We inspire and encourage individuals to express themselves positively in the pursuit of their own unique passions
- We value creativity and innovative thinking
- We are confident in who we are and who we will become
- We celebrate our diverse experiences and their influence on us
Our Commitment
At Hillfield Strathallan College, we value one another as equals, and we honour the humanity of each individual in our community. We believe that by lifting each other up, we give our community more opportunities to grow and flourish.
We nurture an atmosphere of mutual respect and kindness, to ensure that our College is a safe and inclusive environment for everyone on our campus at all times. We conduct ourselves with integrity, both academically and in our relationships with one another.
We understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process and that it is our actions after our mistakes that define us. We show determination to learn with joy and live with purpose, in order that we may continue to grow as individuals and as a community, and make a positive difference in the wider world.
Yourself
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