Our Values
Learning
Learning is our core business. Learning is happening all the time from our Prep children to our graduating senior class. Learning is a life-long, life-wide journey that our students, staff and families take together, now and into the future.
Faith
A passionate and vibrant faith in Jesus Christ is evidenced in all that we do. It is our heart that students will experience the joy of a life lived for Jesus during their time at the College. The love of God leads us to love people and we value growing relationships.
Life
We aim to develop young people who are well equipped for the world in which they live. In a complex, challenging, ever-changing world, it is essential that our students are well prepared for the journey beyond their years at school.
Imago Dei and the Attributes of a Highlander
Imago Dei is a Latin term, uniquely applied to humans, meaning ‘made in the image of God’. It is the core ethic of Christianity which bestows on humans inherent value and dignity. Highlanders are God’s image bearers and therefore seek to understand that God calls humans into a relationship with Him, has created us to be His representatives to the rest of creation, and designed us to be His stewards of creation.
Learning
Learning is our core business. Learning is happening all the time from our Prep children to our graduating senior class. Learning is a life-long, life-wide journey that our students, staff and families take together, now and into the future.
Faith
A passionate and vibrant faith in Jesus Christ is evidenced in all that we do. It is our heart that students will experience the joy of a life lived for Jesus during their time at the College. The love of God leads us to love people and we value growing relationships.
Life
We aim to develop young people who are well equipped for the world in which they live. In a complex, challenging, ever-changing world, it is essential that our students are well prepared for the journey beyond their years at school.
Imago Dei and the Attributes of a Highlander
Imago Dei is a Latin term, uniquely applied to humans, meaning ‘made in the image of God’. It is the core ethic of Christianity which bestows on humans inherent value and dignity. Highlanders are God’s image bearers and therefore seek to understand that God calls humans into a relationship with Him, has created us to be His representatives to the rest of creation, and designed us to be His stewards of creation. Swipe across to see the Attributes of a Highlander and what Imago Dei means to us!
Grit
Highlanders bravely show up and have a go, persist in learning from our mistakes and persevere through setbacks.
Honour
Highlanders grow in responsibility and integrity, and strive for excellence in all we think, do, and say.
Creativity
Highlanders apply our imaginations and share our creative power for the benefit of others, exploring new ideas and experimenting with messy innovation.
Discipleship
Highlanders increasingly understand and apply the Christian world view as we live out our faith.
Wisdom
Highlanders apply critical thinking skills, are reflective and teachable, consider multiple perspectives, and develop a growth mindset. We make wise decisions between right and wrong.
Curiosity
Highlanders nurture curiosity and engage with learning by questioning and searching for truth. We discover our passions and explore the unfamiliar.
Compassion
Highlanders connect with each other by sharing our stories, seeking to understand one another and provide a place of protection.
Communication
Highlanders communicate with grace and actively listen to establish trust, understanding, sharing and relationship.
Confidence
Highlanders learn to recognise our strengths, acknowledge areas of growth, and apply knowledge for success.
Grit
Highlanders bravely show up and have a go, persist in learning from our mistakes and persevere through setbacks.
Honour
Highlanders grow in responsibility and integrity, and strive for excellence in all we think, do, and say.
Creativity
Highlanders apply our imaginations and share our creative power for the benefit of others, exploring new ideas and experimenting with messy innovation.
Discipleship
Highlanders increasingly understand and apply the Christian world view as we live out our faith.
Wisdom
Highlanders apply critical thinking skills, are reflective and teachable, consider multiple perspectives, and develop a growth mindset.
We make wise decisions between right and wrong.Â
Curiosity
Highlanders nurture curiosity and engage with learning by questioning and searching for truth. We discover our passions and explore the unfamiliar.
Compassion
Highlanders connect with each other by sharing our stories, seeking to understand one another and provide a place of protection.
Communication
Highlanders communicate with grace and actively listen to establish trust, understanding, sharing and relationship.
Confidence
Highlanders learn to recognise our strengths, acknowledge areas of growth, and apply knowledge for success.