VALUES

The College Vision is underpinned by the values that we hold dear in our college community. They determine the way that we do things at St Peter’s College.

These values focus on service, integrity and courage, stewardship, community, respect, curiosity, wonder and awe. They are the foundation of the Catholic Special Character of St Peter’s College and we define them here.

Service

Service is the free and generous use of one’s self, time and resources to assist people, and enable positive changes within their lives, the school and wider community.

Respect

Respect is the understanding, recognition and consideration of the needs and feeling of others. It recognises that each person is sacred and is called to develop fully. Respect is shown in our actions.

Community

Community is people being connected and united through Eucharist, common values, beliefs and purpose and celebrating the diversity, culture and members of the community.

Stewardship

Stewardship: As a school, we share a responsibility to protect and respect the Catholic faith, academic knowledge and the resources of the school and the world. We care for each other and the environment of the past and present for the future. We discover and develop each individual’s talents and encourage their use for the benefit of the wider community.

Integrity

Integrity is choosing to do the right thing and being honest. It is about standing firm in your Christian and Gospel values and principles. It is in living out these gospel values with integrity that leads to the kingdom of heaven.

Curiosity, Wonder and Awe

Curiosity, wonder and awe, in the physical and spiritual dimension of our world leads us to ask questions and seek answers in order that we can change our world for the better. Awe and wonder are gifts of the Holy Spirit and are part of the path to wisdom.

We also encompass other Gospel Values of reconciliation, compassion, peace, truth, justice, honesty, fairness, responsibility, faith, hope, love and mercy. We aspire to live these in the manner that Jesus taught us.