Nine Values of Australian Schooling

Care and Compassion

Care for self and others

Doing Your Best

Seek to accomplish something worthy and admirable, try hard, pursue excellence

Fair Go

Pursue and protect the common good where all people are treated fairly for a just society.

Freedom

Enjoy all the right and privileges of Australian citizenship free from unnecessary interference or control, and stand up for the rights of others.

Honesty and Trustworthiness

Be honest, sincere and seek the truth.

Integrity

Act in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct, ensuring consistency between words and deeds.

Respect

Treat others with consideration and regard: respect another person’s point of view.

Responsibility

Be accountable for one’s own actions, resolve differences in constructive, non-violent and peaceful ways; contribute to society and to civic life, take care of the environment.

Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion

Be aware of others and their cultures; accept diversity within a democratic society, being included and including others.