Overview
At St Bede’s College, we affirm the intrinsic worth of all students in our care.
We seek to foster a love of learning.
We see education as a means of broadening students’ minds and enriching the human experience.
We seek to send into the world young men with strong values, resilient characters and deep reserves of confidence.
General Principles
We ensure a breadth of curriculum which is aimed at the development of the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and cultural dimensions of the student. At St Bede’s College we offer a varied program designed to serve the mixed abilities and interests of the students and we recognise the diversity of skills required to meet the changing demands of society and the importance of the use of technology. We see it as integral to the school’s mission to provide opportunities for all students to excel.
Specific to Students
St Bede’s College will provide the physical, social, emotional and virtual learning environments that enables each student to succeed to the best of their ability.
We promote and develop higher order thinking and provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all, where enquiry is encouraged and risk accepted.
Specific to Staff
Teachers at St Bede’s College are models of lifelong learning. We value a culture of collegiality, collaboration and support within the College Community to ensure that good teaching is a priority.
Our teaching is informed by and reflects current professional best practice.