Our Vision

Highview College is an Ecumenical school offering a friendly, safe and inclusive educational environment that fosters the pursuit of excellence for all individuals within its community.

Our Mission

• Highview College is a community where staff, students and parents interact to foster the optimal growth of each individual.
• Our core values are known by the acronym, GRACE. Growth, Respect, Aspiration, Compassion and Excellence. The values guide students, staff and families on our journey of growth and formation
• Develops an appreciation and understanding of faith and spirituality
• Fosters full academic achievement, and the ability to think logically and creatively
• Enables students to view education as a life-long process
• Facilitates and encourages the development of each student's gifts and talents
• Fosters the development of self-confidence within a safe, positive and nurturing community

Statement of Democratic Principles

The VRQA Minimum Standards for registration of schools require that the programs and teaching at Highview College must support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy.

These include a commitment to:

         elected government;

         the rule of law;

         equal rights for all before the law;

         freedom of religion;

         freedom of speech and association; and

         the values of openness and tolerance.

As stated in the Standards, the requirements of the commitment above are not intended to affect the rights accorded to, or the compliance with any obligation imposed on, the School under a law of the State or of the Commonwealth.

Highview College is committed to the principles of a liberal democracy.

We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government

We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above the law      

We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes

We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding others’ beliefs

We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom

We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all            members of the school community regardless of background.

This Statement of Democratic Principles is communicated to staff, students, parents and guardians and the school community.

Childsafe Standards

Highview College is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.

Highview College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Highview College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in Highview College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people are at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.