OUTSTANDING FUTURES IGNITING
S triving Towards 2030
OUR STORY
DISCOVER OUR JOURNEY
Corpus Christi College is a co-educational Catholic College catering for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 students.
Located in the southern suburb of Bateman, Corpus Christi College provides a well-rounded Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 education. Students benefit from individualised learning experiences that cater for their spiritual, academic, physical and emotional wellbeing.
The amalgamation of Yidarra Catholic Primary School and Corpus Christi College on 1 January 2022 brings together two rich and vibrant learning communities with a common focus of providing the best possible learning environment for students, ensuring the development of the whole child as they seamlessly transition through the school.
Guided by Catholic principles and with a direct link to St Thomas More Bateman Parish, the College puts the needs of the child at the very centre and provides an inclusive learning environment which fosters spiritual and personal growth. We aim to establish a connected community which promotes a genuine sense of safety and wellbeing to allow students to confidently explore their own learning.
In response to the needs of students in today’s rapidly changing world, Corpus Christi College equips students to be life-long learners and global citizens, technologically savvy and able to meet life’s current and future challenges.
To ensure we provide a flourishing College environment that best prepares students for their dynamic future world, we focus on a clear strategic improvement agenda, grounded in evidence and best practice. We remain agile in our planning and thinking as we consistently stive to provide a contemporary and innovative learning community that best suits the current and future needs of our students
In “igniting outstanding futures” for our students, we are very proud to present the next chapter in our remarkable Corpus legacy as we strive toward 2030 and beyond.
VALUES
COURAGE, COMMITMENT & COMPASSION
We are one school, one community, one body in Christ and Jesus is our ultimate role model. As Saint Paul reminds us, we “... are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it”. The Solemnity of Corpus Christi - the feast to which our College owes its namesake - was instituted to celebrate the Holy Eucharist.
At Corpus Christi College, inspired by the Eucharist, we strive to make Jesus’ presence a reality through being courageous, compassionate and committed. It is these values which are lived out to positively shape the culture of our K-12 College community.
As Jesus modelled, it takes courage to stand up for what is right and to actively contribute to the caring and harmonious community He envisaged. Just as the Eucharist offers us unity in our faith, there are sacred opportunities in each day for all members of our community to be the Good Samaritan. This begins with having the courage to step forward, go beyond ourselves and make a genuine difference.
In being courageous, we move outside of our comfort zones to discover and learn. In doing so, we recognise the courage required to grow and transform.
Seeing the needs of others requires us to be compassionate. By having a genuine empathy for others, we see who they are and the challenges they may be facing. We journey with them and are unwavering in our service and support.
By being present to others, we show compassion and are respectful of their individuality. Understanding their suffering and circumstance allows us to respond to their needs in our words and actions.
Jesus committed his life to us with courage and compassion. He was committed to justice and mercy for all and made many sacrifices in service of others. In the image of Jesus, all members of our community are called to do good works; operating with a sense of social justice and tenderness.
All members of the Corpus Christi College community are called to embrace our values as a proud acknowledgement of what we stand for. When we live out our values, we become a shining example of a community of individuals who are united in their vision to be ‘Outstanding for Others’.
VISION
TO BE OUTSTANDING FOR OTHERS
By being compassionate, courageous and committed, we form a Christ-centred community that celebrates the wholistic development of all.
Our welcoming community builds confidence and provides the conditions for excellence. This environment allows everyone to courageously share their talents and proudly let their light shine as according to Matthew,
‘No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.’
- MATTHEW 5:15-16
Being outstanding for others requires a commitment to compassion that begins with self-reflection, prayer and discernment. We harness our gifts to be outstanding in the ways we interact with and serve others.
Being outstanding for others requires us to be countercultural; to challenge the status quo to cultivate the world Jesus envisaged. As compassionate people, we stand firm in the knowledge that we are authentically giving witness to our values.
Corpus Christi College is a community of hope. We provide learning, faith, social and emotional opportunities for everyone to discover their unique talents, enabling them to become outstanding for others.
MISSION
TO IGNITE THE SPIRIT THROUGH COURAGE, COMMITMENT & COMPASSION
Our mission is to make Christ’s presence felt in all that we are, and all that we do, through courage, commitment and compassion. If we are to understand ourselves as the ‘Body of Christ’, then we must see ourselves as aspiring to be the real presence of Jesus to each other and in our outreach to the wider community.
The Corpus Christi is the Body of Christ. We are one school, one community, one body in Christ, with each part having a very special role to play. Our Mission therefore extends to us seeing the needs of all and creating an environment that allows them to shine. As Jesus is present in the Eucharist, so too are we present for all in our community.
Our mission ignites the values of courage, compassion and commitment. Corpus Christi College is a hope-filled and energetic community where new ways of thinking and operating are welcomed and each member of our community can find belonging.
As a progressive Catholic school, we offer innovative and high-impact learning opportunities to best prepare students for their future world. We courageously respond to the dynamic nature of the current global landscape by creating a contemporary, holistic, skills-based learning environment, which fosters a sense of agility and a genuine love of learning.
Inspired by the committed works of Jesus, all members of the Corpus Christi College community are called to acts of compassionate service. This is facilitated through opportunities for Christian Service and ministry. Our pastoral approach promotes the dignity of all and ensures each member of our community feels a sense of belonging and trust. We strive to ensure Corpus Christi College students approach their futures with joyful ambition, firm in the knowledge that they are deeply cared for and supported.
Each member of the Corpus Christi College community has a vital role to play in ensuring we are outstanding for others. This is visible in the student-centred and restorative approach our educators take, which is captured in the learning cycle students progress through, ensuring impactful feedback, reflection and goal-setting drives learning. The Corpus Christi College educator is called to their vocation with a compelling commitment to outstanding learning and growth.
Compassionate educators recognise the unique attributes of students and celebrate their individuality. As a quality K-12 Catholic school, continually improve the ways we personalise the learning, care and faith development of each member of our community. In this way, the syllabus is meticulously planned with attention to universal design and opportunities for students to be extended and enriched. This continues beyond the classroom in the purposeful suite of co-curricular activities and competitions offered by the College, which enable students to commit to the pursuit of excellence in all that they do.
‘Christ has no body but yours; no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.’
- ST. TERESA OF AVILA
OUR CHANGE IMPERATIVE
IGNITING OUTSTANDING FUTURES
Each generation faces environmental, economic and social challenges which call for an authentic sense of resilience and an unwavering faith in the capacity of humankind. Although the challenges may evolve, one thing remains constant; the societal belief that schooling must equip young people with the capabilities and qualities needed to navigate complexity in ways that not only allow them to flourish, but to also contribute impactfully to their world. In light of this, the urgency and public interest in the responsibility of schools and educators to craft high-quality learning experiences cannot be overstated.
The principles of Catholic Education in Western Australia are a response to the higher moral and spiritual purpose of education, reflecting the evangelising mission of the church. Our call is to “integrate faith, culture, and life” into learning, shaping individuals who are not only globally conscious but also exemplary world citizens. To prepare our young people for the unknown future, we must provide them with opportunities for encounter and reflection within their uniquely Catholic learning environment which will frame their values.
Common themes from the OECD’s 2030 Learning Framework and the Incheon Framework for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal Four emphasize the importance of learner-centred experiences. These experiences should instil in each child a love for learning and a belief in their God-given potential, crucial elements in achieving the goal of ‘inclusive and equitable quality education for all’.
Corpus Christi College’s Vision for Learning has been shaped by the challenge posed to educators worldwide. As a community, we appreciate the abundant resources and intellectual capital we share, enabling us to continually strive for exceptional teaching and learning experiences.
At a national level, the 2019 Mparntwe Declaration
crystalises the need for a dynamic change imperative within all Australian schools. We are committed to excellence for all in Australian education with the view that all young Australians have the right to become ‘confident and creative individuals who are active and informed members of their community.’ To achieve this, early childhood education and the primary years must provide a welcoming and rewarding experience for all students where the foundations of curiosity, problem solving and collaboration are built.
The K12 nature of Corpus Christi College ensures that our youngest students can access engaging resources, innovative pedagogy and revel in opportunities to engage with students from a broad range of ages and academic stages.
Schools are called to prepare students for an unknown world where it is likely they will train, retrain and shape careers in a way that is entirely different to the generations before them. A model where all students receive one mode of delivery and are assessed in one way is radically outdated. Corpus Christi College is a dynamic learning environment where all members of our community are challenged to inquire, measure, reflect and improve their processes.
We recognise the unique pathway of each student and believe that our students must grasp what it means to ‘be adaptive, innovative and continuously improving’ from the sandpit to the graduation stage which begins with encountering exceptional teaching. We willingly accept the call to create truly transformative learning experience for all members of our community.
To achieve outstanding educational experiences, the Corpus Christi College community must be unapologetic in our improvement agenda. We are called to champion evidence-based and innovative teaching practices tailored
to the unique needs of our learners. This begins with cultivating a genuinely welcoming high-trust atmosphere, where every community member feels a sense of belonging, with room to grow, secure in the knowledge that they are known, loved, and supported.
The development of the Corpus Christi College School Improvement Plan, our strategic directions, and deliverables are informed by feedback and a deep appreciation for the higher moral purpose guiding our transformational work with young people.
Our community collaborates to set aspirational goals for improvement and actively engages in processes that drive impactful learning. Schools open to improvement become joyful, hope-filled places of belonging, where every community member feels invested, fostering a palpable spirit of curiosity and wonder. The Corpus Christi College vision to be Outstanding for Others encapsulates this spirit and can only be realised when supported by an improvement agenda that is both audacious and steadfast.
OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
STRIVING TOWARDS 2030
Our four strategic pillars combine to provide the framework which allows us to fulfil our Mission and continue to always strive towards our Vision. The pillars are aligned from K-12 supporting continuity in the whole of school planning and initiatives to ensure the holistic development of students across the years.
Each pillar contains three key drivers which provide a clarity of focus in setting initiatives to drive the College growth and improvement. We focus on selected drivers each year to develop annual Catholic School Improvement plans.
With a clear vision for each of our four pillars, we promote an alignment and a culture of improvement and growth across Catholic Identity and Mission, Community, Learning, and Stewardship.
By having a clear and explicit improvement agenda we can develop a systematic process of collecting data to shape future practice. With analysis of data and collection of feedback, we adopt a cyclical approach which builds on previous learnings to grow momentum and ensure ongoing improvement to achieving our strategic goals. We engage all facets of our community in coconstructing the
future of our school. We strongly promote staff, student and parent/caregiver voice to share their experiences and work collaboratively to improve all facets of College life.
In living our Mission as the Corpus Christi, we celebrate the individuality of all members of our College community. This underlying philosophy drives our core intent of personalising the learning journey for all. We prioritise accessing contemporary research and evidence for each of these pillars to enhance engagement and improve holistic student development building quality pedagogy and curriculum experiences.
We align our Professional Learning Community to our strategic plan to expand staff efficacy and develop a common language and understanding of improvement at all levels across the school.
CATHOLIC IDENTITY & MISSION
HEAD • HEART • HANDS
The Catholic Identity and Mission philosophy of Corpus Christi College is grounded on the notion to propose, rather than impose, our Catholic worldview. This signifies we are not mere observers but rather we are on the journey with others. It is in this space where encounters can authentically take place, where needs can be met, and our community can truly be in service of others.
By listening to others, we acknowledge them and establish an authentic relationship. This relationship is like a ‘cultural covenant, one that respects and acknowledges the different worldviews, cultures and lifestyles that coexist in society.’ (Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti).
We are a Christ-centered community that integrates faith, life and culture, inspiring all to work towards their full potential, empowering them to make a difference. We support all in our community to reach their full potential as ethical members of a just and merciful society.
Corpus Christi College remembers the way Jesus made the unseen in society known and loved. Our educational program ‘is intentionally directed to the growth of the whole person.’ (Bishops Mandate Letter, 2009-2015). We therefore embrace diversity, foster inclusion and, above all, respect the dignity of all people in our community.
There is a richness in our identity as Corpus Christi – the Body of Christ. Pope Francis uses a similar analogy to that of Saint Paul, to help us understand how we can use our gifts to encounter Jesus and be an experience of Christ in the flesh for others. He says: ‘There are three languages: the language of the head, the language of the heart, and the language of the hands; education must go forward by these three ways.’
Illustration Symbolism: Purple is a colour deeply associated with Catholicism, symbolising penance, reflection, and spirituality. The inclusion of the rosary and prayer hands underscores the College’s commitment to faith and its mission. The rosary represents devotion and the importance of prayer in daily life, while the prayer hands suggest a commitment to God and the integration of faith into education. The crown of thorns alludes to the head, symbolising sacrifice and the College’s dedication to nurturing both the intellectual and spiritual growth of its students. This connection to the College logo reinforces the importance of Catholic values and the holistic development of the head, heart, and hands.
‘CHRIST
- COLOSSIANS 1:18
IS THE HEAD’
We understand our community to be ‘the Body of Christ’, meaning we must trust it is Christ who guides us. We seek to deepen each individual’s understanding of Jesus in our current world, providing opportunities to explore and learn about Catholic scripture, tradition, and faith.
In growing knowledge and understanding through the ‘head’ at Corpus Christi College we:
• Integrate our Catholic story into all elements of College life.
• Deliver an engaging and meaningful Religious Education program scoped and sequenced across the years and stages of development.
• Promote a holistic approach to learning with the integration of Catholic teachings across the curriculum.
HEAD HEART
• Prioritise justice education and recognise the underserved margins of society.
• Give genuine witness to our faith through the way we uphold our College values.
• Uphold our counter cultural stance in today’s secular world.
• Make our faith symbols visible across the College campus.
‘ABOVE ALL ELSE, GUARD YOUR HEART, FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FLOWS FROM IT’
- PROVERBS 4:23
We understand ourselves to be a Eucharistic community, one centred on the real presence of Christ among us. We encourage and support individuals to reflect on their lived experience, enabling each person to connect with their faith.
In deepening the experience through the heart at Corpus Christi College we:
• Foster authentic, meaningful and personalised faith and spiritual development encounters.
• Appreciate the struggles and suffering of others with compassion.
• Connect to Jesus’ teachings through celebrating Mass, the Sacraments and liturgies.
• Enrich connections with St Thomas More and local Parishes.
• Experience Jesus through retreat, prayer and discernment.
• Develop faith rituals underpinned by an appreciation of their significance.
• Nurture the faith formation of all members of our community.
• Encounter genuine joy in faith.
HANDS
‘I WILL SHOW YOU MY FAITH BY MY WORK’
- JAMES 2:18
We understand ourselves to be a Eucharistic community, one centred on the real presence of Christ among us. We encourage and support individuals to reflect on their lived experience, enabling each person to connect with their faith.
In prompting the call to action through our hands at Corpus Christi College we:
• Welcome the integration of faith into all aspect of our lives.
• Seek out social justice opportunities for all to live out their faith, modelled on the good works of Jesus.
• Make Jesus real through an impactful and meaningful Christian Service-Learning program,rich in reflection and genuine action.
• Act with presence, tolerance and dignity in our interactions with others.
• Promote a College-wide leadership model based around service.
COMMUNITY
BELONG • EMPOWER • CARE
Corpus Christi College is a welcoming and inclusive community that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of each person formed in the image and likeness of God. We create the conditions for a safe and flourishing community that nurtures the wellbeing, strengths, and gifts of each person.
Our community is built around authentic connections to nurture a sense of belonging and engagement. We work in close partnership with all members for our community to ensure that we provide the best possible growth environment at the College. We promote wellbeing and human flourishing by ‘nurturing spiritual, religious, cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development.’ (CEWA). In living, teaching, and embedding the core tenants of positive education, we promote a flourishing educational environment where students ‘feel good and do good’:
‘Feeling good represents the value of a life high on positive emotions and engaging experiences whereas doing good represents functioning effectively, being connected, overcoming challenges, and contribute meaningfully to others.’
- KEYES & ANNAS, 2009
Ensuring a culture of wellbeing promotes a community of care, builds a quality environment and positively impacts growth. In this way, learning is synergistic with wellbeing. When we feel good, have our psychological and social needs met and exist within a wellbeing culture we are ready to learn and embrace challenges.
Illustration Symbolism: Orange represents warmth, enthusiasm and a sense of belonging. The two outstretched hands symbolise connection, support, and the welcoming nature of the College community. This imagery emphasises the College’s value of Community, highlighting the importance of belonging, empowerment, and care. The hands reaching out to each other signify mutual support and the idea that everyone is in this together. The incorporation of the cross from the College logo reinforces the connection to faith and the omnipresent support of God. This design element underscores the College’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Corpus Christi College is a welcome and safe environment where all members of our community feel known and loved. A genuine sense of connection is fostered with an unconditional and positive regard for the dignity of all.
Our understanding of one another builds rapport and establishes a sense of belonging. Being connected ensures that learners embrace their strengths and contribute to the wider College community.
In belonging at Corpus Christi College we:
• Create the connections and conditions for everyone to flourish.
• Live out our College values by being courageous, committed and compassionate.
• Establish shared expectations, habits, boundaries and accountabilities.
• Engage fully in the life of the College.
• Acknowledge our First Nations history with a spirit of reconciliation and connection.
BELONG EMPOWER
• Proudly represent the College and honour its legacy.
• Embrace the diversity and individuality of our community.
• Build and nurture trusting, respectful and restorative relationships.
• Appreciate and celebrate accomplishments together.
• Welcome parent and caregiver engagement.
• Build quality partnerships in the community.
We challenge every learner in our community to take ownership of their choices and learn from experience to seize their potential. We empower them to become agents of their own learning and growth. By setting goals, acting responsibly, they will effect positive change and develop the capacity to ‘learn how to learn’.
In empowering at Corpus Christi College we:
• Develop key capabilities such as attitudes, skills, knowledge and behaviour to grow wellbeing.
• Harness our character strengths to foster energy, motivation and performance.
• Learn how to take responsibility for our own learning.
• Provide positive purpose and accomplishment.
• Develop reflective practices to identify areas for improvement and take action.
• Adopt a growth mindset and build stamina for independent learning.
• Build self-regulation and show grit in facing challenges.
• Promote authentic change through student voice.
• Develop a sense of autonomy, supporting independent choice.
• Commit to achieving goals and work to achieve them with effort.
• Engage with our full attention and manage distractions.
CARE
Wellbeing is the cornerstone of a flourishing community. Students perform best when they are well, feel safe and cared for. Our proactive approach to student care enables us to understand our students and actively accompany them on their educational journey.
We partner with our parents to personalise and best support each student as they grow, develop and progress. A key aspect of our community is the care and wellbeing of self and others.
In caring at Corpus Christi College we:
• Provide physical and psychological safety.
• Are mindful to the needs of self and others.
• Actively listen and observe to learn from each other.
• Have a team approach to support student welfare.
• Value social and emotional literacy.
• Developmentally build pastoral care across the years.
• Learn to navigate challenging situations successfully.
• Raise awareness to emerging social issues.
• Partner with our parents and caregivers to support their children.
• Collaborate to achieve shared outcomes.
LEARNING
GROW • CREATE • ASPIRE
Corpus Christi College is a learning community where the journey of transformation is celebrated. We develop innovative, creative and reflective learners who are resilient and accepting of the call to serve others.
As a community of inspired learners, we adopt a growth mindset and boldly seek out new discoveries - students, staff and parents alike. We collaborate to create a dynamic learning culture by crafting the best possible educational environment for our students.
In preparing our students for their future world, we ignite curiosity and creativity. We focus on high order problem-solving and critical thinking skills, underpinned by research, to develop our students as collaborative individuals. As a result of this, our students are equipped with lifelong learning capabilities in critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.
The engaging educational environment at Corpus Christi College purposefully stirs an energy and enthusiasm for the discovery of new learnings in our students. We create the conditions that allow student agency to flourish, where they are inspired to shape their educational journey as they transition through the College to their future pathways.
Our universal learning design and instructional range aims to provide authentic and personalised experiences for all members of our community. We recognise individuality through the provision of a rich array of curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities. We innovate and harness new technologies to connect students to rich learning as they embrace their wider world as enterprising and solution-focused leaders.
Central to our curriculum design is the integration of these key foundational literacies:
• Religious Literacy
• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
• Digital Literacy
• Culture, Civics and Citizenship
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Illustration Symbolism: The green colour embodies growth, renewal, and vitality, which are crucial elements of the learning journey. The sapling represents the start of an educational path, showcasing the nurturing environment from Junior School through to Senior School. This imagery aligns with the College’s value of Learning, highlighting the significance of growth and development. The sapling also symbolises potential and future aspirations, motivating students to create and aspire to greater heights. This connection to stewardship emphasises the continuity of growth, as the sapling will eventually mature into a tree, representing the ongoing journey of learning and personal development. Additionally, the sapling pays tribute to the foundations of our K-12 amalgamated College, with Yidarra Catholic Primary School featuring a tree in their logo.
We celebrate a genuine love of learning and are committed to walking with all individuals as they discover their God-given talents and passions. This includes supporting our learners in setting ambitious goals and acknowledging their progress, mapped to the growth phases of development.
In growing learning at Corpus Christi College we:
• Design the curriculum innovatively to promote rigour, perseverance and grit as essential capabilities where students set challenging goals driven by feedback, reasoning and self-awareness.
• Foster a nurturing and joyful climate that inspires confidence and trust, where learning experiences are universally designed to provide for the full spectrum of needs, including students with diagnosed disabilities, students with specific learning difficulties and gifted and talented students.
GROW CREATE
• Promote reflection and insight to ensure students apply their personal character strengths and talents and can draw on resilience to navigate obstacles or challenges.
• Embed concepts of metacognition into learning opportunities to ensure students are confident in their knowledge of how they learn and where to seek out learning opportunities.
• Reflect on data to improve student outcomes with strategies to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
Corpus Christi College offers authentic learning opportunities which shape confident learners who can create solutions to problems and engage in reflection. Through their learning, all members of our community are engaged in a cycle of inquiry where they are inspired to research, ideate and innovate.
In creating at Corpus Christi College we:
• Encourage opportunities for creative problemsolving and inquiry which ignite curiosity and promote resilience and perseverance.
• Make thinking visible and reflect on feedback to improve decision making and the application of specialist knowledge.
• Provide opportunities for students to develop their communication skills through genuine collaboration, problem solving and conflict management.
• Work in partnership with industry and community to provide diverse learning experiences underpinned by a desire to create genuine solutions to problems.
• Promote an entrepreneurial mindset and recognise our students as agents of change who can meet challenges, adapt to circumstances, manage resources, design processes, develop relationships, capture opportunities and deliver solutions.
ASPIRE
The learning opportunities crafted at Corpus Christi College allow all members of our community to reach for their personal best as they develop the foundations for future successes. Our pedagogical approach ensures all learners are catered for and develop the drive and capabilities necessary for authentic lifelong learning. In this way, all members of our community are called to recognise the value of learning and proudly celebrate achievement and progress in its many forms.
In aspiring at Corpus Christi College we:
• Provide opportunities for meaningful celebration of student growth and achievement at all developmental stages.
• Personalise the learning experience of each student, framed by their ambitions, passions and talents, through the thoughtful design of programs, individualised learning plans and extension activities.
• Shape varied and rewarding pathways for all students, driven an innate appreciation of their unique talents, capabilities and passions as they confidently shape their futures.
• Recognise the unique learning journeys of all students and work in collaboration with industry and tertiary partners to shape dynamic learning opportunities for students which extend beyond the conventional classroom.
• Encourage students as they strive for personal excellence and a sense of mastery and depth of understanding in all they pursue underpinned by a genuine love of learning.
• Promote perseverance, optimism, grit and tenacity as life-long traits students will draw on when navigating uncertainty or unpredictability in their future endeavours.
• Invite all member of our community to engage in diverse co-curricular activities to promote networking, broadened ways of thinking and the power of collaboration.
STEWARDSHIP
PEOPLE • ENVIRONMENT • LEGACY
Stewardship at Corpus Christi College is guided by the values of courage, commitment, and compassion that embodies a profound commitment and responsibility. It compels us to fearlessly embrace the trust placed in us as stewards of God’s gifts.
With compassion as our guide, we foster a culture of empathy and care, recognising the inherent dignity of each individual within our college community. Through our stewardship, we demonstrate the courage to act with integrity, the commitment to be accountable, and the compassion to serve others selflessly. Embracing these values, we fulfill our mission as faithful stewards, building a just and compassionate society where all can thrive.
Corpus Christi College is committed to making responsible decisions with discernment to serve and benefit the community as a whole. This pillar is a guide to ensure an accessible, affordable, and sustainable system is delivered. Living the Catholic social teaching principle of stewardship requires being responsible guardians for creation. Exercising stewardship concerns caring for people, the environment and other resources.
We strive to constantly grow our College and to provide the best possible learning environment for our students in this ever-changing world.
‘In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave us the blueprints for stewardship by reminding us to comfort those who are in need, be champions of justice and peace, and provide for all in our community who hunger to learn and grow. He tells us that by our faith, we are the ‘salt of the earth’ and the ‘light of the world’ – we add flavour to and shine light from our community.’
- MATTHEW 5:13
As stewards of Corpus Christi College our authentic faith involves ‘a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it.’ (Pope Francis).
Illustration Symbolism: Teal represents balance, stability, and tranquillity, honouring the foundations of our K-12 amalgamated College, including Yidarra Catholic Primary School, whose primary colour was teal. The image of a tree with firm roots and strong foundations symbolises the College’s dedication to nurturing both people and the environment. This tree represents growth, sustainability, and the legacy the College aims to leave behind. The reference to Yidarra underscores the historical significance and continuity of values from the pre-amalgamation period. The tree’s roots signify the deep connections and strong foundations that support the College community, while the branches reaching out represent the growth and expansion of knowledge and stewardship.
PEOPLE
Corpus Christi College strives to create an atmosphere of collaboration and trust where all members of our community embrace the significance of their role as stewards. We are motivated to form high- functioning teams and have a clearly defined organisational culture and operating norms.
As stewards of people we:
• Collectively commit to living out our College values.
• Celebrate the important role all community members play in contributing to our story.
• Adopt a growth mindset by valuing and supporting a feedback culture.
• Establish high functioning teams with shared purpose.
• Prioritising a culture of collaboration, high trust and inclusivity.
• Promote contemporary leadership at all levels (staff, student and parent) that reflects Christian Service, including following the principles of participation and subsidiarity.
• Prioritise the wellbeing of College staff through the provision of quality human resource practices which reflects Catholic social teachings.
• We recognise that all members of our school and office communities, staff, students, volunteers, parents and caregivers and consecrated religious to adhere to the CEWA Code of Conduct.
• Welcome and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of each person formed as an image of God.
• Align staffing resources with the strategic direction of the College.
• Provide staff with opportunities for their faith formation, professional learning and development.
ENVIRONMENT
Corpus Christi College prioritises the sustainability of our ‘Common Home’ (Pope Francis) and is engaged in a transformative design of our physical and virtual spaces to honour the continuation of our story. This includes building environments which are safe, welcoming and contemporary while honouring the rich history of the land. Responsible stewardship of our resources and environment is both a spiritual and social imperative, and the College commits to wisely managing our resources to strategically and proactively respond to the needs of the future.
As stewards of the environment we:
• Care for our ‘Common Home’ (Pope Francis).
• Adopt a sustainable approach in our planning, practices and decision making.
• Encourage and support student-led sustainability initiatives.
• Promote education and action around sustainability within our community.
• Adopt best environmental practices around the campus.
• Respect, acknowledge and celebrate the First Nations Australians.
LEGACY
• Uphold CEWA Executive Directives and compliance related procedures and processes.
• Align the development of the campus to our future focused Vision.
• Employ the latest digital technologies to support a sustainable environment and future focused learning.
• Create systems and procedures to support efficiency, clarity and consistency for the community.
• Harness contemporary communication strategies to inform, connect and celebrate our story.
We are dedicated to celebrating the storied past of Corpus Christi College, founded on the significant merging of two schools. When we become members of our community we take on the responsibility of being entrusted to leave a positive legacy as we carry our story onwards.
As stewards of the College legacy we:
• “Remember the past with gratitude, live in the present with enthusiasm and look forward to the future with confidence” (JPII).
• Celebrate story and traditions through acknowledging the rich histories of Yidarra Catholic Primary and Corpus Christi College (7-12).
• Acknowledge the critical role of the School Advisory Council and College’s Friend of Corpus as key stakeholders in the College.
• Build positive partnerships within the wider community.
• Welcome past students back to celebrate, reconnect and contribute to the ongoing story and future development of the College.
• Embed the First Nations Australians culture into the College story.
• Capture the essence, history and culture of the College through our archives and marketing.
• Adopt a strategic approach for school improvement by aligning planning and future growth to the College vision.