St Aloysius College Strategic Plan: Towards 2027

Our College community is united by a common goal; to inspire the curiosity in our students to define and discover their own brilliance.

For each student, this brilliance is different. Among so many others, this may be the pursuit of academia, of community service and contribution, of physical athleticism, or of entering the Arts. It is our commitment to fostering acceptance of all that has created an inspiring environment underpinned by respect for and acknowledgement of the individual paths our students define for themselves.

At St Aloysius College we inspire students to remain curious, for the rest of their brilliant lives.

Acknowledgement of Country

St Aloysius College acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land upon which the College stands, and recognises and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

The St Aloysius College community works for justice and reconciliation.

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Ad Altiora Strive for Higher Things

Child Safety

A message from the principal: Towards 2027

It is with pleasure that we share with you our Strategic Plan, Towards 2027.

St Aloysius College is a Child Safe School that acknowledges the duty of care owed to students.

We commit to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in our care.

This strategic plan is underpinned by our, Mission, Vision and Values and reflects our focus on providing best practice in Catholic Education founded on research, highlighting our growing leadership within global education and our innate commitment to innovation and forward thinking.

While the four year time frame gives us the opportunity to achieve important goals, we acknowledge and will adjust to the significant influence of the rapid of change in our globalised world and ongoing feedback from the St Aloysius College community

We are excited about the journey our School will take in the next four years and look forward to working with all members of our community in implementing this Strategic Plan.

Our Vision

St Aloysius College’s vision is to build a highly creative, student-centred learning community where individual needs are met and where the inspiration to personal excellence is integral to everything we do.

We aspire to be a compassionate and just community, to educate our students to strive for personal excellence, reflecting self-awareness, courage and resilience. To embody Mercy values for an optimistic future, inspired by vision of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.

Our Mission

St Aloysius College is inspired by the teaching of Jesus Christ and the vision of Catherine McAuley, with a commitment to living out the Mercy values and acting with respect and integrity in a child safe school. Our students and staff are encouraged to be empathetic, confident, creative, and lifelong learners.

St Aloysius College is committed to the Mercy Education values of:

Our Values Compassion Justice Respect Hospitality Service Courage

Strategic Intent One

CATHOLIC IDENTITY & MISSION

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO:

Ensuring that Catholic values and beliefs, through the inspiration of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, underpin the College’s existence and that we are animated by the spirit of the Gospel as a place of welcome, compassion, courage, hospitality, respect, justice and service.

WE SHOULD BE SHINING LAMPS, GIVING LIGHT TO ALL AROUND US.

CATHERINE MCAULEY

Goal One

Ensure that the College remains the school of choice in the area.

Goal Two

Further embed the vision and mission of the College with students and the wider community, allowing them to engage with the College’s Catholic values and beliefs allowing for reflection and growth.

Goal Three

Be involved in programs of charity or projects run by students for charitable organisations to create opportunities for the students to engage with, and practice, Catholic values.

Strategic Intent Two ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO:

Inspiring academic excellence in every student to embrace creativity and innovation through challenging and rigorous academic programs. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an outstanding contemporary learning and teaching experience.

Goal One

Embed aspirational, challenging and rigorous academic programs supporting innovation and excellence.

Goal Two

Attract and retain suitable, experienced and passionate teachers who inspire students to shape the future.

Goal Three

Continually improve technologies to support teaching and learning and promote critical thinking for staff and students.

Goal Four

Provide greater opportunity for students through an expanded, contemporary subject selection.

WE MUST STRIVE TO DO ORDINARY THINGS EXTRAORDINARILY WELL. CATHERINE MCAULEY

THE SIMPLEST AND MOST PRACTICAL

LESSON I KNOW... IS TO RESOLVE TO BE GOOD TODAY, BUT BETTER TOMORROW.

CATHERINE MCAULEY

Strategic Intent Three BODY & MIND

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO:

Growing and supporting healthy, safe, respectful, and inclusive environments that promote engagement and participation and inspire the leadership of the future.

Goal One

Continue to provide students with caring, safe and supportive learning environments.

Goal Two

Enable and enhance authentic student voice which empowers students to make a difference.

Goal Three

Energetically use data to inform, understand and know each student as a learner and to tailor individualised learning programs so no student is left unnoticed or unsupported academically.

Goal Four

Engage students through meaningful, independent, self-paced and authentic learning experiences.

Strategic Intent Four SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO:

Inspiring academic excellence in every student to embrace creativity and innovation through challenging and rigorous academic programs. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an outstanding contemporary learning and teaching experience.

Goal One

Promote connectivity and a sense of pride and belonging in the community through an enhanced College presence on digital/social media platforms.

Goal Two

Increase opportunities for in-person community connections to support partnerships with parents in the education of their children.

Goal Three

Enhance the capacity for effective engagement and feedback by providing community learning opportunities and communicating more closely with parents about how to support student learning.

Strategic Intent Five ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO:

Ensuring that all future campus developments and learning facilities reflect our Christian Guardianship of Creation and our school’s commitment to sustainable practices.

ALL OF US CAN COOPERATE

AS INSTRUMENTS OF GOD FOR THE CARE OF CREATION, EACH ACCORDING TO HIS OR HER OWN CULTURE, EXPERIENCE, INVOLVEMENTS AND TALENTS.

LAUDATO SI

Goal One

Plan and continue upgrades of buildings and facilities to ensure the needs of a growing school community continue to be met.

Goal Two

Strengthen the commitment to environmental care and sustainability and be consistent in its practice in the College community.

Goal Three

Be a sustainable school that supports 21st century thinking and encourages students to be involved in the sustainable learning process.

Goal Four

Investigate a second or new campus to ensure suitable outdoor spaces and safe environments are available for the increased student cohort.