About Us - Gospel Values

At Stella Maris we focus on Gospel Values to guide us in everyday living.  

They are:

• Independence
• Empathy
• Creativity
• Respect
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Cooperation
• Enthusiasm

National Framework: Nine Values for Australian Schooling

Nine Values for Australian Schooling were identified for the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools. They emerged from Australian school communities and the National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty-First Century. They are presented below in alphabetical order and not in any rank order of importance.

These shared values such as respect and 'fair go' are part of Australia's common democratic way of life, which includes equality, freedom and the rule of law. They reflect our commitment to a multicultural and environmentally sustainable society where all are entitled to justice.

Care and Compassion	Integrity
Care for self and others	Act in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct, ensure consistency between words and deeds
Doing Your Best	Respect
Seek to accomplish something worthy and admirable, try hard, pursue excellence	Treat others with consideration and regard, respect another person’s point of view
Fair Go	Responsibility
Pursue and protect the common good where all people are treated fairly for a just society	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
Freedom	Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion
Enjoy all the rights and privileges of Australian citizenship free from unnecessary interference or control, and stand up for the rights of others	Be aware of others and their cultures, accept diversity within a democratic society, being included and including others
Honesty and Trustworthiness
Be honest, sincere and seek the truth