Aims of the College
What the College strives to achieve stems directly from the Loreto Educational Philosophy. The aim of the College is to create a caring and community environment in which students can grow and mature spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
To facilitate this growth the College aims to provide a balanced and broadly based curriculum accessible to all students, both in the classroom and in the many extra-curricular activities which the College promotes.
More specifically the College aims to
To facilitate this growth the College aims to provide a balanced and broadly based curriculum accessible to all students, both in the classroom and in the many extra-curricular activities which the College promotes.
More specifically the College aims to
- provide the environment in which students may experience and develop the Catholic faith
- promote understanding of and respect for the faiths, traditions and cultures of others
- provide opportunities to pursue excellence in all areas of school life
- provide students with opportunities to develop initiative, independence and critical thinking
- provide opportunities for students to experience enjoyment and a sense of achievement
- foster a sense of self-esteem
- prepare students for the world of work and leisure, and guide them in the making of lifestyle decisions within a Christian value framework
- foster in students a willingness to help others and a desire for a just society
- educate students as citizens of the world who will aesthetically appreciate and actively protect their environment
- encourage students to play a full part in the life of their parish and local community
- encourage the development of physical and manipulative skills in both vocational and leisure contexts
- create a caring and disciplined environment which provides for the pastoral care of all students in an atmosphere of mutual respect
- encourage parents to be supportive of the College in the education of their children.
