Mission, Vision And Values

Whitsunday Anglican School upholds its mission, vision and values. We offer an education that proudly promotes Christian values while tailored to the needs of each individual student.


School Mission

Within a framework of Christian values we provide an engaging and supportive learning experience that achieves the best outcome for the individual.


Vision

A leading co-educational regional school inspiring students through a culture of academic excellence, spiritual awareness, balance through co-curricular pursuits, and service to the community.


Preamble

“At Whitsunday Anglican School, we pride ourselves on providing opportunities in learning and in life. Our students build confidence, character and skills that go beyond school, in a safe and nurturing environment that allows them to thrive. We challenge and support our students to be the very best they can be – in the classroom and beyond.” – Andrew Wheaton, Principal


Values

Respect (through Tolerance and Care)
Characterised by openness to a broad range of ideas and concepts, accommodation of multi-cultures, faiths and inclusivity of various backgrounds, and respect and care for one’s self, others, the environment, and property.

Excellence (through Effort)
Characterised by the pursuit of optimum outcomes for students in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours, underlined by our explicit strategies to assist students develop self-belief, persistence, confidence and resilience.

Dignity (through Tradition)
Characterised by our expectations for a conservative approach to worship, dress, appearance, manners, language, social discourse, rituals and symbols.

Trust (through Cooperation)
Characterised by consideration of the needs of the group before the needs of the individual, expressed through collaboration, teamwork, honesty, accountability and consistency.
These values are at the heart of what makes our School so inclusive, welcoming and strong in community. We believe they encapsulate the progressive and traditional values that will stand the test of time.

Christianity (through Social Responsibility)
Characterised by faith in God, forgiveness, reconciliation, developing a sense of mission/purpose through service to, and compassion and care for others.