Democratic Principles

The programs of and teaching in our school supports and promotes the principles and practices of Australian democracy, including a commitment to:

1. elected government; and
2. the rule of law; and
3. equal rights for all before the law; and
4. freedom of religion; and
5. freedom of speech and association; and
6. the values of openness and tolerance.

• Our Identity Statement articulates important values for Catholic Education at St John’s Catholic Primary School.
• Our Curriculum Scope and Sequence outlines the importance of Civics and Citizenship within the curriculum.
• Source of Life and the Victorian Curriculum form the base for our school’s curriculum.
• Our Through lines encompass a study of democratic principles through Personalised Learning.
• The Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are on display in the foyer of the school.
• The National Anthem is led by the students at assemblies.
• The “Together Australians” is implemented across the curriculum.