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.