Learning and Teaching 

Horizons of Hope

Catholic schools are  called to proclaim Jesus’ message of God’s love for all. Our  faith calls us to embrace the contemporary world with a Catholic imagination, and a particular hope-filled view of the human person and all of creation. Catholic educators invite students to make sense of their world and their lives within a faith community that is faithful to the mission of Jesus. With that in mind it is vital  that we have the  capacity to navigate the current landscape of the world the students live in  to learn together, to support our learners, and to lead in faith and transformation.This presents us with great opportunities and exhilarating challenges. Catholic educators are called to meet these opportunities and challenges with courage and with faith, hope and love for their students. The support that we have to do this is provided through 'The Horizons of Hope' document, the new education framework for the Archdiocese of Melbourne which supports our community to engage in dialogue about learning and teaching, and enhancing Catholic identity in our schools. 

The Horizons of Hope Vision document provides a statement which outlines our vision for learners in our Catholic schools.

The Horizons of Hope Context document provides a mapping of the current educational landscape, drawing out the challenges and opportunities for learning and teaching in a Catholic context.

Quote from the document.

Vision and Context document: 'Learning brings hope. In a Catholic school that hope is based on the experience of God’s love and care for all. Catholic educators see learning as a journey of endless possibilities, where students are energised to seek meaning and explore questions about the world around them. In partnership with parents and the broader Church, Catholic schools contribute to a life-foundation for students that is centred in Jesus Christ and grounded in truth, beauty and love. At the very heart of each Catholic school is a desire for the full flourishing of each student, across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains.'

At St John Vianney's we are very familiar with the CEM guidelines for a vision of Catholic Education and very proud of its inspiring vision for learning.