A Safe and Supportive Community

Being part of a school means being part of a community — one that shapes our children’s daily experience and, just as importantly, the way we adults relate to one another. Some families dive right in, others take a gentler step, and both approaches are perfectly fine. What matters most is the kind of community we are building together; parents and staff in partnership so as to optimise the children’s learning.

A safe and supportive community doesn’t appear by accident. It grows from a shared understanding of who we are and what we value. In our case, that shared centre is clear: we are a community shaped by a Christ‑centred vision. This isn’t just a line in a handbook; it’s the foundation that guides how we learn, how we treat each other, and how we navigate the everyday moments of school life.

When Christ is at the centre it will be noticeable. We will see it in the way students welcome one another, even when they come from different cultures, backgrounds, religions or experiences. We see it in the way teachers care for their classes, and in the way families support each other through the ups and downs of school life. It creates an environment where children feel safe to grow, safe to ask questions, and safe to be themselves — because they know they are valued.

A supportive community is one where unity is protected, not taken for granted. It’s built through kindness and patience, and it is also built through our shared commitment to honouring each person as made in God’s image. When we hold to that, our school becomes more than a place of learning; it becomes a place of belonging.

As parents and staff, we each play a part in nurturing this atmosphere. Let’s continue to protect the unity in Christ that make our school a safe and supportive community for everyone.

david gleeson, principal