Australian Schools

When determining curriculum, Australian schools work on the principal that learning and creativity are the foundations of a good education. 

Schools are firmly dedicated to providing a program that focuses on the student’s future, in order to prepare the next generation for an active role in post school society. 

High expectations and an atmosphere of inclusiveness are the key features of schooling, in order to produce a higher quality life for everyone living in Australia.
In order to achieve this goal, the Australian education system places the onus on students to help create a safe and conductive school environment. 

This focuses on the right of students to learn, but also gives the students the responsibility to act in a productive and considerate manner.  The rights and responsibilities of the student are mutually inclusive, and vital in creating a harmonious environment.

Australian schools require students to adopt high expectations for their personal achievements and their own behaviour.  Students are held accountable for their actions and are taught, by clearly articulated school practices, that their actions have outcomes, be they positive or negative.  Positive behaviour is encouraged with a whole school approach which gives everyone, from students to the school principal, opportunities to foster good behaviour.

Within the school environment, students must show respect for themselves and for other people, while teachers and other authoritative figures are required to model good behaviour.  All members of the school community are obliged to act in a lawful and conscientious manner at all times.

In the event of bad behaviour, the school will consider the misbehaving students situation as well as the safety of the school environment in determining consequences.  Schools employ a range of techniques and work with other educational agencies to assist the student in developing positive habits.  Schools only use suspension or cancellation of enrolment as a last resort, or if the student is endangering the lives of others.

These principles ensure that students are receiving the best education possible in a secure environment, and also teaches the students about responsibility and the consequences of their actions.