Our Values

St Pius X Values

Each person is created in the image of and called to communion with God.

Service

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35)

Help people without having to be asked
Inspire others to do the right thing
Be kind all the time
Treat everyone with respect
Be fair
Use the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Know what your talents are and use them to help others
Fundraise or donate items for those less fortunate than us
Serve God all the time

With Jesus as our guide, we are called to be of service to others, inspiring and enriching our school and community.

Excellence

But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also. (2 Corinthians 8:7)

Try your best
Set goals and strive to achieve them
Act on teacher feedback
Practise skills taught in class
Be curious, research things at home
Have a growth mindset, believe in yourself
Take pride in everything you do

With Jesus as our guide, we use our gifts and talents to strive for excellence in all that we do.

Authenticity

For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. (John 12:49)

Be true to yourself – be the real you
Always choose to do what is good and right
Model our school values in word and action
Lead by example
Your choices and actions should reflect what you value, and think is important

With Jesus as our guide we are strengthened to act with integrity and live genuinely.

Relationships

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them (Matthew 18:20)

Be respectful to everyone
Be thoughtful
Be understanding
Be honest and trustworthy
Think about other people’s feelings

See things from other people’s point of view
Look out for each other
Take turns speaking and listening
Encourage each other
Include one another

With Jesus as our guide, we foster a sense of community and belonging, inspired by Christian love and compassion.

Courage

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

Respectfully stand up for what you believe in
Respectfully speak up for yourself and others
Respectfully speak up against bullying and peer pressure
Persevere through life’s challenges
Look for the lessons in everyday experiences
Say ‘no’ to doing bad things
Admit when you have made a mistake
Step outside of your comfort zone to try new things e.g. public speaking, learning a new skill