Our Vision and Values

The Maningrida College vision is to continue in providing a safe, productive and empowering school environment; fostering choices now and in the future while walking respectfully in two worlds.

RESPECT

We seek to treat everyone with consideration, thoughtfulness, kindness and empathy. We embrace and celebrate unity and diversity.

The Practice of Respect:

I try to view things from other people’s perspectives
I speak politely to everyone
I take care of ourselves, others and property
I care about other people’s feelings
I treat others as we would like to be treated
I look for balance

RESILIENCE

We have inner strength. We have optimism and believe that things will get better. We know that it’s OK to make mistakes and learn from them. We recognise that there is support around us when needed. We know that we have choices. We have flexibility and confidence to solve problems

The Practice of Resilience:

I am resilient
I have the courage to take responsible risks and to make positive choices for myself
I can make mistakes and it’s OK
I utilise a bank of strategies
I am willing to ask for help and advice when needed

PROFESSIONALISM

We set and maintain high expectations for our self and others. We are responsible, competent and disciplined in our approach to achieving excellence. We consistently act in a reliable, organised and dedicated manner in all things we do. We are constantly improving our practice through professional dialogue and critical reflection.

The Practice of Professionalism:

I strive for excellence
I am organised
I act responsibly
I am a positive role model for all around
I am a lifelong learner
I am open with an intent to understand other perspectives
I choose the most appropriate way to express Ideas and opinions

INTEGRITY

Being honest with yourself and having the confidence to be honest with others. Being able to articulate, share and work with people of differing principles. Acting according to your principles even if no one is watching. Striving to achieve excellence in whatever we undertake. Keeping agreements reliably.

The practice of integrity:

I choose to act consistently according to the collective ideal
My actions match my words
I strive to achieve excellence in whatever I undertake
I model integrity to my students and their families by being honest, doing the right thing and remaining true to the cause despite obstacles and adversity
I strive to do the right thing

CREATIVITY

We play with Ideas, imagine possibilities, see opportunities and invent new realities. We are inspired, enthusiastic, passionate and positive. We are curious about the world and learn through exploring and discovery. We share ourselves and accept the ideas of other. We seek originality, Innovation and artistic expression.

The practice of creativity:

I am flexible and open and value different ways of doing things.
I think outside the square when problem solving.
I see learning as a process of discovery.
I create supportive environments to nurture our students’ talents and uniqueness
I grow when we bounce off each other’s ideas and interests
I embrace technology in our teaching and learning.
I try new things.

COMMUNITY

We work collaboratively both professionally and personally to achieve our goals. We know that a community includes everyone and for this to work, we will all need to remember and utilise tolerance and respect. We value the cultures and ideas of others even though they may differ from our own or what we are familiar with. We as individuals represent our community and so we carry ourselves with a sense of pride.

The Practice of Community:

I am tolerant
I am respectful towards the many cultures that are part of my community
I work collaboratively to solve problems
I try to refrain from passing judgment on others
I value the ideas of others