Mission, Vision and Values

​​​Vision: 

​Together, strengthening an inclusive environment where Gospel values inspire courageous learning, compassionate action, and a deep sense of belonging, we are St Michael's​

Mission:

At St Michael's, we foster a supportive, respectful and collaborative environment where learning is dynamic, and faith is lived in every moment. Our college is a celebration of unique voices where creative expression meets critical thinking and where every challenge is embraced with the joy of discovery. We are on a journey to empower students, staff and our wider community, with open hearts, to belong, excel and love.

Infusing our learning with imagination, curiosity and challenge, we prepare our people to explore, question and lead with conviction.

Here, our Catholic Identity is not just honoured, it is reimagined as a vibrant call to celebrate, live love, champion justice and create a future that's as hope-filled as it is autherntic.​

​We Belong, We Excel, We Love.
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Values:

Belonging – we are inclusive, all are welcome, we nurture relationships, we are community.

Excellence – we pursue our personal best and lift others.

Love – love neighbour, love self, love God, ​be love.​​​

Educational Philosophy and Aims

All phases of schooling at St Michael's College are underpinned by Brisbane Catholic Education's Learning and Teaching Framework and The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration (2019). The Alice Springs (Mparntwe - pronounced as 'M-ban-tua') Education Declaration sets the national vision for education for all Australians and notes two goals:

  1. The Australian education system promotes excellence and equity.
  2. All young Australians become:
    • Confident and creative individuals
    • Successful lifelong learners
    • Active and informed members of the community

Curriculum design and delivery at St Michael's College is grounded in the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration and is mindful of the declaration's goals. In alignment with the declaration, which promotes excellence and equity, we support students to achieve high standards and provide structures and adjusted strategies that enable equitable learning experiences. This is achieved within a faith-filled learning environment in which we are committed to supporting students to become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners and active and informed members of the community.


 ©️ Brisbane Catholic Education, St Michael's College Merrimac (2025​).          ​                                                           ​

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