Shepparton High School

Philosophy

Shepparton High School is an organisation that provides students with a safe, supportive and caring learning environment in which they can develop their academic, social, physical and inner selves. The school aims to develop students who have a passion for life, a desire to reach their full potential and to have a life-long love of learning. To achieve this, the school aims to develop fully the talents and capacities of all students in the following areas:

Self:

• the qualities of personal integrity, self-confidence, high self-esteem and a commitment to personal excellence
• the desire to strive for personal best
  
• the capacity to make rational and informed decisions about their own lives and to accept responsibility for their actions
  
• the capacity to exercise judgement and responsibility in matters of morality, ethics and social justice
  
• the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to establish a healthy lifestyle, and for the creative and satisfying use of leisure time
  
• the capacity to be confident, creative and productive

Learning:

• the skills to become active and independent learners
• the abilities to communicate, collaborate, plan, analyse and solve problems
  
• the skills to use new technologies, particularly information and communication technologies
  
• the skills relating to employment and an understanding of the work environment, to maximize their choice for further study or work
  
• the desire for life-long learning

Community:

• the capacity to become active and informed citizens, with an understanding of democratic values
• an understanding of, and concern for, the natural environment, and a responsibility to both local and global communities.