Introduction

There are differing lines of thought on the purpose of mission and vision statements.  By way of clarification, at St Pius X High School, we subscribe to the following definitions.  A mission statement proclaims why an organization exists — its fundamental purpose.  A vision statement paints a picture of what the organisation will look like when it gets there.  A mission statement focuses on an organization's present state while a vision statement focuses on its future.

Mission Statement

St Pius X High School is a Catholic community that nurtures faith, excellence and lifelong learning.

Vision Statement

We realise our Mission by:

• Witnessing to Gospel Values and Catholic tradition
• Ensuring our school is a safe place where all feel that they belong
• Enhancing wellbeing and resilience so that students are prepared to embrace life’s challenges
• Fostering positive relationships based on inclusion, respect and tolerance
• Developing the spiritual, academic, physical and creative gifts of students
• Providing quality teaching and learning experiences
• Encouraging students to reach their full potential
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, parishes and the wider community
• Affirming staff as positive role models
• Empowering students to be responsible global citizens

Values Statement

The St Pius X High School community is guided by our House Charisms. We value:

• Outreach and Service
• Justice and Compassion
• Wisdom and Vision
  

*Definitions of key terms in Mission Statement: 

Three key words from our Mission Statement require definition. These are indicated below. 

• Faith is a trusting, loving relationship with God. It is a gift from God. Having faith means: 
  • Entering into a lifelong journey of discovery about ourselves and God and consequent renewal of ourselves.
  • Trusting the person of God in a relationship the same way we would trust a parent, family member or close friend.
  • Entrusting ourselves to God; putting our security in God.
  • Trusting that what God has said is true, taking God at His word.
  • Knowing that God loves us and wants us to draw close to Him.
  • As Catholics we live our faith in the context of community, nurtured by prayer, Sacrament and celebration.
  • We live as growing disciples of Jesus through our loving actions and compassion for those less fortunate.
• Excellence is the development of knowledge, understanding and skills that are outstanding in one or more fields of endeavour. In nurturing excellence, we are aiming to assist every student to achieve to their full potential.
• Lifelong Learning refers to learning that prepares students to live and work in the 21^st century. The NSW Syllabuses for the new Australian Curriculum and the Religious Studies Syllabus of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle attempt to do this by providing students with:
  • Discipline-based learning within specific subject areas; and
  • Learning across the curriculum including contemporary themes, general capabilities and other important learning.

Two important goals in nurturing lifelong learning are to assist students to learn how to learn and to attempt to enable students to become responsible for their own learning. The development of a growth mindset assists in both of these goals. In a growth mindset, learners understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, practice, quality teaching and persistence.

Motto

Instaurare omnia in Christo.  To renew all things in Christ.