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Our refreshed Philosophy

To reflect St Nicholas’ growth and evolution, our Philosophy has been refreshed to better align with our current organisation and its guiding values.

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Thoughtfully composed with input from many key contributors, the updated Philosophy is a source of inspiration for each person within St Nicholas’ teams.

The refreshed Philosophy is centred around six key pillars that speak to:

  1. Promoting a child safe culture,
  2. Strong family partnerships,
  3. Meaningful community engagement,
  4. Enriching learning environments,
  5. Upholding a personal commitment to professional development and
  6. Embedding sustainable practices.

Paired with our values, vision, mission and namesake, these elements work in harmony to guide our day-to-day work and long-term direction.

St Nicholas’ refreshed Philosophy reaffirms our shared purpose and empowers our people in their commitment to supporting the children, families and communities around them to flourish.

Read more about St Nicholas’ refreshed Philosophy here.

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