Sense of the Sacred
A physical environment that uses the intellect, art, design and space to engage the senses contributes to the religious identity and culture of a community. The aesthetic, social and physical environment is a powerful means by which a school community creates, values and reflects a sense of the sacred.
A Catholic school is to be a place that affirms life in all its beauty and diversity, ensuring that the creative energies and output of students and staff are valued. Through its aesthetic character the school proclaims its understanding of the link between the faith it proclaims and the community it serves.
A Catholic school is to be a place that affirms life in all its beauty and diversity, ensuring that the creative energies and output of students and staff are valued. Through its aesthetic character the school proclaims its understanding of the link between the faith it proclaims and the community it serves.
Aesthetics
- The creation of class prayer tables as a focus point for students during prayer.
- Mosaics of St Benedict and representations of his charisms throughout the school.
- Ready access to religious music as a tool to assist with the promotion of "sacredness" during Prayer Time.
Affirmation
- The creation of class covenants to assist students to be aware of the need to be like Jesus and St Benedict and work to their best potential and strive to assist others to do the same.
- Issuing a weekly Principal's Award to students, recognising their achievements and efforts to give of their best effort.
- The adoption of the "You Can Do It Program" across the whole school, to assist children to strive to reach their full potential.