The Individual

We believe in the importance of the individual and the uniqueness of each student, embracing the child's intellectual, physical, artistic, spiritual, emotional and social growth.

We have a commitment to:

• provide a range of experiences that responds to the needs and abilities of all individuals - these experiences should be challenging yet achievable
• academic excellence
• develop in students an ability to think clearly, creatively and reflectively
• develop in students a love of learning to ensure that they possess the skills, resourcefulness and motivation to fully experience lifelong education
• provide an environment in which every student has the capacity to enjoy success
• provide an environment which supports the growth of a student's self-esteem and emotional well-being
• student development and recognition of achievement

Values

We believe that our school community should promote the values of care, tolerance, understanding, respect and grace and that in all our relationships within the school these values should be reflected. In particular, it is recognised that the quality of teacher/pupil relationships is a key element in creating a meaningful learning environment.

We have a commitment to:

• relationships based on mutual respect
• a pluralistic community within the school that sees diversity as strength
• a disciplined structure with a respect for the development of self-control and individual responsibility

Community

We believe that our school community should strive to be an example of the kind of national and global community we would like to see in the future.

We have a commitment to:

• ensure each voice in the community is heard and respected
• develop an appreciation of the diversity of cultures within Australian society and Australia's international relationships
• international goodwill and the development of global citizenship
• careful and responsible management of natural and human resources
• the acknowledgment and celebration of group and individual achievements as a way of engendering self esteem, unity, school spirit and communal goodwill
• the acknowledgment and celebration of the rich heritage provided for the school by is founders and ongoing community
• a respect for tradition whilst being sensitive and responsive to change

Co-Education

We believe in the value of coeducation, reflecting the belief that girls and boys should have equal access to educational and social opportunities.  This belief recognises the importance of the social dimension of learning.  It values boys and girls learning and growing up side by side gaining a better understanding of one anotherÙs differences and similarities.  We recognise the importance of role models and the need to challenge inappropriate stereotypes.

We have a commitment to:

provide many opportunities for co-curricular activities to be enjoyed together by girls and boys whilst recognising that at times there are activities in which it is appropriate for boys and girls to be apart

Service

We believe in the value of service to others.

We have a commitment to:

• the development of civic responsibility and social conscience
• provide opportunities for student leadership recognising that the purpose of leadership is to provide service to others

Christianity

We believe in the basic tenets of the Christian faith as the basis of the values the school holds to be important.  Goulburn Valley Grammar School is not allied to any one denomination of the Christian faith.

We have a commitment to:

• the development of a coherent and socially responsible set of values.  In particular, tolerance of individual differences is strongly encouraged
• non discriminatory admission policies
• Christian values, along with the spiritual wisdom offered by other faiths; these values further respect the fundamental values of other faiths
• observance of major Christian festivals