PURPOSE AND VALUES STATEMENT

St Mark’s College is committed to being a leader among university residential colleges in Australia, fostering the growth and development of each individual within a collegiate community through active encouragement and support, the provision of a diverse range of activities and experiences, and an emphasis on maintaining the highest of standards in all pursuits and relationships.

We place particular value on:

  • Academic achievement based on intellectual rigour and enquiry
  • A balanced approach to life which combines commitment and endeavour with fun and enjoyment
  • Collegiality, teamwork, tolerance and respect for others
  • A willingness to lead and serve both in the College and the wider community
  • An awareness and exploration of the spiritual dimension of life
  • Personal and professional conduct characterised by fairness and integrity
  • Welcoming and engaging with diverse nationalities, backgrounds, faiths and beliefs
  • Equity, inclusivity and social justice
  • Our heritage and Anglican foundation
  • Maintenance of an attractive and ecologically sustainable environment
  • A culture of continuous improvement

 

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