Our Mission

Highview College is a community where staff, students and parents interact to foster the optimal growth of each individual.

We will:

• Develop an appreciation and understanding of faith and spirituality;
• Foster full academic achievement, and the ability to think logically and creatively;
• Enable students to view education as a life-long process;
• Facilitate and encourages the development of each student's gifts and talents;
• Foster the development of self-confidence within a safe, positive and nurturing community

Educational Vision

Highview College is an ecumenical, independent, co-educational
Year 7 - 12 school founded on Christian values. Highview College was established in 1974 as the first ecumenical school in Australia. The belief that those of all faiths and cultural backgrounds should be welcomed, laid the foundation of our College. We are an inclusive community that welcomes families from all faiths. Highview College's ‘GRACE’ values, Growth, Respect, Aspiration, Compassion and Excellence guiding everything we do.

Statement of Faith

Highview College is a Christian Ecumenical College. Firstly this means, the person and message of Jesus Christ is at the heart of the learning, values and principles we espouse and, secondly, that we promote Christian unity and respect for all throughout our School. Highview College’s core beliefs can be found in the Bible. In accordance with God's desire for growing towards wholeness of being for all.

Statement of Democratic Principles

The VRQA Minimum Standards for registration of schools require that the programs and teaching at Highview College must support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy.

These include a commitment to:

• elected government;
• the rule of law;
• equal rights for all before the law;
• freedom of religion;
• freedom of speech and association; and
• the values of openness and tolerance.

As stated in the Standards, the requirements of the commitment above are not intended to affect the rights accorded to, or the compliance with any obligation imposed on, the School under a law of the State or of the Commonwealth.

Highview College is committed to the principles of a liberal democracy.

We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government

We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above the law      

We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes

We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding others’ beliefs

We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom

We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all            members of the school community regardless of background.

This Statement of Democratic Principles is communicated to staff, students, parents and guardians and the school community.

Childsafe Standards

Highview College is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.

Highview College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Highview College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in Highview College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people are at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.