VISION

WITH LOCAL TOUCH AND GLOBAL REACH

Cardijn College will be a locally engaged and globally connected

learning community which develops every individual in the Marist tradition

using the wisdom and method of Joseph Cardijn (See, Judge, Act) so that

they grow to be future-oriented, capable learners and leaders making a positive

impact in the world.

STRATEGICGOALSImpact & Influence Marketplace Learning Enterprise Educators Empowering Pathways Invest in the Future

MISSIONA Catholic Diocesan School in the Marist tradition whose mission is to integrate the Catholic faith with the lives of student, staff and parent community and to be a witness to the presence of Christ in the world.

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ETHOS

Family Values

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Humility

Modesty

Presence

Love of Work

In the Way of Mary

To See, To Judge, To Act

Influential and ImpactfulBy making an enduring difference in the social and economic development of the Southern Vales of Adelaide and beyond

Offering Educational Infrastructure that has Local Touch and Global ReachProviding facilities that are sustainably integrated into regional infrastructure and promote genuine ‘marketplace’ learning experiences and responsive adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies. Facilities will seamlessly interface with dispersed nodes of community activity and economic productivity

Led by Educational Entrepreneurs Attracting, developing and mobilising high-performing educators and support staff who proactively contribute to the delivery of an aspirational, future-oriented curriculum

Forging and Embracing Purposeful PartnershipsRecognised locally, nationally and internationally for the strong productive relationships it has established with other future-oriented, community-integrated organisations that enhance the breadth and depth of the College’s experiential learning pathways

Invest in the FutureWith the establishment of a research institute which informs a future-oriented curriculum delivery and establishes a research culture amongst teachers and staff at Cardijn College and the Southern Vales community

By 2025 Cardijn College will be a lighthouse for Catholic Education that is firmly embedded in the Southern Vales of Adelaide and serves as a faithful beacon in local communities and beyond:

DESIRED OUTCOMESOUR COLLEGE

Insightful and Impactful young citizens who, through active engagement in a genuine faith community, are attuned to SEE and interpret what is happening in the world around them, informed and insightful enough to JUDGE what is right and courageous enough to ACT in response to ongoing social and economic change in ways that contribute to a faith filled world

DESIRED OUTCOMESOUR STUDENTS

Empowered young citizens and collaborators who can build and nurture trust within their families and broader relationships to enrich the value base and sustainability of their communities and workplaces

Future-Ready Adaptive Learners who can dynamically interact with ever-changing, complex and volatile environments and adapt, innovate, positively contribute to and lead from a robust value-based perspective

Active and Resilient Leaders who recognise the value of future-oriented knowledge, skills and understanding and have sufficient strength of character to uphold their values as they embrace and adapt to change

Advancing their pathways beyond school demonstrating integrity, flexibility and creativity and applying adaptive thinking to contribute to entrepreneurial endeavours

By 2025, the effectiveness of Cardijn College’s educational pathways will be demonstrated by the following

By 2025 Cardijn College students will be:

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GOAL 1

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Catholic faith is actively demonstrated in faith/value-based activities that evoke empathy for and service to the community, especially the marginalised

Function as a ‘Catholic Community Connection Hub’ where students, families and community members can access a seamless array of education, health and community support programs and functions that contribute to the well-being and inclusion of groups and individuals in the region

Work collaboratively with other Catholic schools, parishes and communities in the Southern Vales to develop and streamline integrated pathways from ‘cradles to careers’ through integrated curriculum design and creative delivery mechanisms

Establish collaborative regional governance structures, leadership and planning systems that strengthen the interface between the Catholic Church and the communities it seeks to serve

The future-oriented education is a genuine and influential expression of the Catholic Church that has positive social and economic impact in the Southern Vales and beyond

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GOAL 2 2.12.22.32.42.52.6

Develop globally engaged, adaptive and resilient lifelong learners, team members and leaders for the 21st Century through enriched service-learning experiences

Promote the development of creative, entrepreneurial mindsets through exposure to and engagement in integrated social and economic development ventures and initiatives

Implement action oriented learning – students experience service action-oriented curriculum which connects them with global priorities and presents opportunities for leadership

Prioritise capability-based learning in settings beyond the classroom that provide authentic exposure to genuine community and workplace experiences in a globally-aware landscape

Develop future-focused educational facilities that promote immersion in technologically-enabled, enterprise-enriched and future-focused learning experiences

Expand the study of cultures and economies relevant to Australia’s regional influence and global presence

Promote and enable experiential learning in authentic marketplace settings

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Mobilise ‘aspirational education practitioners’ who are skilled and adaptive educators who effectively facilitate formative applied learning experiences and are committed to working at the forefront of educating for the future

Invest deeply in the development of future-focused teaching professionals who are liberated to be creative and entrepreneurial

Establish a future-oriented ‘Innovation Lighthouse Curriculum’ for navigation into the areas of entrepreneurial endeavour

Develop integrated curriculum streams that challenge teachers to be co-constructors of active learning experiences that stretch adaptive learners

Future-focused enterprise educators are mobilised

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GOAL 4 4.14.24.34.44.5

Streamline pathways between Catholic schools for middle schooling transition

Collaborate with regional leaders in social and economic planning and development forums and initiatives in the Southern Adelaide region

Formalise partnerships with tertiary education and vocational education training providers to raise aspirations and streamline transitions to higher learning

Actively engage with industry and employer groups to open and sustain clear pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships and advanced learning linked to emerging/growth sectors of South Australia’s economy

Promote engagement with social issues through linkages with social inclusion and community development and initiatives

Forge purposeful partnerships and pathways that connect people to opportunities

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Establish a Southern Vales Catholic Education Research Institute located at Cardijn College to formalise and extend existing research to cover all aspects of learning and wellbeing in a future-oriented learning environment

Work collaboratively with Catholic parishes, schools and communities to develop the Southern Vales Catholic school communities as a Centre of Excellence in Educational Research both nationally and internationally

Build a research program and culture which supports the future-oriented endeavours of Catholic schools in the Southern Vales

Establish mutually-beneficial learning partnerships with universities, industry bodies and business leaders

Building research capability is an investment in the development of current and future-focused educational practices