Purpose

The purpose of Edmund Rice Education is to deliberately and reflectively provide an education consistent with the mission, values and vision of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice.

What is Edmund Rice Education?

Edmund Rice education challenges all to act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with their God according to Edmund's story and dream.

The goals of Edmund Rice Education are to break the cycle of poverty and to enable people to be transformational in their society. The worth and liberation of the individual enhanced by personal formation in the light of Gospel and Christian values are essential in Edmund Rice Education.

These are exemplified in the presence, availability and love of a mentor.

Intrinsic to action, emanating from Edmund's life-story, are the following core values:

Respect for the Dignity of the Person

Self esteem is developed and the individual is empowered to make appropriate choices with regard to life and calling based on a personal spirituality

The Nurturing of Right Relationships

The learning community is based on Gospel values expressed through a sense of belonging, forgiveness and tolerance. Through a responsibility to the wider community, members are called to a critical stance on issues of social justice.

A Clear Commitment to the Poor and Marglnalised

Sharing according to need, enrolment and employment policies based on the principles of justice, sharing of corporate resources on a needs basis and practical care of the earth's resources are expressions of this commitment.

Aspiration towards Excellence in Teaching and Learning

These are characterised by a continuing evaluation of curriculum and methodology, by a preparedness to be adaptive and responsive to student needs, by an openness to change and by collaborative leadership.

Promoting a Curriculum honouring the Common Good within the Christian Community

Learning activities respond to the diverse needs of students by creating an accepting community in which they can celebrate their present achievements. These activities provide lifelong skills for future development.

Nurturing a Partnership with Families.

Partnerships enable all members to of the learning community to accept their rights and responsibilities and develop commitment which is lifelong and mutually beneficial.

Honouring Accountability.

Learning communities need to be open to continual review of their performance.