Values and Principles of the Macarthur Way

At Macarthur, the education students receive aims to provide both academic learning and wisdom. It is the knowledge we gain that shapes our actions and our belief about ourselves, others and God and that influences the development of our attitudes and values. Building a passion for learning in our students and a desire to continue their learning everyday of their lives is an important part of building the academic focus of Macarthur - this is the Macarthur Way.

Values and Principles of the Macarthur Way

The values and principles that form the basis of 'The Macarthur Way' are articulated within the School community as the 'Ten Pillars of the Macarthur Way'. They are underpinned by the doctrines of the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church in Australia and support and reflect the Australian Government's National Framework for Values
Education in Australian Schools (2005). The 'Ten Pillars of the Macarthur Way' give meaning and purpose to the multiple interactions at School in whatever context that might occur. They guide all that the School does, as the School Council, the Headmaster, staff, students and parents strive to achieve the School's Mission, Purpose and Priorities.

School Mission

To provide an education that in its content and environment allows for full individual development in the spiritual, academic, physical, artistic/creative and social domains based on a clear biblical perspective in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Anglican Church of Australia in force in the Diocese of Sydney.

Purpose and Priorities

In pursuit of its Mission, Macarthur Anglican School will:

1. in dependence upon God, provide a context of knowledge, support and encouragement without undue pressure, within which students are free to make and maintain such commitment to Jesus Christ and His teaching as would lead them to develop mature Christian lives.

2. recognise that students have a range of abilities and provide appropriate levels of knowledge and opportunities to develop skills which will enable them to reach their potentials and pursue further learning throughout their lives.

3. recognise that students are developing physical beings and provide appropriate programmes that will enable them (a) to appreciate the capabilities of the human body, (b) to extend and develop their personal abilities, and (c) to develop behavioural attitudes conducive to living healthy lifestyles.

4. recognise that students have a range of talents and provide appropriate opportunities to encourage them to develop their talents for their own enrichment and that of the School and its community.

5. recognise that students are social beings and provide its programs (spiritual, academic, physical and cultural) in such a manner as will encourage the development of attitudes, behaviour and standards to enable wholesome relationships with other students, teachers, family and the wider school community.