Who We Are
Our Vision
To be a school where students are inspired to be the best they can be; where they are encouraged to develop confidence, ability and passion to achieve their goals; and to have the skills and commitment to leave a positive footprint on the world.
Our Mission
- To educate and inspire students to be the best they can be by providing a balanced focus on whole child development.
- To be a school where students, teachers and parents actively engage as partners in the educational process.
- To be a school with high expectations of learning and achievement by offering creative, engaging and challenging educational experiences in a nurturing environment.
Our Values
- Integrity and responsibility
- Inclusivity and participation
- Caring and compassion
- Respect for self, others and our surroundings
Student Learning Goals
- Successful Learners: Helena College students drive their own learning, aiming for personal success through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
- Skilled Problem Solvers: Helena College students are critical and creative thinkers who respond to challenges with original ideas and solve problems through inquiry and action.
- Effective Communicators: Helena College students use personal and digital modes of communication to share ideas and connect with others.
- Engaged Citizens: Helena College students are inclusive and appreciate the importance of wellbeing while caring for themselves, others and their environment.
- Confident Individuals: Helena College students believe in themselves, show initiative, embrace opportunities for growth and demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges.
Our Motto
Bringing out the best together
Our Strategic Plan
Helena College is committed to providing an enriching learning experience for all of our students. The College’s Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap for our ongoing growth and our goals for the years ahead are outlined in the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
During 2024, the College Council, in collaboration with the Executive team, began developing the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. This process involved analysing parent, student, and staff feedback surveys from the past three years, as well as engaging an external consultant to conduct discussions with members of our school community. The College extends our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed their insights on the College’s strengths and areas for growth.
A key theme that emerged was "Looking Ahead", ensuring the College remains adaptable to changes in education, evolving career landscapes, and technological advancements, while also maintaining financial and operational sustainability.
The new plan is structured around five key focus areas:
- Looking Ahead: To be flexible in the delivery of our learning programs by looking ahead and adapting to change.
- Educational Excellence: To provide an engaging learning program in which all students are empowered to achieve personal success through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
- Student Experience: To provide a safe and inclusive environment where students flourish as individuals and positively contribute to their education and community.
- People and Culture: To develop a positive workplace culture which supports wellbeing and the development of all staff.
- College Sustainability: To secure our future through sound strategic oversight of the College’s finances, facilities and learning programs.
This plan provides a clear blueprint for the Executive team and College staff as we continue to grow and improve the Helena College experience for our students and all in our community.