Marist Regional College
INTRODUCTION

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

 POLICIES

ENROLMENT INFORMATION

FEES

UNIFORM

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

OLD SCHOLARS

THE COLLEGE CREST

CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN BURNIE

PROSPECTUS

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

COLLEGE VALUES

GOVERNING COUNCIL

THE BOARD

CONTACTS

ANNUAL REPORTS
   

The Marist Regional College community is committed to providing a dynamic and challenging educational program within the context of the Catholic tradition.

The development of a strategic plan shows a resolve to continually improve teaching and learning in our school community. We do so as a learning community that actively determines its own future, a future in which all members of the community value learning.

 
Our objectives are to:
 
Build a faith community that:
  • enhances religious education.
  • nurtures spirituality in the Marist and Mercy traditions.
  • enhances pastoral care of its members.
  • develops understanding of leadership.
Foster a learning community that:
  • is up to date in principle, method, content and resources.
  • enhances the professional learning of all staff.
  • develops a collaborative environment in which skills, experience and knowledge are shared.
  • promotes a love of lifelong learning.
  • provides enjoyable learning experiences for its members.
  • promotes the health and wellbeing of its members. 
Nurture partnerships with our community that:
  • develop relationships with community groups to enhance student learning.
  • develop understanding of and engagement with the wider community.
  • strengthen parents', friends' and community support.
We will be a faith community in which:
  • each student has a coherent world view based on the gospels and what they teach about the human person and our relationship with God, with people and with the world.
  • each staff member can articulate how he or she shares in and furthers the religious mission of the school.
  • teachers know students well: their individual interests, backgrounds, motivation and learning styles.
  • the dignity and uniqueness of each person is respected.
  • staff and students are ethical thinkers with commitment to social responsibility and justice.
  • relationships among all members of the College community are based on respect, authenticity, acceptance, trust and hope.
  • MRC is a safe and happy learning /working environment.
  • goals for school improvement are articulated and school policies developed.
  • members of the community have a clear understanding of what servant leadership means and students are provided opportunities to experience leadership.
We will be a learning community in which:
  • there is a shared vision for student learning.
  • there is a commitment to best practice for student learning in a rapidly changing society.
  • resources are allocated with the primary focus on promoting a culture of learning.
  • there is shared learning among staff that addresses changing students' learning needs.
  • there is collegiality amongst staff in decision making.
  • each student is able to learn and achieve high standards.
  • each student accepts responsibility for his or her own learning and develops the skills to continue learning throughout life.
  • each student masters foundational skills including literacy and numeracy.
  • students engage in high level critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and teamwork.
  • there are well developed systems for evaluating and monitoring performance, self-evaluation and reflection.
We will nurture partnerships in which:
  • there is regular meaningful communication within the school community
  • students are equipped with knowledge of the world of work through career, enterprise and work programs
  • students have flexible learning opportunities and pathways
  • parents and caregivers participate in setting goals for the school
  • parents and caregivers are involved in and support their children's learning
  • the College is seen as an integral part of the local community
  • partnerships are developed with business and industry, education and training providers to enhance learning opportunities and better support our students in their transition from school to work
  • MRC works with the local community to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of continued education and training for students after they leave school