Democratic Principles

Our Commitment to Australian Democratic Principles

Star of the Sea College adheres to and promotes the principles and practices of Australian democracy:

  • We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government
  • We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above it
  • We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes
  • We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding of others’ beliefs
  • We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have a responsibility not to abuse this freedom
  • We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all members of the school community regardless of background.

We strive to ensure that our students develop:

  • An understanding of, and commitment to, Australia’s
    democratic system of government, law and civic life
  • The knowledge, skills and values to act as informed and responsible citizens
  • An appreciation of the experiences and heritage of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and their influence on Australian civic identity and society
  • An appreciation of Australia as a multicultural society and a commitment to supporting intercultural understandings.
  • An understanding of the ways in which governance structures from other countries are similar to, or differ from,
    democracy in Australia.

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