Vision and Values

In accordance the principles outlined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic), as a Victorian government school, the programs of, and teaching at Meadowglen PS will support and promote the principles and practices of Australian democracy including a commitment to:

• An elected government
• The rule of law
• Equal rights for all before the law
• Freedom of religion
• Freedom of speech and association
• The values of openness and tolerance

Also, in accordance with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic), the school will provide a secular education and will not promote any particular religious practice, denomination or sect and is open to adherents of any philosophy, religion or faith.

The vision and values of the school will be central to all:

• school initiatives, policies and practices;
• teaching and learning programs;
• internal and external interactions;
• organisational structures and practices; and
• dealings with parents, the School Council and the community.

Regular evaluation processes will be in place to measure performance in all areas of the school with respect to the implementation of the vision and values of the school.