School Crest and Motto
The Truth will set you free
The Anchor is there to remind us of Frederick Irwin's ship arriving
at the Swan River Colony and Jesus as the anchor in our lives.
The Ship reminds us of the arrival of the first settlers and the fact
that Mandurah is a coastal community.
The Book represents the Bible and books of learning.
The Lines represents two ideas: the ploughed paddocks of our rural community
and the waves of the sea - the merging of land and sea.
The Mitre is the Bishop's mitre. In this instance we are an integral
part of the Diocese of Bunbury and therefore this symbolises the Church's presence at the head of our Crest.
The Colours Green is for the trees, lawns and gardens of our School and symbolises growth and well-being. Gold is for sunshine and is symbolic of light, generosity and perseverance.
Anglican Schools Ethos Statement
Anglican schools in Western Australia are distinctively Christian communities, fulfilling the Gospel imperative to teach the faith and nurture the young.
Anglican schools:
- nurture spiritual growth
- provide a dynamic education while maintaining continuity with the past
- value a spirit of inquiry and intellectual endeavour
- support the development of the whole person with a balanced education
- promote a safe, disciplined, caring learning community
- aspire to be inclusive and open, responding to diverse needs and abilities
- affirm the dignity and worth of all people
- encourage social, ethical, civic and environmental responsibility.
For 150 years Anglican schools in Western Australia have been centres of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care, worship and service. Located in Perth and a growing number of regional centres, Anglican schools are diverse in nature and character, as is the Anglican Church itself. From long established single-sex to newer co-educational schools, day and boarding, at various tuition fee accessibility ranges, Anglican education is the second largest grouping of non-government schools in Western Australia. Anglican schools are active participants in the mission of the Church, encouraging young people to consider a personal response to the Christian faith, and to develop an appreciation of other religious traditions. Anglican schools provide young people with opportunities to develop an understanding of the beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church through religious education programs, worship, and community service programs.
- Religious education programs encourage young people to think, question, challenge, investigate and reflect in their guided search for spiritual meaning and truth. Through these classes, young people may learn and make informed decisions about matters of personal faith and ethical behaviour.
- Worship services in the Anglican tradition provide young people with opportunities to develop and express their spiritual nature. Bible reading, music, prayer, reflection and the Arts form important parts of liturgies in Anglican schools.
- Community service programs through Anglican agencies and other bodies enable young people to engage in Christian ministry and service to others, especially those in need.
Anglican schools provide the whole school community of young people, staff and parents with an environment in which all members may grow in faith.
Adopted at a Full Meeting of the Western Australian Anglican Schools Association (WAASA) held on 26 June 2008