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Mission and Aims

Mission Statement

The mission of The Cathedral School is to be a caring, Christian community in which children are challenged and inspired to explore, learn and grow so they will be equipped to make wise decisions as informed members of society. 

Aims
  • To be a centre for academic excellence.
  • To encourage an understanding that the spiritual and moral aspects of life are central to our humanity.
  • To affirm the unique worth of the individual.
  • To inspire our students through creative, purposeful, enjoyable learning to reach their full potential.
  • To develop attitudes which are anticipatory, visionary and reflective.
  • To educate our students to be discerning, sensitive and responsible.  

Anglican Ethos 

An Anglican School is a Christian school, with a commitment to Christian values and beliefs.   

It is characterised by: 

  • Tolerance and respect for difference
  • A high respect for intellectual endeavour
  • Contributions to the wider cultural life
  • Tradition and dignity within school life
  • Respect for tradition of worship
  • A sense of social responsibility and social justice

Christian Education classes and weekly Chapel services are part of the total school experience for every student.