Our Values & Principles

The values and principles at the heart of our approach

Life at The Lisboan is guided by both our school values and our founding principles. This creates the framework for a happy, positive environment that brings our students together but also enables them to thrive as individuals.

Our Values

Qualities that all students at The Lisboan are encouraged to demonstrate and develop.

  • Kindness

  • Curiosity

  • Connection

  • Resilience

  • Integrity

Our Principles

The pillars that underpin an education at The Lisboan and bond our community.

  • Belong

    We all belong to a kind and caring community in which we learn together.

  • Own

    We own our individual futures, which gives us the opportunity to become the best version of ourselves.

  • Act

    We act in a positive way that supports our own growth as well as those around us.

Through these principles, we develop students who have an enterprising curiosity and an undefeatable sense of self, who show resilience in their pursuits and studies, and who respect human differences. These principles will support students to act with integrity and, above all, demonstrate kindness to themselves and others.

They will be equipped with the tools to:

  • understand the importance of their mental health, physical health and personal safety
  • have an appreciation of the value of aesthetics, environment, community and relationships
  • lead and communicate with confidence, connectedness and kindness
  • possess the essential life skills to manage finances, career and different opinions with integrity and independence
  • act sustainably to preserve our resources, improve biodiversity and manage our planet with care, now and into the future.

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“As a parent, I just want my children to feel safe and to know that they belong. That’s such an important basis for a happy education, and The Lisboan has been nothing but warm and welcoming for our family.” Lisboan Parent
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