Pacific's Philosophy of Learning
The Philosophy of Learning is consistent with the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration.
In building a culture where learning is valued, four basic assumptions have guided the development of the curriculum:
- people learn at different rates and by different means
- all people enjoy learning
- risk taking, decision-making, creativity, imagination and the development of deep understandings are critical to the learning process
- learning occurs best where strong respectful relationships are formed
Further to this, learning is based on rich experiences across all dimensions of life and includes experiences at home, in the community, in the natural environment and at school. Pacific aims to support parents as they assist young people to grow to take meaningful and fulfilling roles within the workplace, family, church and local, national and global communities. There is the increasing enhancement of a sense of co-agency where positive futures can be shaped in partnership with others.
Through the provision of a supportive, nurturing environment, the pursuit of personal excellence is promoted and valued by the Pacific Community. One of the fundamental aims of curriculum at Pacific is to instill a desire for learning and to equip students with dispositions and skills to engage in life long learning across all dimensions of life. Learning is one of the defining characteristics of all members of the Pacific Community.
Four Pillars of Learning
Four Pillars under pin Pacific’s learning journey.
Learning To Be
Learning To Be
Knowledge of self in relation to God, universe and world as an interdependent, intellectual, social, moral, creative, ethical and spiritual being.
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Learning Together
Learning Together
Growing, learning, working and living with people with increasing co-agency.
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Learning To Learn
Learning To Learn
Possessing dispositions and skills to be an effective lifelong learner.
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Learning To Know and Do
Learning To Know and Do
Becoming a highly skilled knowledgeable person who makes high quality contributions to community.
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Service Learning
Encouraging students and staff to value service as a lifelong pursuit.
Academic, Music and Performing Arts
The College participates in a range of academic, music and performing arts cocurricular activities.
Outdoor Education
Nurtures the development of self-confidence, resilience, problem solving, supported risk taking, communication and teamwork skills in a practical outdoor setting.
Sport
Pacific aims to develop fitness, a sense of personal wellbeing, physical prowess and confidence as well as instill a sense of enjoyment, commitment, sportsmanship, courage and resilience in their young sportsmen and women.
