Aims of ICA Colleges

ICA Colleges aim to:

1. Empower every student's development through a curriculum, teaching and learning program which enables students to:

• Achieve their potential.
• Establish qualities of self-confidence, optimism, high self-esteem, and a commitment to personal excellence.
• Have the capacity for, and skills in, analysis and problem solving and the ability to communicate ideas and information, to plan and organize activities, and to collaborate with others.
• Exercise judgment and responsibility in matters of morality, ethics and social justice, and to accept responsibility for their own actions.
• Be informed citizens with an active understanding and appreciation of Australia's system of government and civic life.
• Be confident and considered users of new technologies.
• Have an understanding of, and concern for, stewardship of the natural environment.
• Have the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

2. Enable its staff to innovate and create the highest quality of teaching and learning by:

• Ensuring that staff employment packages are the benchmark in Australian education.
• Engaging staff in professional development and training which enhances their knowledge skills and understanding of the art of teaching.

3. Educate in world class physical and built environments that:

• Reflect our pride in our college,
• Enable students and teachers to learn, teach and play in safety,
• Demonstrate our commitment to creating a sustainable and high quality learning and teaching environment.

4. Ensure parents and the school's community are enabled to participate fully in the life of the College.