College Mission Statement
Avila College was established in 1965 by the Presentation Sisters who
accepted an invitation from the parishes in the Waverley area to establish
a Catholic Girls' College.
Central to this commitment to educate young women is the belief that students learn when they are valued and respected. Avila's policies are based on Christian values which uphold the dignity of the human person.
The vision of Avila is to encourage each student to grow toward a womanhood of faith, hope and love.
Our mission is to be a Christian community where there is an environment of faith, trust and concern for each other.
Based
on the realisation that each student is unique and made in the image and
likeness of God, Avila aims to:
- encourage a love of God through prayer and scripture
- create a sense of belonging within the Catholic Church
community through participation in Sacramental life
- bring people to a knowledge and understanding of the Church's
teachings
- promote awareness of contemporary social issues
- encourage practical, Christian responses which reflect
the teachings of Christ contained in the Gospels
As
a place of learning, Avila provides a comprehensive and balanced curriculum
designed to:
- foster a climate where learning is valued
- develop critical thinking
- encourage imaginative and creative talents
- promote life-long learning skills
- enable students to become active and responsible members
of society
