Our Vision, Mission & Values

An education in the Mercy tradition invites us to take up a challenge - one that encourages us to develop fully our own God-given talents. At the same time, it enkindles within us a desire to assist others, so that they too, 'may have life, and have it to the full'. John 10:10

Our Vision

St Patrick’s College Townsville ignites a passion for knowledge, wonder and curiosity, empowering all to be courageous and compassionate.

Our Mission

St Patrick’s College Townsville provides an inclusive joy-filled education that promotes fullness of life and nurtures excellence in learning. We are a proudly Catholic independent girls' school in the Mercy Tradition.

Our Values

Inspired by the practical example of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, we strive to bring Christ to everyone we meet and to everything we do.

COURAGE AND COMPASSION:  Courage and Compassion, central to the charism of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, embody the very essence of our College.

RESPECT AND HOSPITALITY:  Those with respect honour the integrity and diversity of creation. They recognise the unique dignity of every human being as created in the image and likeness of God. Empowered by the Spirit, they are called to be co-creators of the new creation.

INTEGRITY AND JOY:  Integrity and Joy foster a holistic education that prioritises both academic excellence and emotional wellbeing.

LOVE AND JUSTICE:  Love and Justice provide a framework for ethical decision-making and nurturing in a thriving community.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

St Patrick’s College Townsville is committed to child safety. As educators, we strive to provide a safe, happy, and empowering environment that builds confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. We foster respectful and caring relationships between staff and students, ensuring positive interactions that contribute to the overall wellbeing of every child.

We support and respect every child, as well as our staff and volunteers, and we are committed to their safety, participation, and empowerment. The College has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns are treated with the utmost seriousness and addressed in line with our regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which are available on our website. We recognise our legal and moral obligations to notify the appropriate authorities when concerns for a child’s safety arise, and we provide clear processes for students, families, and staff to raise concerns or offer feedback.

St Patrick’s College Townsville is dedicated to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early in order to remove or reduce them. We work proactively with student and parent stakeholders, delivering educational programs which ensure risk and rights consciousness. We maintain robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers, and we are committed to providing regular training and education to our community on child safety and abuse prevention.

We uphold the cultural safety of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe environment for children with disability. We are committed to ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in our care are supported to maintain their cultural identity and connections with family and community.

Through strong policies, procedures, and training, our leadership team, staff, and volunteers are equipped to uphold these commitments and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.