Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values
Purpose
We are a welcoming, caring, Christ-centred learning community where students grow, flourish and are inspired to make a difference.
Vision
We will be known as a College in which everyone is welcome, cared for and feels proud to belong. Our highly skilled, dedicated staff will partner with families and the community to support and challenge each student to engage with learning and achieve their best. Our College environment will excite, inspire and enable flexible approaches to teaching.
Mission
Christian values and positive relationships are at the centre of everything we do. Each member of our community feels cared for, empowered and that they belong. We work together as stewards of God’s creation for a sustainable future.
We are committed to continually improving and striving for excellence. Informed by research and a contemporary understanding of education, we use flexible, innovative approaches to inspire each student to engage positively in learning. We support each student to develop life skills, resilience and wellbeing. We encourage them to use their gifts and pursue their passions, celebrating achievement and personal growth.
Learning, community and social spaces are established to support connection, engagement and flexible approaches to learning. Our College environment is continually developed to excite, inspire and provide access for all.
Values
St Martins Lutheran College provides a positive learning environment in a vibrant community. We are a caring Christian school and our community embraces the following values:

Compassion
The St Martins community demonstrates kindness and service to others. We are open and responsive to the needs of others, reaching out and actively caring for those in need.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

Respect
We treat everyone with fairness and offer acceptance to all with genuine concern for the rights and well-being of the community
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12

Growth
We value development in learning and wisdom by encouraging students and staff to be curious and inquisitive about the world around them, motivating them to build on their strengths.
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

Faith
We share the love and grace of God with everyone in everything we do. Our community is nurtured spiritually to create an awareness of the strength we have in Christ.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (NlrV)

Encouragement
We are guided to be our best and to look for the best in others.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11a

Hope
We are inspired to view the world with optimism. We treat challenges as opportunities to build resilience. Our aim is to build a positive mindset that is open to learning. Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13