Cerdon College is a Catholic secondary school for girls, established by and educating in the tradition of the Marist Sisters. In living out the values of Christ, our school celebrates the uniqueness of each person within a diverse community. This is reflected in our school motto 'In All Things Christ'.

We are committed to providing each student with a learning environment which is comprehensive, inclusive and challenging. We are a multicultural school which seeks to live out the values of Christ in a caring and supportive environment.

We aim to lead our students to an awareness of what it means to be a Christian in the tradition of the Catholic community. The religious teaching and liturgical life of the school underpin the structure of the school curriculum.

Marist pedagogy is essentially personal and is directed towards the good of each individual. It is `child-centred' and is based on a deep concern for each of our students, not in isolation but in the total context of their growth to maturity. Thus providing, the best possible conditions for their self-affirmation within an environment characterised by a family atmosphere and the Spirit of Mary.

1. the importance of the Religious Education program which must be given high priority within the school.
2. the unique value of the individual person who must be helped to develop her talents to the full.
3. the importance of the Christian community which is generally characterised by a sincere respect, a shared concern and a sense of unity within the members of the school community. A Marist school seeks to create a friendly yet well ordered family environment.
4. that parents and teachers have a shared responsibility for education, and parents need to be given every opportunity of being involved in the life of the school.
5. that education must prepare students to take responsibility for the future.

As a school, we believe in and strive for:

• a Christ-centred community with special regard for Mary and her life as an example for young women.
• a quality education to prepare women to make their place in an ever-changing world.
• effective teaching and learning which respects the talents and needs of individuals and challenges them to reach their full potential.
• a dynamic and diverse curriculum which extends beyond the classroom and encourages students to be responsible for their own learning.
• shared leadership and collaborative decision-making within the school community.
• the fostering of positive relationships in an atmosphere of care and respect for all people.
• the creation of, and active concern for, an appealing environment which is safe and conducive to learning.
• a community enriched through a sense of pride and belonging.