Values Education www.valueseducation.edu.au/values
The Professional Teachers Council NSW supports values education in NSW schools. Information dissemination on Values Education include this website, electronic newsletters and conversations.
Nine Values for Australian Schooling
The Nine Values for Australian Schooling are shared values such as respect and 'fair go' are part of Australia's common democratic way of life, which includes equality, freedom and the rule of law. They reflect our commitment to a multicultural and environmentally sustainable society where all are entitled to justice.
Individual schools will develop their own approaches to values education in partnership with their local school communities, including students, parents, caregivers, families and teachers. These approaches should be consistent with the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools and with their State/Territory policy. The values are presented in alphabetical order and not in any rank order of importance.
Care and Compassion
Care for self and others
Doing Your Best
Seek to accomplish something worthy and admirable, try hard, pursue excellence
Fair Go
Pursue and protect the common good where all people are treated fairly for a just society
Freedom
Enjoy all the rights and privileges of Australian citizenship free from unnecessary interference or control, and stand up for the rights of others
Honesty and Trustworthiness
Be honest, sincere and seek the truth
Integrity
Act in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct, ensure consistency between words and deeds
Respect
Treat others with consideration and regard, respect another person’s point of view
Responsibility
Be accountable for one’s own actions, resolve differences in constructive, non-violent and peaceful ways, contribute to society and to civic life, take care of the environment
Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion
Be aware of others and their cultures, accept diversity within a democratic society, being included and including others
Board of Studies - Respect and Responsibility
In 2006 the NSW Premier announced new school initiatives in support of the NSW Government’s plan to promote the community values of respect and responsibility.
Values education permeates all aspects of school life, and respect and responsibility are important aspects of values education. Read about a number of school education initiatives that promote the key community values of respect and responsibility.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/respect/
This program will be complementary to the Australian Government Values Education program.