School Governance

Democratic Principles Policy

The Victorian Registration Standards (Sch 2 Cl 1) and (Sch 7 Cl 2) (CECV Guidelines Ref 1.1) require that the programs and teaching at St Thomas Primary School must support and promote the principles and practice of Australian Democracy.

St Thomas Primary School is committed to democratic principles of Australia including:

    • Elected government;
    • The rule of law;
    • Equal rights for all before the law;
    • Freedom of religion;
    • Freedom of speech and association; and
    • The values of openness and tolerance.
School Values