Values in the Classroom

Values are taught in the classroom to help our students to:

  • develop a love of learning
  • pursue excellence and high standards
  • develop care and respect for themselves and others
  • take pride in their work
  • exhibit a strong sense of fairness and social justice
  • have respect for and understanding of Australia's history including the cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples of Australia, and Australia as a multicultural society
  • actively participate as citizens.

Values in NSW public schools emphasises that values are taught in the classroom through all subjects.  These strategies help to bring values to the surface and are based on the reflection and discussion in a range of contexts.

The NSW Quality Teaching Framework is underpinned by values.