Vision & Values
UNSTOPPABLE GIRLS
BEGIN AT STRATHCONA
Empowering minds. Enriching community. Transforming the future.
Strathcona aspires to be a learning community that is unstoppable together, advancing the connections that inspire excellence, opportunity and impact, for every student, grounded in optimism and the joy that shapes a purposeful life well lived. Unstoppable Together.
Our Values
Courage
Respect
Integrity
Compassion
Empowerment
Pillars to live by and lead by
Learning Boldly
Focus: Academics and Excellence
Equal in importance to what we learn is how we learn. Strathcona’s ongoing commitment is to inspire curiosity, creativity and fearless thinking through future-focused learning. We work to ignite optimism and agency in girls and educators to lead innovation and thrive in a world shaped by design, technology, and global change.
Growing Together
Focus: Wholebeing and Belonging
First and foremost, we will embed wellbeing, inclusion, and deep connection at the heart of all learning. In doing so, we strengthen community, foster meaningful partnerships, and build spiritual growth so every student flourishes in a culture of belonging and care.
Leading with Purpose
Focus: Leadership and Service
Develop values-led leadership in every staff member and student. Model compassion, nurture excellence, and elevate potential through principled, ethical action and a commitment to service.
Building for Impact
Focus: Sustainability and Global Reach
Because we continue to foster connections the world over, we will take responsibility for our continued legacy by making bold, strategic choices that ensure long-term sustainability, strong governance, and global relevance. The technology, resources, people and programs we invest in will align with our mission, drive innovation, and prepare us for tomorrow.
Strategic Vision
In 2026, Strathcona launched a new Strategic Vision, to guide the school to 2030.Statement of Philosophy
- We are committed to advancing education within a Christian learning community and operating in a manner which bears witness to the Christian faith having regard to the School’s Baptist foundation.
- We are committed to offering our students the best education possible, and allowing each student to realise their full potential.
- We are committed to offering the best academic environment possible. To do this, we support each student’s learning and ensure that each student can learn in an environment free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
- We are committed to caring for each student’s emotional and pastoral needs. To do this, we have a pastoral care framework and provide support such as counselling services and education on resilience and mental health.
- We are committed to allowing each student to achieve in areas of their own interest. To do this, we accommodate each student’s interests, allowing them to balance curricular and extra-curricular activities, and encourage them to pursue their interests.
- We are committed to fostering leadership in all of our students. To achieve this, we have programs and activities which encourage each student to lead among their peers.
- We are committed to allowing each student to live a healthy and active lifestyle. To do this, we provide education on a healthy lifestyle, and encourage sporting and other co-curricular activities.