Mission Statement
To provide an inspiring education in a Christian environment.
Vision
To support students in becoming curious, compassionate, and active learners.
Values
Courage, Integrity and Respect
Our logo
The are three main design elements to our logo:
Waves
Indicates our location in Portland, a town on the southwest coast of Victoria, Australia.
Cross
Highlighting our caring supportive Christian environment.
Sun
Reflects praise, love, service, courage, hope, and compassion.
St John's School Motto
PRAISE: Our Identity
At St John’s we aim to:
provide a warm and welcoming learning community
foster and promote educational excellence
be part of the Portland community, and
use Christ as the model.
LOVE: Our Community
At St John’s we want our community to be:
inclusive
honest and transparent, and
working together in the best interests of our staff and students.
SERVE: Learning the Focus
At St John’s we value quality teaching and learning that occurs through:
an inspiring, relevant and purposeful curriculum that meets individual needs
teaching methodologies that are based on current and best practice models
classrooms that develop a community of learners, and
the partnership of families.
Our Statement of Faith
At St John’s Lutheran Primary School our Statement of Faith is at the heart of everything we do. It reflects our commitment to providing an education that is deeply rooted in the teachings and values of the Christian faith, particularly the beliefs of the Lutheran Church.
As a Lutheran School, we are blessed to be part of a wider network of educational institutions connected through Lutheran Education VIC, NSW, TAS, and ACT Ltd (LEVNT), all of which share a common foundation in the doctrines, beliefs, and principles of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Our Statement of Faith expresses our dedication to nurturing the spiritual development of our students, guiding them in their personal relationship with God, and fostering a Christian community of love, respect, and service. We believe that every child is a unique creation of God, and we strive to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Our curriculum, teaching practices, and daily interactions are infused with the values of love, grace, forgiveness, and hope as taught in the Bible.
Find out about our school history.
