Our Purpose & Values

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to provide an innovative, alternative setting for students with social and emotional challenges. Our programs provide the opportunity to re-engage in learning through a quality, skills-based curriculum in a wellbeing-centred environment.

Our Aims

Our students will address their social and emotional challenges and achieve success in a nurturing and supportive learning community.

Our programs will utilise an innovative skills-based curriculum and implement emotional regulation techniques to engage students effectively in their learning.

Our staff will provide a nurturing learning community and build strong relationships with our students.

Our community will provide opportunities for understanding, flexibility, belonging and diversity.

Our School Values

Hope – moving forward with confidence and a ‘chance for change’ to create a positive future.

Belonging – foster a deep sense of school community where everyone is accepted and celebrated for who they are in a respectful, inclusive and compassionate environment.

Nurturing – empowering growth and learning in a safe and supportive community.

Success – being guided to accept responsibility and face new challenges to achieve our goals.

Our Values in Practice

See how Berengarra School’s purpose and values shape the way we support students, families, and learning:

Learn more about who we are and our student-centred approach – About Us

Explore how we support wellbeing, belonging, and emotional safety – Student Wellbeing

Read about our inclusive learning model and how we welcome diverse learners – Diversity and Inclusion

See how values come to life in small, supportive classroom settings – Box Hill Campus

If our values align with what you’re looking for in a school, learn more about who we support – Enrolment Criteria